I admit, when my husband sent the link to this 20/20 segment as a possible blog topic, it was difficult for me to watch the video, let alone consider writing about it. But by the end of it, I realized the women were simply asking each of us to re-think our perspective on childbirth. I’m [...]

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Watch Jackie & Michelle on WHAS11 at Noon
Last Friday, Michelle and I had the great opportunity to be on the WHAS-11 noon news with Renée Murphy. We almost missed it due to a crazy traffic issue on I-64, but wound up getting there just in time. Everybody was so friendly, and we were excited to [...]

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During the month of September, makeup artists from various cosmetic companies will be performing makeovers at ULTA, free of charge. I’m looking forward to possibly finding a new foundation–it’s about time I get out of the rut–when I get my PurMinerals makeover on Saturday. Call the Louisville store at 4292 Summit Plaza Drive at 502-326-9958 [...]

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If you missed the Little Treasures sale last week, or still need to stock up on fall and winter clothes, then don’t miss the KidStuff sales going on throughout the Kentuckiana area this month. There’s probably still time to sell. I made $300 at the Little Treasures sale, so I can vouch for the effectiveness. [...]

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Little Treasures, an awesome consignment sale, is holding their fall sale this week at the Basketball Academy at 2401 Stanley Gault Parkway in Louisville. I cleared out the boys outgrown clothes, and no-longer played with toys, along with 500 other area moms. There are many deals to be found. Don’t miss it!
Jackie

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I love stories like the one that came out yesterday about the mom who gave birth in her front lawn.

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As much as I hate to admit it, I had to take a second-grader “Back to School” shopping today. This is a process I used to look forward to. All the crisp, new supplies lining all the shelves of all the big-box department stores. I used to get jealous. Then I met my first school [...]

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Well, well, well…. it was only a year ago that we began working on “Baby in the Bluegrass” the book, and I can’t believe we already have an online community. Or, I should say we have the opportunity for an online community. It won’t be much of anything until some other mamas become involved.
I so [...]

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