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How I lost weight
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After years of trying to lose weight and failing, I had a break through last year. I lost over 40 pounds and went down five sizes in six months. This journey was surprising, and in the end, satisfyi...
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Spreading blame backfires
You know that you have small children in your home if . . . • You notice that there are raisins on your table, and you set out chocolate covered raisins. • You notice your walls are gray three fee... Read More
When boy grows up, he wants to be a dog
Some days as a stay-at-home mom can be more challenging than others. Take the day that Tyler insisted that he was a dog, for example. I’m sure my neighbors think I’m a tad strange as I go out to c... Read More
Parenting young children is never dull
Life as a mother of young children can never be dull. Children are always saying or doing something funny or curious. A few months ago, my sons toured the Brodhead Wastewater Treatment Facility on a s... Read More
Area inventor and scientist recognized
“Mama, come see my invention!” is a normal cry at our house. So is, “Hey, Mama, come quick and see this bug I caught!” Yes, it is a rare treat to be able to live with an inventor and a bug sci... Read More
Boy grows hysterical over ‘sparkly’ teeth
“See, that wasn’t so bad, was it? Whoa, I need sunglasses. Your teeth are really clean,” said the dental hygienist to my four-year-old son, Tyler. Tyler’s smile was broad as he looked over to ... Read More
Children’s questions can be like revisiting a college philosophy class
“What do baby birds do in their nest? How do baby birds play? Does the Mommy bird sit on the babies at night? What do birds eat? What do turtles eat? Do bears eat people? Do bears live around here? ... Read More
Community Sustained Agriculture broadened our menu
This year, we decided to join a CSA, a community sustained agriculture, group. We paid ahead and agreed to pick up our allotted produce once each week, beginning in early June. The produce was organic... Read More