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A "real woman" mom, wife, worker, friend, sister, daughter....

A New Perspective on Bliss

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Real Women

It doesn’t really take much to make us Real Women happy. Really, it doesn’t.   Sure, we’d all love to win the lottery, hire a butler or housekeeper, become ladies of leisure and spend our days shopping or having lunch or … Continue reading →

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Color My World… Please

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Real Women

Like most Real Women in the Northeast, I recently packed away my summer clothes and dug out my fall and winter wardrobe.   After successfully making the switch, I stepped back to survey my closet. And got depressed. 95% of what … Continue reading →

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A Never-Ending Cycle

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Real Women

We’ve all done it. We walk into a room, pause, and the first question that leaps to mind is “why did I come in here?” Or we’ll open a cabinet door and stare blankly, wondering what we were looking for, … Continue reading →

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Surviving Away Time

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Real Women

We Real Women often talk about and dream about escaping from reality. Getting away, have time to ourselves. To take some time to stop caring for everyone else, and give ourselves a little time out. Books have been written extolling … Continue reading →

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It’s In The Bag

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Real Women

“Here’s what happens with a purse. You start small. You start pledging yourself to neatness. You start vowing that This Time It Will Be Different. You start with the things you absolutely need—your wallet and a few cosmetics that you … Continue reading →

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Far From Extreme

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Real Women

I have a great deal of respect for you RW’s out there who have mastered the art of couponing. There are plenty of you who know how to truly get good deals and save money for your families on products … Continue reading →

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Professional Perspective

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Real Women

“Its not the most intellectual job in the world, but I do have to know my letters.” – Vanna White During a recent meeting, one of my Real Women co-workers was doing a fine job of demonstrating a product to … Continue reading →

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If You Give A…..

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Real Women

Yesterday I said to my husband “I’m have a Moose a Muffin day.”  He said “you’re what??” After explaining what I meant, I thought it may be appropriate to re-post this item I first posted in the spring of last … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Savoring

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Real Women

Ahh, the sunny days of August…. Time to enjoy the warmth, sit by the beach or the pool, fit in one more summer family get-away, do some back-to-school shopping, go on a hike or bike ride, and plan your Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Stop the Frump

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Real Women

frump  (frmp) – n A girl or woman regarded as dull, plain, or unfashionable. A person regarded as colorless and primly sedate. One of my BFFs and I are just a few months away from a milestone birthday. Even though we … Continue reading →

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