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About blythenewsome

In the blink of an eye I went from the suburban mom who had it all to a single mom of six facing divorce, death, and moving. So what do you do when life throws you so many curves? You pick yourself up and find out you are stronger than you ever imagined. Blythe Newsome
www.blythenewsome.com
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College Acceptance – Then and Now

January 26, 2018 by blythenewsome

All across the country high school seniors are anxiously awaiting their acceptance notices from colleges and universities. My daughter is one of those seniors. She has spent four years in high school studying hard to keep her GPA high, playing sports, joining clubs and taking part in all aspects of high school life to build her resume in hopes that a college or university will … [Read more...] about College Acceptance – Then and Now

Rules for Dating Our Sister

January 12, 2018 by blythenewsome Leave a Comment

My oldest daughters have officially entered into the dating age. I have dreaded this time, but knew that sooner or later it was coming. I have given them all kinds of advice and a long list of my expectations and rules regarding them dating. I have often joked with them that any boy who takes them out is going to have to sign a contract understanding the rules before they … [Read more...] about Rules for Dating Our Sister

Saturday Night Dates Take on A Whole New Meaning

October 20, 2017 by blythenewsome Leave a Comment

When I was married Saturday was our date night. We would always have a sitter and go out and spend time together. Now that I am single, Saturday nights are probably my least favorite nights of the week. My ex-husband and I have worked things out to where I have Saturday night as a night for me. The problem is filling in the date part. I recently heard that after 40, a woman … [Read more...] about Saturday Night Dates Take on A Whole New Meaning

In Life, Like Dinner, You Don’t Always Get What You Order

May 21, 2017 by blythenewsome Leave a Comment

I have these moments when something happens and it hits me that this is something that I want to write about.  The children joke with me and say that when I have those “lightbulb” moments, they know that they are in for a “life lesson” speech. The other night I had one of my “lightbulb” moments.  We had gone out to dinner and I had placed my order with the waiter … [Read more...] about In Life, Like Dinner, You Don’t Always Get What You Order

Why This “No Tattoos” Mom Had A Change Of Heart

April 25, 2017 by blythenewsome Leave a Comment

The topic of tattoos recently came up over dinner the other night at my house. My oldest daughter, Loughlin, who just turned 18, was telling me that she wanted to get one.  I immediately told her absolutely not and that I would not allow it as long as she lives under my roof. Continuing on my mom rant, I told her and all of the kids at the table that getting a tattoo … [Read more...] about Why This “No Tattoos” Mom Had A Change Of Heart

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