Archive for December, 2009
Reflections
Looking back at 2009, The Unemployed Mom blog began in March and has published 146 blog posts. It was a good year. What started as an outlet for a SAHM to connect with the real world has transpired into an avenue where new friendships have been created and old friendships have been reconnected. I am excited [...]
Full StoryAn Important Lesson From My Dog
When my golden retriever was a puppy, she chewed on everything! We contemplated changing her name from Bailey to Chewbacca! I cannot tell you how many times I’d have to hold her down and finger sweep her mouth to find out what she was chewing on. This seemed to happen every single time I took [...]
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We teach our children the importance of sharing, but do we also follow our own rules? Lately, I’ve been trying to share all incentives I receive (coupons, promotion codes, etc.). Why not help others? No one should pay retail price for ANYTHING! In November, a friend of mine visited and we spent the day outlet [...]
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If you will be flying during the holiday season, here are a few tips to keep in mind that will hopefully save you some time and headaches. Check Flight Status: Before leaving your house, check your flight status. The recent snow storms that hit the east coast have caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations. [...]
Full StorySay It Ain’t So…
Several of my mom friends warned me that some children give up their naps entirely. I have been praying that my son won’t become one of those kids! I have watched him go from napping 3-4 hours a day (sometimes one very long nap or two throughout the day) to 90 minutes if I am [...]
Full StoryMended Little Hearts
I am proud to announce Mended Little Hearts now has a chapter in my home town of Winchester, Virginia. Two friends of mine, Megan Setzer and Jenny Myers, founded this organization along with two other heart mommies, Beth Neissner and Sara Northcraft. All four of these ladies have extraordinary strength and very BIG hearts! Click [...]
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I grew up in the country and a few things my parents said or did stuck with me (and needless to say, mortified me). Here are a few things you should never say or do to your kids. “Daddy shot the Easter Bunny so he won’t be filling your basket this year.” “Santa won’t make [...]
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Do NOT make an assumption about gender. Today, an old lady at a Mt. Dora, Florida antique shop loudly exclaimed how beautiful my little girl was with her blonde curls. HELLO!!! My SON is gorgeous, but take note on his outfit….it screams BOY! Is he wearing pink or purple? No! He’s wearing blue jeans, black [...]
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