Family: Wordless Wednesday
November 30, 2011 by Sarah
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{Infographic} History’s Hottest Holiday Toys
November 17, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itI was looking at BlackFriday.net, (I do love my Black Friday shopping) and found this really cool infographic showing the hottest toys throughout this century. My 10-year-old daughter and I spent a while looking at it, as she asked me about the toys I loved as a child. I hope this brings back as [...]
Working Moms: Email Photos to Your Desk!
October 9, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itSince I have become a Working (Outside the Home) Mom, our family routines have been absolutely turned on their head. I have found solutions, like Once A Month Cooking, and creative laundry solutions to cope with the change, and we’re taking each new challenge as it comes. Once challenge that faced me AT work, [...]
Hanes Pink & Breast Cancer Research: “Been There, Got the T-Shirt”
October 3, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin it(and by “been there,’ I mean, I went to the Hanes Pink site and made a t-shirt. Thankfully, I haven’t been through cancer. But there’s nothing guaranteeing I wont someday.) Several months ago, my husband and I got some news that was potentially devastating. My sweet mother-in-law told us that she had been diagnosed [...]
How Do You Deal With Dinner as a Working (OH) Mom
September 4, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itAll moms work. HARD. But when you work outside the home each day, dinner can be a significant challenge. Honestly, I thought that sometimes it was difficult to get dinner on the table as a Work-at-Home Mom. But now, since I get home around 5-5:30 each day, it kills me to get dinner on [...]
I’m a “Work Outside the Home” Mom Now!
August 24, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itYes, I’ve done it. I bit the bullet. Found my dream job. Went all in. Went full time to the … [gasp] office! I remember once not too long ago, my dear friend, and social media maven, Amy Lupold Bair asked on Facebook, “If you could work for just one company, who would it [...]
Why I’m Sort of Afraid of Diversity…
July 21, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itBecause I make mistakes. I sometimes say things that offend people without realizing it. People hurt, and it makes me so sad that it was at my words. I don’t know if our society is more sensitive in the last several years, or if being on social media has made me see it more. [...]
He Has Not Given Me a Spirit of Fear
July 6, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itI recently had to leave my family for a business trip. I travel fairly often, about once every 2-3 months, and everything is usually fine. I’m happy to have some uninterrupted work time and networking with colleagues and friends. My kids have some daddy-time, which they LOVE. And my husband really supports my work, [...]
I’m 37. My Hormones are Wacky.
June 20, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itAbout a year ago I wrote about my switch from my MD to a Nurse Midwife. I’ve been managing a general anxiety disorder ever since I had my first child in a traumatic birth. Last year, I shared some symptoms with my Midwife– fatigue, short term memory issues, “foggy brain,” heightened anxiety around PMS, [...]
“Together Counts,” for Kids’ Healthy Eating Habits!
June 14, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin it What is the key to combating childhood obesity and fostering healthy eating habits in kids? Is it Counting calories with your kids? Restricting all foods not deemed healthy? Weighing the kids and making sure they are a “normal” weight? Putting kids on a diet? I think all these methods are the wrong approach. [...]
Extreme Needle Arts | Wordless Wednesday
May 24, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin it Want to leave a comment? Click Here! (I’ll come visit you too!) Shared with 5 Minutes For Mom, My Organized Chaos, Dagmar’s Momsense,
Finally Getting to Volunteer at School!
May 23, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itI have loved these last few years having a flexible work schedule. It’s one of the benefits of making up my own job! And this is the first year that all of my children are at school most of the day. Every year, when the school asks for volunteers for test proctors, I really [...]
In the Shadow of Your Wings
May 4, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itBecause you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63: 7-8
What Have I Been Up Tutu?
April 15, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itThis. My Winter Fairy tutu overlay. First one I’ve ever made. It’s not totally finished, and I’ll be working on it every evening this week. And this. My girls’ dance competition. And, apparently, the hat works. Yes, folks, ’tis the season! We’re dancing up a storm! What about you?
“What Makes Mom Awesome?” | Mother’s Day 2011
April 13, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itSo, I asked my kids “What makes your mom awesome?” Many times, I think what makes me an awesome mom might be: Making money for the family Making sure they have the latest clothes/ toys Taking them to activities (ie. Dance Class, Summer Camps, etc.) Keeping a clean, organized house (#fail) These things are [...]
