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Christmas Tradition # 1 – That Christmas Tree
This week I’m keepin’ it real by highlighting the distinctions between the family Christmas traditions I’ve envisioned, and the way they actually unfold. Enjoy! *********************** Our family has...
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Craftastic Tuesday – Whimsical Holiday Wreath
After twenty years of marriage, and holiday home decor, some of our decorations are getting a little tired. This year I filled two garbage bags with wreaths, wooden reindeer, half faded glass bulbs...
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Avoiding Those Holiday Meltdowns…Oh…and Peppermint Bark Recipe
Wednesday, on the River with Mary Beth and Rick, I’ll be sharing some stories about holiday moments foild by the antics of small children, giving a few tips on how to avoid such meltdowns, and sharing...
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A Cyber Hand Squeeze
I wrote this as a Facebook Post last night while fretting about sending my kids to school this morning. It’s been recieved well, and since I am still struggling to put my thoughts into words, I...
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God’s Promise
During my pregnancy with “L”, our therapist, Kevin Anderson, used to talk about how each and every one of us endures suffering during our lives. We’d discuss the depths of human suffering, and why, if...
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Onward: That Christmas Dinner…Recipes and Beer and Wine Recommendations
I admit I’ve had a terrible time focusing since Friday, but I am forcing myself to restore my productivity so my family doesn’t wake up to half wrapped presents and half baked meals on Christmas...
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Savage Family Christmas Message 2012
So, for the holidays, I am stepping away from our little place here in the cybersphere. I need to spend some quality time with my family which means, no computer until January 2nd! I’ll be back then...
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Resolutions-vs-Goals: Plus…Play It Forward
Ringing in a New Year always is a labor of love for me. After the busy-ness for the Christmas holiday is over, and I can finally relax, it seems that the pressure to figure out a way to celebrate the...
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An Announcement: Dateline…The Happy Ending!
Ah…the media. When our story first broke in September 2009, to say that Sean and I were apprehensive about working with members of the media would be a colossal understatement. Why? Well, we had no...
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Full Circle
One thing I’ve learned over the past few years is how important it is to try and anticipate my emotional reaction to the outcome of an event. Sean and I spent nine months “practicing” how we were...
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Mommy Confession
If you are a regular reader here you know that every Wednesday morning I drag myself out of bed at an unGodly hour (even more unGodly than normal) and trek downtown Toledo to spend some time with Rick...
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Believe in Your Work; Let Go of The Results
I am writing this with the hopes that it touches someone’s heart. That’s why I do what I do. If I can make someone laugh; if I can brighten a day or allow one reader to realize they are not alone...
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Weekly Smiles
Last week was a whirlwind. Sean and I completely underestimated the impact the re-airing our Dateline would have on us. I had no idea how the inclusion of our happy ending on a national media stage...
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Yes…I May Have Lost My Mind on Sunday
I felt like garbage this past Sunday. I hate to blame it on that PMS excuse, but honestly, it’s all I got. How else would I explain one of the most embarrassing incidents of my life…to date?...
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The Importance of A Cozy Weekend Vacay…Uh…I Mean A Night in A Kinda Cheap Hotel
After my batsh*t crazy moment last weekend, Sean decided that I might need a night away. When he suggested it, and seeing as how I always have at least a big toe willing to take a nap; and all I could...
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Everything Happens for A Reason: Avoiding Cliches in The Face of Tough Stuff
Every once in awhile I’ll get a call from a stranger. Sometimes the caller starts with… “Hi. I got your number from (insert friend’s name) and he/she thought I should talk to you.” Other times they...
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A Monday Laugh
My mind is a mess of chaos at the moment so I don’t see myself connecting with that deep, introspective place that would allow me to write a post that would motivate any reflective thoughts. So…….....
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A Few Recipes and Alternatives to Bud Light for That Upcoming Game on Sunday
For the past twenty years I have watched the Super Bowl with our extended family. Our gracious hostess, Sean’s mom Kate, never fails to have the perfect venue and food that makes everyone happy. Most...
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An Immediate Need for Sunday School
After prayers tonight, Mary Kate asked me where God sleeps. I assured her he sleeps in heaven. Then she wanted to know if he sleeps in a dress. Me: Why do you think he sleeps in a dress? MK:...
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Stuff That Should Never, Ever Happen
Grief is a word that I’ve become somewhat familiar with over the past four years. God knows, I’ve traveled through all of the stages and flunked every last one of them. Thank goodness for...
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