Naked Girl in a Dress

The Mommie Dearest in Me

Naked Girl in a Dress — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:43:57 +0000

I consider myself a fun mom. I am the first to wear my pj’s inside out to encourage snow (what, you haven’t heard about this trick?) the next day and one of the few moms who squeals when school is canceled. I enjoy a wide range of activities with the kids: playing games, baking,...

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How Do You Know If Someone Is Really In Love with You?

Naked Girl in a Dress — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:41:39 +0000

I typically stalk a blogger for awhile, enjoying his/her writing, and then reach out to guest write here. Today’s writer, My Honest Answer, was a completely different scenario. The writer (he/she is anonymous) left a comment on my blog. I followed the link and, well, fell in love with the...

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Family Rules

Naked Girl in a Dress — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:11:58 +0000

We have a canvas wall hanging in our home with a listing of our family rules. It has become a go-to place in the house to remember what the expectations are, not just at home, but how we are each expected to conduct ourselves in our lives. It is simple, but perfect for us. Family [...] No related...

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Want Some Advice?

Naked Girl in a Dress — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:28:58 +0000

Earlier this year I announced Thursdays will be focused on sharing my favorite people from the online writing community; I will have guest writers with some blog reviews sprinkled in for fun. Next Thursday, February 23rd, I am hosting someone different: an advice writer. Today and tomorrow...

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The 5 Most Difficult Posts to Publish

Naked Girl in a Dress — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:40:43 +0000

The post on Tuesday was one of the more difficult pieces for me to write and publish. I wrote and re-wrote it numerous times before hitting publish. Then, Wednesday morning, I edited it and republished. I have thought about the difficulty, wondering why there was a struggle. I believe it was hard...

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The Battle for Dining Etiquette

Naked Girl in a Dress — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:45:40 +0000

It is unclear to me why I am trying to get an eight-year-old boy to put a cloth napkin in his lap each night, but I am. It sits under his knife, on the table, where he thinks it belongs. During this nightly struggle, there is always a question posed: Me: “When is that napkin [...] No related...

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Coming Home

Naked Girl in a Dress — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:01:50 +0000

On a beautiful weekend day last fall, I found myself sitting in front of The Boyfriend for the first time. Within minutes of taking my seat, I was interested. Four hours into the “quick lunch date,” I was still listening with rapt attention. Instead of sitting across the table from a...

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Naked Girl Wraps Up with Rainbows and Unicorns

Naked Girl in a Dress — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:03:02 +0000

Last night at dinner The Boyfriend and I talked about the Love & Relationship series. I shared with him that I am happy the series has been well-recieved, but what is most pleasing for me is the change in my thoughts and writing about love this year compared to one year ago. While I had...

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A Beautiful Expression of Love

Naked Girl in a Dress — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:09:08 +0000

The first time I read this I was moved by the words, beauty, and truth. And then, to my surprise, I discovered the author at the end. I am not saying it doesn’t fit the man; I was simply not expecting who is credited with these words. Indulge me. Take your time reading, savor what...

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The Power of Forgiveness

Naked Girl in a Dress — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:48:44 +0000

Forgiveness. It can be the most difficult thing to give another person, but it can be the most liberating. Forgiveness can bring about an inner peace for the one forgiving. When I asked Kimberly of Rubber Chicken Madness to guest write for me, I let her choose any Thursday in the upcoming two...

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