What this WAHM has been up to…

When Ryan was a baby I was teaching anatomy and physiology classes at our local college, but I’ve been a stay-at-home-mom now for over a year. I’m incredibly lucky that I’m able to stay home with the two kids while they’re still little. I have an open invitation to teach at the college again when I’m ready, but honestly I don’t know what I’ll end up doing.

I’ve never been good at sitting still… I’m happiest when I’m busy and I like being a hard worker. My passion used to be with the sciences

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coming soon: emily dickey, cbe

You heard it here first. I’m telling all of you so that you help hold me accountable… I’ve been throwing around the idea of becoming a doula or a childbirth educator for awhile. You know, ever since that first birth experience changed my entire life. But I’ve been busy… being a mom, teaching college classes, moving to the middle of nowhere….

Well… I think it’s time. We have two kids and we’re done. Ryan will be in school soon. We’re moving back to civilization–where birth education is greatly needed.

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I’ll be shopping on Small Business Saturday

I always like to shop at small, local businesses, but will especially make it a point to get out on November 24th–Small Business Saturday. If you aren’t familiar with it, the idea is simple. Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we dedicate a day to supporting local businesses. Last year over 1 million people participated! This year, I’m helping to spread the word.

There are a lot of reasons I choose to support this and am excited to be on this campaign.

I am a small business. This

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full-time mom, full-time writer, full-time stressed.

WOW where is this summer going?! I used to be able to get so much done during the day… not just around the house, but also on the blogs… but now? I’m so.behind. And I don’t think it’s the addition of kid #2, I think it’s Ryan’s age. He has to be constantly entertained and kept occupied. Or else. You don’t want to know. lol.

It’s my goal to get out of the house every day. I really try to make plans and we do keep busy. We have season passes to a nearby

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Wordless Wednesday: life of a WAHM (work at home mom)

Also? This is why moms hate the phone, work-at-home-mom or not!!!