When life sends a flood, buy a boat!

Obviously I put my own personal spin the the popular quote by Vivian Green “Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain.” ....but you get the point, right? Well, last week, the rains fell and left a mark in my neighborhood! We woke up Wednesday morning after a good night's sleep.…

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Mother’s Day 24/7

What does greeting cards, candy, flowers and  breakfast in bed all have in common? Mother's Day! Yes, the all too common holiday is just days away. If you're unfamiliar with this holiday,  Mother's Day is a day to celebrate the things moms do (and didn't do for your sake LOL) throughout the year. If you ask me, Mother's Day…

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What I would tell my 20 year old self by Tracie McClinton

In the middle of yet another EXCRUCIATING, frustrating, exhausting conversation with my almost 20-year old daughter, I realized we just don’t understand each other. We are not communicating, we’re just talking. And worse, she has no idea what I’m talking about and thinks I have no idea what I’m talking about! She doesn’t even care to listen to me.…

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SEX and Marriage: The Series Part 1 of 3

SEX!!!! A word I thought  I would have never said a few years ago. Yes, I am married with a handful of babies, but you wouldn't catch me in any such conversation. But, now is a different story! I grew up where no one talked about it, but EVERYONE did "IT". My eyes have also see things that scarred…

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Hello, I am a Christian and I am sick of church!

Yes! Surprised? Well don't be. Many of you feel the exact same way. Recently, I discovered that my biggest influence, my online pastor, my role model, Pastor Bob Coy of Calvary Chapel in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida had resigned April 3, 2014 as Head Pastor for "moral failure"....simply put, for admitting adultery and porn addiction. I was and still is…

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Enjoy your kids!

My 5 beautiful babies are growing so fast! I am enjoying every moment of it! Despite all the multiple attitudes and arguments among them, I love every second!  Here are my top 5 ways I make memories with my kiddos:1. Taking pictures! I can't tell you have often I reflect on our lives through pictures. Not those "put together" pictures,…

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