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Quote of the Week

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Leah
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I know this is sort of along the same line as last week’s quote, but it complemented my genius quote from last week, that I had to share – as sort of a part two: “Don’t ever mistake my SILENCE … Continue reading →

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How do you know?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Leah
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Recently, some of my clients have been asking me questions like , “how do you know he/she’s the right one.” I guess it’s not unusual. I work with a lot of people (especially guys) between the ages of 16-30 (stats … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, life lessons, marriage, step family, step parenting, Stepmother, values | 4 Replies

Note to self about technology

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Leah
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There are many disadvantages living in a big city. When I tell most people that I live in downtown Toronto, they usually make a face and make comments about traffic and “big city” living. Truth be told, traffic does suck … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, daily life, Memories, raising kids, values | 7 Replies

The Third Force

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Leah
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My marriage needs a vacation. Ok, I know I’m over the top with my vacation needs, but hear me out how this little phrase developed. This past weekend was our church’s semi annual conference. I love to sit and listen … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, daily life, LDS, LDS conference, life lessons, marriage, raising kids, Rob, values | 4 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Leah
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“A person who is nice to you but is not nice to the waiter is not a nice person” I was a little torn with this quote, because I hate to be teaching that there are “not nice people” out … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Leah
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“Obedience to law is liberty.” Plain and simple. If we are living according to the laws of the land and the higher moral law, then we have freedom. I think we often feel rules and guidelines and laws are restrictive. … Continue reading →

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My work

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Leah
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In addition to being a Mom and Stepmom, I work outside the home. There’s a lot of opinions out there about being a stay-at-home Mom vs. a “working” Mom. Quite honestly, I don’t give any of the opinions much credence either way. I get tired of hearing about all … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, daily life, Family, Motherhood, raising kids, step mother, values | 3 Replies

Focus Word 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Leah
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Back in this post, I talked about what my “mantra” was going to be for 2013. I had come across this quote and loved it: But I wanted to also think of my one word for the year that would … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Leah
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For this quote of the week, I am stealing a little something from one of my favorite blogs: 71 Toes. She talked about goal setting here and came up with this great quote (or her husband did): Start somewhere, and keep moving.I … Continue reading →

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Determination

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Leah
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Yesterday we arrived home after soccer to a cute little basket of Christmas treats from our kind friend and neighbor. She is the best baker, and I look forward to these treats every year. I didn’t even have my coat … Continue reading →

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I am a Mom, Stepmom and wife who by day also doubles as a Speech Language Pathologist in private practice. I started this blog because I want to document our journey as a family as we grow, change and continue to “blend” into our blended family. This is the place where I share the amazing adventures of raising my flowers and skids. Click Here for more.

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