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Happy Mother's Day
2008-05-11 21:35:00
Happy Mother's Day to all of you (including the dads who may be wearing the daddy and the mommy hat). Have a wonderful day! Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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A Very Powerful Statement
2008-05-09 12:41:00
Maya Angelou said when she was 22 with a 5 year old son, working two jobs and renting out two rooms with cooking priviledges; her mother told her that she thought she was the greatest women in the world.Maya said as she walked home and got to the corner she started to ask and say to herself; "what if I am going to be somebody", "if I'm going to be somebody I better stop cursing and get myself together". She said at that moment her life was changed; she felt liberated. Maya says mothers have the ability to liberate their children with love. I think that is a very powerful story and message. Just wanted to share that with all of you. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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New Relaunch Date
2008-05-06 18:42:00
Hello all,I FINALLY found the perfect design for the site. It will take some more time to design and customize it though. The new relaunch date of the Tales of a Single Parent site will be Sunday, June 1. I am still open for business while the site is undergoing plastic surgery. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Summer Camps for Students of Color
2008-04-29 17:11:00
Diversity Summer Programs   General: Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/summerprograms2 007-1.htm <http://www.blackexcel.org/summerprogr ams2007-1.htm> http://www.blackexcel.org/summer-progs.ht m <http://www.blackexcel.org/summer-prog s.htm>   College Horizons http://www.collegehorizons.org <http://www.collegehorizons.org/> Target: Native American students; rising sophomores & juniors College sites change each year (2008 programs at Duke Univ. and Lawrence Univ.)   Dedicated Engineers http://www.dedicatedengineers.org/Resourc es/summer_programs.htm <http://www.dedicatedengineers.org/Res ources/summer_programs.htm>   Dow Jones Newspaper Fund http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/ hss_summer_workshop.asp <http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/f und/hss_summer_workshop.asp>   INROADS http://www.inroads.org/interns/internWhat ItTakes.jsp <http://www.inroads.org/interns/intern WhatItTakes.jsp>   Quality Educati...
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Show #13 is on the way!
2008-04-28 15:11:00
Good morning listeners,Show #13 is done, but I'm experiencing some technical difficulties with my podcast host. Hopefully I can get it working and uploaded to the site tonight. So stay tuned. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

TSP Show #13: Summer Camps=Money, Money, Money
2008-04-25 14:47:00
Listen to Show #13Summer is around the corner and many single parents have to find summer camps for their kid(s). I don't know about you, but I DREAD this. I find the summer camps to be short in length and too darn expensive. Show #13 talks about the ridiculous fees for summer camps and asks how do single parents deal.Grab Bag of the weekCamps DiscountsMy Summer CampsMusic Credits:Intro: Nobody by Ryan ShawBreak #1: Cool Conversations by D'MinorOutro: C20H25N30 by 880 South
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Next Show Topic
2008-04-08 17:40:00
Hello all,On the next show I'll be talking about what challenges single parents face when kids are out on summer break (sending the kids off to a grandparent/ex-spouse or summer camp). I am considering doing this show live. Many of you know I'm a geekygirl and love testing out new services. So I may test out this new service and make show #13 a live one. More to come on that. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Still Open for Business While Undergoing MAJOR Construction
2008-04-02 04:52:00
Please bear with me. I am giving this blog a complete overhaul and it is a bit tedious and time consuming.I hope to complete this overhaul and launch the new site in two weeks. I have received a lot of twits and emails regarding the last show on 'Going to School as a Single Parent", so I've decided to do a part 2 to that show. So stay tuned for more news on that upcoming show and the new site.
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Happy Friday: Bubbles & Bubbly
2008-03-21 22:29:00
It's time for Bubbles & Bubbly . Put the kids to bed early, mix yourself a drink and run yourself a bubble bath and relax. YOU DESERVE IT!!!!Alcoholic Drink RecipeQuicksand1 oz Bacardi® Select rum1 oz Bailey's® Irish cream1 oz Kahlua® coffee liqueur2 scoop vanilla ice cream (ie. Breyer's)handful ice cubes1 dash (small glop) Hershey's® chocolate syrup1 stick Kit Kat® chocolate barBlend all (very well) except the Kit Kat. After pouring into glass, add Kit Kat as a decorative stirrer before serving. Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipe Golden Glow Punch6 oz orange juice concentrate6 oz lemonade concentrate1 qt chilled apple juice2 qt chilled ginger ale1 pint lemon sherbeticePour the concentrate and the apple juice into the punch bowl. Stir the ginger ale into the bowl. Spoon in sherbet or add an ice ring. Serve immediately.
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Quote of the Day
2008-03-19 13:02:00
"Your character is who you are when the lights are out. "--Julie Bowen, insightful ingenueSent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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TSP Show #12: Going to School as a Single Parent
2008-03-18 02:58:00
Listen to Show #12Going to school to finish a degree and to get an advanced degree is no easy feat, especially when you're a single parent. I should know. I got my bachelors and masters while working full time and raising two kids on my own. It was by far one of the most difficult and challenging tasks I'd ever done. I know how draining it can, but the key is; it can be done. There are many single parents who'd like to get a bachelors or get an advanced degree, but feel it is impossible. I am here to tell you it is possible; it is an attainable goal. There are many options for non-traditional students (that's us single parents) who want to go back to school. Show #12 talks about going to school as a single parent. You don't want to miss out on this show....Grab Bag items of the week:Bag Borrow and StealWhat a unique idea. Can't or don't want to buy a brand name designer bag or piece of jewelry; why not Bag Borrow or Steal it? No, seriously... Bar Borrow and Steal lets users r...
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Memories
2008-03-15 19:44:00
Just had a flashback to when my now 11 year old found my moms razer and shaved off her eyebrows. She was 5 or 6 at the time. Every morning my mom drew her eyebrows on with an eyebrow pencil until they grew back. Oohhh, the memories. I don't know what made me think about that. Good times, good times........Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Science Project Time (YUCK!)
2008-03-11 13:34:00
Am I the only one who is totally not in the mood to 'oversee' the kids doing science projects? Although I must say I am happy because this year I don't have to 'oversee' both of my kids doing science projects because my high schooler doesn't have to do one. So my 5th grader is working on her science project, but this year I am so NOT in the mood for this. Usually I am all psyched about the experiment and really excited to see what the outcome is - not this year. I plan on having my daughter wrap this puppy up over this weekend and spring break so we can get it out of our hair. Dammit, I am tired...Seriously counting down to the last day of school........
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Hapy Friday: Triple Headbanger Bubbles & Bubbly
2008-03-08 01:56:00
It's been a while since I posted some drink recipes. So here are some extra recipes. Don't make and drink 'em all at once - pace yourself. Alcoholic Recipes357 Magnum recipe1 oz Bacardi® 151 rum1 oz vodka2 oz amaretto almond liqueur2 1/2 oz 7-Up® sodaPour the Bacardi 151 rum into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Add the vodka and amaretto. Fill with 7-up, and serve.Suicidal recipe1/3 oz vodka1/3 oz Everclear® alcohol1/3 oz Bacardi® 151 rumPour ingredients in equal parts into a shot glass, and serve.1964 Car Bomb recipe2 oz Jim Beam® bourbon whiskey12 oz Budweiser® lagerPour the Jim Beam bourbon whiskey into a beer mug filled with Budweiser, and serve.Non-alcoholic RecipesBrazilian Milk Shake recipe1/2 avocadoequal amount of vanilla ice cream1 tbsp dutch processed cocoa2 tbsp sugar1 cup milkPlace all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Add up 1/2 cup more milk, if desired, for a thinner shake. Pour into glasses and serve.Safe Sex on the Beach recipe3 oz cranberry...
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Stimulus Payments: Show Me the Money
2008-03-07 03:31:00
In case you didn't know (I didn't know about this being approved until the last week), here's the breakdown for Single (Head of Household) with Children.Single (Head of Household) with Children In most cases, payments will range from $300 to $600 for individuals and $600 to $1200 for joint filers. Taxpayers may receive $300 for each qualifying child. Payments could be less, depending on tax liabilty and Adjusted Gross Income. Phaseout reduction begins at $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.Examples of how the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 may effect taxpayers who are single, file as head of household and have children who qualify for the child tax credit payment:Head of household with children:1) Single parent with two children, wages of $4,000, no federal income tax liability before child tax credit.Individual rebate is $300Qualifying child credit is $600TOTAL is $9002) Single parent with two children, no wages, veterans? payments of $2,000, social security b...
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Babygirl Turns 11
2008-03-06 03:31:00
The Birthday GirlMy youngest daughter turned 11 yesterday (March 4). Time just flew by and I really can't believe that my babygirl is 11 years old. I was telling my best friend that when both my girls were little, it seemed like it took forever for them to pass the age of 3, but once they entered school, time just ran away from us.The Birthday Girl and Her Big Sister (my 2 sweeties)So we have a nice event planned on Saturday for her birthday. I am taking the girls to this dinner theater by our home to see Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie. They are really excited because this will be they're first time going to a dinner theater.

Quote of the Day
2008-03-04 14:29:00
"You need not feel guilty about not being able to keep your life perfectly balanced. Juggling everything is too difficult. All you really need to do is catch it before it hits the floor!"--Carol Bartz, high-tech CEOSent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Bubbles & Bubbly TRIPLE HEAD BANGER
2008-03-04 05:28:00
I haven't posted any Bubbles & Bubbly drink recipes in a few weeks, so this Friday is a Bubbles & Bubbly Triple Head Banger. I'll post at least 4 drink recipes.I know majority of you like the alcoholic ones, but I'll be sure to continue posting the non-alcoholic recipes for the 1% of listeners who don't drink alcohol (darn, is that 1% just me?)So stay tuned.......

Check Out My Other Blog
2008-03-04 05:20:00
I finally got my other blog up and running. Go on over to GeekyCyberMom and check it out.Make sure you watch the video under the post titled Out of the Mouth of Babes. This video is too hilarious.
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Be a Part of the Next Show
2008-03-04 05:10:00
I'll be recording another show and will be talking about going to school as a single parent. I finished my bachelors and masters as a single parent and I know how hard and challenging it can be. It's certainly NO cakewalk.If you're a single parent wanting to go back to school and have questions on balancing it all, what to major in or anything elseorIf you want to tell your story of how you made it through or how you're making it through school as a single parent, email me at talesofasingleparent@gmail.com or leave your thoughts on the comment line at 571-921 4243 (let me know if you want your message played on the show or not).Need all emails and comments in by Friday, March 7 at 11:59pm
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Information: The Choking Game
2008-02-28 16:02:00
Heard an interview on Meet the Peetes on XM radio this morning. They interviewed a woman who's son died playing the choking game. It's not a new game and I remember kids playing it when I was growing up. But it is very dangerous and apparently has become a very popular game with kids today. For more information on this and things to look for visit http://www.gaspinfo.com.Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Mama's Workin' It Out
2008-02-27 01:55:00
Alright y'all. I've been down a few weeks due to a freak knee thing. But my knee has been feeling "normal" for the last week. So I worked out tonight; summer is coming and I'm making a commitment to myself to work out on a regular basis. I'm not getting any younger and I'm here to tell yaMAMA'S BRINGIN' SEXY BACKWatch out there now.....Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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TSP Show #11 - What it Means to Live Green
2008-02-25 06:06:00
Listen to Show #11I know many of you have been wondering what it really means to live green. In show #11 I interview Arcadia Maximo, owner of Maximo Construction and editor of the Environmental Column at Bella Online, explains what it means to live green. *I want to thank Green Girls Global for sending out a call to all of their editors for my interview request*Learn more about Arcadia Maximo: Arcadia's company: Maximo ConstructionArcadia's Environmental ColumnArcadia's Blog: The Good Life Grab Bag Item of the Week:SheSpeaksGet free products?you?ll receive relevant products, services or content to test?and keep?absolutely free. Music Credits:Intro: Nobody by Ryan ShawBreak #1: Cool Conversations by D'MinorBreak #2: Ride the Face by East of WestOutro: Go Fish by Big Money Grip
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Don't Miss the Rock-n-Tot Event TODAY!!
2008-02-23 18:40:00
Today is the Rock -n-Tot event in Washington, DC at the Ultra Bar from 2-5pm. Before my house became the incubus of viral plague, I planned to be there with my girls, but we are still under the weather and don't want to pass our germs onto anyone else. So, unfortunately we will not be there. I hope the contest winners and their families have a great time today. I encourage everyone to head on over to the Ultra Bar for the Rock-n-Tot event. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Question of the day:
2008-02-21 21:01:00
How has single parenthood changed you and what (if any) lifestyle changes have you had to make?Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Germs Germs and More Germs
2008-02-20 21:04:00
Don't you just love it when your kids get sick and they wanna get all up in your face and lay up under you, just to pass their nasty little germs onto you? My youngest was sick this past weekend and she kindly passed her germs onto me and my oldest, who is home sick today and now I feel like a bus ran over me; twice. Meanwhile, the youngest child is just as perky and upbeat as ever and feeling great! Aaah, the joys of parenting. Somebody pass me the tissue box.......Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Interesting Article:
2008-02-19 18:47:00
I came across an interesting article today on ABC News. Do you find this article helpful or do you feel it is just more standard verbage?Read the article here:Finding the Best Jobs for Single Momshttp://abcnews.go.com/Business/Person alFinance/story?id=4291788&page=1Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Morning Rant:
2008-02-19 12:37:00
I'm sure many of you have heard about the major beef recall. Can I just say that I am truly disgusted and pissed about it. This is one of the reasons why I have pretty much taken beef out of our diets. Apparently this slack ass meat company slalughtered sick cows and shipped that crap to public schools (thank goodness, I make my kids lunch 95% of the time). The fear is that the beef has already been consumed. This is a DAMN shame to say the least. These are children we're talking about. I know there are other serious things going on in the world; war, famine, poverty, but damn, if the powers that be can waste time persecuting athletes for using steroids and HGH, then they can certainly tighten up the regulations so that diseased beef isn't shipped to the masses. I'm just saying..............Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Get Ready to Go Green
2008-02-18 23:10:00
A new episode of Tales of a Single Parent will be added soon. If you want to know how to live a greener life; you don't want to miss this show. Check back on Wednesday, Feb 20 for TSP Show #11 : What it Means to Live Green Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Summer will be here before we know it
2008-02-07 05:17:00
Every summer I have to figure out what the heck the kids are going to do. Up until 2005, they would go to a day camp by my moms. I was just thinking; I have no idea what they are going to do this summer. My youngest is in girl scouts, so there may be an opportunity there for summer camp (I need to inquire about that). My oldest wants to work (I'm still on the fence about that). So this summer should be pretty dang interesting. Whatever the kids are going to do, I better get working on it now because summer will be here before we know it.What are your kids doing this summer?
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