I feel like I am literally standing at one of the crossroads of life and staring it in the face. I need to make some hard choices and I am sick to my stomach about it. Maybe that is a bit dramatic, but that is how I feel. This week, I am choosing what I
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Posted by
tiffany on May 17th, 2013 in
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The biggest mistake Crew ever made was to surprise me one morning with two beautifully made beds complete with fluffed pillows, tucked sheets and folded blankets. Why is this a mistake you ask?
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Posted by
tiffany on May 14th, 2013 in
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I don't need breakfast in bed, flowers, or special gifts for Mother's Day. Here are 10 gifts I would take instead. Is it too much to ask?
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Posted by
tiffany on May 9th, 2013 in
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For the first years of parenthood, I didn't notice much. We were so busy changing diapers, sweeping crumbs, and picking up toys. They were just babies and toddlers. But, now, as my children get older and their personalities start to develop and talents and character start to take shape. I see what I feared ... I see me.
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Posted by
tiffany on May 5th, 2013 in
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I haven't been able to post as much lately because I have been UP to my eyeballs in Teacher Appreciation Week. I am in charge of the week for the whole school and the assignment has tied UP all my extra time. This year I am doing an "UP" theme.
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Posted by
tiffany on Apr 30th, 2013 in
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I am working on improving my kids' lunches. That meant it was time to say goodbye to my old friend, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. She saw me through many late nights and busy days in college. I remember one day in particular.
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Posted by
tiffany on Apr 24th, 2013 in
{ Tips } |
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Last year’s thrift goals and this year’s budget crack down got me thinking… especially about birthdays … on a budget. I began to ask a few questions: How much should we spend on the kids’ birthdays? What does this budget include? The party? The celebration? The fun food or just the gifts? Do we let
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Posted by
tiffany on Apr 23rd, 2013 in
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I was fascinated by their "war rooms"- whole rooms dedicated to temporary projects. These rooms start out as empty and then when the company lands an account or a project, the team takes over the room with vision boards, models, brainstorming sessions, design ideas, prototypes, etc. When the project is over they clean it out and the room moves on to the next project.
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Posted by
tiffany on Apr 17th, 2013 in
{ Tips } |
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Mrs. Bowman, my 6th grade Science teacher, passed back our Science tests. She hadn't recorded them yet, so she wanted us to tell her our scores when she called out our names -- in front of the whole class. She said if we were uncomfortable with our scores we could walk our papers up to the front and just show her. Since my last name started with an 'S', I had heard most of the scores before me and I was uncomfortable sharing my score.
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Posted by
tiffany on Apr 12th, 2013 in
{ Me } |
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Whoever said, “Money can’t buy happiness” never bought my bike. In fact, if I had know how much happiness I would feel riding bikes with my kids, I would have bought a bike and the trailer much, much earlier. My bike is a pretty mint green / pale aqua blue. Her seat is as big
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Posted by
tiffany on Apr 10th, 2013 in
{ On the Go } |
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When I was 15, I attended a church activity where parents were asked to bring an item that represented their daughters. All the other parents brought flowers- roses, daisies,and tulips- for their beautiful, delicate daughters. Not my mom, she brought a LEMON- yes, a lemon- to represent me. Was she calling me a piece of junk? Was I sour? I was mortified and just wanted to be a flower like every other girl. Then she read the letter she wrote explaining her lemon choice. She noted that the lemon stands out amongst all the fruit because it is the brightest. The lemon cleans, and preserves, and takes away foul odors. Plus it makes a refreshing drink and yummy desserts. By the end of the letter, I wasn’t sure if I was more proud of my mom- for being thoughtful- or me- for being a lemon. Now I am raising my own kids with the hope that they will be lemons too. {read full letter}
