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Reality – What It’s Really Like

Reality – What It’s Really Like

This post is part of a series titled, “A-B-Cs – What It’s Really Like”. Each week a new letter and its word will be revealed. Each word’s explanation will illustrate significant personal meaning, application and ultimately demonstrate, What It’s Really Like… Back in 1998 MTV debuted the reality TV s... Read More »

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Double the Blogs, Double the Fun, Except Maybe for the Husband

I’m Stephanie, and I’m maybe-slightly-kind-of addicted to blogging. I don’t need, like, group meetings and an intervention or anything. I just really, really like it. I can quit anytime. I swear! (No, you don’t need to speak with my husband. Let’s just keep this between us. *wink wink*) I started several years ago, have been through three domain names as I finally nar... Read More »

My Skin Won’t Stop Me

My Skin Won’t Stop Me

  My MOLE is only skin deep. My skin won’t stop me because it does not define me or who I am. As a child growing up, we all saw witches in the movies. They were old, ugly women with long hair and a GIANT MOLE, most of the time, on their nose or somewhere on their face. Or we all laughed seeing Austin Powers in Goldmemeber making fun of Fred Savage‘s character “the mole”... Read More »

To paraphrase R.E.M. ~ It was The End of My World as I Knew It.. and I’ll Be Fine

I have struggled with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and LPR  (laryngopharyngeal reflux) for many years. My specialists in Rhode Island, Michigan and New York had prescribed every medication (both prescription and  over the counter) on the market; numerous X-rays, CAT scans, ultrasounds; changed my diet; scoped my throat regularly; sent me to vocal chord therapy, strapped me to a table the... Read More »

What it is REALLY Like to Have a Child with Down Syndrome

What it is REALLY Like to Have a Child with Down Syndrome

  It’s hard to believe that 4 years ago I knew pretty much nothing about Down Syndrome and the thought of having a child with Down Syndrome never even crossed my mind. That is until our 12 week sonogram with our 4th child. At this appointment it was determined that we had a 1 in 10 chance of our little girl having Down Syndrome (DS). Saying I was scared is a complete understatement! I c... Read More »

WIRL Project Eben Stack Cayisa

And The Winner Is…

A few weeks ago, we challenged our WIRL Project members to share their skin insecurities for a good cause, to raise awareness and funding for Psoriasis. We had several entries and were thrilled to see our members confessing their stories. As promised, we are GIVING AWAY the Eben Stack of bracelets, from Cayisa, for contributing to our initiative.   Want to know who the winner is? Well… ... Read More »

Yummy Piña Colada Protein Shake Recipe !

Yummy Piña Colada Protein Shake Recipe !

Recently, I’ve been been searching high and low, trying to find the healthiest very of me. Along with working out every day and trying to eat as clean as I can, my favorite part of this fitness kick I’m on is the yummy protein smoothies I get to indulge in after my intense workouts !! I thought I’d share my favorite smoothie yet, Piña Colada, because it is oh so yummy !! Change i... Read More »

NCAA’s Best Cinderella Stories: Keep The Underdog In Mind While Filling Out Your Brackets!

NCAA’s Best Cinderella Stories: Keep The Underdog In Mind While Filling Out Your Brackets!

Who doesn’t love an underdog? Well, the NCAA tournament is usually full of incredible cinderella stories, buzzer beaters, close games, and suspense, but it’s kinda nice to see an occasional upset throw everyone’s bracket for a major loop, right? Some people select their brackets based on studying statistics, some base their picks off of  the team color, and some base their select... Read More »

What It's Really Like to Lose 100 Pounds | WIRL Project

What It’s Like to Lose 100 Pounds

Today I was at the post office. Handing my I.D. to the clerk, she examined it, looked at me, and looked at the photo again. “Wow, you look really different!” I get that response often so wasn’t too surprised. I’ve considered ordering a new driver’s license since I’m slightly worried I’ll get stopped at the airport for not being the actual Sara M. Borgstede... Read More »