Thoughts Archives - The thinking mom

Women’s Day revisited

Posted on March 8, 2017
by Effie
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I grew up in a country where 'women's day' was marked by presents, chocolate, flowers and dining out. Women would get together and make restaurant reservations or attend female-only house parties. I couldn't wait to become a woman, too so I could take part…

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Ik ben…

Posted on February 24, 2017
by Effie
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There is nothing wrong with princesses - they are beautiful, are with Prince Charming and most importantly... they are filthy rich. However, I feel so relieved that for this year's carnival dress-up my daughters decided to NOT get yet another princess costume. It was enjoyable…

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Crying moms; are children assholes?

Posted on February 14, 2017
by Effie
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There is a new mom-trend around most groups, forums, and videos, lately. I am not sure when it started but it seems to be everywhere now: exhausted, fed-up, pissed-off, unappreciated moms going viral for posting drama overloaded videos where they mostly rant about their miserable mom…

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When everything is blue…

Posted on August 19, 2016
by Effie
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We all go through times in our lives when we feel really frustrated, let down, and sad. It happens to us at work, personal life, sports, friendships and many times, we feel disappointed with ourselves. Some disappointments disrupt our daily routine while others could change our…

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Mom doesn’t always know best and that’s ok!

Posted on May 3, 2016
by Effie
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Most people like the notion of 'change' - it sounds exciting! it is also very popular, nowadays, especially in quotes that go around social media. It is great, right? I have also written an article about it - you can read it here. The word…

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Being a nice person IS a choice

Posted on March 31, 2016
by Effie
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I was thinking today...- why is it so difficult for some people to stay good? Society and childhood factors are always influential but at the end of the day no-one can ever force anyone else to behave badly! No-one can make you bitter or nasty…

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Women should be celebrated every day

Posted on March 8, 2016
by Effie
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I was reading some posts this morning in various abuse/domestic violence groups. Desperation, sadness and so much anger filled my heart. Young, beautiful women wasting the best years of their lives putting up with 'men', (or excuses of men), who abuse then in any manner. Women…

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A rare star is born

Posted on March 4, 2016
by Effie
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On the 2nd of March of 2010, at 10.10 in the morning a very very special girl came to the world, my daughter Sofia. They say that when you have children your life can never be the same again - I say: good! Your life should't…

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Not the last dance

Posted on January 11, 2016
by Effie
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Great loss for the music world today - David Bowie has died at the age of 69. I frankly believe that his death has saddened most of us if not all, each for their own reasons. I am not familiar with his life, all his achievements,…

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Hello!

Posted on August 20, 2015
by Effie
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Helloooo ! :) I am very excited to be starting my own blog. The huge success we had we alwaysladies.com made me realize that people need more articles they can relate to, in real life. I was happily surprised to see many male readers, too,…