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Empower Yourself: A Guide to Successfully Filing Taxes on Your Own
Ah, tax season – a time that often brings a mix of stress and uncertainty. While the idea of filing taxes might seem daunting, taking control of your financial responsibilities can be empowering. For the past 19 years, we have… Continue reading
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Snow Day Delight: Virtual Window Shopping Adventures with My Oldest
Ah, the joy of unexpected snow days! As the world outside turned into a winter wonderland, I found myself cozied up at home with a hot cup of cocoa, my phone in hand, and Amazon on the computer. Rather than… Continue reading
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Life’s Transformative Moments: Coping with Loss and Embracing Change
My brother’s suicide changed a lot of things in my life. I became more anxious. I stopped enjoying many different activities. I became even more introverted. I also started volunteering with the Colorado Chapter of American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.… Continue reading
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Mindfulness Practices – Back to Basics
The last couple of weeks have been turbulent. Any routine that we had in place has gone out the window, leaving a heaviness in its place. I struggle to excel without at least a little routine, which has left me… Continue reading
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Mental Health Matters
21 hours ago, I received a call from my oldest. I had just dropped them off a little over an hour before. I immediately knew it wasn’t a good call. When I answered, all I got in response was sobbing.… Continue reading
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Score Big with These Super Bowl Party Delights: Game-Day Food Ideas
Foods I wouldn’t mind trying (If someone else is making them) BBQ Bacon Wrapped Volcano Potatoes This recipe for these delicious-looking potatoes is one I haven’t tried yet, mostly because I’m a lazy cook. The more prep needed, the less… Continue reading
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Well, I missed one
It took 27 days, but I missed a night of bogging. Honestly, yesterday was just a long day. I was only home for dinner and bed. I had no energy left to do much of anything. Today wasn’t much better.… Continue reading
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Rockies Fest
My youngest and husband went to Rockies Fest today. It is a day dedicated to the Colorado Rockies and their fans. There are autograph opportunities, Q&A sessions, games, and many other things that I wouldn’t begin to understand. I am… Continue reading
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Chugging Along
I was looking through some prompts to start a short story. I chose funny prompts so that I could post them here and have y’all help me continue the story. I forgot that my brain is always in the gutter.… Continue reading
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Ummmm
The closest things to sports that I like to watch are my youngest dancing and NASCAR. I love watching my youngest dance. The passion and the joy on her face make every long day totally worth it. Right now she… Continue reading
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