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Hey Mother Toughers, another week and another celebrity going on a power trip... this time it is Blake Lively with claims that Justin Baldoni (&some others) made her feel she was sexual harassed on the set of It Ends With Us.  I truly loved this movie but now it (& the book) has a bad taste due to the stink of possible false allegations from Blake Lively and her team.  What is it with ultra left feminist and wanting to scream harassment when they want power?!!!  THIS IS NOT FEMINISM, a truly strong female does not need to throw a tantrum to be seen as powerful.  If she wanted this project then she should have done the work for it, which Just Baldoni did.  But we are discussing how this could go and 2 BIG things that don't have legs to stand on.  Words carry weight and no matter how this case goes, these two individuals' reputations are not coming out unscathed, much like that of people who go through this outside of Hollywood.  Words carry weight and false claims can stain someone forever.

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Hey Mother Toughers!!!  This episode is a download for how things have been going with our oldest and her mental illness... heads up, it has been rough BUT I am turning a positive page on this frustrating story!  Things have been hitting our marriage but gladly understand what is needed to push through this tough time.  I have also been big on getting things tidy, how to make that easier, and getting things decluttered... including my brain (therapy entering the story soon!).  We all go through really hard times and we can choose to allow it to pull us down or try to see the gifts these times are giving us!

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Mother Toughers it is time to break out the notepads and vision boards to get it together for 2025!!!  I did a word of the year for 2024 and although I did get better within this word I also admit that I may be losing it at the end of this year!  BUT I do have a new word of the year and even made a list of some attainable goals to go along with it.  What is your word of the year???  What are your goals for 2025???  Remember to keep them attainable because we do not need to be stressing ourselves out, we do that perfectly well without a list... HA!  Reflecting on 2024 would not be complete with a little bitch session and I am not holding back on this one as I lay down what needs to happen in my marriage and the boundaries I feel are necessary in my role as a stepmom.  HAPPY 2025!!!

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Merry Christmas Eve Eve, Mother Toughers!  Christmas is a time filled with family, friends, stress, but most importantly celebrating the birth of Jesus.  As we prepare for the holidays, the big picture of this time of year can be so overwhelming from the lists, events, shopping, budgeting, wrapping, decorating... and the list goes on for the Christmas curator of the household!  OMG!!! Between all the preparation and winter blues we can really feel the weight but if you are stressing with some last minute gift ideas I've got some things that help me put easy, thoughtful gifts together for those tough people to shop for or to dress up a simple gift card.  I also have started such a fun tradition for the kids this year to make Christmas Eve even more memorable!

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Mother Toughers we are getting so close to closing this year out and goodness, this year has brought so many lessens.  Last week, I talked about church hurt and what I learned from it... this week we are continuing that conversation.  During this time in this church, I began two friendships, well looking back now I know that I really only gained one.  Being friends with someone who is dealing with things they are not willing to confront, or things they are not willing to take accountability for, or someone who just is not capable of being a friend, is NOT a friendship.  I thought I was stronger than falling to manipulation tactics but in a place, like church, that I believed to be safe I fell for it.  When my eyes started opening and everything hit me and when the hurt was planted, I could have let that lead me from God but OH NO God had other plans... He planted someone right in my path that was in His PERFECT TIMING!!!

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Hey Mother Toughers,I made the decision to share some of what happened during my recent experience with church hurt.  While I was still in the deep grieving process it was hard for me to see anything positive coming from this experience besides the fact that God got me out before it could have gotten worse.  I know am seeing how much I have learned and grown from such a difficult time of manipulation and betrayal.  My hope in sharing some of my story is that it teaches your discernment in all aspects of your life but that church leaders should NOT be spared in its practice.  God is the ultimate test giver and we too can learn from Him in our own tests for those we surround ourselves with and/or create relationships with.  

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Hey Mother Toughers and happy Monday PLUS welcome in December, the month to scramble for that special gift for each one of our kids .... HAHA just kidding because JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON always!!!  While getting all the kids' gift lists put together and dealing with recent teen "drama," it really had me comparing my teens' tantrums to my toddler's.  When I started on this comparison it opened my eyes to a lot more similarities in these two huge developmental stages in our kids' lives.  Also, while checking off their lists while Black Friday shopping it got me thinking about the things that I want for Christmas... check out my socials below to discuss what you are wanting for Christmas!

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Hey Mother Toughers & happy Monday!!!  It has been a really hard two weeks in our household and watching your kid give up on themselves is so hard.  This week we are talking about letting our kids fall to learn how to pick themselves up plus how not to quit on ourselves, only the things that are not hurting us.  I am also on a new health journey as a venture into closing out my first month on the carnivore diet which I am documenting some over on my TikTok (linked below). 
Here is the link to my favorite boutique, In His Hands, run by one amazing woman, Mandy... check her out for fun clothes & amazing prices!!!
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Hey Mother Toughers, sorry not sorry that I am getting a little more political in this one but I have got to stand up for what I believe in.  There is a movement going on that is radical and not like "so radical, dude" but more like "that is a little much" radical.  If our kids were not being, yet again, subjected to nonsense I would probably let this craziness play itself out without commentary but unfortunately it is out there in my teens' faces.  Thank goodness I do not have to worry about this being forced on my young kids, unlike gender identity.  When will we let kids be kids???  And, when will we portray a strong female instead of this group of "radicals" throwing tantrums???

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Hey Mother Toughers, I have had a tough week and have done a lot of venting with friends and my mom.  When going through this tough week and doing all the venting I realized this is real and I needed to share the stuff that has been pissing me off.  I am talking things from insecure people attacking you, to being aware of who you surround yourself with, and the attack on our children today.  I don't know about you but after a good vent session I feel so at peace... I encourage venting to everyone!!!  If you would like to vent to me about anything in this episode feel free to contact me at any of the links below, you will be met with respectful conversation!  Now... go vent, get it off your chest, and stay tough!!!

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