Category Archives: Holidays

Celebration or Ambivelance?

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Real Women

I’m a bit ambivalent about St. Patrick’s Day. I have nothing against it. But I don’t whole-heartedly and excitedly embrace it, either. I figure this is mostly because, as far as I know, I have not one drop of Irish … Continue reading →

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Blame the Babylonians

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Real Women

According to many sources, the origin of making New Year’s resolutions dates back to the Babylonians, who reportedly made promises to the gods in hopes they’d earn good favor in the coming year. Many of these promises involved paying off … Continue reading →

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It’s the Little Things

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Real Women

Christmas is a big deal. At least it is for those of the Christian Faith, and many more who are just looking for good news, joy and a touch of magic as we head into winter. The holiday in many … Continue reading →

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Annual Persuasion

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Real Women

‘Tis the season to shop for products we rarely ever purchase in our normal day-to-day lives. We venture out on missions to find truly special, unique gifts for our friends and loved ones, and find ourselves browsing merchandise we would … Continue reading →

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Confessions to Santa

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Real Women

Dear Santa; I know you are reviewing your list, and checking it twice. We Real Women have tried to not only be good all year, but to be amazing superwomen.   For the most part we have succeeded, especially where it … Continue reading →

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Workin’ It

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Real Women

There was a brief story on the Today Show yesterday about the “meteorologist dress” that went viral. Apparently a female meteorologist shared out a photo of a stylish and flattering dress that she had purchased at a great price. Soon as … Continue reading →

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Real and Extraordinary

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Real Women

I first posted this three years ago….in honor of this important day, I thought it appropriate to re-post.  Today is one of those days when we are reminded to do something we should be doing every day.  Honoring and thanking past … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Real Women

As we happily stick a fork in this year, oh, I mean, bid adieux to 2014, there’s no limit to the “year in review” retrospectives surrounding us. The Top News Stories, the Best Commercials, Time Magazine’s Top 10 Photos, the … Continue reading →

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At Some Point It Will Happen… If We Let It

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Real Women

Lo and Behold, RW’s….the holidays are officially here. Hanukkah is winding down, and Christmas is starting. We have been on Turbo Prep mode for days, weeks, even months. All of that hustle and bustle, scurrying, late nights, sore backs, tired … Continue reading →

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We Make it Happen

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Real Women

In my last post, I suggested that we all cut ourselves a little slack, because whether we feel “ready” or not, Christmas is going to come no matter what. And that is true. Because we women make it happen. When … Continue reading →

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