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Rebel Yell: Why Traditional College is for the Birds

Rebel Yell: Why Traditional College is for the Birds
Picture this: a reasonably intelligent girl growing up in a small town in northeastern Pennsylvania. Even among her working class neighbors, most of whom do not have college degrees, she and her family are considered poor, with piles of garbage outside their dilapidated house and the requisite broken-down car in a dirt driveway teeming with... Read more »
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Monday at 10:16 am
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May's Scary Skinny List

I know it may seem a tad snarky to call these ladies out on their too slim figures. But let’s be honest: Many of us secretly and not so secretly wish we looked like them. With Dove campaigns featuring curvier women and Vogue banning underweight models, isn’t it time we all challenged the status quo... Read more »
By Wendy @ Families in the Loop,
May 17, 2012 at 10:42 am
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My Week in Pictures

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May 11, 2012 at 11:33 am
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I Want a Baby. Kind of.

I Want a Baby. Kind of.
I want a baby. Let me rephrase that. I want to hold a baby. With 40 right around the corner (as in late 2013), I know I don’t want any more kids. One and done is the motto in our household. Most of the time, our daughter doesn’t seem too bothered by the decision. Sure... Read more »
By Wendy @ Families in the Loop,
May 10, 2012 at 11:04 am
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Can Mama Get Her Groove Back? My Mind Has Gone to Sh*t

Can Mama Get Her Groove Back? My Mind Has Gone to Sh*t
It’s day 37 of my 60-Day Get Fit Challenge and I’m in a quandary. Wait. Hold on. Before I get into that, let me share the good stuff. I’m fit. Not run-a-marathon fit, but there’s a lot less mush happening on my arms, thighs, butt, and tummy. I can rock that elliptical now for 45... Read more »
By Wendy @ Families in the Loop,
May 3, 2012 at 9:56 am
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Can Mama Get Her Groove Back? I'm A Hamster

Can Mama Get Her Groove Back? I'm A Hamster
Eating and working out. On day 29 of my 60-Day Get Fit Challenge, it has all come down to those two activities. I eat more because of my cardio. Then I work out more to try to offset the extra calories. Basically, I’m a hamster, spinning around on a little wheel and going nowhere. The... Read more »
By Wendy @ Families in the Loop,
April 26, 2012 at 8:52 am
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Can Mama Get Her Groove Back? Vacation Battles

Can Mama Get Her Groove Back? Vacation Battles
Vacation. An experience most of us mamas look forward to. It’s a time to enjoy new adventures, unplug from the stresses of daily life, and connect with what matters most – our families. But is it always that simple? Not for me. You see, although I can’t think of anything better than time away with my loved ones, I... Read more »
By Wendy @ Families in the Loop,
April 19, 2012 at 8:48 am
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Can Mama Get Her Groove Back: I've Hit The Wall

Can Mama Get Her Groove Back: I've Hit The Wall
It’s now day 19 of my Get Fit Challenge, and I’ve hit a wall.  A big one.  I haven’t delicately scraped up against this wall, either.  I’ve charged into it at 75 miles an hour.  Apparently, I’ve become a health-seeking crash-test dummy. Problem #1: I’m hungry. Let me rephrase that.  I’m hungry for carbs.  If you... Read more »
By Wendy @ Families in the Loop,
April 16, 2012 at 10:04 am
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Stop the Mommy Wars

Stop the Mommy Wars
Another election year, and another opportunity to pit women in the workforce against women in the homeforce.  This time, it’s Hilary Rosen — a Democratic strategist — against Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.  As soon as I saw one friend declare on Facebook that Dems don’t respect stay-at-home moms, I knew the next couple of... Read more »
By Wendy @ Families in the Loop,
April 13, 2012 at 10:18 am
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Can Mama Get Her Groove Back? My First Dance Class in 24 Years

Can Mama Get Her Groove Back? My First Dance Class in 24 Years
I did it – I finally took a class. After almost two weeks of bad TV and extreme cramps on the treadmill, I finally got myself to All About Dance on Saturday for a cardio hip hop class. I decided to take this class because I love to dance. Yes, I’m pushing 40 (well, it’s... Read more »
By Wendy @ Families in the Loop,
April 9, 2012 at 3:15 pm
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