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Sherri is a new mom, stepmom, and a freelance writer and web producer. She lives in rural New Jersey amidst produce farms and vineyards. Her biggest goal is to experience Life with a capital L, living simply, intentionally, and intuitively. Of course, some days are easier than others.  
How are you feeling today?  I don't mean so much your mental or emotional health, rather physically.  Are you fairly healthy?  Why not take a moment to put that on your gratitude list for the day? Today I am grateful good health.   < ... Read more...
Children’s books have always been fun for me with their cute characters, colorful pictures, and playful language.  I loved them when I was little, I loved them as I grew older and began working with children, and I’m getting to enjoy them all over again no ... Read more...
I've been a stay-at-home mom for 8 months now.  The first 7 months it was as stepmom to 13-year-old Jason.  The days in that stretch were spent organizing my home, planning meals, cooking, making sure homework got done, starting a small business with Read more...
My goodness!  How do working mothers do it?  In other words, this is a little late as announcements go because I just haven’t mastered claiming time for myself yet.   One month ago today, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy.  ... Read more...
I was at a party over the weekend where, as inevitably happens, the men and women gravitated toward separate rooms.  At one point during the women's conversation we somehow got on the topic of household chores.  We women sure know how to party, don't we? Read more...
This is it.  It's the last few weeks of my pregnancy.  Very soon I'll be faced with the reality that this baby will not appear by magic, though I will continue to pretend it's all magic wands and glitter in between moments of "oh my goodness, I have t ... Read more...
I can’t believe the New Year is nearly upon us.  Already?  How can that be?   Alas, it is here, so I’ve been thinking back to what this year brought.  2010 gave me plenty of challenges, but also much to be thankful for.& ... Read more...
I was at the mall this weekend finishing up a little Christmas shopping.  My husband and stepson were there also and we split up for a bit because my stepson wanted to shop for me.  (So sweet and thoughtful!)  We made arrangements to meet up in front ... Read more...
The other day I wrote about the shift I’ve seen in my stepson as he has gone from quiet child to social teenager.  I mentioned I’d been reading a book that I’ve found to be quite enlightening, so I wanted to share a few things I’ve learn ... Read more...
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