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Letting Someone Else Tell Me What To Do: My Yankee Candle Experiment

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Tara Darazio

I’m a control freak. I admit that with no hesitation. I know it’s a problem, but it’s my problem. Don’t worry about it. I’ll handle it. OOPS. There I go again. Trying to control everything. I’m fighting with my own … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged candles, control freak, freelance, freelance writer, freelance writing, in charge, letting go, taking control, yankee candle | 2 Comments

I’m DONE with you summer, bring on FALL and FOOTBALL!

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Tara Darazio

Glimpses into Fall during normally hot summer days are my favorite. I’m sitting here with the window open, enjoying a nice breeze, and this blog is pouring out of my fingers. Fall is my time of the year. I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged autumn, autumn leaves, blogs about fall, blogs about the seasons, boardwalk empire, breezy weather, cool weather, fall, fantasy football, fantasy football draft, football, freelance, freelance writer, girls and football, high school football, it's always sunny in Philadelphia, new girl, orange and yellow trees, seasonal writer, seasons, survivor, the league | 5 Comments

The “Facebook Jealousy” Phenomenon

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Tara Darazio

Did you ever scroll through your Facebook feed out of boredom and then instantly regret doing it because you are now super jealous of random stuff? I do this all the time. And here’s the main culprits. (And none of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged facebook, Facebook jealousy, Facebook statuses, freelance, freelance writing, jealousy, pinterest, social networks, writer | 6 Comments

When Did Summers Get So Busy?!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Tara Darazio

When did lazy summers turn into what-weekend-don’t-we-have-something summers?? Today I was fondly thinking about summers in between middle school and high school. My sister and I would sleep in, get up and make awesome breakfast dishes, then usually dress in our best exercise … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2 unlimited, adults and summer, cartwheels, childhood summer, endless summer hours, freelance, freelance mom, freelance writer, lazy summer, mtv, nostalgia, slush, summer, the grind, vacations | Leave a comment

My Best Friend Is A Two Year Old

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Tara Darazio

I’ve come to the realization that my two-year old son is technically my best friend. No offense to my “big girl” best friends, I still love all of you, but for blog purposes, let’s just explore my title a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged best friend, best friend stories, best friends, children and parents, freelance, freelance writer, kids and family, mom and son, two year old, work at home mom | 4 Comments

I’m Romy, and I invented Post-its

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Tara Darazio

If you know the title, then you know the movie that inspired my blog today: Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, circa 1997. Hilarious movie, one of my faves, and one that got me thinking about high school reunions and … Continue reading →

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Here’s to 2013…

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Tara Darazio

I make resolutions every year, and I follow through with them for about a week. This year, I’m determined for that not to happen. I opened up my iPhone last night and made a list in Notes of my 2013 resolutions. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2013, clean slate, family, freelance, freelance writer, friends, happy new year, love, new year, new years resolutions | 2 Comments

Thieves, Screws and Bolts, and Clark W. Griswold: My Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Tara Darazio

These past four days were just a little nutty, so I thought I’d share some of our experiences for your comic pleasure. Ten minutes into our Thanksgiving visit, we received a call from a fraud company that our debit card number had … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Commercial That Can Change Your Life

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Tara Darazio

I haven’t seen it yet this year, but I know it will be coming soon. It’s the commercial I remember seeing every holiday season since I can remember, and the one that truly puts me in the Christmas spirit. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged childhood, christmas, christmas memories, christmas tree, eat n park, eat n park commercial, eat n park star commercial, freelance, freelance writing, happiness, holiday, holiday season, joy, life lessons, love, peace, star, tree | 2 Comments

I’m too young to be this old…

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Tara Darazio

I’ve been out of the blog mode for a while, in a creative rut lately, but I think I’m back. It’s November – seriously?! Wasn’t it just the beginning of summer? They really don’t lie to you when you’re a … Continue reading →

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