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Really Weird Wednesday

Really, God?!?  Was all that necessary yesterday? —————————————————– My strange Wednesday started at an All-Academy graduate networking lunch, where I dined with 30 old men (and 2 women) who graduated from West Point, The Naval Academy and Air Force Academy in the … Continue reading

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Free Nail Polish and Lip Gloss For Everyone!

Who likes free stuff?  I know I do.  I’m a total sucker for thrifty deals, AND cosmetics.  I hate wasting money.  I’ve never really been into brand name clothes, designer purses or shoes.  I’d much rather spend money on other things…or save it! … Continue reading

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Detour…

Relax, the birthday pics are on their way.  I’ll upload them tonight. Like it or not, I’m going to take a little detour today.  Don’t worry, this is still a humorous family life/working mommy blog, but today I want to pass along … Continue reading

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Throwback Looks

In continuing this with this past weekend’s makeup theme…here is evidence I used to live in the woods, use port-a-potties, shoot guns and refrain from beauty products.  I’m on the right.  Not sure how my adorable friend (and Freshman year West Point … Continue reading

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Mamma’s Make-Up Confessions

We all have our addictions or hobbies.  Mine just so happens to be buying makeup.  I’m a non-discriminatory buyer.  I buy from Wal-Mart, Mac, Sephora, Target…you name it.  If it looks pretty, I’ll take two!  Since my departure from the … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary to Me!

Once upon a time, in a land far, far, away (I’m not just saying that–it was far away) a young Army officer moved to Naples, Italy.  Soon after she arrived, she met a very handsome former-soccer-playing Italian, named Gaetano Travaglio.  She couldn’t pronounce his last … Continue reading

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Featured 4th of July Post on Momversation!

As we approach the 4th of July, I’ve been thinking about the choices I made over the past year and the sacrifices our military men and women make each day to keep us free.   I was in the military … Continue reading

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Tuesday Throwback…

It is hard to believe this was ONLY a year ago.  It feels like ages since we left Naples and since I left the Army.  You know what they say: Time flies when you are having fun….and when you move … Continue reading

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Happy Memorial Day.

I am thinking of my 11 classmates who walked across the stage with me six years ago, and who are not with us today. 

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She Gave Birth In Her Car–While She Drove.

I just read a hilariously awesome story!  “A Minnesota mother has given birth to a baby boy while driving herself to the hospital, with the newborn’s father steering the car from the passenger’s seat.”  WHAT!?!  I can’t stop laughing, and … Continue reading

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