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#42 A Legacy of Self-Worth, part b (final)

Sep 15, 2022 4 Comments

I had both of my daughters via C-section after my first delivery didn’t go as planned and ended with emergency intervention. This has left a scar on my lower belly, right below all those pregnancy stretch marks that have skewed my tattoo that runs down my ribs and wraps in front of my right hip. […]

#41 A Legacy of Self-Worth, part a

Aug 14, 2022 2 Comments

Ever since my first daughter was born in October of 2016, my view on many things has changed dramatically. I’ve realized things that I never really thought twice about before—they were just givens. For example, every woman on the planet compares herself to others—their friends, siblings, celebrities on the front of magazines, etc.—both regarding physical […]

#40 Make Time for Yourself

Jul 15, 2022 4 Comments

Where Does the Time Go? I think most of us can agree that we often feel overwhelmed and overworked. There isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done, let alone enjoy some quality down time. And if you’re a parent to young kids like I am, you’ve probably forgotten what alone time even […]

#39 Keeping Up with the Joneses, part b (final)

Jun 20, 2022 2 Comments

The cost of goods is continually rushing upward and onward in a dizzying blur, while the value of a dollar drops dramatically. Lacking a good system of balance to account for inflation, the purchasing power of the paper notes that we carry is constantly fluctuating, and not usually to our benefit. So, how are we […]

#38 Keeping up with the Joneses, part a

May 15, 2022 4 Comments

Ever wonder where the phrase “keeping up with the Joneses” comes from? It was coined by a comic strip of that same name, written by Arthur R. “Pop” Momand in the early 1900s. It first printed in 1913 and ran for twenty-five years. As you might expect, it was about a family who was constantly […]

#37 Work, Work, Work…, part b (final)

Apr 15, 2022 2 Comments

One of my mom’s favorite songwriters, Bob Dylan released “The Times They Are A-Changing” in 1964, and within the lyrics, he shared some wise advise. Life is constantly in motion, history still being written with every passing day. Just as it was so for our parents, our “new and modern” concepts will one day become […]

#36 Work, Work, Work…, part a

Mar 31, 2022 2 Comments

Before the forty-hour workweek became a U.S. law, people often worked anywhere from eighty up to one hundred hours per week. Can you imagine? I realize some people still do this, but I just can’t comprehend how they possibly find the time to eat or sleep or have a personal life. Some days I feel […]

#35 Emergency Binder, part f (final)

Mar 15, 2022 2 Comments

Final Wishes Section Hello, again! You’ve made it to the final installment of creating your own emergency binder! (In case you missed it, be sure to at least read the Medical Information section of the last post on the Child(ren) Section, even if you don’t have kids.) In this final section, you will have to […]

#34 Emergency Binder, part e

Feb 28, 2022 Leave a Comment

Child(ren) Section Welcome back! Today, we’re going to cover the Child(ren) section of your emergency binder. I labeled this tab with my kids’ names, but you can label it as you deem appropriate. This section will cover their Schedule, Rules, & Favorites; Medical Information; and the Medical Power of Attorney for your kids. Obviously, if […]

#33 Emergency Binder, part d

Feb 15, 2022 4 Comments

Basics Section Okay, are you ready? It’s time to really get our hands dirty! Let’s get started with the Basics tab. In this section, we will cover Account Logins and Passwords, as well as Assets, Liabilities, and Other Accounts. This was probably the section I dreaded creating the most, but it will really save you […]