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You’ll Always Be My Baby
That's when it hit me... She isn't going to the baby anymore. The center of my universe is going to have to share the spotlight from now on.
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Adoption Experience | Welcome Home
No two adoptions are the same. The process in itself is the same, but the emotions are different. And this adoption experience was definitely different than our first.
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Bonkers Brownies
As with all other desserts that I refuse to live without, I have created a modified brownie recipe WITH icing that allows me to leave some of that guilt behind! These brownies are BONKERS!
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Workout Anytime | Ultimate No Excuses Fitness Plan
As a former Athletic Trainer, I was able to use my knowledge in combination with advice from others in my former field to create a workout plan that would fulfill my fitness goals yet not impact my busy days as a mom of a toddler and newborn! So I came up with this 3-Step Action Plan that is so easy to incorporate into ANY schedule!
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Dear Fertile Myrtle, Kindly Shut the F*** Up
As you get older there seems to be a series of expectations for your life set by society. It’s as if there is a task list with deadlines to be ticked off as you go. Maybe you are familiar with this list. It reads: Get into a long-term relationship Get engaged Get married Have a kid Have another kid Have one more kid (but only if your first two are of the same sex. If you already have a boy and a girl stop after step 5) Once you have embarked on task #1 the deadlines start. Don’t worry, society will let you know when the deadline a getting close. …
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I Identify as I
Vulnerability is scary. And it takes incredible strength. It's the act of exposing ourselves to possibility of getting hurt or emotionally attacked. However, if one can face their fears and display their imperfections for the world to see then the world has the opportunity to listen and to learn and to grow in knowledge and in compassion.
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Quick, Delicious and Nutritious Green Bean Salad
This is my go-to recipe when asked to bring a dish to a party because it is SO quick and easy to make, doesn't need to be kept warm, it goes with everything and is ALWAYS a hit! I was actually just at a get together this weekend and was asked for the recipe AGAIN so...
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Crazy for these Oatmeal Crazin “Cookies”!
Crazy about these oatmeal Crazin cookies that are PACKED full of good-for-you flavor! Bonus: They have a toddler score of "Nummy!"
Motherhood Refined
