Tag Archives: children

This is not the path I started out on

Remember what we were like before we became parents? Barely, but yes. When my husband and I decided to create a family, somehow we thought our children would just easily fit into our busy lives like a new puppy. We … Continue reading

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Woah! You Kiss Your Mother With That Mouth?

Is it me? When did little kids get such big attitudes? Look I love my five year old son, but sometimes the mouth on this kid makes Damien from the Omen look like Opie from the Andy Griffith Show. He … Continue reading

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40

by Chris Loprete The “turning 40” clouds are darkening on the horizon.  By the time you read this the skies will have opened up and I’ll be soaking wet.  I was fully prepared to suffer hourly panic attacks and sink … Continue reading

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Parents Unite!

Face it, you are not the person that you used to be. Ever since you became a parent, you have a hard time recognizing yourself. Perhaps there is a bit of sadness because you’ve lost your own childishness, but there … Continue reading

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The Candy Bar Sermon

By Nathan Bright I buried the Snickers on a mountain overlooking a pristine lake. The other hikers in my group ate theirs days prior…like animals, but not me. A candy bar was given to us halfway through our 150 mile … Continue reading

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Please Forgive the Pregnancy Brain

Written by Ally Loprete I don’t know how many more times I will be able to get away with the excuse that I am pregnant every time I have a brain fart. Seriously, my brain seems to be functioning less … Continue reading

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Back to the Basics

Written by Ally Loprete As the owner of OMM and a representative of so many members, I’ve had to do something I’ve never done before, and that is to swallow my political opinions and keep them to myself for the … Continue reading

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Before Our Milk Money

I was a working parent, and struggling with one of the most difficult years of my life. As much as I dreamed of winning the lottery and being able to spend time with my beautiful new baby boy, only 5 … Continue reading

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Why I Love and Hate Whole Foods Market

Written by Chris Mancini It’s always a treat to go to Whole Foods. It’s good food, it’s fresh, and everything tastes pretty good. Yes, it’s a great experience until you get to the cashier and you always think they made … Continue reading

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By Working Together We Are Empowering Ourselves!

There is going to be times where we lose the momentum and we forget what we were working for, but right now we have it, and we feel the energy from all of you. It’s feeding itself. We can see … Continue reading

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No matter what tomorrow may bring, I will remain grateful.

I am grateful to have a roof over my head.I am grateful that we have 2 cars, and even if they are older than the city we live in, we no longer have payments, and we somehow they always get … Continue reading

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You Can’t Have a Rainbow without First Having a Storm (Part 2)

The storm did stop, but it rained on and off for a few weeks after that- the kind of drizzle that makes you feel like you can’t get out and accomplish anything, and the moment you try, it’s such a … Continue reading

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You Can’t Have a Rainbow without First Having a Storm

Becoming a stay at home parent is like culture shock. At least, I believe it is after you’ve already been a working parent in the corporate world. Had I gone straight to staying at home when my maternity leave was … Continue reading

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Things We Learn When We Are Sick

I am a HUGE baby when I am sick. No, seriously. Much bigger than you are. It’s not just that I need to be pampered and can’t take any responsibility for anything, it’s that I seriously want to take care … Continue reading

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Making a change isn’t easy, but the pay off will be spectacular for all of us!

As I watch the applications for new members roll in, I am pleased at what it will all mean for us at Our Milk Money. The bigger our directory, the more often consumers will find our site to be a … Continue reading

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Our Milk Money is OURS

It’s mine and yours and hers and his and theirs and ours. We are a community and we are glad to have you be a part of us. Welcome! Co-Founders of OurMilkMoney.com http://www.ourmilkmoney.com

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