About: Colleen Kappeler
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Making Time for “Me Time”
Posted on 26. Nov, 2007 by Colleen Kappeler.
As a contributor is Rachel Hamman’s upcoming book, Mom’s Night Out: Even Inmates Get Time Off For Good Behavior, I have learned what might possibly be the most important skill for good parenting. Taking time for myself and feeling good about it has made me a far better parent than I could have imagined. [...]
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Beauty Lessons
Posted on 28. Jun, 2007 by Colleen Kappeler.
Up until the early 1900’s, foot binding was not only a common practice for Chinese women, but also a necessary one. Mothers would begin binding their daughter’s feet around the age of five.
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Standing Together
Posted on 25. Jun, 2007 by Colleen Kappeler.
I was getting ready one morning to attend a playgroup I’d never been to before. As I tried on my third outfit I realized that I was stressing more about how I looked for these other moms then I do around men. It is hard to find that perfect medium between too casual [...]
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What I believe
Posted on 25. Jun, 2007 by Colleen Kappeler.
I believe in women. I believe women are worth more than they believe; are stronger and more powerful than they admit. As a writing teacher I am privileged to hear bits and pieces of women’s lives that are often kept secret.
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Embracing Pleasure
Posted on 16. Apr, 2007 by Colleen Kappeler.
When you die God and the angels will holdyou accountable for all the pleasures you were allowed in this life that you denied yourself. –Anonymous
This quote is taped to my refrigerator to remind me of my new goal: Embracing Pleasure. Like a lot of moms in today’s society I let [...]
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Love
Posted on 31. Mar, 2007 by Colleen Kappeler.
Love
Why do we over eat things when we know we’re not supposed to? People talk about learning to eat properly and I have trouble with that statement. I think we all know how to eat from a logical standpoint. We know our food groups, we know fruits and veggies are supposed to fill [...]
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Remembering You
Posted on 22. Mar, 2007 by Colleen Kappeler.
Somewhere between pregnancy and motherhood I crossed a line about the value of myself. I was never a fashion guru or a makeup queen, but I always took care of myself and was proud of my attractiveness. And then I had this precious child who demanded everything of me; a house with endless responsibilities; and [...]