Category Archives: Domestic Life

Overwhelmed? Write It Down & Choose Gratitude

In nice words, November kind of stunk. I was sick for most of it, and still am as I’m writing this. Other stuff happened, ending  with spending Thanksgiving in the hospital with Dr. J. Yuck. Yesterday I was feeling overwhelmed. When … Continue reading

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Gabby Mom Review–Welcome Home, Daddy

OK, moms. You are reading this, and most likely no one else is reading over your shoulder. Time for a moment of evaluation. When your husband comes home from work–whether it’s in time for dinner, breakfast, or somewhere in between–do … Continue reading

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Fall Recipe–Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Soup

Thanks to Jan May for submitting this recipe! You could easily make this GFCF. Here are her notes: Here is a yummy creamy chicken and broccoli soup with tarragon recipe that is comforting and filling! It was passed down from … Continue reading

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Reach Out and Help Someone!

The other night I went to the grocery store. Alone. Yes, alone. It is just easier on me that way–mentally and physically. So, there I was in the check out aisle, brain frazzled from trying to make sure I figured … Continue reading

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Get Real–A Gabby Mom Review

Let’s get real. Most of you reading this are women. Among that set, most of you are moms (and if you’re not, you can still read on). What’s life really like? Real women face messes. Real women love the ones … Continue reading

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August Gabby Mom Review–Finishing the 5 R’s

Are you overwhelmed by your household responsibilities? Ever been frustrated by your discipline system? Feel like you could use a rest? Then have I got help for you!

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The Organized Homeschool, A Review

If you are not a homeschooling mom, I still encourage you to read this review and consider purchasing Anne’s book (Dynamic money-and-sanity-saving deal at the end!). You’ll understand why by the end of the review. Anne Elliott is one of … Continue reading

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The Child with Autism at Home & in the Community–Review

Take a good look at this cover. Memorize the title–The Child with Autism at Home & in the Community. If you are still new to autism, you need this book! I am not joking. No one is paying me to … Continue reading

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Share the Wealth

This post is inspired by a Twitter conversation I had with two buddies and guests of MHM. We were discussing gluten-free finds, and I mentioned that we were having orange juice pancakes. One of my buddies exclaimed over my ingenuity. … Continue reading

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July Gabby Mom Review–the 5 R’s, Part 1

It’s July. In most places, it’s hot. We’re tired. We want a break. But at the back of our minds, we know we need to keep going, to keep pursuing what is important in life.

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