From the monthly archives:

April 2010

I HAVE HAD IT! I am stunned, frustrated and I’ve had a gut full of the conversation surrounding parenting and technology.
This conversation has been hashed out on shows like CNN and Dr. Phil. Parents are stressed about their kids and who they are communicating with and the time they are spending online. Kids are ‘out [...]

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Mom Cyber Bullies

April 28, 2010

Does this sound scary? Well it should. Are they real ~ is there really Mom Cyber Bullies out there? Absolutely and they can be RUTHLESS.
Through thefamilyroom and everything we do online, our goal is to encourage {when you encourage you give each other COURAGE} each other to live strong, confident lives and to build amazing [...]

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What do these things plus breathing, repeated questions and a few other things thrown into the mix have in common?
According to Dr. Phil these may be your key indicators to help you SPOT A LIAR . In a recent CBS interview, Dr. Phil shares his clues on lying and more specifically, ‘How To Spot a Liar‘ [...]

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I recently updated my Facebook Status with this: I have loved our bedtime routine this week {head’s out of the gutter friends} I mean Philip and I putting the kids to bed. Nice times……. I received a number of comments {mostly private} following this update. Many of the comments were from young mother’s asking me [...]

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HAPPY EARTH DAY TO ALL

April 22, 2010

Well today is the 40th Celebration of Earth Day. What are you doing to mark this day? Are you taking part?
As a family, we will be taking part because our  youngest daughter is passionate about this day. For whatever reason our dear little 5 year old is our animal rescue girl and save the planet [...]

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Canned Food Anyone?

April 21, 2010

Hungry anyone?
I was checking a few things out {online} and happened on a video on Ryan Seacrest’s website. Word of warning, it’s a little gross and if you are a regular ‘canned food’ consumer you might want to reconsider. I guess this is just one more reason we should all be cooking at home and [...]

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I love watching Dr. Oz. I love the information he provides and the way he provides it. He shows you and talks to you, rather than AT YOU. So refreshing for so many of us.
Today I stumbled upon something from Oprah’s website that I know will help all of us. I particularly like #2 and [...]

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Damn You’re Beautiful

April 16, 2010

Did the title of this article shock you? Did you wonder, ‘what the heck is she talking about today?’ Well, let me share. I’ve written {in the past} about my little brother Peter, who many of you know has Down Syndrome. He is a delightful man of 33 years with a HUGE heart. His words [...]

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A Simple Childhood

April 13, 2010

I loved my childhood. I remember days of roaming the streets, playing until the street lights came on {our only indicator that the day had sadly come to an end}, running in for food and out again, building forts out of planks of wood, broken glass and anything else we could find, all held together [...]

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Spring has Sprung

April 7, 2010

Well friends, Spring is HERE and we are all sensing that ‘feeling’ in the air. It’s the amazing, very familiar feeling of new that never disappoints and always brings renewed hope and a sense of promise.
Spring happens to be one of my favorite seasons. I love the sights and sounds that make up this beautiful season [...]

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