Can This Unorganized Girl Find Structure?

#AskAwayFriday Structure

It’s back…another #AskAwayFriday and this week I’m swapping with Beth from Structure in an Unstructured Life. Maybe it’s serendipitous, maybe it’s a sign (to get my act together and get some structure in my life) but Beth is the third blogger I’ve swapped with who is ultra-organized and loves making

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Women Entrepreneur Revolution

Women Entrepreneur Revolution

What Can YOU Learn From a Woman Entrepreneur?   Why would I, a non-preneur, be interested in reviewing a book about women entrepreneurs? I have not started my own business, I have no desire to be the head of a company I’ve built from the ground up, and I certainly

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5 REALLY Last Minute Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Really last minute gift ideas for mother's day WeMontage Custom Wallpaper

Are you like me, knowing Mother’s Day is coming up and still thinking…”I’ve got time.” Until the weekend comes, and then you don’t? Then this post is for you (and me.) I’ve got 5 REALLY last minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day that you can get started on now, or

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Are You Feeling It?

Are You Feeling It?

Are you feeling it? I’m feeling it. Spring is here, the daffodils are blooming, it’s getting warmer and the end of the school year is in sight. I am most definitely seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. That long, cold, snowy winter tunnel. This time of year

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No Mother is Perfect

No Mother is Perfect cannot be friends

Did you ever have one of those days? You know, the day where everything starts off going as it should and somewhere along the line the train jumps your perfectly laid out, planned to the minute tracks? A day when your school-aged child throws a tantrum and you basically throw

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I’m Hosting

I'm hosting MOAM blog tour and giveaway

I’m hosting something fun!   What are you doing tomorrow? Pencil in stopping by “So, I’ve been thinking…” because I’m hosting. That’s right, I hope you will join me for my stop on the blog tour for The Mother of All Meltdowns and the launch of the community No Mother is

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Friendships and Other Perks of Blogging

perks of blogging, soivebeenthinking.com

One of the perks of blogging is meeting other bloggers. Whether at a blog conference or through reading and commenting on each other’s posts – it’s easy to develop a friendship because in addition to the direct interaction via commenting, as you read someone’s stories you get to know them.

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My Meltdown, Inspired by MoAM The Book

My Meltdown, The Blue Leg

Did you ever have one of those days? You know, when things don’t go quite right and on this day, of all days, you just don’t handle these things with your usual aplomb?   A day like, let’s say a Sunday, of Labor Day weekend, and your family is at

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The Mother of All Meltdowns – A Review

No Mother is Perfect Mother of all Meltdowns

At the beginning of the month I had the opportunity to receive a free copy of The Mother of All Meltdowns before it was published, in exchange for an honest review of the book. Since reading it the first time I have both purchased and won a copy of MoAM.

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