Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Happy May 1! This is my favorite time of year. The days are getting warmer and longer. The wildflowers are in bloom, and everyone seems so eager to get out and enjoy the sun and become more active. Since we moved to California, we have been day hiking almost every weekend for the past four […]
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Summertime is here. I remember as a kid spending most of the summer playing outside with your brothers in the backyard. We had a pool, toys, trees and our imaginations to keep us occupied for hours on end. As a mom, I want my kids to remain active throughout the summer months. I certainly don’t […]
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Searching for a new job can be a daunting task, especially in this economy. Even in-demand career fields are slow to hire. According to the Wall Street Journal, last month over 7 million Americans worked part-time jobs because they were unable to find a full-time job. While job hunting can seem very difficult at times, […]
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As technology continues to progress, new educational opportunities arise. From online classes to e-books, the possibilities for using technology for learning purposes are endless. Strengthen children’s intelligence with technology in the form of educational apps is on the rise. Educational applications are available for computer, smart phones, and tablets and enable children to learn and […]
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My toddler absolutely loves bath time. When he is cranky, I will put him in a warm bath with his bath toys and he instantly is calm. There have been times, however, when his bath toys just will not suffice. I recently started noticing that his “artistic” side was starting to shine outside of the […]
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If you have ever been to Physical Therapy before, you know that you need a good sense of humor to be able to get through all of it. My grownup job (when I’m not blogging) is a Physical Therapist Assistant. That’s right, I dish out the “Pain and Torture”, as my patients would like to […]
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I had always praised myself for not being like the other moms around me. I didn’t drive a minivan, I wasn’t interested in helping out with the PTA, I didn’t wear mom jeans, I didn’t take my kids to playdates with other kids in the neighborhood. In my mind, I was still a young mom, […]
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