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Jun 8, 2010, 1:02 pm
I‘ve toiled with this decision for weeks (months really). But today I woke up knowing exactly what I needed to do.
Starting today, I’m taking an extended sabbatical from The Integrated Mother blog to focus on other priorities in my work-life.
This means there will not be any new content post... Comment - Like
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Jun 2, 2010, 9:13 am
The boxes are starting to stack up in our house as we prepare to move back home to California – hooray! Despite the excitement, there is plenty of uneasiness and worry. Our move is a blend of planned effort and faith – circumstances are not exactly perfect. Truth is, even if they were I’d stil... Comment - Like
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May 19, 2010, 5:36 pm
Someone needs to find me a cure – like, right now. For the last 8 weeks I’ve been suffering from distorted vision and it’s driving me crazy!
Now, just by way of history. I’ve been wearing corrective lenses since I was in 2nd grade. Yea, I was the tall, awkward girl in your class with the 1-... Comment - Like
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May 5, 2010, 11:03 am
This post first appeared on Moms of Hue on April 28,2010.
It seems that every few years, we see the emergence of a word that defines our society. People flock to it. Overuse it and make it a numbing cliche. For instance, back in 1989 when The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People book by Stephen Cove... Comment - Like
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May 3, 2010, 1:34 pm
Title: Plan B: What Do You Do When God Doesn’t Show Up the Way You Thought He Would?
Author: Pete Wilson
ISBN: 0849946506
Pages: 256
Release Date: May 4, 2010
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Christianity
Rating: 5 out of 5
Summary:
There have been moments, many moments, in my journey through wor... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2010, 1:34 pm
When I first became pregnant, I received a lot of advice. One that was repeated over and over was, “Savor this moment. It goes by so fast.” That was in 2000.
Now we’re in 2010 and I look back thinking, “Where did the time go?” This summer, my husband and I will celebrate our 10th annivers... Comment - Like
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Apr 19, 2010, 3:08 pm
I’ve been ruminating quite a bit lately. Here’s a bit more of what’s on my mind.
I left the traditional workforce in 2003. My plan? To finally achieve work-life balance because I was going to be my own boss. I figured, if I made the rules, surely I’d give myself flexibility, understanding a... Comment - Like
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Apr 15, 2010, 10:24 am
Title: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
Author: John C. Maxwell
ISBN: 0785214259
Pages: 272
Release Date: March 30, 2010
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Business Communication
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Summary:
In Everyone Communicates, Few Connect Maxwe... Comment - Like
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Apr 13, 2010, 11:31 am
Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations go to Deb Howard Greenleaf (@dhgreenleaf) who was the randomly selected winner. Please email me at info com to claim your prize within 24 hours. Thank you to everyone who entered.
Athough I don’t consider myself to be a totally “green eco-mom,” I am con... Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2010, 10:09 am
I have an insatiable love of books. Usually you can find me juggling a couple different titles at once – a non-fiction/business book and a fiction book. Right now, I’m reading Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell and The Angel’s Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón.
My love of reading has... Comment - Like
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Apr 9, 2010, 9:09 pm
I‘ve been absent here for over a week and it’s not for lack of content to write about! In fact, my life has been changing, or more appropriately, I’ve been changing and that gives plenty of fodder for this blog. Yet it’s also the very reason I haven’t posted.
Some of ... Comment - Like
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Apr 2, 2010, 10:00 am
In its simplest terms, honor is the degree of value, worth and importance you place on a relationship. It is granting another person a position of value in your life.
Reflect for a moment: Do you honor your relationships?
How do I show my children that I honor them?
Do I talk with my children eye... Comment - Like
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Mar 30, 2010, 10:00 am
Like you, I embody many life roles – mom, business owner, writer, sister, daughter, friend, volunteer, and more. Sometimes, juggling my own schedule can be overwhelming so when I add my family’s schedule, it’s down right chaotic!
Though I haven’t achieved absolute perfectio... Comment - Like
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Mar 25, 2010, 10:00 am
I often look at my kids and think, “Times sure have changed.” For better or worse, our kids are inundated with worldly elements that were previously non-existent or reserved only for adults. But today, kids are online and active in social media, which puts them just a few clicks away fro... Comment - Like
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Mar 22, 2010, 12:53 pm
As many of you know, I live in Phoenix, but my heart (and the place I really call, “home”) is in San Diego. So whenever we get a chance, we pack up the SUV and make the relatively short drive (5.5 hours) from the desert to the coast. Last week my kids were out of school for Spring Break,... Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2010, 11:11 am
Updated 3-20-10 10:45 am PDT: The Integrated Mother blog is back in business! If you notice anything missing or awry, please let me know. Thank you for your patience during the short down time. Michele
Dear loyal readers and new visitors,
Last night, I endeavored to move this blog to a new and im... Comment - Like
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Mar 16, 2010, 8:51 am
My kids are out of school this week for Spring Break and we’re hanging out in my hometown, San Diego, for the week. It’s during this time of year that I begin to seriously consider our summer plans. After all, it’s only a couple months away.
Yikes – only a couple of months! ... Comment - Like
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Mar 16, 2010, 8:51 am
My kids are out of school this week for Spring Break and we’re hanging out in my hometown, San Diego, for the week. It’s during this time of year that I begin to seriously consider our summer plans. After all, it’s only a couple months away.
Yikes – only a couple of months! ... Comment - Like
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Mar 12, 2010, 4:22 pm
I may be a classic introvert, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy people. In fact, I love connecting with others and being a connector for others. Connecting, nurturing those amazing relationships with others, is fun and as a business owner, it’s profitable. You’re familiar w... Comment - Like
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