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Roads Less Traveled
Recently I moved to Pennsylvania from Delaware. This is the first time I’ve lived out of Delaware. I was nervous, and still am! I don’t know anyone around here. It’s a little nerve wracking when you move to a new location and all you feel capable of doing is staying in your home and waiting…
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Growing up Gay in an Intolerant Society
Just over two years ago, my daughter came out to me as Bisexual. She was 13 years old. Still trying to identify and find her place in the world. Shortly after that, she came out as gay. Said that she wasn’t sure how to come out completely. Her father and I were completely accepting. Though she…
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Helping our Kids Avoid Becoming a Victim of their Generation
This past week, a promising student from Stanford University, Brock Turner was sentenced to six months in jail for raping an unconscious woman on campus. This is a horrendous act and he should have been punished for more than the six months he was given. With that said, I’m going to take a different spin…
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Memorial Day Gaffe
Today I almost passed out from embarrassment. I told my manager to have a great Holiday weekend. Completely spaced on the fact that he had served in the Air Force. OMG. I felt absolutely horrible! Told a co-worker what I did and even she was like, ummmm. “Jacqui, whatchu doin’?” So, I took to google…
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8 Things To Do Before Leaving For Vacation
It’s that time of year again! Most families are gearing up to take their vacations once the kids are out of school. Here are a few tips to get your home prepared for you leaving more than five days. Cash – Make sure to take $1’s and $5’s for tips. When you have all higher…
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4 Things Employers Need To Do Now To Retain Loyal Employees
These days, it is an employers market. They have their pick from the litter with so many people unemployed. And you must have experience! It’s not the 1950’s where employers were mor… Source: 4 Things Employers Need To Do Now To Retain Loyal Employees
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5 Benefits Of An Independently Thinking Child
Raising an independently thinking child can be a blessing and a curse. You want your child to know that they can do anything they put their minds to, but, at the same time, your parenting instinct is to hold said child close and never let go! My daughter is a freshman in High School. From…
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself When Clearing The Clutter
I am in the process of moving. They say the average person moves seven times in their lives. I’ve counted mine and I’m at nine with this upcoming move. With each home, you collect items that fit your life at that time. With each move, you pack, move on, buy more things. In 11 years,…
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2016 Election Year Political Views by an Everyday Mom
I’m not one to be overly active in voicing my opinions in the political arena. Politics is one subject that can tear a relationship apart. I am an independent voter. I will vote whichever party fits best with how I feel. Side note: I will not vote Republican until there is someone who runs that…
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Road Trip Down the West Coast
I live on the East Coast. When you hear Road Trip! Usually that takes you through a couple of states. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to mark an item off my bucket list and take a road trip down the West Coast in CA. I started in San Jose, CA and ended…
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