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  • The Ordinary, Imperfect Life of a Perfectly Grateful Mom

    by Nancy Reynolds November 13, 2018

     This post: The Ordinary, Imperfect Life of a Perfectly Grateful Mom  I lead an ordinary life. Not only is it ordinary, it’s far from perfect. I don’t drive a fancy …

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  • 8 Things Parents of Teens are Dog-Tired of Being Judged For

    by Nancy Reynolds September 16, 2018

      Have your parenting decisions ever been scrutinized or judged by a fellow parent, friend, family member or distant acquaintance? Whether they judge outwardly with a quip remark or behind …

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  • Simple Health and Wellness Tips for Tired Busy Moms

    by Nancy Reynolds August 3, 2018

    When was the last time you took time for yourself? I’m not talking about a 15-minute break at work or momentarily venturing away from your errands or endless to-do list …

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  • Behind the Selfie: 12 Things I’d Rather My Daughters Be Called Than “Pretty”

    by Nancy Reynolds July 11, 2018

      Take a guess… how many selfies do you think your daughter has taken of herself? Ten? A hundred? A thousand? (Don’t worry… I’m not judging.) If your daughter is …

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  • The Days are Moving Far Too Fast for This Mom of Teens and It’s Making Me Sappy

    by Nancy Reynolds June 14, 2018

    I confess… I’m a sentimental, sappy mom who borders on the edge of pathetic. I’m not sure exactly what happened. I wasn’t always this sappy. I remember when my three …

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  • Don’t Be Disappointed this Mother’s Day: 4 Tips to Make SURE You Have an Amazing Day

    by Nancy Reynolds May 3, 2018

      Ahhh… Mother’s Day. A beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, breakfast in bed, and thoughtful cards written by my wonderful children where they each pour out their hearts telling me …

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  • Crazy Busy: Are We Really As Busy As We Say We Are?

    by Nancy Reynolds April 2, 2018

      Being “busy” is the new cool. It’s the new status quo, the new norm and the new way of life that’s plaguing moms across the globe. Think about it, …

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  •  12 Simple Ways to Hit the Reset Button on Life

    by Nancy Reynolds February 14, 2018

      Did you know that February 12th has officially been coined “Quitters Day?” By this time one out of three of us will have abandoned our new year’s resolutions. If …

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  • 3 Life Lessons I Learned From My Kids

    by Nancy Reynolds February 12, 2018

    The older my children get, the more I rely on them for advice. Sounds crazy, right? Why on earth would I seek insight and advice from someone who clearly lacks …

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  • You’re Gonna Wish These Days Hadn’t Gone By So Fast

    by Nancy Reynolds January 25, 2018

      One of my favorite country songs, “You’re Gonna Miss This,” by Trace Adkins, has such an amazing message about how quickly the years fly by. The lyrics are about …

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