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In September, I posted my "40 Before 40" list which is a list of 40 things I want to do before I turn 40. As a mom, it's goes without saying that my kids have been listening to me talk about all the things I'm going to do or have already done. I didn't realize how much they were paying attention though until they came to me with their own lists. Check 'em out below: Finn's 8 Before 8 1. Go to

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Each month, I like to interview someone who I feel is imperfectly inspired. This month, Miyoko Fujimori is Imperfectly Inspired! Multi-tasking mom-entrepreneur and mom of 2, Miyoko Fujimori, also the author of The Housewives Guide to the Practical Striptease, a book dedicated to the to supporting women – especially moms – reclaim their sexuality. 1. What motivated you to become a MOBster (

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When I turned 35, I decided that I wanted to create a list of things that I would do in my lifetime that would inspire my imagination. In June 2007, I turned 37 and that list is still swimming in my head. Some things I've been able to check off and others are still waiting patiently for me to experience them. However, those things might just be waiting patiently forever unless I give them a

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"Summer is no excuse for chaos, Julie." At least that's what my friend told me recently. And, you know what, my friend is right, because just like Fall, Winter and Spring, Summer IS chaos; it is just a different type of chaos that involves swimsuits, popsicles and watermelon. Now that summer is now over and the kids have trekked back to school. As I sit in my office, I notice that a few leaves

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The Smith Family is proud to introduce our newest family member…Frodo Snickers Krypto Marshmallow Angel Smith. No one could pick just one name. However, we call him Frodo for short because of his big ol' Hobbit feet. Weighing in at just 8 pounds 3 ounces, this 8 week old boy joined our family on Sunday, September 9. Originally born in New Mexico, Frodo was a shelter transfer dog who arrived in

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Each month, I like to interview someone who I feel is imperfectly inspired. This month, Amy Manson is Imperfectly Inspired! Olympic athlete, Amy Manson, also the owner Get Goaled, a company dedicated to the personal success of children, and mom of 2, consistently enriches her life and inspires her imaginations. How do you enrich your life and inspire your imagination? I enrich my life by

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I’m back! Disneyland was great. So was SoCal. However, I feel so good about my family’s move to Boulder, Colorado. There are still things I miss about SoCal (still Trader Joes!), but there are so many things I don’t miss (too much traffic and so many people). My heart will always hold a special place for SoCal, but I am now ready to move forward in colorful Colorado (hey, you Boulderites know how

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I feel like I just one the Super Bowl because I'm going to Disneyland! (Just in case the reference is vague, I'll explain. After each Super Bowl – actually any sporting event – the winners are asked, "What are you gonna do now?" They always say, "I'm going to Disneyland!"). Anyway, I'm going to Disneyland! On Friday, my family leaves for vacation to SoCal. It will be the first time I go back

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Circa 2004 I have achieved a point in my life where gratitude has overcome confusion. I am clear, confident and able to live my life with a pure heart. No, I'm not a saint. That would be pretty comical to think of me as a saint, but I do own and own up to my choices and actions. The past three years, I have relished the role of motherhood, but with the birth of my third child, I have

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I have two daughters and one son – all three very impressionable. I like that they are impressionable, because it provides me the opportunity to expose them to a variety of experiences, individuals and lessons that will help them find their authenticity. However, than same impressionability is constantly poisoned by today's Toxic Tarts. I know you know who I'm talking about. Toxic Tarts are those

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This morning, my mom forwarded me an email. Not just any email - no funny joke or message to send it to 25 people or else. The email included a link to an online mini-movie called Parent's Wish. I was in my "work" mode so I hesitated clicking on it, but she said that it was very poignant and almost brought her to tears, so I clicked. She was right. It is poignant, and almost brought me to tears

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New Years resolutions were a-plenty at the first of the year, and now that spring is upon many of you have said that you feel your resolution expiration date has passed you by. Not so! But first, you need to have to transform those resolutions – or dreams – into goals and then create your actions for achievement. State Your Intention. Writing down your resolution or goal provides a

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As a mom-entrepreneur, I have many different roles: wife, mom, coach, boss, speaker, author, writer, coach, volunteer, mentor, homework checker, chauffeur, cheerleader, short-order cook...the list goes on. As many of you business owners understand - what don't you do, right? However, I was out a month or so ago, and someone asked me, "What do you do?" And, usually I can roll of a short, sweet

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Napoleon Hill, author of "Think and Grow Rich" introduced the concept of masterminding in the early 1900's. He said, "The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony." As mom-entrepreneurs, our definite purpose is growing and enriching our business and family. Additionally, he said "No two minds ever come together

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In honor of Mother's Day, inspiring minds want to know... From noodle necklaces, spa certificates to candlelight dinners, which Mothers Day gift captures the essence of you?Also, we're curious, what's the wackiest, craziest, or weirdest Mother's Day gift you've ever received? I'll get us started. Hmmm...what type of Mother's Day gift is the "essence" of me? While I love massages and flowers, I

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Today is one of those beautiful spring days that just make you want to yell, "I love my life." And, I do love my life. It is far from perfect, believe me. the laundry is piling up, there is sticky watermelon juice underfoot, a pipe is leaking into my ceiling...I could go on, but it isn't going to change the fact that I still love me life. We all have chaos - expected and unexpected - that fills

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Each month, I like to interview someone who I feel is imperfectly inspired. This month, Kelly Paull is Imperfectly Inspired! Licensed clincial social worker, Kelly Paull, also the owner of Slumber Parties by Kelly and mom of 2, consistently enriches her life and inspires her imaginations. How do you enrich your life and inspire your imagination? From educating women about their bodies,

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What a day! Today was a day filled with MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) and more moms at the Mix It Up with Mommy event we held. This morning I had the privilege of speaking at a Boulder County MOPS group on Mommy Hullabaloo - learning, living and loving the chaos of mommyhood. What else would I talk about but chaos, creativity and being imperfect, right? It was a fun, lively group of about 35+

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For days now, I've I have been brainstorming some powerful piece to tie into Martin Luther King Day about how we should rediscover our dreams, when this came across my email inbox. It was written by my friend Malonda Richard, and there is no way I could ever put it better. Thank you for sharing this with me and the world, Malonda. I wish you much peace and respect, my friend~ Today is a very

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Good morning, 2007! I can’t tell you how excited I am for the New Year. Each year I am filled with enthusiasm for the upcoming 12 months, but this year is different. I wasn’t filled with as much fear. Rather, I turned that fear into faith by truly believe in my enthusiasm. Okay, the delta is slight, but it is there. (And, no, I didn’t have too many toasts last night). The past 14+ months have

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A little over a year ago, my first book, Mommyhood Diaries, was published. And since that time, I have been wanting to share some of the highlights, but, as always, the chaos took over and my blog became a lower priority. Before the New Year turns from 07 to 08, I thought I'd share a few of the past highlights of Mommyhood Diaries. 01-05: Signed with a fantastic publisher, Wyatt-Mackenzie 11-05:

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“MOTHERHOOD IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR CHAOS” screamed the headline of the article I was reading. The author, a family therapist, was right. Motherhood is not an excuse for chaos. Rather motherhood is chaos. Do any of us wake up and say, “Today I just want my house to be an utter wreck. I want to have to have piles of laundry at the stair steps. I want my child’s cold, school, playtime…my kid’s

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I've finally done it. I jumped aboard the blogging band wagon. I'm looking forward to using this as a way to express my views on mommyhood, kids, aging, intergenerational issues and, well, life. And, at this moment, life is crazy. My first book, MOMMYHOOD DIARIES, is being released; the mom-inspired dayplanner, the Chaos Companion, is making nice waves for the holidays; the workshops are getting

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