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Giving gifts to tween girls on Valentine’s Day has become a tradition for some families, including mine. We like to express to our daughter that she’s special to us with a gift or two. Of course, gifts aren’t the only way that we express our feelings, but it’s a lot of fun to see her [...]
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This post is dedicated to my dear Dad, whom I miss so much. My Daddy, who was the macho Italian, but knew that his daughters had him wrapped around his finger, is missed by so many especially on a day like Thanksgiving. His memory is one that keeps my family together because of what he [...]
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At my worst – when I’m cranky, irrational, red-nosed from crying and selfish – at my most unlovable moments, I am loved. My husband puts up with so much from me. And I am grateful for his unconditional love. This is my second day in A Week of Thanksgiving, started by my friend Andrea. I’m [...]
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YesVideo is all about preserving memories. And many of my favorite memories occur during the holidays. Perhaps it’s because the family is all together. Maybe it’s because we put aside the things that normally upset us and focus on the positive. Or maybe the good food puts us in a good mood! YesVideo can help [...]
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Just about a month ago, I wrote about some serious issues that were happening in my family. Specifically, my mother became the caregiver of my aunt who has been residing in a nursing facility. And after about two weeks, my mother realized the task was too difficult. To update you, my aunt was hospitalized, then [...]
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Dove is holding their Self-Esteem Movement this month, where a community of women and girls get together to inspire each other and learn about the real meaning of beauty. I’m pleased to be a Dove Self-Esteem Champion again this year and share their initiative with you, my readers. My goal is to get you involved! [...]
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Sammi is finally having her tonsillectomy today…for real. She’ll have her tonsils and adenoids removed and a culture taken of her sinuses. The doctors have decided to keep her overnight at the hospital because of the cardiac issues and the diagnosis of narcolepsy. Instead of being upset about it, she is actually relieved. Since she’s [...]
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As the mother of a child who sees five doctors on a regular basis, I’m learning how to build and keep positive relationships with each doctor. My child has special needs. Along with a diagnosis of anxiety, she has narcolepsy and cardiac issues. But, this is important for any parent whose child may need a [...]
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My Wordless Wednesday is a photo from the airport when we said, See You Soon to my daughter Alicia. She was on her way home to Kansas after a visit to see us in Florida. We can’t wait to see her again. For more inspiring photographs, head over to The Bona Fide Life, Better in Bulk, Shanamama, [...]
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And so bravely, she got out of the car and went back to school on Monday after being taught from home for part of last school year and most of the summer. She had to stand among the crowd of students and wait for the bell to ring, just after saying she felt sick to [...]
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Getting ready for back to school when you have a child with special needs is exciting, but stressful too. Maybe a bit more on the stressful side actually, for parents and for the child too. This is our first year of going back to school with medical and psychological diagnoses. With that comes more preparation [...]
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bealls for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. We’re in back to school mode and next on our our agenda is shopping for clothes. Even though my daughter has shorts and tops that we bought over the summer, she thinks that she needs new [...]
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