Back in March I decided I wanted to become a runner. Me. Run.. who would have ever put those two thoughts in the same sentence? If there is one thing people probably know about me, it is that I am not athletic... Nope, not me. I never even had p.e. in high school (due to my scoliosis surgery). However, earlier this spring I was motivated by some friends and family I know who had taken up … [Read more...] about Making it Official – Couch to 5K
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a bend in the road…
Each stage of parenting brings its joys and challenges... I know this. However, as I reach the next bend in the road I get anxious because I can't see clearly whats ahead. My kids are 12 & 14. I have always worked hard to keep our schedules simple and our priorities of family front and center, but we seem to have hit a pot hole. Let me backtrack. This summer has been a good, albeit busy … [Read more...] about a bend in the road…
The Great Summer-Thunder Sale!
a CHARM*ing beginning Good Carma was created for you to share with those you love (including yourself!) And, no, I didn't spell Carma wrong - it is a play on words with my name Carmalyn! :) I handstamp and personalize charms for your delight. Check out my designs ideas on my Good Carma page https://yougotjoy.com/?page_id=9 or contct me to with your ideas. I use copper, brass & … [Read more...] about The Great Summer-Thunder Sale!
A Blog For Madi!
Fourteen years ago today my life changed forever. I went from simply wife to mother. The sweetest baby girl was placed in my arms and I cried. Fourteen years ago... My "baby" girl is now a high schooler. She will be facing the masses at KHS this fall. She will be a blur in a face of thousands. Or will she. Madi tends to leave a wake of laughter and smiles everywhere she goes. She … [Read more...] about A Blog For Madi!
G.O.A.L.S Getting Over All Limits = Success
I am a very goal oriented person. I truly believe you have to know where you want to go so that you can get there. I can still remember in high school thinking I will move to Texas when I get older!! Ha. one of my first goals I didn't even know I had. I remember a girlfriend used to visit Texas every spring break and come back all tan with cowgirl boots and say she was in Texas. I will live … [Read more...] about G.O.A.L.S Getting Over All Limits = Success
Meatballs = love
What a funny title for a blog...yes? Let me backtrack. As you know by now I am from the Chicago area and from a big ol' Italian family. One of my fondest memories growing up was every Sunday morning going to my Grama & Grampa Buffardi's house for meatballs & cantaloupe. Ok, I know that sounds like the oddest combination so let me explain. My mom has 2 older brothers and a … [Read more...] about Meatballs = love
Holiday (un)Traditions
Carmalyn Rose Buffardi Panzarella…..McCracken - do I have your attention? Yes, I am Italian. I come from a big wonderful amazing Chicago Italian family. Every holiday growing up was spent with numbers of crazy cousins, aunts & uncles, grandparents and parents… Every holiday was spent with tons of food, lots of noise, loads of laughter, volumes of volume… Every holiday was spent rushing … [Read more...] about Holiday (un)Traditions
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