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Teens and Drugs – Dare you ask?

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Nov 20, 2009, 11:57 am
Today over on www.TWITTERMOMS.com I participated with a posted discussion question: Would you ask your teen whether he's using drugs? My answer: Definitely! You have to continually - on ...
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Turkey Day Traditions

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Nov 19, 2009, 9:35 am
I started thinking about our Thanksgiving traditions when I heard about this contest sponsored by Target and www.Twittermoms.com. Since my favorite store happens to be Target and Twittermoms is one ...
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Writing IS Cathartic

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Nov 17, 2009, 2:35 pm
I was recently approached via email by Leah Carey about a project she is initiating for personal development through writing prompts. Writing is cathartic, I totally believe that on so many levels.�...
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List for Newlywed Marriages, Part 4 of 5

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Nov 12, 2009, 12:05 pm
7. MAINTAIN A SUPPORT SYSTEM: Keep your support system intact, instead of withdrawing from family and friends. I’ll never forget the falsehood I was told when I was about to get married, ...
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Get the Hint

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Nov 10, 2009, 8:26 am
Coaxing Going down the interstate last night I was approaching an entrance ramp while driving in the right lane. There was a truck entering from the ramp. I slowed and blinked my lights (to info...
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Change Is Coming

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Nov 6, 2009, 1:02 pm
Continue to Embrace Change Life is changing. Whether we like it or want it or create it or NOT, changes in life happen. We can’t stop it. We might as well embrace it, enjoy it, and make the m...
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Environmentally Conscience Kitchen Cleanup & Contest!

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Nov 2, 2009, 12:58 pm
NO Nasty Chemicals: No problem – NO Nasty Cleanup: No problem Remember the post when I talked about the way it used to be with just the three of us? Back then I used my little itty bitty George ...
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Traveling as a SINGLE MOM

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 30, 2009, 3:17 pm
When I started planning the trip to Kentucky (literally months ago) for training classes; I had to plan a way to take care of the kids while I was away. As a single mom this is the first thought tha...
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Home from KY

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 29, 2009, 9:36 am
I have so much to share about the trip… but let me just leave you with a quick note. I made it home last night, after stressful flights (beyond imagination). Yes, more about that story is to com...
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Pretty Packages, Clarity, and Sleep

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 22, 2009, 10:48 am
I hate admitting that I don’t have it all together, don’t you? The SINGLE MOM LifeI shared with you recently about all the whirlwinds going on in my life, all the changes, new responsibilities, a...
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Seelbach Hilton is in my Future

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 20, 2009, 3:20 pm
I am headed to Louisville, Kentucky in the next few days. The hotel, Seelbach Hilton is in the photograph above…. somewhere. That’s where I will be staying. This isn’t a pleasure trip thou...
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Pumpkin Patch Weekend

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 19, 2009, 1:16 pm
Here is Kass all bundled up at the farm before we take the hayride over to the corn maze. It was a cold day at the farm, trust me. Jas and his G.F. on ...
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List for Newlyweds, Part 3 of 5

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 16, 2009, 9:53 am
Well the list continues from my previous posts on what I wish I had been told before I got married. I hope you are gleaning from these tips. Please feel free to comment and add your own, or provid...
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Who Is This Guy?

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 13, 2009, 3:42 pm
I’ve been getting random emails from this guy with the same last name as mine to my Gmail account. The first one I disregarded as spam, weirdly. Then I continued to get mail from him, calling me...
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My Changing World and Best Wishes

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 12, 2009, 11:18 am
The Current Whirlwind There are so many many things going on in my world right now… that I am finding it difficult to think straight (leave alone find time to blog). A true whirlwind. It’s not a...
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Custom Made Jewelry Anyone?

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 9, 2009, 8:00 am
Mr. M. makes jewelry… maybe you saw the necklace he made for my birthday this past year. Because he does custom made designs and sizes (imagine a bracelet made to fit exactly where you want it on...
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List for Newlyweds, Part 2 of 5

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 8, 2009, 8:15 am
Remember, recently I was asked to prepare a list of what I would tell young married couples still in the first five years of their marriage – that I wish I had been told back then. I started th...
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Party Pooped Weekend

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 5, 2009, 2:06 pm
This was the weekend for birthdays! It started Friday night with celebrating Mr. M’s oldest son’s birthday. I checked off everything I was supposed to bring before leaving my house. Picti...
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Solemate

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 4, 2009, 12:43 pm
The review is in. My review that is, on the book, Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness & Tranform Your Life by Lauren Mackler I have been reading this book sent to me for the purpose of doing a...
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Fountain of Youth

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 2, 2009, 8:00 am
Mr. M.’s sister sent this clip to me about staying young… with foods. Interesting information here. You do want to try to stay young don’t you? As a thirty-something… I fight aging every...
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List for Newlyweds, Part 1 of 5

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Oct 1, 2009, 8:00 am
I was asked to prepare a list of what I would tell young married couples during the first five years of their marriage – that I wish I had been told back then. I know what you are thinking… “b...
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New Smile, Anyone?

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 30, 2009, 9:44 am
1-800-DENTIST® My Smile Bites! $30,000 Smile Makeover Contest Are you embarrassed to smile? Would a new smile change your life? You know recently I have been going on and on about the big expens...
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Lovely Blog Award

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 30, 2009, 9:12 am
I am so honored. I received an award from Flory of A Woman’s Life Stages blog. By accepting this award… now I get to pass on the award to fifteen other bloggers newly found with blo...
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The Winner of the Poster Print

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 28, 2009, 9:10 am
After a random drawing this morning from the recent contest for the 18X24” Poster Print from www.DigitalRoom.com … the winner is… @Luvlotsafun I will be sending him a dm on twitter to...
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Blessings, Glimpses and Guardrails

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 24, 2009, 12:18 pm
Take time out today to remember the blessings in your life. My Blessings I am blessed. I don’t want to forget just how blessed I am. Thank you Jesus for two wonderful kiddos. Thank you ...
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Boys and their Toys – What's a Girl to do?

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 22, 2009, 9:31 am
Who Are These Men? Men are just little boys in big bodies playing with bigger more expensive toys. If there is anything I have learned about the opposite sex, is this: You like to play. Now let...
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Digital Contest – FREE Giveaway

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 18, 2009, 12:33 pm
A contest is coming…. A contest is coming…. No, It’s HERE!! This contest is sponsored by: www.DigitalRoom.com The Prize? It’s (1) 18x24” Rolled Poster Print. And as the host ...
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Be Bold – It's Your Money

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 17, 2009, 8:13 am
Is It Necessary? In today’s economy, I’ve gotten tighter and tougher. Tighter in my budget and tougher in how I spend my money. As a single mom, I try to use logically thought-out spending pl...
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clouds in 3-D

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 16, 2009, 9:01 am
Caught this on my camera while driving one afternoon. No it wasn’t easy… but I was careful. Find yourself…. keeping it real. Technorati Tags: photography,skies,clouds,photos Find yourself...
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Swine Flu? Uh Oh

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 15, 2009, 9:41 am
What a morning! First the good news… I won a free 24” X 24” Wall Graphic from Large Format Posters on the blog, Your Fun Family. So I am excited and busy thinking about which digital photo to...
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Wonderment of this Relationship

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 14, 2009, 11:45 am
We had our church picnic Sunday. It was beautiful weather, with blue skies, sunshine, and temperatures that couldn’t have been more perfect. I only had enough time to snap off a couple photos an...
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Got Math?

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 11, 2009, 3:20 pm
(This post is sponsored by: TutorVista.com) My son just started Governor’s School. We are very excited about his opportunity, but at the same time, I am on the edge of my seat as I await the upc...
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Resources, Random yet Insatiable

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 11, 2009, 12:15 pm
First, My Blog – SPONSORS Please take a moment to check them out and give me some clickin love. www.partselect.ca (For all those do it yourself home project lovers… here you can fi...
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Yesterday….

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 9, 2009, 12:21 pm
Ok, I left you hanging yesterday…. about my bad morning. Well don’t feel bad – I also left Mr. M. hanging about why I was in such a foul mood when he called before work that day. (And in...
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1st Day Back to School Pics

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 8, 2009, 8:14 am
We got up at 6:15 am this morning without any problems… don’t know that it will be that easy the rest of the week… but today we got up without quarrels. Above is Kass who had to be at.....
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Brand New School, Stages, and Cheerleaders, OH My

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 4, 2009, 12:22 pm
I sat in the brand spanking new auditorium/amphitheater amongst freshmen students and a few parents scattered here and there Thursday for the freshmen orientation. Jas will be starting high...
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STEP dot MOM??

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Sep 2, 2009, 9:20 am
It just dawned on me.... If I ever tie the knot with Mr. M. (and no, we are not even engaged so don't let your minds wander here...) I would be a s.t.e.p.m.o.t.h.e.r! Now please trust me, I am....
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My new theme song?

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 31, 2009, 3:32 pm
Find yourself… keeping real… I always say ;) Find yourself... keeping it real.
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I Loathe Having These

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 31, 2009, 10:09 am
After the kiddos spent several days last week cleaning out their rooms to make space for their new school stuff we just bought… they wanted to make some money by “selling” the junk gently used.....
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…And About "The Talk"

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 28, 2009, 10:20 am
The Talk Do you remember the post about the doctor telling me it was time for ‘the talk’ with little Kass? Are you struggling with the topic of puberty and your elementary school age...
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The rest of Our weekend

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 27, 2009, 12:58 pm
After our adventures downtown on Friday afternoon and evening…. we decided it was time to have dinner at my house. Before the photo sessions we had managed to go to the grocery store and stock...
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Single Ladies Night Out In NYC

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 27, 2009, 10:58 am
LADIES EVENT IN NYC The lovely Sherri Langburt of Single Edition contacted me and asked that I would help her get the word out to you readers about an exciting upcoming event. Now I won’t be...
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More Free Stuff….and Cool too

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 26, 2009, 12:26 pm
This black and white photo is a product of some free software I found from http://www.fotosketcher.com/. With this free downloaded software you can turn your ordinary photos into art that look...
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It Was Our Weekend

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 25, 2009, 10:32 am
This past Friday was the beginning of our weekend together. It was rare for us (Mr. M. & me) not to have any of our kiddos. His visitation includes every weekend for his boys to be...
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Back to School… Ready or Not?

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 24, 2009, 10:26 am
Some of the schools in the area started back TODAY! Mr. M.’s boys were included in that bunch…. It is hard to believe it is already here. Summer is coming to an end. Your kiddos’...
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Catching Up…

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 21, 2009, 11:20 am
Giveaway Update: Well not many of you left a comment for the post on the adorable apron… (sniff…sniff) but I am considering the post closed today and will be sending the lovely Jessi...
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Oh Savannah, Part 2

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 20, 2009, 1:12 pm
I stood alone for a few minutes waiting for one of the girls to let me in the door where they were making their last bathroom run before we got on the road. As I looked up at the sky, the sun...
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Trouble in Paradise

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 19, 2009, 2:49 pm
I struggle with being so transparent… but here I share my life as a single mom and relationships are important to me. I try to learn from each one and try to treat everyone in my life better as...
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My New Second Cousin

k s. posted an article on SOLO dot MOM - Aug 19, 2009, 1:36 pm
Well he isn’t brand new.. he’s over a year old and I took this photo at a recent family get-together at my aunt’s house. Isn’t he adorable! Find yourself… keeping it real. Fi...
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About Me

I am KitKat4real, author of SOLO dot MOM, the single mom blog about raising two kiddos and loving life while making memories and harmony of it all. I hope you will stay tuned and check my blog daily for updates. Not only do I love to share funny anecdotes of my daily living, dating, and personal life lessons; but I also run contests with some great prizes from sponsors. So don't just sit there... check it out and add me to your blog roll!

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