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Lie Flat On The Lawn
Two days ago, I found out that one of my childhood friends had suddenly passed away, shortly after her 50th birthday. She was one of those friends that was an important part of my growing up years. As...
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Big Dude Turns 18…With A Special Gift From Me
Well, I did it. For anyone who’s been reading my blog from the early days (anyone? anyone?), you may recall the post where I divulged that I’ve been writing letters to my three boys since they were...
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The Dreaded Summer Job
Anybody who follows me on Facebook may have noticed this past summer that I’d occasionally receive comments or messages on my Wall from Big Dude that made it seem as if he was being held captive at a...
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One Less Dude In The House
Well, it finally happened: My first Dude has left the nest. As you may recall, Big Dude has chosen to go to boarding school for his remaining time in high school. He found the right fit school, for...
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Self-Balancing Scooters: Good, Bad, or In-Between?
Unless you’ve been locked away from the world these past six months, you’d know that electric self-balancing scooters are the “IT” mode of transportation among the teen and tween set. (And, no our dog...
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The College Tour Season Begins
Spring break for some means relaxing at home, or skiing, or perhaps a trip to a tropical island. But, if you’ve got a high school junior at home, spring break can also mean it’s time to start touring...
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Learning To Drive…Again
Here we go again! Middle Dude turned 16 this past January, which meant we once again have a dude in the house learning to drive. The first time around, when Big Dude got behind the wheel, I thought I...
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Embed from Getty Images “Can you believe he’s graduating?!” a friend asked me when I told her my son was graduating high school in a few weeks. “Actually, yes I CAN believe it,” I answered, not...
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Decorating The College Dorm Room: Guys Vs. Girls
Like many other parents of college-aged kids, I recently moved my oldest son into his college dorm room. Since he spent the past two years in boarding school, I considered myself a seasoned pro at...
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An Inside Look At What REALLY Goes On In High School
*This post is sponsored by A+E Networks and “Grown and Flown” My two older dudes have collectively been in three different high schools, so I feel pretty experienced at being a high school mom. One of...
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