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my three favorite websites I visit regularly… PGAtour.com, my relative golfs on tour and I am also in a fantasy golf league—so I try to keep up with the stats and follow how Bo does each week. Gymboree.com for the adorable kids clothes and foodnetwork.com for dinner and baking ideas.

when I feel overwhelmed with life I… Take my shih tzu, Libby, for a walk and/or write down all the things I have going on. I am very visual and being able to see all my tasks and concerns listed, helps me to prioritize what needs to get done and I feel more in control knowing a plan of action is in place.

one thing I vowed I would never do when I had kids that I find myself doing… as a family we enjoy… my girlfriends would tell you I… something every woman/mom should have… i spend “me time” by doing… Pedicures, reality TV or exercising. the best local mom place to shop… the last time I laughed so hard I cried was when… the movie I could watch over and over… Steel Magnolias. This movie has it all—humor, heartbreak, romance and girlfriends. A close second is Pretty Woman. if I could travel anywhere it would be… Zimbabwe, Africa. One of my good friends moved there about 5 years ago and I would love to go and see the culture, country and all the amazing wildlife they have right outside their door. my most embarrassing parent moment was when…

Disciplining in public. It is hard to give your child a time out in a public place but I feel that I need to stay consistent so they know that I expect the same behavior outside of our home that I do inside.

NDSU basketball and football games. My husband is a former player and coach for Bison football and he loves to share his passion for athletics with our kids. Myself, being a UND alumni, have come to appreciate the green and gold, but am still a Fighting Sioux at heart.

Am always there when they want to chat and will give unconditional support no matter what. Loyalty is a cornerstone in my life. On a lighter note—I always know where the best sales are and I love a good martini!

A great fitting, feel fabulous, pair of jeans!

I love TJMaxx. I can shop for the entire family, our home, gifts and of course, shoes and handbags!

I was catching up with high school girlfriends at a wedding last month in Kansas City. It was so fun to look back at the crazy things we did and how we thought it was such a good decision at the time.

My daughter pooped in the pool on a very hot day and everybody had to get out while they “shocked” it. I felt horrible!

The Kamawan Dojo at the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties

400 1st Ave S, Fargo wwwymcacassclay org

701-293-9622

Randy Marvel, Headmaster Classes offered: Karate - Ages 5 and up Sword Training - Ages 7 and up Jujutsu & Ninjutsu - Ages 14 and up Mixed Martial Arts - Ages 14 and up

Prices range: $25 00–$85 00 for a five-week session

HiddenTeachingsOkinawanMartialArts

Address: 1216thAveS Moorhead,MN56560 Phone: 701-866-5584Classesoffered: Children’sClass/MondayandThursday 6pm–7pm,BeginnerAdultClass/MondayandThursday 7pm–8pm,AdvancedAdultClass/MondayandThursday 8pm–9pm

Address: 4035 40th Ave SW, Suite B, Fargo Contacts: 701-232-4148 dancestudioelite@hotmail com

Age Range: 3 years–Adult Classes Offered: Competition and Recreational Lines in Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Creative Movement and More

Price Range: $40 and up per month based on number of hours taken per week

Camria Ballet Academy

Address: Sunset Lanes Bldg, 2nd Floor, Hwy 75 North, Moorhead

Phone: 218-236-0511 or 218-233-4166

Age range and levels of classes: Full range of classes for children ages 4 and up

Prices: Please call for specific price information - We offer discounts for boys, more than one student per family, and multiple classes per student

Class offerings: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz

Website: www camriaballet com

E-mail: camriaballet@yahoo com

Pricerange: $55/mo–NocontractsAnythingelseweneedtoknow: YourfirstlessonisFREE!

Onlineat: wwwhiddenteachingscom