Category Archives: Seasons

Polar Side Effects

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Real Women

Side Effect – noun. Any accompanying or consequential and usually detrimental effect. It is safe to say that a majority of people across the country at this point are tired of winter. Sure, some hearty souls still claim to be enjoying … 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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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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Summer Doing

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Real Women

“If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing.”  – Ayn Rand Ah, summer…. Every year we look forward to it, with visions of relaxation dancing in our heads. Those lazy, hazy days of summer – lounging on a beach, or sitting … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got Our Reasons

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Real Women

According to WebMD, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder include: sadness, moodiness, anxiety, loss of interest in usual activities, eating more, craving carbohydrates, weight gain and fatigue. This winter, ¾ of the country has been affected by unusually cold temperatures and … 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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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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