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I’m going Hands Free. I want to make memories, not to-do-lists. I want to feel the squeeze of my daughter's arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my spouse, not consumed by a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by extracurricular commitments that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter and gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of cell phones and text messages. I am letting go of distraction, disconnection, and perfection to live a life that simply, so very simply, consists of what really matters. I’m going Hands Free. And if this sounds like a life you want to start living, come along. A Hands Free revolution starts here! I hope you will join me!Join The Hands Free Revolution on Facebook
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Category Archives: Sunset Moments
Do You Have A Moment?
My youngest daughter turned five-years-old today. She requested her two best friends for a small gathering. She will receive three small gifts from her daddy and me: a small stuffed horse, the kitten family from the Calico Critter collection, and … Continue reading
Joined In Silence
My husband and I recently took a five-day vacation to celebrate our fourteenth wedding anniversary. Because we had only taken two trips without the children in eight years, we chose a very tropical and very romantic location. In doing so, … Continue reading
When Sweat Meets Tears
I applied extra strength deodorant…three times. I had an arsenal of frozen water bottles in my possession. I donned airy, Dri-fit clothing that allowed for optimal air circulation. Every single hair on my head was secured as far away from … Continue reading
Posted in I Have Today, Sunset Moments, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged Be in the moment, being thankful, gratitude, making the most out of life, positive inner dialogue, stop complaining about insignificant things, summer swim meets, Sunset Moments, swim meets, thankful to be alive, What I Would Have Missed, what really matters
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Tipping The Scales
On the way home from my Mother’s Day dinner, my daughters asked if we could visit the pet store. My husband and I happily oblige our daughters’ requests for pet store visits as these adventures allow us to put off … Continue reading
Posted in Memory Bank, Sunset Moments
Tagged alternatives to a birthday party, embracing your child's passions, family bonding, family memories, fish for pets, grasp what matters, hobbies with your children, living Hands Free as a family, meaningful birthday ideas for kids, spend time with, talk to your children, we create our children's memories
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Thanks For The Memory
This post is dedicated to the beautiful couple pictured above, Jimmy (83) and Dot (82) Dixon who have been married for 64 years. The tornado that ripped through Alabama on April 27th took away their home and all their possessions, … Continue reading
Posted in Memory Bank, Sunset Moments, Take Time to Say It, The Power of A Question
Tagged activities for children and grandparents, ask questions while you can, calling grandparents on the phone, collecting memories, our parents memories live on in us, polio, questions for grandparents, record memories in a journal, the power of a question, tornado April 27th
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To The One I Love
I talk most often about how this Hands Free journey is changing me. But today I am going to talk about the changes taking place in the one who stands beside me. Because having the one that stands beside me … Continue reading