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Women's Empowerment by bigfatamericandreamAug 29, 20228:13 pmAugust 29, 2022
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HOW TO SURVIVE A HELLISH JOB

I have been in corporate for 14 years now, and been in many different positions-ad account coordinator, program manager, order management, global supply chain, network services packaging, etc. All have their pros and cons as […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamAug 23, 20224:56 pmAugust 24, 2022
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MAKE YOUR EVENINGS MORE PLEASANT

How many of you have had chaotic evenings where you were choosing between laundry, your favorite show, a hot bath, or cleaning counter tops? I know in my house EVERY night seemed to be like […]

Women's Empowerment by bigfatamericandreamAug 18, 20227:30 pmAugust 23, 2022
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Wrong place, wrong time

I have felt in the wrong place at the wrong time for most of my adult life. The wrong jobs, the wrong relationships, wrong a lot of things. When I say wrong, I don’t mean […]

Recipes and Cooking by bigfatamericandreamAug 16, 20224:40 pmAugust 23, 2022
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Salade Nicoise Recipe!

lifestyle by bigfatamericandreamJul 10, 20205:24 pmJuly 10, 2020
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34 THINGS I’D TELL MY YOUNGER SELF

On June 17th I turned 34. So far, my 30’s have been a complete blur, a happy blur, but a blur none the less. I was 38 weeks pregnant on my birthday, so I really […]

lifestyle by bigfatamericandreamJun 14, 20202:49 amJune 14, 2020
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Father’s day picks by actual fathers

Holy moly where has this year gone?! We are half way through and Father’s Day is just right around the corner. Since I am usually at a loss for what to get, I asked the […]

lifestyle by bigfatamericandreamJun 8, 20206:09 pmJune 14, 2020
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Elusive Peace

What is Peace and how often can we find it? Can we exist inside of it in perpetuity regardless of circumstance? I quickly googled the term and peace is listed as “freedom from disturbance; tranquility.” […]

Shoppables by bigfatamericandreamMay 24, 202011:21 pmJuly 31, 2022
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SUMMER STAPLES

Summer is just about here, and I haven’t been this excited since I actually had a summer break (that was 13 years ago-how has time flown by that quickly?!) Maybe it’s that freedom feeling summer […]

lifestyle by bigfatamericandreamMay 15, 20203:12 amMay 15, 2020
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A Quick and Easy Maternity Look

I love how you can take this tank dress from a daytime casual look to date night or work simply by swapping out flats for heels, and using a cardigan or blazer to give it […]

lifestyle by bigfatamericandreamMay 10, 20203:09 pmMay 10, 2020
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On Mothering

For some women, this day is very hard. Some mothers have no children to celebrate with as they’ve left this earth, or they’ve no children yet and they’re struggling with infertility. I did not become […]

lifestyle by bigfatamericandreamApr 29, 20202:45 amMay 15, 2020
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Mother’s Day Picks

Truth bomb, I am not the biggest fan of Mother’s Day…mainly because I believe it should be day where I can do what I want and not be bothered. The reality is more like get […]

Money by bigfatamericandreamApr 16, 202011:50 pmMay 15, 2020

10 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY, RIGHT NOW

With many people out of work, and furloughed, and the future of everything a bit uncertain, I decided to put together a list of ways for people to save money immediately. I have already been […]

lifestyle by bigfatamericandreamApr 9, 20204:10 pmApril 9, 2020
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The Rush to Normal

It’s 3AM as I write this, not my normal waking time mind you. The culprits? A combination of acid reflux, baby kicks, needing to pee, and likely stress. Most of you are in the same […]

family by bigfatamericandreamFeb 17, 202012:48 amFebruary 17, 2020

Unexplained…

As most of you already know, baby boy will be here around July 5th. We are oh so excited, and cannot wait to meet the little dude. I have been dreaming of this day for […]

travel by bigfatamericandreamFeb 6, 20202:33 pmFebruary 6, 2020
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Mais Oui Go to Paris

I have now been to Paris 5 times, which is more than I honestly ever thought I’d get to go. So, I am feeling a little bit spoiled as I write this, but I am […]

family by bigfatamericandreamJan 30, 20209:57 pmFebruary 1, 2020
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Age Gap Love

Over the years we’ve been together, I have gotten many questions, and raised eyebrows when people realize my husband is 17 years older than me. By the way, I get it…I would have thought I […]

family by bigfatamericandreamJan 23, 202010:18 pmFebruary 1, 2020
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What’s In A Name?

Naming a dog is hard, naming a person is even harder. I’ve found it crazily true that as soon as you try to name your kid, you realize how many people you and your baby […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamNov 20, 20184:08 pmNovember 20, 2018
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The Ultimate Love

These were taken on the first day I met my children-4 years ago. They were not swaddled in a blanket, nor crying, nor desperately needy. No, instead they were little people with a whole slew […]

Love and Relationships by bigfatamericandreamSep 9, 20181:48 pmNovember 20, 2018
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Perfectly Imperfect

On a beach at sunset, one we’d been to many times before, the sky was turning pink and purple, and I was happily unaware of anything else in the world. Kevin was following me around […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamFeb 5, 20184:40 pmFebruary 5, 2018
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Time After Time

Trying to yoga but Mojo won’t have it

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamJan 23, 20184:17 amFebruary 5, 2018
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Attracting Coffee and Art Lovers

I have long been interested in the idea of the law of attraction. However, I’ve never actually put it into practice. The other day though, I had something come up that would require a great […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamJan 7, 20188:42 pmJanuary 7, 2018
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2018 Resolution III: Lens of Gratitude

I am the first to admit that sometimes being thankful is hard-as in borderline impossible. When you’ve had a bad day, month, or even year, seeing the good in your life can seem a daunting […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamJan 4, 20181:45 pmJanuary 7, 2018
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2018 Resolution II: Shift Boundaries

  I am one of those people who say “Yes” to almost everything. This is part of my good nature, love of helping people, and also my need to not rock the boat. It has […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamJan 2, 201812:31 am
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2018 Resolution I: Feed My Addiction

Hi, my name is Ashley, and I am a travel addict. I have been a travel addict for 15 years, and I plan on being one for life. I do not plan on seeking help. […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamDec 31, 201711:49 pmJanuary 1, 2018
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Farewell to 2017

I have never been so happy to see a year head out the door-well except maybe 2016-but good riddance to them both. While I don’t like to dwell on failures, and things that practically crush […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamDec 25, 201710:56 pmJanuary 1, 2018
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Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animals

Merry Christmas to you and yours, from me and mine. Bless you all! Love & Luck, Ashley

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamDec 22, 20179:36 pmJanuary 1, 2018
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Christmas Traditions: STUFFING YOUR FACE AT THE ZODIAC ROOM HOLIDAY BUFFET

This one involves food, A LOT of delicious food, and therefore could be my favorite….and the reason my pants don’t fit. If you have never been to the Neiman Marcus Zodiac Room for their holiday […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamDec 21, 201710:50 pmJanuary 1, 2018
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Help from Paper Goods

This Christmas, I was going for blues, pinks, and reds with a bit of Bohemian look. I tried and tried to find the PERFECT Christmas piece for above the fireplace, but everything was too small […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamDec 20, 20176:02 pmJanuary 1, 2018
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Hey y’all!

This is the excerpt for your very first post.

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamDec 19, 20179:07 pmJanuary 1, 2018
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Christmas Traditions: MAKING UGLY GINGERBREAD HOUSES

Every year, you see them in the store, calling your name. A fun, family do together activity that feels wholesome and nostalgic-gingerbread house kits. “Won’t this be fun?!” I say licking the icing off the […]

Uncategorized by bigfatamericandreamDec 18, 20173:41 pmJanuary 1, 2018
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Christmas Traditions: THE GIVING OF ORNAMENTS

Each year, my parents and grandparents gave me an ornament. Some were really fancy, and some were really plastic. After all, I did beg for that $.99 raccoon in a dress sitting on top of […]

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