Category Archives: Life

Shared Parenting: Is it a 50/50 Split in Your House?

March 7, 2013 by Calley

  It may surprise some of my readers just how much my husband and I share the parenting responsibilities in our house.  Many of you may assume that I’m a stay-at-home-mom blogger.  Actually, my life may seem a little different … Continue reading →

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Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

March 6, 2013 by Calley

  There have been so many stories that I have wanted to share with you this week but the words haven’t made it to the paper (or blog).  I love to share my stories with you (the good and the … Continue reading →

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How to Make Hello Kitty Cake Pops (with an alternate title)

January 9, 2013 by Calley

  This post would be better titled How NOT to Make Hello Kitty Cake Pops or Why Did Mommy Just Throw a Cake Pop Across the Kitchen? My youngest daughter turned 4 on the 4th and the ambitious mommy that … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

December 23, 2012 by Calley

This year for Christmas I wanted to share something very special to me.  Every year as a child my dad would read us The Christmas Story that his father read to them as children.  On Christmas morning my brother and … Continue reading →

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Do Something!

December 2, 2012 by Calley

  In the true spirit of Christmas and the giving season I would like to share with you some feel good gift ideas and ways you can help others.  These are campaigns that I have a personal connection to and … Continue reading →

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A Family Adventure in Georiga

November 20, 2012 by Calley

Both my husband and I were raised in Georgia.  He’s from Central Georgia and I’m from North Georgia.  We moved to Florida about 7 years ago but we still have family in the area.  We make it up to Georgia … Continue reading →

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Update on Positive Parenting and Kid Pointz

August 23, 2012 by Calley

It’s been 12 days since I installed the Kid Pointz parenting app on my iPhone and iPad.  I’m a tad bit excited about how well it’s working for us and thought I’d give you an update. My kids both love … Continue reading →

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Dear Underpaid Grocery Store Employee

August 19, 2012 by Calley

First I would like to say “Thank You” for the job that you do and explain that I feel that your job is worth way more than what you are paid. I am just one of many moms who come … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day

May 27, 2012 by Calley

I hope you and your family have a blessed day!  It’s been a great (and relaxing) weekend here spent with family and friends.  I’m praying that the storms stay away tomorrow and will allow us to go to the beach…but … Continue reading →

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Easter 2012

April 8, 2012 by Calley

Did your Easter look anything like this? Despite what this picture may show we actually had a very blessed Easter Sunday.  We spent the first few hours with our church family followed by an afternoon with family and friends.  Yes, … Continue reading →

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