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Mom Says...

The adventures and misadventures of a working mom.
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The benefits of pole dancing

Mom Says... ― Gone are the days when pole dancing was easily, if not solely, associated with the words sleazy and girly bars. Today, it has taken on a fresh new face as a total body workout that gives individuals an exciting way of toning their muscles, enhancing... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Jan 31st, 2011
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Music Monday: Through the Barricades

Mom Says... ― Here’s one song with superb lyrics from Spandau Ballet. I haven’t heard this song in many years. Thank God there’s YouTube where you could find great songs that now hardly ever get played on the radio. Enjoy today’s Music... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Nov 8th, 2010
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‘Tis the season to be jolly…and earn some money too

Mom Says... ― It’s the time of the year when I need to earn extra moolah other than what my regular job can offer.  I’m saving up for gifts to send to my family in the province this Holiday Season, as much as I can.  So I’m snooping around... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Nov 5th, 2010
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Late Halloween post: Trick or Treat

Mom Says... ― Halloween breezed through quickly but it was fun night for my daughter and her playmate as they both stormed the neighborhood for some goodies.  At work, we all dressed up too and our team even won three out of the four awards that were up for grabs... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Nov 5th, 2010
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Life in the fast lane

Mom Says... ― In this day and age, having a car is a good advantage (if not a must) especially when you’re always on the go and when commuting takes a lot of your time and energy.  The convenience of having a car far outweighs the cost of having one, in a... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Oct 30th, 2010
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Desiderata

Mom Says... ― I almost blew my top last night at the workplace when a nitpicker tried to mock me in front of another colleague. But I figured it wasn’t worth fighting about so I brushed it off and went on with my day. And I’m glad I did. She got more... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Oct 26th, 2010
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Of nursing uniforms and everything in between

Mom Says... ― I have always associated nurses with a stiff white uniform from head to toe.  Somehow, the nurses’ ghostly image was a little too discomforting for me as an ordinary patient back in my childhood days.  Amazing how certain things change for... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Sep 30th, 2010
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Music Monday: Wild Night

Mom Says... ― One of my all-time favorites from John Mellencamp and Me’Shell Ndegeocello. Perfect material to pump up your adrenalin on a rather boring night. Never had I seen a music video devoid of all things fancy and yet be so fun and entertaining, it... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Sep 26th, 2010
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Alas, no more homework on weekends!

Mom Says... ― In an effort to give kids quality time to enjoy their childhood and bond with their parents, The Department of Education has issued a memorandum last Sept. 16. that prohibits public elementary school teachers from giving homework to do over the... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Sep 19th, 2010
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Not a stressful week for this working mom

Mom Says... ― Can’t believe it’s Friday again. The week seemed to breeze through like a blink of an eye, I hardly noticed it.  Time indeed flies fast when you’re having fun.  Work has been so light the past days, I never felt any stress... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Sep 9th, 2010
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Femmepower was temporarily down

Mom Says... ― Something was wrong with my Femmepower blog earlier.  It was temporarily down for reasons unknown to me.  “Error in database” was the only thing visible on the white screen whenever I clicked on the link.  But thank goodness it has... (more)
Tags: Blogging
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Sep 7th, 2010
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Music Monday: I Try by Macy Gray

Mom Says... ― Here’s my first entry for Music Monday on this blog.  I haven’t heard this song for ages. Thank goodness there’s YouTube, lol! Games, changes and fears When will they go from here When will they stop I belive that fate has brought... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Sep 6th, 2010
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Hurrah for the long weekend!

Mom Says... ― September 6 is Labor Day in the US.  This means that we won’t have work on Monday and that I can finally carry out what I’ve been wanting to do at home — general cleaning. Right!  And you thought it would be something else that... (more)
Tags: Family
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Sep 4th, 2010
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A new team, a new horizon

Mom Says... ― I left my previous company and joined a new one just recently. August 2010 marks the beginning of a new career path for me.  Crossing my fingers for a less bumpy ride ahead. (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Aug 29th, 2010
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Relieving stress at home

Mom Says... ― Stress is not an alien word for moms. We eat stress for breakfast. No matter how excellent we are at time management, we still get the beating due to the tons of work we  juggle at home.  It doubles the challenge for working moms who don’t... (more)
 Onlinewriter ― Posted on Aug 15th, 2010