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Wife, Mom, Boss – In That Order (Sometimes)

Juggling life as a wife, mom, and business owner — and let’s be honest, the order changes daily. Some days I’m rocking it, other days it feels like I’m holding everything together with duct tape. Between work, family life, and self-care, it’s not always pretty. This blog is my space to share lessons I’ve learned (the hard way) and my thoughts on finding time for myself without the guilt.

Adam cracking himself up with his bottle!

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June 16, 2010

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