Keeping your sanity
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Worried about the future of pipelines
Well, 2021 doesn’t seem to be any better than where 2020 left most of us. We have a new President, which was a victory for many but a gut punch for those working in the gas and oil fields. On his first day, President Biden chose to sign an Executive Order putting a stop to the permits for the Keystone XL pipeline. This decision will impact thousands of jobs associated with the construction of the pipeline as well as other opportunities associated according to TC Energy. Leaving a lot of us worried about the future of pipelines. This is beyond frustrating to many, including us. We were hoping to…
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Dealing with pregnancy loss
October you got us again. I was getting ready to share the news with the world (SM). We were starting to get excited. I was ready to finally put my fear behind and embrace our new adventure. But we find ourselves in a different position, announcing something no one wants to hear or share, dealing with pregnancy loss. For some, like us, October is a reminder of pregnancy and infant loss. This October has been marked as my 4th loss. This one made it to 11 weeks but we did not know until my 12-week appointment. I came so close to starting to fill out the early weeks…
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Four ways to stay focused in times of chaos that can work for you
Are you struggling to find ways to stay focused during these crazy times? Do you ever have the best intentions but often let things distract you or get in your way? I wrote this post back in May and in true fashion, I forgot to publish it. Most of what I wrote is still an issue however our home projects are on hold since my husband was able to go back to work this month! He had been off since last September so it was a welcome opportunity, to say the least! Read on to learn four ways to stay focused in times of chaos. I am…
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Managing social distancing
Ladies how are we doing? Are you managing social distancing in your life? This is a crazy time right now. How is everyone handling it? Are you on the road or back home? Is anyone working at this point? I feel like we went from 0 to 100 REAL fast. If you’re anything like me, you may be struggling with your new routine. You may be wondering how long will this really last? You also may be thriving in some aspects of your life. All of those questions and feelings are normal and okay to feel. Our current situation At this time, we have…
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Pipeline Ladies Lunching – An Interview
I wanted to do something a little different this week so I am bringing you an interview conducted with the original creator of Pipeline Ladies Lunching found on Facebook. I’m hoping that you are all still enjoying my posts but I thought it might be nice to hear other women’s perspective so I will try to continue bringing other interviews or guest posts in the future. Kathleen Reagan started a group in 2013 on Facebook specifically for luncheons in hopes of connecting with other pipeline women while traveling with work. To her delight, the group grew quickly helping other traveling families find each other and making time to connect face…
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You should be here…the bittersweet side of a traveling family
Today is our son’s first day of Kindergarten and I am sitting here crying like a baby. I’m doing it for all the typical reasons; He’s growing so fast His first experience of school He was nervous (and so am I) But one of the biggest reasons I’m sitting here is because my husband isn’t. He should be here. He is missing out on these big occasions. No, he is not dead. No, he is not in the military. He has something else that keeps him away…the pipeline. Have you heard of it? Probably just the protests, right? A topic for another time. In case you have…
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Finding new experiences while traveling
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How to reset a routine and stick to it
OH. MY. GOODNESS. LADIES! Can anyone relate to falling out of your routine after traveling? These last few weeks have been CRAZY for our family! And it has wreaked havoc on any type of schedule we have managed to assemble prior! This has left me feeling all kinds of out of sorts and not accomplishing anything! I am in desperate need of strategies to reset a routine and stick to it! Who’s with me?!! Story time My parents celebrated 50 years (Woohoo!!!) and we (my 2 brothers, myself and our families) decided to throw them a party back in our home state. Most of the to do list…
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How to make money while traveling
Are you bored to tears while your significant other is off to work? Ready to make money while traveling? Want new ways to meet other people? Consider finding work while you travel. Traveling with your significant other can be filled with fun and new adventures but it can also get REAL boring and lonely too. We all have different reasons for wanting to make money while traveling…maybe it is a creative outlet extra income meet others need more than being a stay at home mom (me raising my hand!) security in case something happens Whatever the reason, there are options, EVEN while traveling. Seasonal…
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Top Tips For Working Out In Small Spaces
Summer is approaching fast. Unless you live in Michigan, where it still feels like winter half the week! For a lot of women, the fact that summer is approaching means that we need to start thinking about how we will look in less clothing. No more layering and bundling to cover up our bodies. So, now that you are traveling, where are you supposed to work out? Read on to find top tips on working out in small spaces… Here are a few options; In your trailer/hotel/rental Let me just tell you that if you truly want to work out, you can make it happen in any…
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Pipeline Ladies Lunching – An Interview
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Finding new experiences while traveling
Whether you are excited or nervous about your new location there comes a time, after you have settled in and are bored to tears, that you need to get out and DO something! Finding new experiences while traveling can be overwhelming and sometimes intimidating. SO where do you start? Most likely you don’t know anyone (yet) and are still getting used to navigating the area. GOOGLE SEARCH My go to start position is Google search or whatever search engine you use. Type in a hobby that you are interested in and the location. Or look for local parks, churches, community centers, whatever you may have an interest…
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