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A New Take on Indulgence

August 10, 2018

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Some synonyms for indulgence: satisfaction, gratification, fulfillment. When I think of ‘indulgences’ I think mostly about eating food I don’t normally eat, or staying up late to watch TV. [...]

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Farmer Mags – Doing What’s Best for the Farm, Not One Animal

August 3, 2018

All four children go to sleep-away camp in 48 hours. I feel like Ralphie Parker on Christmas morning getting my official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air [...]

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Going ALL IN on Gratitude this Summer

June 29, 2018

After last week’s post Shake It Up, I was essentially bracing myself in anticipation of school coming to a close as if I were about to be hit by [...]

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Shake It Up – in the Summer the Routine Has to Change

June 22, 2018

Grumpy Gretchen is rearing her ugly head in anticipation of another summer like last year. The summer of ’17 was spent carting kids around and listening to them fight [...]

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Responsibility – Teaching Everyone in My Family How to Be Happy

March 10, 2018

While away from the kids at a family wedding last weekend, I was struck by how much deeper I can love others when I’m in a positive headspace. When [...]

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Stop Tripping – My Journey to Guilt Free Living

November 17, 2017

With the holidays approaching, I have guilt on my mind. Let’s be honest, for some of us, guilt is as much a part of Yuletide as cursing at Christmas [...]

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Pyramid Theory – The Next Right Thing Isn’t Always Easy

November 3, 2017

G-Man had an early flight to Chicago, so at 2 am I was awakened by the concerned bark of our dog, Miss Butter Jones. I could not get back [...]

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Wildflowers – What REALLY Needed Changing In My Marriage

October 6, 2017

Sixteen years ago today, G-Man and I got married. I often say that Gregory is the biggest miracle of my life. This feels like the perfect day to reflect [...]

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Hidden Meaning – When Absence is Presence

September 29, 2017

These days, I hear a lot about the importance of “being present” and “in the moment.” I’ve even heard it explained that you should actually experience the water against [...]

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Dashboard Lights – How to Tell When I Need a Parenting Break

September 22, 2017

The fall schedule is in full swing. All of my jobs are demanding a piece of my attention. As my focus becomes divided, my tank gets closer and closer [...]

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Going ALL IN on Gratitude this Summer

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Responsibility – Teaching Everyone in My Family How to Be Happy

Stop Tripping – My Journey to Guilt Free Living

Pyramid Theory – The Next Right Thing Isn’t Always Easy

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