As the final days of her second year are coming to a close I am working with my daughter on independence. It’s been a bittersweet experience. She has always been a clingy child who has barely allowed me to shower or go to the bathroom alone since her days of walking began at ten monthsContinue reading “Toddler Chore Chart”
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On Being a Writer: Promote
I am joining a group of writers who are linking-up twice a week through the month of September to discuss some of the foundational ideas in writing. The topics for this link-up come from the book On Being a Writer by Ann Kroeker and Charity Singleton Craig. This link-up is being hosted by Kate Motaung on her blog entitledContinue reading “On Being a Writer: Promote”
A Week Before Her Birthday
Early September is an emotional time for me. Three years ago on September 12th I gave birth to our beautiful daughter. Every year as her birthday approaches I am struck with flashbacks to Birthdays of the Past and the early days of her life. I get a lump in my throat and tears in myContinue reading “A Week Before Her Birthday”
Five Minute Friday: Yes
This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is yes. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to checkContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Yes”
On Being a Writer: Send
I am currently taking part in a link-up that will be posted twice a week for a little over a month discussing ideas from the book On Being a Writer by Ann Kroeker and Charity Singleton Craig. To visit the link-up pop on over to Kate Motaung’s page, Heading Home, and check out other bloggers’Continue reading “On Being a Writer: Send”
On Being a Writer: Write
The reason I have been blogging for six months now is to facilitate a more regular pattern of writing. When I have goals set for myself I am much more likely to complete what it is I want to accomplish. Also, when I have people holding me accountable for those goals then I feel evenContinue reading “On Being a Writer: Write”
Reblog: You’re a Good Mom
I have been searching for articles to share every other weekend from bloggers that I follow and enjoy. This week I found an encouraging article by my friend, Autumn, at Welcome to My World. Her article is entitled, You’re a Good Mom. As a mother of a toddler I can totally relate to Autumn onContinue reading “Reblog: You’re a Good Mom”
Five Minute Friday: Alone
This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is alone. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to checkContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Alone”
On Being a Writer: Notice
This is my latest installment on the link-up On Being a Writer based on the book by Ann Kroeker and Charity Singleton Craig. Head over to Kate Motaung‘s page to join or read this link-up. Today’s topic is Notice. Why is it so hard to take the time to notice the beauty and inspiration aroundContinue reading “On Being a Writer: Notice”
My First Fix
Over the past couple of months I’ve heard a lot about StitchFix on other blogs and social media sites. After doing my research in the company seeking out any loophole I decided to give it a shot. What is StitchFix?: StitchFix is an online personal stylist program. As the customer you begin by filling outContinue reading “My First Fix”
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