Not for the Easily Offended

WARNING: This is not a post for those that are easily offended!!
Growing up, I was a total rocker-chick – big-hair, eyeliner and the like. I was more than just the image, though; I truly was a rocker chick. Music was my life. I managed a few local bands and, ultimately, branched out to work for [...]

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Whatcha Waitin’ For?

I’m rockin’ and rollin’ this week year, folks. The past 17 days have been an incredible whirlwind of action. In fact, it feels as though I’ve accomplished more since January 1 than I did in all of 2007. A few of the highlights already have included:
* a front-page, business section feature [...]

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Tears

Tear drops. Wet, hot tear drops. Sometimes you just can’t stop the flow of tears. It doesn’t matter what sets them off. Whether it is an off-hand remark, a supportive (sometimes not) criticism, or just a heart-strings pulling Hallmark commercial, it is okay to cry. I say this, because I spent a good part of [...]

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The Power of Karma & Kindnesss

January 1 typically marks the opportunity for a fresh start for most people. It is a chance to wipe the proverbial slate clean and start anew. (yes, we all have this opportunity every day of the year, but New Year’s does seem to be the most popular change catalyst.) This year, enhance your fresh start [...]

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Cosmic Clicks

I am jazzed today! So many aspects of my life and business feel like the aligned in the past few weeks. It feels as though I have had my own little cosmic click.
What’s a cosmic click? A cosmic click is your “aha” moment. It is when that internal light flips on and your life feels [...]

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Lucky 7’s of Falling Back Into Chaos

“Summer is no excuse for chaos, Julie.” At least that’s what my friend told me recently. And, you know what, my friend is right, because just like Fall, Winter and Spring, Summer IS chaos; it is just a different type of chaos that involves swimsuits, popsicles and watermelon. Now that summer is now over [...]

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It’s a Boy!

The Smith Family is proud to introduce our newest family member…Frodo Snickers Krypto Marshmallow Angel Smith. No one could pick just one name. However, we call him Frodo for short because of his big ol’ Hobbit feet.
Weighing in at just 8 pounds 3 ounces, this 8 week old boy joined our family on Sunday, [...]

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Kelly Paull is…Imperfectly Inspired

Each month, I like to interview someone who I feel is imperfectly inspired. This month, Kelly Paull is Imperfectly Inspired!Licensed clincial social worker, Kelly Paull, also the owner of Slumber Parties by Kelly and mom of 2, consistently enriches her life and inspires her imaginations.
How do you enrich your life and inspire your imagination?From educating [...]

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Jumping Aboard the Blogging Chaos

I’ve finally done it. I jumped aboard the blogging band wagon. I’m looking forward to using this as a way to express my views on mommyhood, kids, aging, intergenerational issues and, well, life. And, at this moment, life is crazy. My first book, MOMMYHOOD DIARIES, is being released; the mom-inspired dayplanner, the Chaos Companion, is [...]

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