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Moms- The Need for Solitude

It was just the kind of morning that I needed to have. I woke up early and saw the mist over the river. The outside was beckoning me to come. I brewed some coffee, threw on some clothes and informed my husband that I was making a break for it. On the way out the door I grabbed my favorite blackberry container (A gallon jug with the top cut off) and headed for the woods. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved picking berries. I always dreamed of living at a place where there would be tons of … Continue reading →

Will Having a Baby Enhance Your Social Life?

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In my recent article, A Baby Does Change Your Life, I discussed some ways that becoming a Mom will change you forever. Having a baby will change your life, but those changes are not all negative. Have you ever thought about how becoming a first time Mom might affect your social life? Perhaps you are worried that your child free friends won’t want to hang out anymore, or maybe you think that you won’t have the time, energy, or desire to have much of a social life anymore. Well, if you are thinking about your nights on the town hitting … Continue reading →

What is it about Disney that makes it Special?

I’ve loved Disney since I was a little girl watching Snow White on the big screen. I grew up with Cinderella, Bambi and the Jungle Book staring at me from posters on my bedroom walls and the covers of books on the bookshelves. As I grew older, video became readily available and I started to collect my favorite movies. My dream was always to go to that magical place, Disney World. With many things, when you wish so hard for something, the reality often becomes an anti-climax. You’ve dreamed so long about it that it can’t fail to fall short … Continue reading →

The Marathon of Motherhood

Welcome new moms to the marathon that is called motherhood. Dads, you are more than welcome to the club too. Your baby was born and your entire life changed. As much as you may prepare throughout your pregnancy, devouring all those what to expect when you are expecting articles – for some reason, we don’t always find the articles that describe just how different your life will be when that bundle of joy arrives. The First Few Weeks Whether you take a babymoon during the first few weeks after your baby is born, it is not atypical for new parents … Continue reading →