May
12
2008
By now many of you may have heard the story about the college softball game that went from a championship game to an act of compassion, leadership and sportsmanship. I was reminded of the story yesterday and thought I would share it today for those who haven’t heard it of. It’s a great story to share with mother’s as an example of the compassion I’m sure we all want our children to learn.
Sara Tucholsky hit her first home run, ever, and began running the bases. She made it to first base, but blew out her knee couldn’t continue. Her team was told it couldn’t help her — her home run wouldn’t count. This is when the amazing part happens: Two girls from the opposing side asked if they could help. They were told they could. And so they did. Liz Wallace and Mallory Holtman carried Sara to each base so her home run would count. It made Sara’s team win the game.
It’s an amazing story. Ask yourself if you would have done what these two girls did? I have to say that I probably wouldn’t have even thought of it. It’s what makes it so amazing.
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Read the entire story at ESPN.com.
May
09
2008
Ladies, this year, don’t leave the Mother’s Day planning up to your spouse, OR your kids. Decide how you want to spend your Sunday and let the family know. This will take all expectations away and you’ll end up being happier.
Sure, it takes some of the surprise out of it, but it really gives you control over how to spend a day that is meant to celebrate you.
May
08
2008
The other morning I picked up a book from my bookshelf that reminds me to slow down and take time for me. “Meditations For Women Who Do Too Much,” is a daily journal to guide women through life without being “workaholics, rushaholics, and careaholics.”
I particularly like the entry for March 15: Alone Time.
Alone time is absolutely essential to the human organism … My alone time is as essential to my spirit as food, sleep, and exercise are to my body.”
Each day tackles a new topic and can be read in about two minutes — who doesn’t have time for that?
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May
07
2008
This topic of working or staying at home comes up all the time for moms. Here’s an article talks about the ups and downs for working moms — and those who want to go back to work after significant time off.
It also gives a few tips on how to negotiate a part-time or flex-time position so that you aren’t putting in full-time hours.
The full article, from SouthCoastToday.com is here.
May
06
2008
I just found a Twitter page that lists Web sites that are offering free (yes, FREE) products. The Twitter writer is Stefani from Mommy Enterprises. She’s created the page just for the free stuff she finds.
I’ll be writing more about Twitter in the future, but for those who’ve never used it, it’s a micro-blogging tool that people use to convey short messages. You don’t have to register in order to read someone’s Twitter page. Just go to the URL and read away.
Stefani’s Freebie Alert contains what seem to be some interesting links … like the Barnes & Noble offer where kids earn a free book when he/she reads 8 books. Another … 20% off Gymboree.com - Coupon code 517545342820. And another … free sippy cup from Juicy Juice.
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