My husband and I recently went out for a real, live, honest-to-goodness date night. Can you say “gift card”?Our dates have changed a lot from our early years together. These days we're just happy to eat “fancy food” and leave the dishes for someone else to wash. Having evolved past the need to entertain …
The Ride of a Lifetime
Raising kids. Some days you feel like you have it all together and should probably write a manual for all those poor souls who have so much to learn. (You know you've thought it.) Some days you find yourself hoping there really is such a manual, and that it has been written by someone who …
Maybe We’re All Born With It
We all know Maybelline's slogan, ("Maybe she's born with it.) Maybe it's Maybelline." This has resonated with women for 25 years because it speaks to what most of us are trying to achieve: a natural beauty that is not at all . . . well . . . natural. Don't worry. I haven't gone off …
Subtle Strength: A Marine Wife’s Perspective
What comes into your mind when you hear the word "strength"? I saw an ad the other day that made me stop and think. It boasted, "Nitric Oxide is without a doubt the most powerful solution when it comes to sparking natural muscle growth, powerful strength gains, and incredibly ripped muscles." At the mention …
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Juggling Belongs in a Sideshow
Let me tell you about my Wednesday. It all started when I finally cleaned out my youngest son’s closets last week. I pulled out all of his old clothes and made two piles: a pile to keep and a pile to toss. I even went so far as to sort my “toss” pile into two …
Shaking My Dust 