Author Archives: Kate F.

A Success Story

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Kate F.

~ Once upon a time… I started feeling a little overwhelmed. To be more specific, “once upon a time” was Wednesday, March 13th. To an everyday observer browsing through my electronic calendar to precisely that day – this abundant flood … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Patience and Support

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Kate F.

~ It was a hard day. I got up at 5:30 a.m., showered, greeted a babysitter at 7, attended a meeting, went to a doctor’s appointment, returned home in just enough time to get the kids off to school and … Continue reading →

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Dissecting an “Off” Day

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Kate F.

We looked at each other. Terror filled our eyes, yet oddly, we both still felt the strength of two women ready to fight. our way. OUT. Knowing our last hour of life could quite possibly be near, my heart beat … Continue reading →

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Magic Eraser, I Bid Thee Farewell.

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Kate F.

Magic Eraser… oh, how I love thee. Let me count the ways: Bathtub Sinks Faucets Toilets Tile Floors Wood Trim Shower Walls, Shower Door, Shower Spout Cabinetry I could effortlessly go on. In fact, quite possibly I should invest stock … Continue reading →

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The Busy, On-the-Go Momma’s 3-Step Guide to Maintaining Work-Life Sanity: STEP 3

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Kate F.

Note: The following is the final part of a 3 part series aimed to help better manage a busy parent’s days. The full series includes: Step 1: Prioritize, followed by Step 2: Find Time. If you haven’t read Step 1, … Continue reading →

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Gray Hairs – A Valentine’s Day Letter

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Kate F.

*I wrote this quickly (as you’ll see) but wanted to share, because sometimes it is important to share. To my husband: Today, I looked in the mirror and found one more gray hair. Which caused me to pause, and desperately … Continue reading →

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The Busy, On-the-Go Momma’s 3-Step Guide to Maintaining Work-Life Sanity: STEP 2

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Kate F.

Note: The following is the 2nd part of a 3 part series aimed to help better manage a busy parent’s days. The full series includes Step 1: Prioritize, and ends with Step 3: Locate Solutions within Limits (soon to be … Continue reading →

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The Busy, On-the-Go Momma’s 3-Step Guide to Maintaining Work-Life Sanity: STEP 1

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kate F.

~ ~ As a parent 99.9% of the time – balance doesn’t exist. Something always drops. Effective week at work? Home looks buried in a mess. House miraculously spit-spot? Family life suffered as you cleaned. Plentiful family bonding time? Often … Continue reading →

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Where Am I?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Kate F.

I looked down to notice the tag of my underwear sticking out. I know, TMI. BUT… Putting my underwear on inside out and backwards is really only the icing on the cake of how balance seems to be teetering lately … Continue reading →

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Furby Knows Best: The Real Story of Why I Became a Furby Fan

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Kate F.

~ SURPRISE! On December 25th we welcomed the newest member to our household – a purple furry creature best known as Furby. ~ Technically, I was forewarned of Furby’s arrival… (One of many early November phone conversations between my mother … Continue reading →

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