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The World of Harry Potter

by Myra Turner

28 Jul 2007 08:16 PM

I've never been a Harry Potter fan. No disrespect to Ms. Rowling. When the HP craze hit the U.S. I figured I was simply too old to get hooked on childish fantasy. Plus, I didn't have kids so I figured why bother.

Tips To Recharge Your Batteries

by Myra Turner

23 Jul 2007 03:04 PM

One of the things that amazes me about being a parent, especially the parent of a young child, is how draining it can be.

Taking Vacations Without the Kids

by Myra Turner

06 Jun 2007 12:42 PM

Yesterday I wrote about day tripping in your own town. Spending time with your kids is great but what about taking a trip without the little ones. Many parents would like to but feel guilty about wanting to have some time away from the little ones.

Taking a Vacation Before the Summer Break

by Myra Turner

22 May 2007 07:35 AM

As parents, we sometimes have a hard time taking a break without feeling guilty. With school ending this week, I decided I would take a vacation and prepare myself for a busy summer. Not a full-time vacation just a few hours off in the morning and a light writing schedule.

Spring Break- Not Just for the Kids

by Myra Turner

16 Apr 2007 07:34 AM

Spring Break is here and the kids are home from school this week. It's a bittersweet time for me. Sure, I'm excited about not having to wake up at 6:30 (I'm not a morning person!) but the problem remains what to do with Tyler doing this time. Working from home has definite advantages.

"Me" Time

by Myra Turner

03 Apr 2007 09:02 AM

Sometimes the answers we seek are literally right in front of us. As parents we often talk about not getting enough "me" time. However, there is a way and it's really quite simple. What you have to do is take out a calendar or day planner and schedule time for yourself.

The Sanity Walk

by Kori Rodley Irons

27 Mar 2007 09:36 AM

I am not a huge, avid exercising sort of person. However, I am completely dedicated to my walks. The reality is, though, that walking emerged more as a way to stay sane and re-group as a parent than it did as any way of getting in a little daily movement.

Sneaking "Me" Time Into Your Day

by Myra Turner

22 Jan 2007 10:58 AM

Many moms wonder how they can sneak a bit of "me" time into their busy day. For me, I find most days to be a juggling act. I cringe when people say that it should be easier for me since I "don't work".

The Therapeutic Power of Coloring Books

by Kori Rodley Irons

18 Jan 2007 09:18 AM

We haven't yet outgrown coloring books around here. Recently I realized the torch has been passed when my eldest daughter came home with several new books to add to our household collection.

The Search for Solitude

by Kori Rodley Irons

14 Jan 2007 02:43 PM

Like most moms of busy families, solitude is pretty hard to come by around my house.



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