The Man’s Ultimate 4-Step PMS Survival Guide

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I could have edited that header photo to show more of the Lion's face, but I wanted you to really see its damn teeth. Why? Because it's gonna set the tone for what you're dealing with here. As if you didn't already know. Ok, so for most ladies, it comes around every month. And when I say "comes around" I mean it violently swoops in just like a tsunami of angry wild … [Read more...]

Awesome Mom Moment #5: What Two Tiny Girls Made Me Realize

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On August 16, 2001, my first daughter, Elyssa Nicolette Alvey, was born in Evansville, Indiana. She was a bright-blue-eyed, blond haired, little girl. She weighed 5 pounds and 4 ounces. She was 19 ¾ inches long. On September 22, 2003, my second daughter, Abigail Alexis Alvey, was born in Huntingburg, Indiana. She was a bright-blue-eyed, brown haired, little girl. She weighed … [Read more...]

Recipe: Marcy’s Chicken Taco Soup

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Sooo, as I was getting content for my site together, I asked my friend Marcy to guest blog every so often. It was also my way to trick her into sending me her mega-delicious taco soup recipe. But, it was back in the Winter, so you might not be all that into soups right now. Either way, this needs shared because it'll blow your face off with deliciousness.  Recipe from Marcy … [Read more...]

I’m Sick of My Boyfriend Being a Fitness Freak

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Shawnda, I know you're all about working out and staying fit. I'm really hoping you can tell me what to do about this. Recently, my boyfriend has become a health nut. I'm so sick of him trying to get me to do the same. I can't eat cheese or pour a glass of wine without him getting on me about it. I don't feel that I'm overweight or unhealthy...but, him bothering me about … [Read more...]

Awesome Mom Moment #4: A Love Stronger Than Ever Imagined

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Being that I'm a first time mom and my son is only 6 months old, I can't pick "a moment" that stands out. At this stage everything makes me overflow with pride and happiness. Things such as when he laughs and laughs hard at me, his daddy or the dog, when he eats his baby food and makes a funny face, when he is finished with his bottle at 3am and curls into my side to fall … [Read more...]