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I checked the weather in Mexico today. It was hotter here in Virginia than it was in Mexico. Just saying. I tell myself that I am preparing myself for the heat in Mexico with this crazy ninety degree heat here at home but who am I kidding. Here, I live within an hour's drive of three lakes, piles of rivers with killer swimming holes AND a water park. And yes, I utilize them all! With five energetic children I appreciate having options. And since we will be here in the states a few more months, why not get the most out of it? Whether the saying is kick up or kick back your heels, I honestly cannot remember because it's not really a luxury I generally have time for. Believe it or not, I was able to sit back, relax and enjoy a lazy river recently at Wet' n Wild Emerald Pointe in Greensboro, NC. That's right, my husband offered to watch the little ones while I ventured with a friend to take the older three and one of their friends. It was a blast. And, yes, it was rela...

Well, it's in! The long anticipated customized mom ring. Personalized gifts are always a winner in my book so when the opportunity arose for me to receive a ring with a stone representing each one of my precious jewels I did not hesitate. Just this week we re-read the story of Cornela's Jewels. A mom has a visitor come over who is wearing the finest peals, diamonds and jewels. The mom who owns the home is a simple plain Jane. The visitor proudly shows off her expensive jewelry. When she is done, the hostesses presents her jewels; her children. With this ring, you can be reminded of the true jewels in your life, all while enjoying a little bit of bling as well.  If you visit the Mama's Jewelry site you can choose from dozens of styles and varieties. Since I have a fairly large family, I chose a ring that could fit up to ten stones. The middle six stones represent my children. Then, the other four stones are clear stones, two on each side simply for decoration. At fi...