Contributors’ Stuff

Body Back After Baby – Part 4

Photo Credit http://thebabypicz.com/

This is the final article in the series on post baby bodies.  And it’s going to be another one of those that is eye-rolling-ly obvious.  But is so important and true.  Your future will very much be determined, not by any big dramatic choices you make, but by the little tiny choices made every...
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Mom’s Gift

Family Rules - San Juan Parent

As a parent, I find I am always playing the trying game to make the best decisions and take the best actions with my parenting skills. If one thing doesn’t work then try another approach. Each day is new and has different challenges. Our personality and behavior differences make up the beauty of the...
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Family Summer Bucket List

Summer Bucket List Krista Montalvo

This summer our family decided to make a bucket list to hang on our fridge.  When we can’t think of something to do, we can look to our list to make sure we all have the best summer ever.  We all sat around our dinner table last night and discussed all the things that...
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Little Things Can Mean a Lot

Photo Credit Elizabethstreet.com

Many of us don’t really take much time for ourselves during the day.  We are constantly on the run and meeting the needs of others. Work, home, kids, you name it- someone needs something all the time.  Keeping up with all of it can cause wear and tear on us.  There is a quote...
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Summer Reading for Boys

big boy books

I cannot believe that summer break is almost upon us!  Everyone I know is making summer vacation plans, scheduling visits with family, and signing their kids up for activities.  As we prepare to have our days a bit more relaxed and enjoy the break from the school year routine, I think back on last...
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Red Pepper with Flank Steak

Flank Steak Recipe

Have you been flanked, yet?  How about skirted or flat-ironed?  No, this is not in reference to “50 shades of Grey!”  I’m talking about steaks.  Flank, and skirt steaks are very affordable and versatile! A flank steak can be grilled, broiled, sautéed, stir-fried and so on and so on.  I feel like I’m reading...
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The Space Coast

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The minute we found out that there was a rocket launch on my birthday in Cape Canaveral, FL, a trip there was a foregone conclusion. Rockets had been on our mind lately, and the timing was perfect. My son and husband had recently read Rocket Boys about the coal town childhood of a future NASA engineer....
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43 Cents

43 Cents

  While out wandering a small town, I discovered this old abandoned gas pump sitting behind a building.  Immediately drawn to the decay and the rust, I began snapping away.  It was until much later I took a closer look at the print and realized this pump wasn’t even designed for a purchase higher...
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Dale Carnegie

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