Just Another Mom of 2 — Because sometimes it’s important to be “just a mom”

Pouring your heart out with a friend

August 18, 2010

I may have mentioned this a time or two (or twelve) before, but due to the nature of my husband’s job, we move around- a lot. While it has gotten a bit easier logistically to manage moving and the million details it entails, it can become a bit lonely. I have talked before about my [...]

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Gone Fishin’

August 5, 2010

Well, not really since I don’t like to fish. But, I woke up this morning and decided the kids and I needed a trip. So we’re going to go visit some family- well, now! The hubs will join us for the weekend but I’ll be on hiatus for a few days. See y’all when I [...]

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My first move

August 4, 2010

I have talked before about moving a lot. I have been to many locations as a result of my husband’s job. But the moving actually didn’t begin with him. No, the first move occurred when I was discovering… well, me. As I crossed the street, I felt a sense of awe as I moved among [...]

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Menu Plan Monday –August 2nd

August 2, 2010

Sometimes it’s hard to believe it’s Monday again. If you take notice that this week’s menu is a bit on the easy side (and heavy on the crockpot) it may or may not have something to do with the fact that we will have a full house next weekend. My in-laws are coming to visit, [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Mothers’ Hideaway

July 31, 2010

I’m doing things a little differently this week for Saturday Spotlight! This week’s Spotlight does include a blog, which is a great read in and of itself, but also an amazing community forum for moms. This week’s Saturday Spotlight is: Mothers’ Hideaway is a forum is dedicated to a supportive group of women [...]

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Aloha Friday: Dealing with Negativity

July 30, 2010

Hello everyone and happy Friday! I hope everyone has enjoyed their week. It has been an interesting one here- I have been trying to keep up with the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Challenge, although it may take me a little more than 31 days to complete it all! I have also been [...]

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Okay kids, go watch TV

July 28, 2010

I have to admit, I gave pause to posting this. We are often consumed of what others think of us, whether it is the opinion of friends, families, strangers- or in this case, my blog readers. I love the support and connections I have found through blogging, so I found myself ranging in emotions from [...]

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7 links to get to know me- the #31DBB Challenge

July 27, 2010

As I mentioned before, I am participating in the 31 days to build a better blog challenge over at SITS. (click the link for more information!) One of the great exercises crafted by ProBlogger is to share seven links to help all of you amazing readers get to know my blog (and me!) a little [...]

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Menu Plan Monday July 26

July 26, 2010

Another week, another menu! This day has been slightly more than hectic, but thanks to the many helpful people on twitter, I finally have a meal plan put together for this week (and even got my grocery shopping done!). Monday: Creamy Mustard Pork Chops Tuesday: Crockpot Pot Roast Wednesday: Easy Breezy BBQ Chicken Sammies (Thanks [...]