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Author: Melanie

Solo Parenting

Scriptures for Mommy

Think about this: Jesus was a toddler. And, he was a PERFECT toddler! I’m not Mary – dare I say, YOU’RE not Mary, either. And, my children were surely not Jesus! I had 3 toddlers at 3 different times. By the time the third one hit her two’s, I had

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So, they don’t test well.

When my kids were in school, I often heard parents sharing that their kids didn’t “test well.” I realized what that could mean for a student when mine got a little older and weren’t testing well! We tried tutoring, peer tutoring, study groups, and lots of tears.  I wish we

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Marriage

Under Pressure

Have you ever said to another mom anything resembling, “Ya know, this parenting gig isn’t that hard. I think I’ve arrived. I could totally teach a master class on mommin’. And I feel no pressure at all to get it right – I don’t know why everyone else can be

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Money Saving Mommy

Freelance Writing

Learning more about freelance writing and Christian Writing has been thematic for me in 2018.  If you are studying the market and need more tools, the link at the bottom of this post is a great place to start. Want to know more?  Reach out to me!  I would love

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Stay At Home Moms & Empty Nesting

I remember being I stay at home mom. I felt myself losing my autonomy pretty soon after my first daughter was born . A friend of mine was in a really cool make up business. You know, one of the direct selling MLM businesses. She would go to peoples houses

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Beauty

I Am Loved

I’ve been sent some super cool content! You’re gonna LOVE this study: I Am Loved. In each week linked below, you’ll find a suggested reading schedule and breakdown of what to expect each day of study. You’ll also find some fun freebies and helpful resources. To follow along, simply click

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I stole his last name.

But it took an act of congress to change it on all my stuff! They finally have made this simple – Newlywed Name Change Kit for Bride & Groom New Bride Name Change Kit Bridesmaids and Moms of Brides, give this as a gift to the blushing bride! #beholdherlife

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Bookshelf

New Writing Tool!

Ever have writers block? Need encouragement? I do. And I always come back to speaking peace to it and rejoicing that it is well with my soul. Then, earlier this evening, I found this cool tool: Sign up for a Writers Work Account Today! I just could not wait to

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Beauty

I’ll be at the barre.

So, a few years ago, I retired from teaching dance and coaching cheerleading. My physical activity dropped significantly. And, when you’re over 40, no activity, and no change in diet lead to the same thing – gaining weight. Tennis, dance and cheer. That’s the short list. Okay, that’s the ENTIRE

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