Guest Post: True Confessions of an Empty Nester

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True Confessions of An Empty Nester I want to make Chicken Enchiladas this weekend, but I don’t dare. Last weekend, I was considering baking a pound cake. But, I nixed that too. These are two of my daughter’s favorite foods. And even though she’s now in her second year of college, I still can’t get used to the idea of making her favorite … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Improve Your Life Now

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Guest post by Penelope (Penelope's Oasis) One of my favorite hobbies is looking for ways to improve myself and my habits to get more out of life, and simply enjoy every day. Unfortunately, that isn't always easy to do, and there are times we all feel a little sedate and unmotivated, and need some inspiration to jumpstart our enthusiasm for the … [Read more...]

The Method to My Mug Madness – guest post

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The Method to My Mug Madness Everyone who knows me knows that I love coffee. And not just any old coffee. I like good coffee. I drink it day and night. I take great delight in shopping for coffee like some people shop for fine wine. I usually prefer a dark roast, although, I can get with a great medium roast coffee. However, I don’ t like … [Read more...]

Eighty MPH Mom is looking for contributors!

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I have been contemplating this for awhile, and after much thought, I have decided that I would like to include a few contributors on Eighty MPH Mom! Though I will still be overseeing everything, it will be nice to have some fresh talent joining in. Hopefully this will free me up to do more writing myself, as I really miss that. What I am … [Read more...]

Guest Post: Can a Girl Just Purl?

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Can a Girl Just Purl? Guest Post by Dorothy Stewart I have a confession.  I’ m really “ knot” a knitter.  I belong to a knitting circle, I shop for yarn, and I even go to knitting classes.  Heck, I founded a knitting group and it lasted for 2 years.  I own dozens of knitting needles and oodles of yarn and several books on knitting. … [Read more...]