Spring is in the Air

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Here in Southern Oregon it finally feels like spring! With temperatures in the 70s (and maybe 80s!) this week, I’m in the mood for sprucing up the yard and planting some yummy fruits and vegetables! To get inspired, I stopped by the garden center at my local Walmart. I just love walking up and down… Read More

Spring Fashion for the Family

Spring Fashion for the Family

Since my diabetes diagnosis, I’ve dropped a couple of sizes, making it necessary to invest in some new clothing. Of course I’m just devastated by that (wink). And since my weight loss just happened to coincide with a Walmart Moms spring apparel challenge, I took my Walmart provided gift card to see what I could… Read More

New Glasses & Contacts for Sportsguy & Me

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I have had bad eyesight for almost as long as I can remember. Unfortunately, getting older hasn’t helped the situation any. Three years ago i got my first pair of bifocals. I really couldn’t believe I needed bifocals before I turned 40! Then, as you all know, I was diagnosed with diabetes, which is known… Read More

It’s Tax Time! How do You do Your Taxes?

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Ah January. Every day I stalk the mailbox, looking for W-2s and 1099s. Depending on the year (whether I think I’m getting a refund or whether I think I have to pay) I either look forward to or dread doing my taxes. Up until this year, I’ve always prepared our family’s taxes myself. But as… Read More

Weight Loss + New Workout Wear = Motivated Mama!

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Yesterday marked two months and two days since my diabetes diagnosis. Two days after my diagnosis, on November 15, 2012, I had my daughter snap a picture of me. I wanted to document my weight loss and diabetes management. I snapped another photo on December 15, and another yesterday. How’s it going? You tell me!… Read More