Category Archives: Lifestyle

Encompasses everything that I encounter in everyday life. This could be anything from food, family, finances, fitness, and fun.

Recap of Words of Advice for New Parents

Posted on November 24, 2016 by hogie2005

Thank you to all of the parents, friends, and mentors that shared these words of advice with us before the birth of our first child. I managed to make it through the first year without knowing these sage words existed … Continue reading →

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“Always Leave the Office on Time” by Dr. Abdul Kalam

Posted on April 17, 2016 by hogie2005

  Resources control our lives. Money is the most tangible of these resources but so often we forget that we trade our most valuable resource for money, and that is our time. Much like real estate, there is a finite … Continue reading →

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Presence is Key

Posted on March 3, 2016 by hogie2005

Be there. Above and beyond everything else! Love and enjoy your most wonderful, interesting, and fascinating child.

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No Instructions Included

Posted on March 1, 2016 by hogie2005

The baby will arrive little, naked, and without instructions. Don’t worry though because you will be given lots of advice from family and friends. Just thank them, remember the helpful bits, and let the rest go. Enjoy your little gift … Continue reading →

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Cultivate a Love for Books

Posted on February 27, 2016 by hogie2005

Cultivate an early love for reading; make books part of your everyday routine. Read chapter books aloud in addition to children’s books. Make weekly trips to the library as a fun, family affair.

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Stay Well Stocked

Posted on February 25, 2016 by hogie2005

Keep a bottle of wine or vodka on the chill. A relaxed parent is always a happy parent. ‘No’ is a good word to use frequently.

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Quiet Moments

Posted on February 23, 2016 by hogie2005

Grab ‘quiet moments’ whenever and wherever you can.

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Darius Foroux and 25 Things About Life

Posted on February 23, 2016 by hogie2005

I guess I like checklists because the following 25 items provided by Darius Faroux in his post “25 Things About Life I Wish I Had Known 10 Years Ago” each have their own value and merit for thinking more about … Continue reading →

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Sweep the Leg and Walk Away

Posted on February 21, 2016 by hogie2005

Sometimes you need to save your sanity; if the child will not stop crying, sometimes you need to put them in the crib and walk away.

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A Mess is not the End

Posted on February 19, 2016 by hogie2005

It doesn’t matter if your house is a mess and the dishes aren’t done, just have fun.

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