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My Best Life: Be A Responsible Consumer

Join me in my weekly quest to be living my best life! I will report on my previous week's strategy to improve my life and I will commit to another strategy for the upcoming week.

This week's posting is dedicated to Earth day!

http://thedeliberatemom.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-best-life-be-responsible-consumer.html

Added by Jennifer on April 19, 2011 at 10:39am — No Comments

The Doctor Put His Finger In Your What?!

Not to worry, dear friends, I haven't taken a turn away from G-rated material but... you would never guess where the doctor put his finger today. Ready? Are you sitting down? Do you have a bowl or bag to puke into? Can you handle this?

The doctor put his finger in my....

Oh. My. God. I can't say it. I'm going to be sick just recalling this traumatic event.

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Added by Jennifer on April 16, 2011 at 10:16pm — 2 Comments

Pregnancy Through The Eyes Of A Three-Year-Old

One of the most joyous parts of this pregnancy has been observing my daughter's processing of the events surrounding my pregnancy. What is going on for Mommy? Why is Mommy's body changing? What does it all mean?

As I reflect on these moments, I thought some are just to humourous not to share. So here it is... pregnancy through the eyes of a three-year-old....…

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Added by Jennifer on April 16, 2011 at 10:52am — No Comments

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Inspired by SouleMama

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember....…

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Added by Jennifer on April 15, 2011 at 10:02am — No Comments

Waiting For A Potty Disaster

This is not one of your "run-of-the-mill" potty training postings. Read on....

http://thedeliberatemom.blogspot.com/2011/04/waiting-for-potty-disaster.html

Added by Jennifer on April 12, 2011 at 10:21am — No Comments

My Best Life: Find The Humour

Last Week's Strategy

My strategy last week was to plan more quality family time. Every day I scheduled something special to do with my daughter (game night, baking, colouring together, play dough, etc.). I wrote our plans on the calendar and it served to remind me of the "scheduled" time we needed to spend together. I enjoyed having focused time with her and I found I was still able to accomplish all my other tasks during the hours while she sleeps. I will… Continue

Added by Jennifer on April 11, 2011 at 10:07am — No Comments

Me, Me, Me!!!

My wonderful day today inspired me to write this post. What made the day wonderful??? It was all about me (and I must say it felt glorious to spoil myself the way I did today)....

http://thedeliberatemom.blogspot.com/2011/04/me-me-me.html

Added by Jennifer on April 9, 2011 at 8:31pm — 1 Comment

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember....

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Added by Jennifer on April 8, 2011 at 9:15am — 2 Comments

My Best Life: Quality Family Time

Last Week's Strategy

Last week I reflected on all the wonderful people I know and I thanked them for who they are and what they mean to me. I often think of ways in which I can express my thankfulness but then don't act on my thoughts as much as I would like. It was nice to spend the week writing cards and making phone calls to all the wonderful people in my life... by knowing them, I am a better…

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Added by Jennifer on April 5, 2011 at 9:25pm — No Comments

Home Organization (With Binders)!

I am often heckled for how organized I am. I regard being organized as a way to survive in this busy, crazy, world. As I reflected on some of my favourite organization tips, I quickly realized how much I rely on binders to keep me organized. 3-Ring, D-Ring, 2-3 inch, and multi-coloured... here are some of the ways in which I use these treasures to keep my household organized....…

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Added by Jennifer on April 3, 2011 at 2:09pm — No Comments

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember....

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Added by Jennifer on April 1, 2011 at 10:41am — No Comments

Prenatal Yoga Is Deepening My Yoga Practice

I have been taking yoga classes since I was pregnant with my first child. Over the past four years I have been practicing yoga off and on. This beautiful, fluid form of exercise which ends with a ten to fifteen minute rest is my absolute favourite physical activity.

However, today while at prenatal yoga class I had an epiphany....…

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Added by Jennifer on March 26, 2011 at 6:01pm — No Comments

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember....

http://thedeliberatemom.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-moment_25.html

Added by Jennifer on March 25, 2011 at 9:46am — No Comments

Decorating Challenge - Covering Glass Blocks

My husband and I were not a couple when he bought our condo. Why he bought it, I don't know. The people who lived here before us had no concept of interior design. Now I admit I've watched endless amounts of home decorating shows and I've consistently said that everyone has their own tastes in decor. However, I think most people would agree that decorating a kitchen with mauve coloured cabinets, yellow back splash tiles and completing the look with white and green laminate flooring…

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Added by Jennifer on March 23, 2011 at 10:10am — No Comments

My Best Life: The Joy Journal

Join me as I reflect on last week's strategy to live my best life and plan my strategy for the upcoming week. I want to live My Best Life... do you?

http://thedeliberatemom.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-best-life-joy-journal.html

Added by Jennifer on March 21, 2011 at 2:10pm — No Comments

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember....

http://thedeliberatemom.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-moment.html

Added by Jennifer on March 18, 2011 at 9:51am — No Comments

The Cowgirl Phase

A child passes through many phases in childhood. Whether it's the phase when they suck their thumb, they are attached to a favourite blankie or have an imaginary friend, these are phases that undoubtedly remain in a parent's memory.

Right now my daughter is going through one of those phases. My husband and I have fondly named it "The Cowgirl Phase"....…

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Added by Jennifer on March 17, 2011 at 9:58am — No Comments

Antepartum Depression: Stopping The Tears

I'm not going to delay or postpone this any further. It's time for me to be open. For the past few weeks I have been slipping into a deep antepartum depression....

http://thedeliberatemom.blogspot.com/2011/03/antepartum-depression-stopping-tears.html

Added by Jennifer on March 15, 2011 at 9:18pm — No Comments

{this moment: lipstick}

Inspired by SouleMama

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember....…

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Added by Jennifer on March 11, 2011 at 8:39pm — No Comments

The Best Playdough Recipes

As much as I love the convenience of commercially made playdoughs, I prefer to make my own. There is great gratification in making something like playdough and then watching your child explore and enjoy it!

Here are my top three playdough recipes....
http://thedeliberatemom.blogspot.com/2011/03/best-playdough-recipes.html

Added by Jennifer on March 9, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments