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What I Walked Away With from The Movie The Vow

I finally was able to sit down and watch The Vow, a movie I had wanted to see upon it’s theater release, however, being a work from home mother of three going to the theater rarely happens. I sat down with popcorn in bowl and clicked play, prepared to release whatever emotions The Vow brought out. The one thing I walked away from with the movie The Vow was the fact that we tend to hold higher standards for our loved ones. The person we married or are in a long term commitment with are sometimes held to such a high standard that one small mistake is held against them forever. It’s impossible for us to be perfect so why do so many partners think that their partner could not …

How do you make your house feel more like a home?

By definition, a house is a building which is used for human habitation.  Transforming a house into a home is something that requires time and patience but it does not require the expensive services of an interior designer.  Instead, successfully reflecting the collective personality of the inhabitants – positive attitude, lifestyle preferences, or a sense of fun, perhaps – can turn a relatively ordinary place of residence into a warm and welcoming home environment. Color me comfy Whether living solo or in a family group, the colors in a home, coupled with the lighting, serve to create the underlying atmosphere.  One of the basic rules about the use of color on walls, floors, and ceilings which holds true in most circumstances is that darker colors can look great in larger …

Swimming Safety For Kids!

Long, chilly winters spent indoors drinking hot cocoa and burrowing under layers of blankets have a way of making even the most safety conscious moms and dads overlook a few important pool safety tidbits. Sure, everyone’s anxious to bask in the sun, dive into a pool or wade at the beach, but safety is the backbone of a good time. Whether you’re heading to the beach this summer, swimming in your own above ground pools or visiting the family cabin on Lake Catchafishee, take time to observe these water safety tips: A Refresher Course: Sunscreen 101 One of the basic summer safety tips, but also one of the easiest to overlook: Sunscreen. We all know why sunscreen’s important, so when you’re packing your bags for the beach, pool or lake, …

My Boys Decided to be Social with Our Neighbor

The other day I was outside getting ready to go pick up my daughter from school, the five year old had to be home for he had a dentist appoint that took up most of the day. I had purchased some FlavorIce pops the day before and the boys were enjoying some popiscles outdoors hanging out waiting for me to get them buckled into the car when the neighbor popped outside to do his yard work or whatever. Now my neighbor lives directly in front of my house, connected to the lawn that is ours. Growing up in this house I hung out with his daughter and was a grade behind his son in school. I think of them as good people and honestly will miss interacting with the people …

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