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One Per Customer – Learning How to Live
Please welcome our newest contributor… Getting Real with Amy Larson Get a life. Hmmm. How often have we heard that one, or even told it to someone in jest, or in a not-so-jesty…
My Kids Are Perfect and Other Lies Moms Tell
Getting Real with Wanda Morrissey I recently read an article about Netmums, a UK parenting internet site and how they conducted a survey about the little lies moms tell to each…
Stress Management for Breast Cancer Survivors
A message from our friends at Army of Women: For women under age 50, a breast cancer diagnosis can cause stress related to personal, work, and family responsibilities and the…
Calling All West Coast Breast Cancer Survivors
A message from our friends at the Army of Women… Are you a breast cancer survivor who is just too tired to read this entire e-blast? You’re not alone!…
How Facebook Has Made Me a Better Mom
Getting Real With Sara Haley All these social networking sites get such a bad rap. And I don’t think they should. In fact, I am a firm believer that Facebook has…
Blessings in the Wrinkles – The Tale of a Recovering Perfectionist
Getting Real With Lisa Van De Graaff The other night, in one of those 3am fits to find the perfect sleeping position (and to resume my fanciful dream that was interrupted…
Favorite Things from Heart to Toes
Getting Real With Tiana Green As I was beginning to compile my list of favorite things, I realized that I really have a lot of favorites! One of my very favorite things…
Poetry, a Pathway to Healing
MomsGetReal™ Poet Extraordinaire Tammy Bartholomew Love Love is a mystery Found in interesting places Created by people Things, time & spaces It can be given freely Or come with a cost Keep it forever Mostly always lost Established from a…
The Effects of Depo Provera on Breast Tissue Study
MomsGetReal™ is a proud supporter in the fight against breast cancer. Get your BoobiePower on by joining the Army of Women. Please read this special message from our friends at…
Sharing vs Trumping – Validating Our Birthing Experiences
Getting Real With Veronica Ibarra It happens to us all. We engage in these conversations where we share our stories of motherhood with other women. This can be a wonderful bonding…
Shadra's Favorite Things
I’m not much of a shopper and have little if any brand loyalty, because I try to shop based on price and avoid collecting material items as much as possible.…
The Steps of Letting Go
The Steps of Letting Go Emotions run high During the divorce grieving process You feel every one of them Trying to figure out this mess Manipulated, mad Are a few to start Frustrated, betrayed Because someone broke your…
Poetry – An Emotional Balm
MomsGetReal™ Poet Extraordinaire Tammy Bartholomew You’re In My Heart I said I miss you today Even though we are miles apart You said you were with me Because I had you in my heart You…
Make a Difference with Your Spare Change
Guest Author Kira Bruce We all have a favorite cause that is close to our hearts. Somewhere along the line we have been faced with a dilemma and nonprofit organizations…
Pennies from Heaven
Getting Real With Wanda Morrissey I remember my maternal grandmother telling me about pennies from heaven when I was a child. I didn’t actually believe that angels (our loved one who’d…
Roses from the Divine Mother
I knew she would give me what I needed, regardless of my desires, because she is the ultimate mother.…
Summer is the Time of Fire
A balanced fire element will reap the rewards of spring’s labors with long summer days spent enjoying the companionship of loved ones.…
Veronica’s Favorite Things
Getting Real With Veronica Ibarra There are very few things that I am particular about. Mostly I make due with whatever is at hand, but I do have a few things…
These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things…
In the coming weeks, in honor of Oprah, our contributors are going to be sharing a few of their favorite things with you. Lisa Van De Graaff came up with…
Nature at our Back Door
by Shadra Bruce Unexpected House Guests This spring, our family has been privileged to be a special kind of host. On the small ledge above our back door, in the window, a…
