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I have to admit that I’m not an expert Mom, nor do I play one on TV.  But if I did, I’d like to be Modern Family’s Claire Dunphy. Her ability to delicately teeter between expressions of love for her kids and putting them right in their place is impressive.  If I can make my teens question my crazy rants, nagging nature and menial punishments yet still have them love me at the end of the day, that’s a success! Not every day will end with a kiss and an “I love you.” That’s okay.

My motto:

I’m not here to be your friend, I’ve got plenty of friends.

I’m here to love you…

keep you safe…

and teach you how to be STRONG.

xmas mom gift guide

ALL WE WANT FOR XMAS – MOM GIFT GUIDE

Calling all husbands, boyfriends, uncles, brothers … and teenage children who have not purchased anything for Mom for Christmas. Great news! It’s NOT too late. And, it’s fast and easy. Grab your…