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Rules to Ignore

October 25, 2022October 24, 2022 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, confessions of a mad housewife, The Mad Housewife, Voices

Recently, I went shopping at one of my favorite retailers, St. Bernard.

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Double Trouble

August 22, 2022August 17, 2022 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, confessions of a mad housewife, Michele Valdez, The Mad Housewife

Recently, our daughter moved from Texas to Utah. We were crushed that she planned to take our only grandchildren, 2-year-old twins with her.

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Exercise Gal

July 25, 2022July 20, 2022 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, confessions of a mad housewife, Michele Valdez, The Mad Housewife, Voices

For years, I have been trying to get in shape. I have failed miserably for several reasons. I hate to breathe hard and sweat, and I don’t look good in leggings.

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No Kids Allowed

June 29, 2022June 28, 2022 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, confessions of a mad housewife, Michele Valdez, The Mad Housewife, Voices

Summer is fast approaching, and families all over the country are planning beach getaways with the kiddos. My advice: leave them at home.

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The Tennis Syndicate

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, confessions of a mad housewife, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, preston hollow, The Mad Housewife, Voices

In North Texas, female tennis lovers play in a league known as Tennis Competitors of Dallas (TCD).

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From Finland With Love

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, confessions of a mad housewife, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, preston hollow, The Mad Housewife, Voices

As our kids age and start their own lives, we’ve decided we need a bigger pool of playmates.

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Preparedness Training

February 28, 2022March 3, 2022 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, confessions of a mad housewife, COVID, covid prep, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, preston hollow, Real Estate, The Mad Housewife, Voices

My husband is an Eagle Scout, so he is always prepared.

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Ski-Tastic

February 14, 2022February 15, 2022 Michele Valdez 0 Comments colorado, Community, confessions of a mad housewife, FP, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, preston hollow, skier, skiing, The Mad Housewife, Travel, Vacation, Voices, winter sports

During the endless pandemic, my antsy and outdoorsy spouse has stored up more energy than a field of solar panels.

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Resolution Revelations

December 31, 2021January 4, 2022 Michele Valdez 0 Comments 2022, Community, confessions of a mad housewife, FP, Michele Valdez, New Years, New Years Resolution, Park Cities, preston hollow, Resolutions, The Mad Housewife, Voices

Creating my list of New Year’s resolutions nags at me like a petulant child, and with four kids, I am familiar with the feeling.

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Turkey Time

November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, confessions of a mad housewife, FP, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, preston hollow, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Dinner, The Mad Housewife, Voices

Each year, the day after Thanksgiving, I make a series of peeved pledges. I will not cook another Thanksgiving dinner, decorate a table, or wash dishes again.
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Chick Trip

October 18, 2021October 19, 2021 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Chick Trip, Community, confessions of a mad housewife, FP, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, preston hollow, The Mad Housewife, Trip, Voices

Sojourns with sassy sorts are like a facelift for my emotions. Post recovery, it’s still me, but better – happier.
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