January 23rd, 2012 08:00am

Seven ways to escape the SAHM rut

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When you’re a stay-at-home mom, there’s a tendency to feel like every day is the same. To beat the rut, here are SEVEN tips to change things up and add a bit more excitement to your week.

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January 16th, 2012 08:30am

When the sad becomes too big

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…and when a series of circumstances attacked her out of left field, I watched helplessly as depression overtook my beautiful friend, leaving her a shell of the women she once was….

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June 14th, 2011 11:56am

My Flabby Friends

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When our building project was done, we placed the mirror in the corner of the room right near the sink where we had 3 other mirrors on the wall. This was so I could see every single side of me at once while getting ready – a 4-way mirror if you will. And then we swiveled it towards the room and stood in front of it, Mr. W behind me. Except I couldn’t even see Mr. W. He was hidden behind my hips and thighs that seemed to have gained quite a bit of girth since switching mirrors.

Oh my jeez, where did those come from???

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June 8th, 2011 08:13am

Working vs. stay-at-home mom

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Did you give up your career to stay home with the kids? Or do you work out of the house while the kids stay home of go to daycare? Do you ever feel guilt or negative feelings – from twinges to full-blown resentment – about the choice you made?

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April 19th, 2011 10:42am

Motherhood Busyness

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Ever forget how to just sit…and relax?

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February 28th, 2011 01:54pm

Going on a Girl Date

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Why do girl friendships have to be so difficult?

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November 29th, 2010 04:15pm

51,419

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The ultimate number that ends the goal that I have always promised towards “some day”, and have finally given over to TODAY.

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September 29th, 2010 02:03pm

Feeling sexy

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Ok, you’re a mom. That doesn’t mean you can’t feel sexy.

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May 7th, 2010 02:15pm

A mom who inspires

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Without other moms to offer support, or even just to say, “I’ve been there”, what kind of moms would we be? Each of us have a mom that inspires us. For me, it is my grandmother. (read more…)

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February 20th, 2010 07:00am

Swimsuit Hell

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The other day I had an hour to kill, so I thought I’d try on swimsuits for fun. I headed out to Macy’s and perused the aisles of little tiny pieces of cloth meant to cover just the barest essentials. And then I locked myself in the dressing room and stripped to my skivvies. One by one I tried them on.

Now, I only tried on 3 suits. But trying on 3 suits can take a long time as you twist and turn, seeing parts of your body that you normally aren’t that aware of. Not to mention the conversations that result… (more…)

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