Category Archives: Holidays

Hyper Prep

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Real Women

Ah, yes. Cyber Monday. The digital shopping day that embodies the holiday spirit of getting it done easier, faster, sooner. We real women start preparing for the winter holidays weeks, if not months, in advance. This is mostly due to … Continue reading →

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Milk and Bread

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Real Women

Most of the talk around the office today, as well as on the news and throughout social media, was focused on two events: Thanksgiving, and the impending snow storm here in the East. For the past two days, we’ve had … 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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The Best Way….

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Real Women

As I was preparing to hard boil a few eggs for Easter, I could hear in my head the voices of a few people in my life who hold strong opinions on the best way to complete this particular process.  … Continue reading →

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A Reason to Celebrate

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Real Women

“Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.”  –  George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones The Irish are an enthusiastic and hearty bunch.  So much so, that St. Patrick’s Day has become a day of celebration for everyone.  “Everyone … Continue reading →

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Not Like the “Others”

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Real Women

The day after the New Year rang in, I took a break from storm watching online to browse other news stories. (After all, reading multiple updates about frigid wind-chills and snow accumulations can quickly move one from excitement to depression).  … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Slow Mo

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Real Women

Real Women move through life at one speed:  turbo.  We play beat the clock each day, trying to fit more and more in.  When we then add on something more to plan for, a big event or an impending holiday … Continue reading →

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Yes, Ms. Walker, We Do Have Spirit

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Real Women

We all have our favorite holiday classic movies that are on our “must watch” list at this time of year.  There is such a variety to choose from —  The Grinch, Charlie Brown, Elf, The Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful … Continue reading →

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Season’s Greetings

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Real Women

When was the last time you sent or received a piece of personal mail?  I mean real mail, via the U.S. Postal Service.  Something in a stamped envelope that wasn’t a bill, an ad, or a credit card solicitation? I … Continue reading →

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Slow Down

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Real Women

The big meal is over, leftovers are stored or have been turned into casseroles… Hanukkah is well on its way…and now the race is on to Christmas.  Ready, set, GO… Wait a minute. For those of us who celebrate Christmas, … Continue reading →

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