I can’t believe how fast the end of the year crept up on me. I had every intention of sending out holiday cards, but between our Carnival Cruise, our Christmas Day Flight and general craziness I didn’t have time. I’m looking at these simple alternatives to holiday cards that will …
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Inspired by actual events with some creative license added, ‘The Woman King’ movie starring Oscar winner Viola Davis is getting rave reviews from audiences. It earned a 99% audience score from Rotten Tomato and is 94% Certifed Fresh. My family couldn’t wait to see it when we saw the trailer. …
Read More »3 D’s To Help Uncomfortable Parents Have The Puberty Talk + Puberty Book Giveaway
I knew it was time to have the puberty talk with AJ when his body started changing. It didn’t happen all at once. We began with a talk about his need for deodorant, then developed into talks about body hair, periods, and yes – sexual intercourse. Whew! We’ve come a …
Read More »Survive The Back-to-School Hustle: 5 Hacks For Overwhelmed Moms
Summer break was a complete blur of summer camp, work, travel, deadlines, proposals, and pool parties. By the time July came around, the fact that AJ was going back to school in three weeks hadn’t occurred to me. When it did, I panicked. Everything flew by so fast! Hard to …
Read More »[VIDEO] These Simple Kroger Fuel Point Hacks Will Save You Big Time
Even before the fuel prices started surging in the Spring & Summer of 2022, I’ve been dedicated to saving on gas when I fill up at a Kroger fuel station. I typically save 50 cents per gallon or more every time I fill up. I’ve told my friends all my …
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