Mason Jars Come In Handy!

So this summer while I was off from work, I sat down and made a list. The list consisted of about 40 things I was going to accomplish. Yes, you read it right - 40.

This was going to be monumental for me because usually I am a total procrastinator. I pretend I am not, but I am. The list consisted mostly of going through my clothes and throwing out what didn't fit me. Then organize my closet, etc. You get the drift.

One day, to avoid the "infamous list", I decided to go to one of those "crafty" stores to walk around. LOL. Again with the avoidance. I left that store with about 30 mason jars!

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CT Style - Valentine's Day Gift Ideas and Crafts For The Kids

 With Valentine’s Day soon approaching, it’s never too early to start thinking about gift ideas and crafts the kids to do. Unfiltered Mom Kathy Chlan has a few ideas that include gifts for kids, gifts for your partner, and crafts:

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How To Handle The Dreaded "M" Word - Menopause.

How did I get here?  When did I reach this point in my life?  For Christ sake, I am still finding myself!  LOL.  I have finally heard the dreaded word - menopause- from my doctor.  I wanted to spit in her face and scream at the top of my lungs,  "WHY!!"

Years ago, I watched my own mother through this horrible time.  It was like watching the movie "Exorcist" and "Carrie" combined.  I remember feeling sad for her and saying that I would never get here.  Okay, you stupid, stupid girl!

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CT Style - Stress - Free Guide To Reading For Kindergarten

For first-time parents, kindergarten is a major milestone. It is the beginning of their child’s education journey and they are beyond stressed out. To that, Unfiltered Mom Kathy Chlan says ‘Chill out and grab a glass of wine”. 

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Letting Go Of That Perfect Child - Embracing A Special Needs One

Is there really a perfect child?  Is there one that never has to deal with failure?  Well, I say "Who cares!"

Casey is my oldest son and is now 22 years old.  When he was little, all I did was compare him to my friend's kids.  Well, that was the biggest mistake I could ever do.

Casey is a special needs child and would never do what my friend's kids did or it would take him a hell of a lot longer to do them.  He still can't ride a bicycle, but he can make us laugh.

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Get Ready To Shop - Easy Fall Fashion Trends

So, the kids are off to school and it is  "the cleaning out of the closet" time for all Moms.  Yikes!

I realize after every summer,  I start looking in my closet to see what I have for the Fall and I want to throw up.  Cause I definately know that NOTHING is gonna fit me.  I have consumed alcohol and alot of junk food sitting on the beach.  LOL.

The only good thing this Fall is some of the trends.  These trends can sooo look good on every woman and are comfortable.  That is magic to us when we can feel and look good.

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Carpe Diem - Open Letter To My Son Going Off To College!

Dear Christian,

I can't believe the time is here for you to go away to college.  You will be leaving in 3 weeks.  OMG, I said it out loud.

You came into this world 8 weeks earlier than your due date and haven't stopped since.  You continually make us laugh and you are a great brother!  

There are a few things that I want you to hold on to.  Yes, right about now, you are thinking "Oh God, another lecture".  

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Kids With Special Needs Siblings - How Not To Get Lost

I have 2 boys - 21 and 18.  The oldest, Casey , is my son with special needs.  Christian is the other one.  I have struggled with the notion that I hope Christian didn't get lost.

Christian was born 8 weeks early and was always on the go.  My mom said it was like he was never a kid.  He just immediately knew he had a job to do.

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