family
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Super Bowl
Tomorrow marks the Super Bowl, but I have to admit, it’s not exactly on my radar. However, there’s a silver lining: with the game comes a surge in DoorDash orders, offering a potential boost in earnings. As someone who’s not… Continue reading
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What Were Your Parents Doing at Your Age?
That was 21 years ago, about half my life. I had just had my first child. My parents had been divorced for about four years but got remarried right around this time. They still didn’t live together. They got remarried… 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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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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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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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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I am, in fact, not a cat person
In fact, I’m not an animal person. I like animals, as long as they belong to someone else. I can give cuddles and pets, then give them back to their owner. Plus, I’m slightly allergic to cats. Nothing that would… Continue reading
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Delivery Driving
With all the crap that has been thrown at my family in the last few months, I needed to find a way to make money that wouldn’t mess with the kids’ schedules. I decided to start doing deliveries. I can… Continue reading
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Storage Unit
When my oldest was just over one, we lost our house. So we moved in with my in-laws. It was supposed to be for a year or two, while we saved some money and got back on stable ground. Because… Continue reading
Emily's Mind Dump Madness 