ABOUT

Howdy! Welcome to Arl’s World

Blogging from a small town in the big state of Texas.

As the heart and soul of my household, I navigate single life with my furry companions, two wonderful adult sons, and numerous experiments to fill my days.

Creativity infuses my life. Whether I’m whipping up new recipes or diving into DIY projects. You might find me capturing the world through my lens, or expressing myself through painting and sketching, I always find ways to stay inspired.

Nature’s call is irresistible. I enjoy beachside swims, lakeside hikes, river floats, and long walks. These outdoor adventures rejuvenate my spirit and fuel my passions.

Join me as I explore the joys of painting, DIY projects, dating, outdoor adventures and culinary delights. Life is a beautiful blend of triumphs and lessons, and I embrace every moment.

The Gang!

Welcome to my blog—stay, explore, and enjoy the journey with me!

This is a personal blog written and edited by the owner. For questions about this blog, please contact: arlsworld1@gmail.com

84 responses to “ABOUT”

ohlidia

February 10, 2014 at 3:01 am

Thanks for your visit Arlene…it has led me to your lovely blog!

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1. Arl’s World
  
  February 11, 2014 at 1:55 am
  
  Your welcome! Thanks so much for visiting!
  
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emmasouthlondon

February 16, 2014 at 8:19 am

Hi Arl,
What a great blog – I love recipes, home-making and visiting new ‘places’ too – great to share experiences… you are right, blogging IS fun – and although we’ve all got far too busy lives, it’s special to document the experiences along the way…
Take care of yourself and your lovely boys –
Emma.

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1. Arl’s World
  
  February 16, 2014 at 4:26 pm
  
  Hello Emma! Thank you so much for the lovely comment! Love to share and have the opportunity to experience new blogs and people. Thanks for visiting, I will have to do the same. 🙂
  
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Wandering Iris

February 25, 2014 at 8:40 am

Hello!
Thank you for following my blog. I know how many interesting blogs are out there and feel honored that you picked mine to follow. I hope my stories entertain and inform and my photos bring you joy and wonderment.
I travel mostly local but try to always find interesting places. I have lived in several different places and dig through my archives of photos to bring glimpses into places I have been. Sometimes I post a recipe because food tells a lot about culture.
I am not a professional photographer, so my photos are sometimes a little fuzzy and there are telephone poles and wires and other things along with what I was photographing. The older photos are 35mm, the newer are point and shoot digital and a few are Samsung Smartphone.
I am new to blogging so if you have any advice or critique please drop me a comment.
Thank you again for following and to quote Mark Twain: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain
Iris the Wanderer

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1. Arl’s World
  
  February 25, 2014 at 4:32 pm
  
  You are welcome! I enjoyed looking through your blog and think you are off to a great start! I am a relatively new blogger as well. We can stumble along together. 🙂 Have a wonderful day!!
  
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  1. Wandering Iris
    
    February 25, 2014 at 4:46 pm
    
    I look forward to wandering through your blog, it looks very interesting.
    
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life in the orchard

March 23, 2014 at 3:22 am

I nominated your for a liebster award! Hope you participate! http://lifeintheorchard.com/2014/03/22/560/

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1. Arl’s World
  
  March 24, 2014 at 2:15 pm
  
  Thank you so much for thinking of me! I would love to participate! I will be posting soon! Thanks again! 🙂
  
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  1. life in the orchard
    
    March 24, 2014 at 3:14 pm
    
    Your Welcome!
    
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Dennis Cardiff

March 25, 2014 at 4:36 pm

I also like peanut butter. Most of my wardrobe comes from thrift stores. Your blog looks very interesting. I’ll visit often. Thanks for stopping by http://gottafindahome.wordlpress.com ~ Dennis

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1. Arl’s World
  
  March 26, 2014 at 4:46 pm
  
  Hi Dennis, Peanut Butter is the best! 🙂 I also have found some great things including clothes at thrift stores, you have to know where to look though. When I lived in Austin, we had some great thrift stores …now I am in a smaller area and we do not have as many to choose from. I still like to thrift shopping whenever I can. I am glad you liked my post. I agree it is becoming a lost art. I do feel that way sometimes …that it is an effort to get a word in with some people. Listening is a great skill and very useful in many areas of our lives. It could be work related, such as in sales (always good to have listening skills in sales to know what your customer needs) or on a more personal level …part of communication is listening. Thanks for visiting and commenting! 🙂
  
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Wandering Iris

March 26, 2014 at 8:57 pm

Thank you, Arlene, for nominating me for the Liebster award. I accept and have posted my award. Yay! 🙂

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1. Arl’s World
  
  March 26, 2014 at 9:07 pm
  
  You are welcome Iris! Can’t wait to read your answers. 🙂
  
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Equipping The Saints

March 27, 2014 at 1:04 am

Thank you for your like of my post on “Sabbath and Lord’s Day.”
Your thoughts and comments are greatly appreciated. i love your blog design.
Senior Pastor/Equipping The Saints
Philip 3:10, “That I May Know Him”

http://cchurchchurchblog.wordpress.com/

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1. Arl’s World
  
  March 27, 2014 at 1:56 am
  
  You are welcome!
  
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Equipping The Saints

March 27, 2014 at 1:06 am

Thanks for your like of my recent post on “Left Behind.” You are a great encourager.
Senior Pastor/Equipping The Saints
Philip 3:10, “That I May Know Him”

http://cchurchchurchblog.wordpress.com/

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Nancy

March 28, 2014 at 4:12 pm

I’m so glad to find your blog – I’ll have fun exploring your world I’m sure! Please, don’t mind me as I wander through posts I have missed 🙂

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1. Arl’s World
  
  March 28, 2014 at 4:17 pm
  
  Please do explore! I will do the same with your lovely blog! Thanks so much for visiting and following! 🙂
  
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  1. Nancy
    
    March 28, 2014 at 4:25 pm
    
    My pleasure 🙂
    
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indusinternationalkitchen

March 30, 2014 at 6:59 pm

I love combing through thrift stores and flea markets too! 🙂 Your blog is lovely!

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1. Arl’s World
  
  March 30, 2014 at 11:46 pm
  
  Thank you so much! I know, isn’t it fun. I have found some really neat stuff through the years. I found a set of amber colored glass vases once that I just love. Thanks so much for visiting! 🙂
  
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Jhuls

April 3, 2014 at 7:56 am

Hello, Arlene! 😀

CONGRATULATIONS! You have been awarded: http://thenotsocreativecook.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/sunshine-award-3/.

As usual, participation is optional. Have a wonderful day to you! ❤ Jhuls

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1. Arl’s World
  
  April 3, 2014 at 3:51 pm
  
  Thank you so much!! I accept and am very excited to be nominated. Thank you so much for thinking of me!! You just made my day a little brighter!! :))
  
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  1. Jhuls
    
    April 4, 2014 at 3:00 am
    
    That’s great! 🙂 And you are most welcome! 😉
    
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cardamone5

April 3, 2014 at 12:16 pm

Thanks for the like! I like your about page. I’ll check in again soon.

Best regards,
Elizabeth

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1. Arl’s World
  
  April 3, 2014 at 3:48 pm
  
  You are most welcome. Thank you and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
  
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apsara

April 4, 2014 at 8:27 pm

Kudos to you, for finding time to blog in spite of a busy life! I’m now following your blog to keep in touch…

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1. Arl’s World
  
  April 5, 2014 at 2:51 am
  
  Thank you so much!! And thanks so much for stopping by and following! 🙂
  
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Equipping The Saints

April 6, 2014 at 3:37 am

Thank you for your like of my post, “The Attack On The Catholic Church.” You are very kind.

Senior Pastor/Equipping the Saints
Philip 3:10, “That I May Know Him”

http://cchurchchurchblog.wordpress.com/

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Equipping The Saints

April 16, 2014 at 2:01 pm

Thank you for your like of my post,”Tuesday of Passion Week.” That is greatly appreciated.

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Equipping The Saints

April 17, 2014 at 2:54 pm

You are a very nice person. I thank you for your like of my post,”Thursday of Passion Week.” You are a blessing.
Senior Pastor/Equipping the Saints
Philip 3:10, “That I May Know Him”

http://cchurchchurchblog.wordpress.com/

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1. Arl’s World
  
  April 18, 2014 at 9:29 am
  
  Thanks you and you are welcome! 🙂
  
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Lori

April 24, 2014 at 1:38 pm

Hi Arlene! Since you recently started following my blog, you have been so quick to stop by, like my posts, comment, etc! Thank you for that! It brings me much encouragement! Here is the Dragon’s Loyalty Award for you…

Loyalty…..love it! 🙂

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1. Arl’s World
  
  April 24, 2014 at 2:19 pm
  
  Lori!! Thank you so much! You are so nice to think of me! I am happy to accept. 🙂 Thanks again!
  
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  1. Lori
    
    April 25, 2014 at 12:15 am
    
    My pleasure Arl! So happy to nominate you, and very happy you are accepting it! 🙂
    
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chefjulianna

May 13, 2014 at 9:09 pm

Hi Arlene,

Congratulations, I have just nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. For more information, just go to http://foodieonboard.com/2014/05/13/its-award-season/ . Please remember that it is always voluntary, but do think you have a really versatile blog and are very deserving of the award.

Cheers,

Julianna

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1. Arl’s World
  
  May 14, 2014 at 12:05 pm
  
  Thank you so much!! I accept 🙂 I will do an acceptance post soon. Thanks again for the nomination Julianna! 🙂
  
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  1. chefjulianna
    
    May 14, 2014 at 5:04 pm
    
    You are so very welcome, Arlene! I am looking forward to reading your post!
    
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Equipping The Saints

May 14, 2014 at 12:53 pm

Your like of my post, “What A Wonderful World” is greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much..

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DailyMusings

May 21, 2014 at 3:57 pm

Awarding you with the most influential blogger award http://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2014/05/21/the-most-influential-blogger-award/

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1. Arl’s World
  
  May 21, 2014 at 4:24 pm
  
  Thank you so much!! I am thrilled to accept. 🙂 I will do a post soon!
  
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  1. DailyMusings
    
    May 21, 2014 at 4:25 pm
    
    🙂
    
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Jhuls

May 27, 2014 at 7:05 am

Arl,

I would like to say ‘Thank You’ for always leaving encouraging comments and for showing some love. I appreciate your time visiting my blog. I hope you accept this ‘Dragon’s Loyalty’ Award. No matter what you decide (participating or not), the award is yours! 😉

http://thenotsocreativecook.wordpress.com/2014/05/27/dragons-loyalty-award-6/

xx Jhuls

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1. Arl’s World
  
  May 27, 2014 at 8:18 am
  
  Aww …thank you so much Jhuls!! I am honored you thought of me. What a nice surprise on this rainy Tuesday we are having. 🙂
  
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  1. Jhuls
    
    May 29, 2014 at 1:25 am
    
    You are most welcome, Arl. 😉
    
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Nguyên-Kan

May 27, 2014 at 12:37 pm

Thanks for dropping by and liking my posts 🙂

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1. Arl’s World
  
  May 27, 2014 at 12:40 pm
  
  You are welcome. 🙂
  
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histravelandworkreporter

June 1, 2014 at 2:21 am

Hi Arlene,

I have just published an eBook on Amazon entitled “Budget Traveler’s Guide to Manila, Philippines.” The book is an experience-based guide to traveling on a budget in Metro Manila for backpackers, travelers, and culture seekers.

If you are interested in the book, you can download it through this link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KNN4ZGE

If it happens that you know backpackers who are interested and are planning to travel to the Philippines, I will appreciate if you will refer the book.

Big thanks!

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Lori

June 7, 2014 at 3:43 pm

Lovely Arl….you up for another award?!
I really appreciate how you always come by and read what I write! This is why I am giving you the Wonderful Team Member Readership Award! For more info go here:

Grateful for You!!

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1. Arl’s World
  
  June 7, 2014 at 10:01 pm
  
  Aww …I am always honored to be thought of and I am happy to receive it!! Thank you so much!! Post to come 🙂
  
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  1. Lori
    
    June 8, 2014 at 6:50 pm
    
    Yay! You are very welcome Arl!
    
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chefjulianna

June 11, 2014 at 9:49 pm

Hey Arl! I finally got my response to your award nomination posted. Thanks again! Here it is: http://foodieonboard.com/2014/06/11/i-am-grateful/

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1. Arl’s World
  
  June 12, 2014 at 10:39 am
  
  Ok great! I will check it out! 🙂
  
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ninoalmendra

June 28, 2014 at 1:31 am

Hi arlene! i like your blog and i love your pets 🙂

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1. Arl’s World
  
  June 28, 2014 at 11:09 am
  
  Hello there! 🙂 Thank you so much and thanks for the follow! With the two of them, there is not a dull moment. 😉
  
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Lori

July 31, 2014 at 10:32 pm

Hi Arl! I want you to know I am grateful for you! I have nominated you for an award: “I am Part of the WordPress Family Award.” Congrats my friend!
Here is the link if you want to participate!

Awe….love being part of the family!

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Arl’s World

August 5, 2014 at 11:11 am

Thank you so much Lori!! I feel honored that you think of me as part of your WordPress family and am glad to accept this award. 🙂 We have such a wonderful group of bloggers here! Post to come. Thanks again my friend. 🙂

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Beauty Along the Road

August 13, 2014 at 10:13 pm

Arlene, where was that gorgeous picture taken – the tree surrounded by hills of blue flowers. It is stunning.

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1. Arl’s World
  
  August 14, 2014 at 2:47 pm
  
  Thank you! The Bluebonnets were taken in the Dripping Springs area, near Austin. This is a common site in the Texas Hill Country in the Spring. They make a most beautiful blanket. Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
  
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Arl’s World

August 15, 2014 at 7:58 pm

Oops, I mean sight! 😉

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acbistro

August 18, 2014 at 1:56 am

Hi Arlene , you certainly have a good hand at clicking wonderful pics 🙂 and i love your blog. Nominated you for the Liebster Award. If you decide to participate click here for details http://acbistro2014.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/liebster-award/

Cheers !!

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Jim Tilberry

October 23, 2014 at 2:01 pm

Hello Arl —

I’ve written a humorous book called “Coffee Dates From Hell.”

I’d love to send you a free copy, no strings attached.

If you like it, maybe you could mention it on your blog

If you read a couple of chapters and decide it’s not for you, just recycle it.

If you’re interested you can read some more about it on Amazon. Just do a search for “Tilberry.”

By the way it’s a quick read at just 147 pages, with lots of pictures.

Just let me know where to send it.

Thanks!

Jim Tilberry

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1. Arl’s World
  
  October 23, 2014 at 6:15 pm
  
  Hi Jim! Sounds like an entertaining read. Please do send me a copy. I would be glad to read it. I can be reached by email at arlsworld1@gmail.com.
  
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thatssojacob

January 12, 2015 at 1:10 pm

Hello Arl! I’ve decided to read and follow 15 interesting and new blogs a day every day for the first month of 2015, and yours is today’s #6! Feel free to come visit me when you can at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and follow if you like what you read. Happy new year and happy blogging!

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1. Arl’s World
  
  February 1, 2015 at 12:13 pm
  
  Hi Jacob! Thanks so much for stopping by and following my blog! I really appreciate it! I will most definitely go and check out yours. Happy New Year to you as well!!
  
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Arasi Arumugam

May 26, 2015 at 7:11 pm

Hi Arlene, I have nominated you for the Real Neat Blog award. Please kindly check it at https://arasiskitchen.wordpress.com/awards/

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1. Arl’s World
  
  May 29, 2015 at 11:02 am
  
  Aww …thank you so much Arasi!! I accept 🙂 I will do a post soon. Thank you again for thinking of my blog.
  
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  1. Arasi Arumugam
    
    June 1, 2015 at 8:40 am
    
    Arlene, the pleasure is mine.. 🙂
    
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thehealthyfoodblogger

October 2, 2015 at 3:38 pm

Love the hand waving young lady!

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1. Arl’s World
  
  October 2, 2015 at 8:52 pm
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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Frances Perena

October 5, 2015 at 10:01 pm

Hi. I’m impressed at your dedication to lifestyle blogging. Thank you for posting!

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1. Arl’s World
  
  October 7, 2015 at 10:34 am
  
  Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by to visit my blog 🙂
  
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Ngobesing Romanus

October 8, 2015 at 11:55 pm

Nice to meet you Arlene. Your blog is very nice.

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1. Arl’s World
  
  October 9, 2015 at 8:44 am
  
  Hello there! Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by to visit my blog. 🙂
  
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  1. Ngobesing Romanus
    
    October 9, 2015 at 9:33 am
    
    You are welcome.
    
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Andrew Burgess

December 15, 2015 at 1:46 pm

Hi there,
I found your blog after one of my friends shared it with me on Facebook and wanted to run a few things by you. I’m working on a home education project, and I think it’s something you could definitely relate to. Let me know if you have a moment to discuss.
Thanks!

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1. Arl’s World
  
  December 15, 2015 at 5:43 pm
  
  Hello, you can reach me by email: arlsworld1@gmail.com or on my Facebook page – Arl’s World.
  
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Alexandra Toll

July 6, 2016 at 12:40 am

Hello, I’m a single mom to a baby girl, Gigi. She’s 4 months old today. I love what you’re doing and am inspired by hearing your stories. I’m also a master’s student and conducting research on single moms. The brief survey is only 15 minutes and will help broaden current research of single mothers to include women who choose to raise children without a parenting partner, as well as, women who have become single after separation or loss of a partner. I hope to change the way we think about single moms and strengthen the community of ladies out there who are doing it on their own.
Participants must be single mothers over the age of 18 with a child between 12-36 months.

I would love it if you could post my graphic on Facebook or on the website with a link to my survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/momsolo

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Andrea Brown

October 5, 2016 at 5:49 pm

I am the office manager for Speedzen Publishing, we offer subliminal meditation music at Speedzen.com and binaural beats meditation music thru ZenMelodies.com. We would love to send you samples of our products and would be open to a Giveaway as well as a review. You can also view a very short sample on our Youtube page

Thank you for your time

Regards
Andrea Brown
https://www.zenmelodies.com/
SpeedZen Publishing
520-261-0534

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1. Arl’s World
  
  November 17, 2016 at 12:03 pm
  
  Hi Andrea,
  
  I have responded through your email. Thanks!
  
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Nadia

June 17, 2017 at 5:02 am

Thank you for stopping by and joining my blog. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy sharing my recipes and travels with you. Welcome aboard.

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ohiocook

August 25, 2018 at 10:18 am

Thank you for dropping by my blog.

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1. Arl’s World
  
  August 25, 2018 at 10:30 am
  
  You are welcome. You have a collection of some wonderful recipes. I am still looking through … Thank you! I appreciate you visiting mine as well. I am glad you liked the Pork and Poblano Tacos. 🙂
  
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