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What Ever Happened to Serene Saturdays?

Sitting here this morning, drinking my coffee, I begin to think of Saturday's past. Those days when you could sleep in and not have to worry about where you had to be or what you had to do. It almost seems like a dream to me now; those days have slipped away like the proverbial thief in the night. When I was a child, and even into my teens, I would wake up late on Saturdays, turn on Saturday Morning Cartoons and eat a bowl of my favorite cereal. I would eventually venture outside to spend time with my dog Scotty and enjoy the wonders that God and nature had brought to my day. Today, my Saturdays are quite different. I wake up early, rush to feed everyone, ensure we have the right clothes for the day and then quickly head out the door to what ever activity awaits my family. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy these crazy, fast-paced days. But there are times when I long for the serene Saturdays of the past. Those days when we didn't have to rush everywhere or scramble to the end

Looking Ahead to 2012: How Will You Evolve Your Freelance Writing Business?

Looking Ahead to 2012: How Will You Evolve Your Freelance Writing Business?

Silly Forms of Inspiration: McDonald's Mocha Frappe

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Today, while out driving with my wonderful husband on our anniversary, I came to an interesting conclusion regarding why I would like to earn more money from my freelance writing. My inspiration doesn't come in the form of a yacht, a new car or even a dream vacation. My strange, non-essential inspiration is a McDonald's Mocha Frappe. Those sweet, iced-coffee drinks seem to call my name each and every time I drive past a Mickey D's. I long to hold one in my hand and taste the ice cold, caffeine filled goodness. Don't get me wrong, having more money to buy things for my children and family is definitely my number one motivator. I want to give my children more than I had. I want to be able to constantly fill all of their needs and at least part of their wants. My children deserve all that I can manage to give them and more, which is exactly why their mommy blogs and writes...and often doesn't go to sleep until 3 in the morning. Bu,t having silly little frivolous wa