Curly Hairstyle of the Week: Dutch Braids into a Ponytail

Since the beginning of the school year, Princess has been sporting either a french braid or ponytail everyday. We’re are usually pressed for time, so a simple braided hairstyle normally works best. But this morning she said, “I want something different.” So we decided on dutch braids into a ponytail. Curly Hairstyle of the Week:…

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Baby Dies at Daycare, Now Mom Demands Change

3 Tips to Get Through Marathon Training

As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m training for the half marathon. Even though I spent years running for recreation, preparing for a race like this isn’t quite the same.   I caught the running bug back in high school. I had just graduated and planned to try out for the St. John’s basketball…

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Am I Ready to Run a Half Marathon?

The other day a friend of mine asked me if I’d run a half marathon with her. “Huh?” I asked sarcastically. “Yes,” she replied. I’ve always been a runner, but being a marathon runner is a completely different thing. Needless to say, I was a bit freaked out at the thought of running 13 miles….

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Are We Done Having Kids?

If you look at the arsenal of baby clothes and gadgets that are piled up in our basement, you’d probably think that we are not done having kids. Just the other day my hubby got sick and tired of looking at the mess downstairs and decided to do a clean sweep. He also demanded that…

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5 Reasons Why I Love My New Job

If you follow me on Periscope, then chances are you saw my scope where I announced my new job. For those of you who missed it, let me give you an update on what I’ve been up to, along with five reasons why I love my new job as a lunch lady at Princess’s school. Flexibility….

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Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

I’m always on the hunt for healthy recipe ideas for my family. I grew up loving fried chicken and I’ve always had a sweet tooth. But let’s face it; anything fried is just not good for you. Rather than sacrifice taste, I decided to whip up a healthy sweet and sour chicken recipe. It was…

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How to Keep a Marriage Sexy When You Have Kids

There are so many things that could get in the way of alone time with your significant other, further creating obstacles when it comes to keeping things spicy in the bedroom. My hubby and I have been together since college, and it wasn’t always easy to find time to spend with each other. Between work, school, and…

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