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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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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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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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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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Connecting Moms To Be Free

Downloading the Videos from Rebekah Lyons we will be watching at our next six gatherings is simple with Christianbook.com.  I know some of you may be like me – and want to watch it more than once!  They are only $2.99 per download.  And, you can watch them over and

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Connecting Moms of Daughters

Last night, we had our FIRST GATHERING for the Moms of Daughters Life Group!  Doing Life with you ladies is going to be SO FUN!  I was so encouraged by your willingness to share and love each other.  The enemy of our souls despises that connection, ya know!  So, guard

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Superbowl Pick?

This year has been an odd one in our home, where NFL is concerned.  I don’t think any of us watched a single game in its entirety!  That’s a blog for a different day.  Too many soapboxes and differing opinions will come into play, there! Really, I just want to

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Once upon a time, I deleted Facebook.

I once deleted Facebook for several years. Facebook makes people a little goofy sometimes! It’s often used as a tool to hurt people. It’s a shame it’s used for bullying – it’s a manipulative tool in the wrong hands. Even in the hands of family. In 2009, I received a

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Beauty

Influenster #OriginsTribe

Today was a fun day as far as the mail run goes! I am still battling the flu and I am proud to say I am winning. I received a little bit of happy mail today from Influenster! { Anybody notice “flu” is in the middle of that word? }

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