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July 6, 2013 by Amy

10 Ways to Show Your Kids You Love Them

10 Ways to Show Your Kids You Love Them

Parenting often reminds me of  the old game Perfection. The timer is set and we struggle, rushing to get all the pieces in the right place. We frantically try to accomplish it all: homework done without a fuss, a clean home, delicious meals (in my dreams), papers signed, play dates set, kids tidy, respectful and […]

June 18, 2013 by Amy

The Mom Bus

The Mom Bus

This is a flashback to what my summers looked like a couple of years ago, before I decided to simplify… That’s what my kids are calling my mini-van these days. They’ve noticed that all I do is drive around, delivering them to different activities. This week’s schedule demands an 8:30 a.m. departure, with stops at […]

May 30, 2013 by Amy

Balancing Life as a Homeschool Mom

Balancing Life as a Homeschool Mom

I finally saw the light, bright and shining, staring me in the face like a toddler looking for a cookie fix. Balancing life as a homeschool mom (or a working mom, work at home mom, mom of 3 etc..)is not, in reality, entirely possible. It could be possible for other women. Maybe there are a […]

May 22, 2013 by Amy

Eat the Cupcake. Drink the Wine. Dance.

Eat the Cupcake. Drink the Wine. Dance.

I caught his eye as the music blared and the people around us headed to the dance floor. He smiled. It wasn’t his wide, happy smile. It was his I understand and it’s okay smile. I walked over, giving him my shy look, holding tight to my wine glass. He knows this look. “You don’t […]

May 17, 2013 by Amy

How To Make Your Husband Cry

How To Make Your Husband Cry

There are a few things in this world that can break a man. Let me tell you about one I discovered last week, just in case you’re looking to get revenge on your husband by causing him cry in public so you can plaster the pictures all over Facebook. I’m helpful like that. I want […]

May 16, 2013 by Amy

The Good, the Bad and the Beastly Mother

The Good, the Bad and the Beastly Mother

I fear I may have misled you into thinking that I’m a sweet, loving mama all the time. Maybe that’s because I long to be that mama every hour of every day. I want to be calm, peaceful, zen-like, leading my children through this wild world with patience and love like Mother Teresa. She never […]

May 4, 2013 by Amy

Mother’s Day Treat – Wahl Massager Giveaway

This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. I received a Wahl Hot/Cold Massager for the purpose of this review. If you could have one thing for mother’s day, what would it be? A good night’s sleep? Breakfast in bed? A day with out the kids fighting? Like every mom, […]

April 28, 2013 by Amy

Looking at Life Through Giant Rose Colored Sunglasses

Looking at Life Through Giant Rose Colored Sunglasses

It was the same thing year after year. My grandmother would ask ” What do you think of my new glasses?” And I would say, “Nan, they’re HUGE! Why do you buy them so big?”  She would put on her red lipstick and reply (with a tiny attitude), “Well, I like them.” I always wondered […]

April 5, 2013 by Amy

I’m Trading in My Coffee for Green Tea

Coffee has been there for me every morning to lift me up and send me out to face the day. It’s been there for me every  afternoon to kick me in the ass when I start to fade away, slump over and wish for a nap. I never thought the day would come.  I may […]

March 27, 2013 by Amy

The Night Lyme Disease Broke Me

The Night Lyme Disease Broke Me

My teen is on the couch, computer on her lap, researching Lyme Disease. She’s making a list of alternative therapies, supplements and herbal treatments that might help my recovery.  She’s trying to understand the nasty little spirochete, how it invades the body, hides from antibiotics and lays dormant in the nervous system until the coast […]

March 21, 2013 by Amy

Desperately Seeking Spring

Desperately Seeking Spring

It doesn’t feel like spring here. The sun came out for 30 seconds yesterday. I was shocked to see the rays of light flowing  into my kitchen, but by the time I convinced myself that they were not my imagination, they were gone. Today, there was sunlight for about 20 minutes. Yeah, Spring! I searched […]

March 19, 2013 by Amy

Spa at Home Recipes for the Tired Mom

Spa at Home Recipes for the Tired Mom

Keep Stress in Check with Natural Recipes for Relaxation When was the last time you felt truly relaxed? Has it been a while? Managing your stress level is essential for maintaining good health long term. Stress symptoms can affect your body, thoughts, feelings and behavior. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Stress that’s left unchecked can […]

March 6, 2013 by Amy

7 Reasons to Stop Eating Dairy

7 Reasons to Stop Eating Dairy

I know what you’re thinking. Why, oh why, would a person live without cheese? First, let me say that it has not been easy for me. I considered breaking my addiction by locking myself in the bedroom and barricading the door for three days like Ewan McGregor  in Trainspotting. Second, there’s a damn good reason […]

March 3, 2013 by Amy

A Moment for Mom

A Moment for Mom

I typically write in the kitchen, with my family around me. Right now  I’m hiding in the  bedroom. Okay, I’m not really hiding. They know where I am and they will come for me soon. Although I don’t give my kids time-outs, I’m giving myself one. I need it. I feel like a toddler who […]

February 28, 2013 by Amy

Mama Needs a New Pair of Shoes

Mama Needs a New Pair of Shoes

  Spring is almost here. Summer will soon follow. I’ve nearly survived another winter in Connecticut. We’re almost there. I keep telling myself all this, but it’s  not making me feel any better. In an attempt to pull myself out of my mid-winter blues, I’ve been looking at open-toed, colorful, summer loving shoes. Don’t judge. […]

February 17, 2013 by Amy

A Farewell to Meat – The Week in Chaos

A Farewell to Meat – The Week in Chaos

It’s that time of month again – no, not that time – it’s time to evaluate my progress in my war against the nasty little Lyme spirochetes.  There was no clear winner in this month’s battle. If there was, I’m pretty certain that it wasn’t me. I need to take drastic measures if I want […]

February 14, 2013 by Amy

Valentine’s Day Wisdom from the Countess of Grantham

Valentine’s Day Wisdom from the Countess of Grantham

So it’s Valentine’s Day. Everyone is running around confessing their undying love to one another.  Men are dropping engagement rings into champagne glasses, buying overpriced roses and otherwise participating in cliched rituals to make the women in their lives happy. Or they are not. And that may be worse, if someone is expecting and hoping […]

February 11, 2013 by Amy

I’m Not Getting Along with Connecticut

I’m Not Getting Along with Connecticut

I just scraped two inches of ice off my car while being pelted with freezing rain and standing in four inches of snow and slush. It’s only been two days since the last mess. I think I want a divorce – from Connecticut. I don’t think I’m strong enough to endure this abuse and become […]

February 4, 2013 by Amy

Today is Monday.

Today is Monday.

The weather is cloudy and cold. Did you have to write the “morning news” every day in first grade? Simple sentences like the ones above? I did. I hated it. Yet, I still use this skill, apparently. It’s lifeless robotic writing. That’s how I felt today. I struggled to get everyone out of the house […]

February 3, 2013 by Amy

Truth, Art and Animals -The Week in Chaos

Truth, Art and Animals -The Week in Chaos

“Mom, do you know you have a big butt?” This is how my week started. The Princess made this observation with such sweet innocence. We all know that 6 year-old girls rarely lie.  I was thrilled, as I’m sure you can imagine. “Do I? I didn’t know that. Thanks for letting me know.” I was […]

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Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

The following post is a flashback, written shortly after I was diagnosed with Lyme and put on a restricted diet. Years later,  I’m still on it. I’m still dealing with Lyme. A true addict, I’m still craving the sweet stuff. A few things are essential to my happy survival. They are faith, hope, love and until […]

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16 Hours in Lake Placid

16 Hours in Lake Placid

This is the story of  a wedding, a road trip and finding direction. We set out at the crack of dawn to drive north on a damp icky September morning. It was actually 9:30, but it felt earlier because it was Saturday. We were on our way to a wedding, in Lake Placid. ON Lake […]

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7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners

7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners

  I began researching colleges last year, when my daughter began her Freshman year of homeschooling high school. Does that sound a bit early? I feel that the more I know about college requirements for homeschooled students, the more effectively I can prepare my daughter for the admissions process. I think as a homeschool parent, it’s essential to know all the options available. […]

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Creating A Masterpiece {Homeschool Art Review}

Creating A Masterpiece {Homeschool Art Review}

Sharing my love of art with my little women is one of my favorite part of homeschooling. Spending a relaxing afternoon creating something new and beautiful never stops being a joy for us. We’ve recently had the pleasure of trying out the Monthly Plan from Creating a Masterpiece, which provides my girls with excellent video based art […]

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