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• Day 1 Again and Again Until I Get It Right

  

  Today's Mantra (Source FB)Another day 1 to come tomorrow. I didn't make it through the school prep this morning. We are all so ready for the Christmas break... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• I Stopped Yelling and Here is What I've Learned (So Far)

  

  I managed a whopping 10 days without yelling at my children. During that time, I only snapped at my younger daughter once (a "nasty snap," starting me over on... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• No More Yelling!

  

  I am proud of myself today. I haven't yelled at my kids since Thursday. This may surprise some of you, but I am a recovering shouter. It's true. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Missing Thanksgiving

  

  Hello dear friends,I have fallen out of love with this blog as I speed purposefully onto my path. These days, I'm primarily studying for my NLP certification an... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• One Year Ago Today

  

  I was guided through The Passion Test. If you haven't heard of it before, you should head straight to the library or buy your copy online right now! I've... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Delicious and EASY Homemade Bread

  

  Looks good, doesn't it? It was delicious. So good, in fact, I made the very same loaf twice in one week and actually wrote down my recipe! Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lovable Labels Spooktacular Sale!

  

  I love, love, love Lovable Labels! Read my review to learn just how fantastic I think these labels are, or just visit their site to purchase your own during thi... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dear High-School Class of 1993

  

  My 20th Class Reunion is coming up in just over a week. I thought I'd write my classmates a post! Enjoy.Dear High-School Class of 1993,Before I get started, if... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Best Drop-Off EVER!

  

  The house is quiet. I'm writing uninterrupted... what is going on? Oh, yes! It is the first day of school!!! And do you know what? It was the best drop-off... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• I Guess I'm Not A Writer After All

  

  At least not a professional one. Yes, if you give me a topic I can pop out some decent text. Have a birthday or an anniversary? I can get pretty darn poetic. I... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• One Persistent Bug

  

  The Toilet: Where we've spentmost of our timefor the past week.Ok, let's talk bugs. Not the kind with legs; the kind that knock you off your feet for days... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Overqualified

  

  It feels good to be back here. I've missed writing, but it's busy with kids at home. The hubs had 2 weeks off as well and he hardly lets us sit still. With... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• One School Year Complete and Visitors Welcome

  

  Today is the second day of summer vacation for my children. It's amazing to me that they've completed their first year of school in England. They've adjusted... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Yo-Yo Me

  

  I am tired today. The stress of the past few weeks bearing down on me like bricks; weighing on my eyelids, my chest, my usual spunk.House-hunting, forced holida... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Travel Trips for Your Family Vacation

  

  Just in time for the summer travel season, please welcome my guest blogger, Kendra Thornton: Travel advocate, TV spokesperson, PR businesswoman, proud wife and... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Perfect, Little Notebooks Make Great Gifts!

  

  The English school year wraps up in just a few short weeks and has some parents thinking "Teachers Gifts!" But fear not, I have just the thing for you! A... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Blooming Like English Roses

  

  It's been just over two weeks since I blogged and a week since I vlogged, which I didn't bother to post on this site, but if you missed it, you can watch here... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Direction Confirmed and Buckets of Gratitude

  

  Wow! What a wonderful outpouring of support from faithful readers, friends and family. You are the ones who count, who matter. I write to and for you. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Change the Name Or Scrap It Completely

  

  Hi Friends.I'm having a crisis of focus and clarity and I'm facing decision time. I am torn in two directions, but by splitting my focus I am stalling... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Vlog Talk: 6 Things I'm Looking Forward to This Summer

  

  I'm looking forward to many things this summer! Like more trips to gorgeous beaches along the English Coast like this one, Barton on Sea. You can see more... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING