Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 27, 2009, 8:54 am
I wrote this post two weeks ago in Windows Live Writer and never got it to post. Every reference is to two weeks ago. :) This morning before the children were awake (at around 5:30 a.m.) I went ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 26, 2009, 7:04 am
HAPPY THANKSGIVING It’s 12:47 a.m. on Thursday morning. Thanksgiving. I’ve been trying to get to bed since about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night. What’s the hold up? My computer. I really want...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 25, 2009, 8:04 pm
Little instructions = lots of giggles! My Wordless Wednesday posts 5 Minutes for Mom WW participants
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 25, 2009, 4:13 pm
... 's one simple way to enter: Leave a comment on this post that answers one or both, if you're brave, of these questions: 1) ... will be announced Friday, December 4th on this post and a ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 24, 2009, 8:49 pm
My health and weight loss journal Do you remember when I told you about my magazine addiction and the large reading pile that I normally have? Well, that pile is about as big as it normally is. I'...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 23, 2009, 4:17 pm
One of the things I like to do each week is participate in Weekly Inspiration that is hosted by Heidi (ROFL - inside joke) Heather at Maternal Spark. Sometimes I am not feeling inspired at all and a l...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 23, 2009, 2:16 pm
As a person who suffers from chronic pain, I am always thinking of ways to make life a little easier on myself. In order to do that I have to pay attention to my body. For instance, I've noticed t...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 23, 2009, 1:30 pm
Today the three bambinos and I rode (well, I drove) two hours south to pick up their big sister from college. The plan was to get here in time to have lunch with her after her first class then she wou...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 21, 2009, 7:24 pm
I remember when I was growing up I used to wear a snowman sweater during the holiday. I've grown out of that look, but there's always a way to add some holiday cheer to your wardrobe. How abou...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 21, 2009, 6:10 pm
First of all, if you see Lin, don't tell her I was on the computer today. I forgot that I'm supposed to be taking a break - one day a week on the weekends - because there were some things I wa...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 21, 2009, 2:38 pm
Sometimes trying to come up with activities, outings and events to keep everyone occupied during the holidays can be hectic and tiring. But with a little planning and creativity everyone can have a st...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 20, 2009, 5:19 pm
Last night I did not sleep well at all. Not.At.All. I started coughing and couldn’t stop. I thought I had been asleep for several hours, but when I stopped trying to keep my eyes clamped shut and gl...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 19, 2009, 7:24 pm
WIN a $25 gift card to Eden Fantasys My belief is that an intimate relationship often needs (or should include) a variety of elements to keep it alive and spicey. That's why when I was contacted ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 18, 2009, 7:17 pm
I really had no intention of writing another post today. I have quite a few other things that I need to do so I was resisting the urge to write something random or forced. But I just had a very intere...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 18, 2009, 11:40 am
My Wordless Wednesday posts 5 Minutes for Mom WW participants
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 17, 2009, 1:03 pm
Every year for as long as I can remember I have packed my oldest daughter's stocking with a variety of small gifts. Watches, gum, candy, chapstick, lipgloss, fingernail polish and files... As she ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 16, 2009, 8:37 pm
Before I read about the inspiration behind someone's creation, I like to test it out for myself. That's why I've been avoiding reading in-depth information Bare Skin, which is the first fr...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 16, 2009, 3:30 pm
WIN The Zoopendous Surprise by Boots Hensel When I first read about this children's book I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy and share it with my children. Now, I can't wait to shar...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 16, 2009, 11:20 am
Guess what? Pouting doesn't make a computer do what you want it to do. I pouted about the Window's Live not working the way I need it to - giving me an error when I try to post with pictures -...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 13, 2009, 5:09 pm
Through the wonders of Facebook, I was instructed to try Windows Live Writer. I love it… except for the fact that I can’t get my post to publish. One of my best friends who is also my computer gur...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 12, 2009, 5:45 pm
I'm not exactly sure what I did with it, but it's missing. It started taking long breaks sometime last week. First I misplaced a jar of peanut butter, but since it didn't show up I figured...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 11, 2009, 7:49 pm
My Wordless Wednesday posts 5 Minutes for Mom WW participants
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 10, 2009, 11:21 pm
As I get older my taste in jewelry - and all things fashion for that matter - has changed. I thought that I no longer liked pearl jewelry even though I've seen some up-to-date pieces in magazines ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 10, 2009, 10:20 pm
There are only about 34 minutes before Tuesday is over so this post is extremely late for Tackle It Tuesday hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom. However, for To Do Tuesday at Crazy Adventures in Parenting you...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 10, 2009, 6:20 pm
Hello. My name is Petula and I am a bookaholic. No matter how hard I try I can not resist a good book. If I walk into a store that sells books - even if it's just a grocery store - I gaze at the ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 10, 2009, 5:45 pm
Creative types are gonna love this one. Want some fun free fonts for scrapbooking, printing or website projects? There are more than 9,000 free fonts to download at FreeFontFun.com! This information ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 9, 2009, 12:18 pm
When I sat down to write this post I couldn't think of one thing that's inspiring me then I looked at my desk. It's mess, but once again this week I will get it in order (or at least make ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 8, 2009, 6:19 pm
Although I get behind on work (responding to emails, getting and writing paid posts and making money), I've decided to take at least one day off each week. The last couple of weeks it has been Sat...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 6, 2009, 3:51 pm
I'm posting my contribution to Looking at the Sky on Friday, but better late than never. This is what I see when I glance up while standing outside my front door... These pictures don't do jus...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 5, 2009, 7:49 pm
On My Bookshelf "Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential Beyond Our Pain," by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD, was written to teach readers how to confidently face pai...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 5, 2009, 5:05 pm
I know someone who recently moved from the west coast to the east coast by car, and I'm betting she would have loved to have hired a moving company instead of doing all of the work herself. Even i...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 5, 2009, 3:24 pm
Inadvertently I've raised four children who love all types of music. My oldest daughter jams to R&B, hip hop, classical, rock, Motown and everything in between. She often bursts out singing songs ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 4, 2009, 12:43 pm
Quite a bit ago I won a $100 gift card from Famous Footwear at the Cutie Booty Cakes blog. I've been meaning to share my absolutely cute clogs with you, but it kept slipping my mind. So, without f...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 4, 2009, 10:51 am
My Wordless Wednesday posts 5 Minutes for Mom WW participants
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 3, 2009, 12:11 pm
My health and weight loss journal After two weeks of craving sweets (specifically chocolate) and giving into the cravings, I have gotten back on track. The last two days - an eternity - I've been...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 2, 2009, 9:40 am
Sometimes I go off on my own little tangent during my Weekly Inspiration post, but today I'm going to feed off of what Heather* queried of us: "Do you actively work at developing your creativity?"...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 1, 2009, 10:44 pm
Tomorrow my middle daughter and my son are going to try out Tae Kwon Do. I saw an ad in a local family magazine where a studio is offering a free private lesson/meeting, a free uniform and two weeks f...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Nov 1, 2009, 1:20 pm
Quite a few Valentine days ago, I gave my husband (now my soon-to-be ex) a hot chocolate gift set that contained two mugs and four packets of hot chocolate mix. At the time he enjoyed having a hot dri...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 31, 2009, 6:53 pm
When you think about shopping at warehouse places you probably picture large boxes of paper towels, giant bottles of shampoo and super-sized boxes of your favorite cereal. What you may not realize is ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 30, 2009, 10:05 pm
I'm thinking if I ever get more than five hours of sleep I can catch up on email, posting, visiting and commenting. At least I hope that's the case. I wish there were some way to have 100-hour...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 29, 2009, 3:16 pm
Have you been looking for perfect Crystal Singing Bowls? If so, SilverSkyImports.com has a wide selection of crystal singing bowls, along with a wide variety of others, for what appears to be good pri...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 29, 2009, 2:05 pm
Every parent has had to do it: Search for daytime care for their children. It can be a daunting - scary, for some - task, but it's often necessary. If you live in Georgia - somewhere around/near ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 29, 2009, 12:57 pm
I am not a very patient person. I don't do well with children whining, mumbling, crying or any of the like, but with four children I've heard my fair share of that and much more. This week my ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 28, 2009, 9:09 pm
Have you met Susan Helene Gottfried? If you haven't then you won't be disappointed if you click on over to West of Mars and check her out. She's a fabulous author and blogger. She has a pr...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 27, 2009, 9:53 pm
Most people who know me know that I am a book lover who gets true pleasure from reading a book. Most recently, I've begun reading and reviewing more children's books and I've found that I ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 27, 2009, 1:11 pm
It's the treasure trove of places you find that carry little gems you are glad you stumbled upon. That's what it feels like when you go to Lou Lou's Corner, a specialty boutique store wher...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 27, 2009, 9:52 am
Before you click the comment button and tell me all about myself - let me explain. Actually, it's the phrase that I hate. Over the years, for as long as I can remember actually, I've had my o...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 26, 2009, 3:36 pm
Earlier today my 4-year-old daughter told me how she likes Barbies. "Really?" I responded. And she nodded with a slight smile on her face. I smiled as well - thinking about the Barbies I had when I w...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 26, 2009, 1:08 pm
My beautiful friend Lin (remember I mentioned her in my last post?) has a post called Livin' La Vida Hobos. I'm not telling you to read it 'cause she mentioned me... although that's a ...
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Petula W. posted an article on It's a woman's world! - Oct 26, 2009, 11:03 am
This past week has been... uh, interesting. Broken coffeemaker, dead washing machine and a medley of other ins and outs, ups and downs. By Friday I was totally exhausted from day-to-day responsibiliti...
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