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Me-Time Guilt

January 25, 2020Parenting,Randomness(0)
We have all been told that it’s a good thing to make time for yourself. As a mom or parent, the majority of your time is spent taking care of kids, doing adult things, working, cleaning, shopping, keeping everyone alive and happy, keeping that fun, love and spark alive in a marriage and also balancing...
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Acceptance

January 24, 2020Alex,Dannie,Maddie,Parenting,Randomness(0)
This story below has been on my mind and I can’t stop thinking about it. I have had similar things happen, but not to this extent and I just need to share it. A man’s son (a 5 year old in kindergarten) wanted his nails painted and then got bullied at school for it. Before...
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Free Your Mind

January 12, 2020Randomness(0)
This little space on the web has been a hidden corner of my thoughts and randomness throughout the years. It has been neglected for some time, but I have been feeling that I need to write more and get more thoughts out. I am not expecting loads people to come visit or this to be...
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Brave, Not Perfect

January 11, 2020Books,Tech(0)
I read this beautiful book by Reshma Saujani a while ago and I loved it so much. I listened to the book, and then bought the kindle book. It was such a wonderful book about how important it is for women to work on bravery instead of striving for perfection. To tackle some of the...
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Sending Holiday Cards…Yay or Nay?

January 10, 2020Randomness(0)
I think this is my third year that I haven’t sent a card. Instead of sending out a card, I have created one and posted it on social media. I have printed a couple copies over the years to hang with our other cards we receive and to let the kids have one to hang...
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2019 Reading Challenge

January 10, 2020Books(0)
I was quite proud of my reading challenge through GoodReads this year. I tackled lots of great books (and some I didn’t love) and was able to complete 59/50 books. I should mention that I listen to a lot of audiobooks and thus why I am able to complete so many books! I have included...
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Shrinking Woman

October 14, 2019Randomness(0)
I recently came across this poem that was viral a number of years ago. I thought it was so well done and so moving. Her verbal images truly capture the essence of struggles women face and how they try to fit in. I am guilty of apologizing in situations where “sorry” is unnecessary and shows...
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Might Not Like Me

January 23, 2019Randomness(0)
I must say, I love all the strong women vibes I am getting in the world lately. Having two young girls has really made me a strong feminist to fight for their rights and their right to be whatever they want to be. We talk to the girls all the time about being confident, talking...
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2018 Reading Challenge

January 8, 2019Books(0)
On Goodreads.com, you can set a reading goal for yourself for the year. In 2018, my goal was 50 books. I finished 53 books in 2018. Here are the 53 books I finished this year. Part of this accomplishment was due to reading (or listening to) a bunch of audiobooks. I have found that I...
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Friends

November 19, 2018Randomness(0)
I had a close friend of mine ask me today if it was exhausting to have so many friends. After thinking about it for a second, I decided, yes, it can be. But I love that I have so many friends. And I love making new friends. I love learning about people and how we...
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humble & heart

October 26, 2018Randomness(0)
My fabulous friend just launched her new jewelry website, humble & heart. Look at that picture!? How gorgeous! But she doesn’t JUST sell jewelry….. What I love most about her business is that she donates $7 from each item purchased back to educators in her district! How amazing, right?!  So what a wonderful cause and great...
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Barriers to Entry Program (B2E)

October 24, 2018Randomness(3)
A few years ago I went to a Girls in Tech event and met a few people I have kept in contact with. One woman recommended this program to me a couple years ago. I was not in a position to tackle that yet, but recently, it’s sounded like a great solution.  It is offered...
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#IDGAF

October 23, 2018Randomness(0)
Chuck sent this link to me a while back. I have watched it a couple times and recommended it to many people. If you haven’t seen this and need to give fewer f*cks about meaningless crap in life, please watch this. Or if you want to know why I care less about x, y, or...
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Be Better.

October 23, 2018Randomness(0)
Why am I so hard on myself? Why do I think I can’t do anything? Why do I have no ambitions or dreams?  Why can’t I be a better roll model for my girls, my boy, my kids? Why can’t I be more exciting to talk to? Or have something to talk about.  How do...
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Books I Wanted to Love, But Didn’t

March 7, 2017Books(0)
I’ve been trying to find more time to read over the last year or so. It helps me keep my sanity and I love getting lost in a book. I also really love recommending books to friends and fellow love-to-readers. These three just didn’t do anything special for me. You may love them, but they...
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Guest Room

March 2, 2017Glendalough,Products & Places(0)
Chuck’s grandparents made a trip up from Omaha a couple months ago and decided to stay with us. We knew that we had to get an actual bed for them to sleep on because 90+ year old grandparents shouldn’t have to sleep on an air mattress. So Chuck headed to Ikea to pick up a...
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Lizzy Charles Books

February 26, 2017Books(2)
A fairly short time ago I met this wonderful lady, Lizzy. When I met her, I knew instantly that I wanted to be friends with her. We started chatting and soon started hanging out. When I found out she was an author, I immediately went online to purchase all of her books. Funny thing, I...
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Maddie’s Birthday Weekend

February 21, 2017Alex,Dannie,Food,Maddie,Products & Places(0)
We had lots of fun celebrating our big 6 year old this past weekend.  On Saturday morning, Chuck and Maddie worked on making a birthday cake. She wanted to make and decorate her own cake this year. Chuck helped her bake and she did the decorating. (One was chocolate and the other cake was rainbow...
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It’s Okay to Laugh

February 17, 2017Books(0)
This book was downright amazing. Here’s what the book is about; brace yourself. comedy = tragedy + time/rosé Twenty-seven-year-old Nora McInerny Purmort bounced from boyfriend to dopey “boyfriend” until she met Aaron—a charismatic art director and comic-book nerd who once made Nora laugh so hard she pulled a muscle. When Aaron was diagnosed with a...
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6

February 16, 2017Maddie(0)
Maddie turned 6 today. 6!? I can’t seem to wrap my brain around this! When I put her to bed last night, I cried a little knowing she wouldn’t be 5 in the morning. She’s grown into such a wonderful, kind, caring girl. She has flourished in Kindergarten and has made so many new friends....
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❇️10❇️ Alex turned double digits (😧) ❇️10❇️ 

Alex turned double digits (😧) a little over a week ago and celebrated with some friends over the weekend. He is the happiest guy around and we hope he never changes! 💚💙🎉
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I’m almost two weeks late posting about Dannie’s bday, but she had a fabulous day celebrating various times with friends and family She was thoroughly spoiled and is so very loved! 💗🎉

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Anyone else use @loopearplugs? I got a pair last y Anyone else use @loopearplugs? I got a pair last year and I love them so much. They are wonderful in so many situations and really help me focus when there are lots of noises around.
Books & Bracelets! My new favorite activity has be Books & Bracelets! My new favorite activity has been creating bracelets to go with some of my favorite books. This was my first little and I loved these books and their little wrist friends so much. 🤩😍

More little creations are being added to @technicallyscattered.
When you volunteer at the book fair, you’re obvi When you volunteer at the book fair, you’re obviously going to come home with some new books! I think there was only one I regret not buying. Next time!
My youngest might have found our new favorite way My youngest might have found our new favorite way to read together! Under a blanket with a reading light!💡

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The new dock stacks so nicely on the shore! The le The new dock stacks so nicely on the shore! The legs even store inside. So smart!
Chuck’s dad came to help us take out the dock an Chuck’s dad came to help us take out the dock and Alex wanted in on the fun, too. It was so cute to watch three generations of Hays men hard at work. 😁 (Don’t worry…I helped, too!)
#the jet ski lift has been so helpful for moving around the dock sections and it turns out it’s fun for rides, too! 💦
Cleaned up the space under the porch and deck a fe Cleaned up the space under the porch and deck a few weeks ago for the winter. I love the kayak hanger Chuck found!
It’s spooky outside…Mother Nature sent us tric It’s spooky outside…Mother Nature sent us tricks today. Hopefully the neighbors are giving out treats tonight! 🎃❄️

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