Love fuels my everyday.  I’ve been asked several times how I am able to survive a busy day without coffee and the answer is pretty simple. Love drives me.  The truth is, I used to drink coffee as a kid because I was curious as to why my parents and family friends were so caught up on this hot beverage. But I never really enjoyed it. The Wake-Up Call For some, just getting out of bed requires a cup of Joe, while others need the aroma of a fresh batch to trigger their senses.  Personally, I rather use my alarm and

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Love fuels my everyday.  I’ve been asked several times how I am able to survive a busy day without coffee and the answer is pretty simple. Love drives me.  The truth is, I used to drink coffee as a kid because I was curious as to why my parents and family friends were so caught up on this hot beverage. But I never really enjoyed it. The Wake-Up Call For some, just getting out of bed requires a cup of Joe, while others need the aroma of a fresh batch to trigger their senses.  Personally, I rather use my alarm and

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    I’ve been trying to wrap my head around the mess in the playroom for almost a month. All the toys the boys received this past holiday have me thinking about how much I’m really starting to hate toys.    If you’re like me, then you just had to do something about it.    After contemplating all the things I could do with half of the toys they already have, I decided to make space for more important things.    First, I set up the activity table so it’s accessible for when it’s learning time. Doing so also helps for when his cousins come

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Moms, I want to let you in a little secret.  You know how you always make time for whatever comes your way.  How your kids always look fabulous.  And most importantly, how everyone else looks well-rested but you.  Well, how about dedicating some time to yourself.  How about looking just as fabulous as your kids do.  Maybe you need to try incorporating a nap into your day to feel well-rested.  If you agree with any of the above, then you’re suffering from the Minivan Syndrome — running around, doing errands for everyone else until one day you just give up.   The truth is, you can’t keep going around,

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Moms, I want to let you in a little secret.  You know how you always make time for whatever comes your way.  How your kids always look fabulous.  And most importantly, how everyone else looks well-rested but you.  Well, how about dedicating some time to yourself.  How about looking just as fabulous as your kids do.  Maybe you need to try incorporating a nap into your day to feel well-rested.  If you agree with any of the above, then you’re suffering from the Minivan Syndrome — running around, doing errands for everyone else until one day you just give up.   The truth is, you can’t keep going around,

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