It's checkup time for me again. This time, it was with my radiation oncologist. Gem has spent most of her life going to the doctor with Mommy. She's an old pro. She brings one of her "friends" - today, we brought Tolee, the Koala Bear. Get him all comfortable, and make sure he feels safe. [...]
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I don't enforce a silent nap time. In fact, around here, nap time is 'learn how to make your own fun, and maybe rest a little bit, while Mommy tries to get her work done' time. So when the happy-fun "Woohoo!" sounds wafted from her bedroom, I just smirked and went back to work. She's [...]
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Cancer didn't make me stronger; it sapped my strength like nothing I've ever experienced before. You know what made me stronger? Having to make tough decisions and stand by them. Calling bullshit on bullshit. Moving forward despite the fear. Getting up every single day to be a mommy to my little girl, no matter how [...]
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I just drool over Holly Yashi Jewelry. Their designs are quirky and out of the ordinary, yet still delicate and elegant. I love that combination. My husband gave me a Holly Yashi set for our very first wedding anniversary, and it's still a wardrobe staple for me. So, when Holly Yashi's representative contacted me about doing a giveaway [...]
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My friends are dying, and it’s not for lack of awareness. We don’t need more awareness. What we need is a cure.
Read MoreAutumn always sneaks up on me. Back to school sales start when the temps are still in the 90s. The thought of wearing leather, or wool, or flannel is laughable. The sun sets a little earlier, but not so early as to impact my day. And the trees might start to take on a little [...]
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