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What Does Financial Security Mean to You?

 It’s scary out there. Plunging stocks, massive debt, and dismal job growth. A quick scan of the headlines can test faith and make one wonder if the US economy can completely fail. We all know that something has to change – we can’t sustain our current spending and it seems with each passing day we’re loosing our footing on the world stage.  Read more >

Using a Crib to Store Shoes

My little guy is now sleeping in the toddler bed version of his crib. This means that the front part of his crib is no longer necessary. I suppose I could have put it up in the attic, but that would have been too easy. I was determined to make use of it somewhere else in the house.  Read more >

A Changed Perspective

During our time at Ft. Drum, NY, my husband was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment. The unit was our family for a over three years and we still regularly keep in contact with many people associated with 3-71 Cav, past and present. I have discussed on my blog about his deployments to Afghanistan. His first one was particularly difficult – filled with casualties, hardship, and 16-months of (pretty much) hell.  Read more >

I Don't Remember Much of My Son's First Year

Mama and baby

I’m going to let you in on my dirty little motherhood secret -- I don’t remember much about Weston’s first year. There -- I said it. Out loud. On the Internet. Most of my memories are tied to pictures; physical proof that he was indeed an infant once. I am sure there are a plethora of reasons why I don’t remember -- sleep deprivation, a deployed husband, wine (just kidding), not working, etc… I have trouble remembering the new baby smell and how his three-month old body would rest against mine.  Read more >

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Full Name
Karen Huffman
Member Since
November 2009
About Me: 

I am a wife, mom of one, and so much more. I love crisp sheets, blue skies, and affordable wine. Watch me learn to love Oklahoma, one buffalo at a time at And Then We Laughed.

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Instructor
Location: 
Oklahoma
 

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