Category Archives: Kids

Carrots, again?

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Real Women

Those of us humans who share our homes with dogs, cats, or any other domesticated animal tend to be a unique breed. (Get it? Breed?)  We don’t just “own” pets. We consider them furry family members. We talk to them, … Continue reading →

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Mind Map

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Real Women

A couple of weeks ago, the Huffington Post shared an image and brief story about how a man had asked his wife to draw, or write down, everything that was going on in her mind. I find it a little … Continue reading →

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The Cinderella Complex

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Real Women

As a general rule, we Real Women are carrying far more on our plates at any one time than we should. I imagine all of us walking around like some kind of octopus waitress, balancing dozens of plates heaped with … 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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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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Danger or Kindness?

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Real Women

It’s a big scary world out there. Every day we hear about some atrocity that has happened at the hands of someone, or group of someones, who are evil. Shootings, hackings, abductions, scams… Thanks to frightening news, have all become … Continue reading →

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No Choice in the Matter

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Real Women

“ You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”    — Desmond Tutu. According to Merriam-Webster, Family is defined as a group of people who are related to each other, or a … Continue reading →

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Ninja Skills

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Real Women

Last night my family and I happened to tune in to watch a bit of American Ninja Warrior.   We aren’t die-hard fans of the show, but it seems to be on almost every night at this point, and it is oddly … Continue reading →

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Good Morning, Routine

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Real Women

In our roles as Home & Family Maintenance Managers, we Real Women know how vital our morning routines are for keeping everything running like clockwork. Rise and shine to all family members by a certain time, take care of the … Continue reading →

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Never Too Old to Learn

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Real Women

Within a one-week time period, I will have experienced two substantial life milestones, both of which I have been dreading. The first, and most difficult, is that I had to say goodbye to my 84-year old father as he set … Continue reading →

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