Pure Me

Accutane Month 2: I Gave Up Drinking For This??

February 10, 2012

As you know, I didn’t make the decision to go on Accutane lightly. I weighted all of the pros and cons, and I felt that if I went on it for five or six months, I’d have clear skin. It’s month 2, and I do not have clear skin. Now, I don’t have side effects, [...]

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When Mommy Gets the Norovirus

February 6, 2012

When mommy gets the Norovirus, things around the house just don’t get done. Lunchboxes aren’t emptied. Kids aren’t hugged the way they want to be. They climb into mommy’s bed, begging for hugs. It’s hard to leave mommy alone. Suddenly, mommy’s tummy is even more appealing to jump on. Daddy tries, but he isn’t mommy. [...]

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This One Hurts…

February 4, 2012

I’ve worked numerous freelance writing jobs and they always seem to end the same way – eventually the site shuts down or scales back and the bloggers are let go. It’s a sad truth. Sometimes the news seems to come out of thin air (I’m looking at you – AOL TripVine), and sometimes the writing [...]

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Redoing the Home Office

January 31, 2012

Like many residents of the Boston suburbs, we don’t have the largest home around. While I’ve never had a home office, we always had a dining room separate from our kitchen. Since we always eat in the kitchen, the dining room has gone almost completely unused – pretty impractical for a relatively small house. This [...]

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Neck Deep In Home Redorating

January 24, 2012

New Year – New Start! After visiting the absolutely gorgeous Harborview Place in Nantucket, MA in December, I was inspired to redecorate much of our house. I just realized that I never really felt that the decor of my home fit my personality, and now that I’m spending so much time at home, I want [...]

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Accutane Two Week Update

January 23, 2012

So, I’ve now been on Accutane for two weeks. I was planning on posting a regular update every week, but honestly, there really wasn’t much to say last week. It’s been strangely anticlimactic. I was expecting major dryness, and while my lips are more chapped than normal, my skin isn’t too dry. I did have [...]

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I Picked a Paint Color!

January 14, 2012

Here’s the finished product!

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Starting Accutane

January 5, 2012

As I mentioned last month, I waved the white flag, and decided to start Accutane this month. On Monday, I headed out to the hospital for my blood work, and today, I visited my dermatologist for my first month’s prescription. I now have those little pills in my hands, and I’m ready for clearer skin, [...]

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Walt Disney World Moms Panel

January 2, 2012

After a one-year hiatus, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m back answering questions on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. I was selected for the 2009 panel – one of the biggest personal achievements, and I count the members of the panel among my closest friends. Visit my page and ask any questions you may [...]

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The Annual New Year’s Resolutions Post

December 28, 2011

Yes, every year I come up with a whole bunch of resolutions that I want to follow. And, every year, some of the same resolutions pop up. I haven’t stopped working on them, but some of them have taken a bit more time than others. So, here are my 2012 Resolutions! Work out more! Yes, [...]

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The Holidays Are Here.

December 23, 2011

I don’t really like when Christmas Day falls on a weekend (yes, I’m Christian, but thank you very much for all of the Hanukkah greetings). Not only does the holiday sneak up on you, a weekend Christmas Day means less vacation time for my husband and children. As of right now, I’m completely done and [...]

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Waving the White Flag

December 13, 2011

I waved the white flag. I tried Retin A. Differin. Duac. Peels. Microdermabrasion. Proactiv. Apple Cider Vinegar. Obagi. Antibiotics. Honey and cinnamon. Vitamins. Nothing worked for the long term. Obagi did help clear things up, but then everything came back. I was frustrated. A bit depressed. I’m sick of hiding my face. Sick of talking [...]

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