Category: Miscellany

I Pledge

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands. On nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Themed Weekend: Hot, Hot, Hot {Weather, That Is...}

The high is 94 here today. Fortunately, there's a 40% chance of rain and it will likely be in the 70s later this evening. That is one of the many benefits of living in the Sonoran Desert. It can be as hot as hot during the day, but then - the evening will often greet […]

Themed Weekend: Family Vacation

When it comes to traveling, I'm all about the destination. I know you're supposed to enjoy the journey too and I try, but - if I could say, "Beam me up, Scottie!" and arrive safely in Paris, London, New Zealand, or North Carolina...I would. I wouldn't miss the cramped spaces in cars, the icky fast […]

Themed Weekend: Intentional Acts of Kindness

“What am I to do? I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good work, therefore, any kindness, or any service I can render to any soul of man…let me do it now. Let me not neglect or defer it, for I shall not pass this way again.” (An old Quaker saying) Sometimes […]

How to Find a Legitimate Work-From-Home Job {4 Tips}

"WORK FROM HOME! $50,000/month! No start-up fees!" Those kind of ads are all over the web and the Classifieds section of the newspaper. But - beware - there are tons of scams out there. Jobs that promise huge dividends without hard work are almost always dead ends. To find a legitimate work-at-home opportunity, I encourage […]

Themed Weekend: Working From Home

"I'll be right there," I call toward the front door as I mop up the spilled milk from my 2-year-old's cereal bowl, while holding my 3-month-old baby. I realize I'm still wearing my pajamas so I hastily throw on a tee and some yoga pants, pull back my hair in a ponytail, and head for […]

Metropolitan Mama wants to know {take my annual reader demographics survey...and win!}

Each year, I put together a reader demographics survey so that I can find out a little bit about YOU...my wonderful readers. Your answers help me to plan for the upcoming year, to improve the site, and to continue to offer great giveaways and opportunities from a variety of companies. Please take a moment to take […]

2 Books on My Nightstand

When I was a little girl, I would beg my mom to take us to the library at least once a week. Every time we went, I would walk out of the library with a stack of books higher than my head. And I would read ALL of them. Decades later, I'm still a voracious […]

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