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The Beginning
While sitting at the computer three years ago doing schoolwork, I decided to do a breast self exam. While examining my breast, I discovered a painful lump. I...
I've never had patience for the line "I don't have time to exercise." I've always felt like it was a matter of prioritization. If exercise were a priority, then time would be found for it to happen.
I may be changing...
I woke up like this
This morning I woke up feeling like crap. I wish I could say, "I woke up like this ... flawless," a la Mrs. Carter, but alas, the sinus troubles had me feeling otherwise. I've been doing...
"I've got a bad disease. Up from my brain is where I bleed. Insanity it seems. It's got me by my soul to squeeze."
Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers wrote that lyric in one of my favorite...
Dear lady at the children’s museum,
I’m not sure how it happened. I was sitting on a couch while my husband and son played Legos about 15 feet away. I saw you approaching with a big smile. You sat...
I recently had a long weekend getaway with a friend of mine. It was just a quick trip to get away from reality for a few days and let our kids have some fun time away from home. I...
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Winn-Dixie Partners With Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone
What mom doesn't struggle with deciding what to cook for her family, especially on busy weeknights? How many trips do we make...
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What is a prostate?
The prostate gland is only found in men and is about the size of a walnut. Its primary function is to create fluid that nourishes and protects sperm....
As someone who sings at wedding ceremonies, I admittedly want to roll my eyes at the demanding bride who thinks she knows exactly what she wants. I often want to say to her, “just let me do what I...
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I don't want to get into a religious, political or moral debate about family planning. I personally believe in responsible decision-making when it comes to how many children I should have. I consider all things like time, money, space, etc....
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I am so not a "me...
In May of 2010, when I was still living in New York City, I was running a couple of last minute errands before leaving for a 9 day trip touring Italy with my mom and sister. On the way...
Before I was the confident mother I am today, I was just a woman in her early 20s with a hair crisis.
My hair was falling out. It was damaged again, this time the worst ever from chemical straightening kits,...