Sandy Carns
I'm a mom of four kids ages 23, 15, 13 and 6. I'm trying to find how all the pieces of my life fit together- rediscovering some I had misplaced and getting rid of the ones that just don't fit. My life is crazy and noisy and sometimes nerve-racking but there is always something to laugh about. I am currently in the process of finishing my first novel.
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I've Got the Music in MeMusic is the exclamation point to what we need to know which is probably why it’s used to tell us things and sell us things. But most importantly, music helps us to remember who we were and who we are.
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Slow FoodWant to spend more time with your kids? You don't need magic, just a home-cooked meal! Read how my resolution to cook at least one meal a day helped me to slow down a little and lead to daily time with my family. -
Go Old School This New YearEach month I will share a simple idea that's helps me to appreciate the gift of every day and slow down. Hopefully it will spark a simple idea that you can use in your life. -
Year of the MooseIt's been one year since I brought our dog Moose home. As easy as it would be to say that 2010 has been a year I would never want to live through again, Moose joining our family would be well worth repeating. -
The Last TimeOn the last day of the month, the last week before summer ends take a moment to think about some of your "lasts". We love to celebrate our firsts but what really stays with us is our lasts.
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Happy New School Year!I love the smell of glue sticks in the morning! The first day of a brand-new school year is upon us and it's a great time to reminisece about our old school days and join our kids in celebrating theirs. -
A Must-Do for All MomsWhat's easier than choking down a bunch of broccoli but still sets a good example for your kids? Take a self-reflective look at why you don't exercise the right that generations have fought and died for. When was the last time you voted? -
Elementary EssentialsThere are a few items your child's teacher may have left off the school supply list. Here are 10 somewhat surprising essentials every elementary student needs.
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Got to Have GearAre expensive laptops and smart phones the must-have's for highschooler's? This top 10 list of supplies every highschooler needs may just surprise you. -
Confident Kindergarteners!When it comes to starting kindergarten, it can either be yahoo or boo hoo. Help your child be confident when it comes to the first day of his school career and make things a little easier for yourself at the same time.
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Sandy + Spinning = Suffering & ShameI was told that spinning class would melt away the pounds, so I thought I'd give it a try. Instead, I performed a spinning maneuver that no one knew was possible and lived to tell the tale. -
Christmas in July?If you've been in your local Target or Toy R Us you've probably noticed that Christmas has arrived. Funny, I always thought Christmas was in December and not July! -
Summertime and the Livin's EasyRemember summer? Riding bikes, running through the sprinklers, listening for the ice cream man? What kind of summer memories will our kids have? -
Texting - 1980s StyleWay before texting became the main way teens communicate there was something called notes. -
Declare Your IndependenceWhy do we have to wait until New Year's to make a resolution? How about right now we declare our independence and make a change in our lives. Let freedom ring!