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36 Tongue Twisters To Tease Everyone From Toddlers to Teens
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Interesting Farm Life Facts About 9 Animals To Build Your Trivia...
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Minimalist Mom: Living Happily with Less Stuff
Becoming a Minimalist Mom is easier said than done. The journey of raising children seems to often be the journey of accumulating stuff –...
A Letter to Stay-At-Home Moms
Dear YOU,To the dedicated, hard-working, always-going, sometimes shouting, often laughing, sometimes crying, ALWAYS loving - stay-at-home moms:
First of all, let’s just agree that no...
46 Jokes About School Make Summer’s Sunny End Bearable
Jokes about school will add joy to morning breakfasts and school drop-offs. You may be celebrating that summer is over and the kiddos are...
National Aunts & Uncles Day: Celebrate Those Awesome Family Members On...
Celebrate the love you hold for your aunts and uncles on July 26 on National Aunt and Uncle Day. Be sure to celebrate the...
6 Important Tips to Consider When Shopping Bridesmaid Dresses and Gowns
Having your friend's support and encouragement on the most important day of your life will make your wedding even more special. Their presence matters...
A Diaper Bag Checklist – From a 2 under 2 Mom
Registering for a fancy diaper bag might seem extravagant and silly while pregnant with your first child. Once that baby comes, you realize just...
Why Appreciating Extraordinary Women is Good for Moms
I appreciate extraordinary women and the impact they've had on my motherhood journey with my own two daughters. My relationship with women throughout...
Becoming a Mindful Parent: 5 Essential Post-Pandemic Practices To Adopt
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Knowing When to Walk Away: I Gave Up Cooking in 2022...
When I finally decided to give up, a washing of relief cascaded over me. Find out what I gave up and consider giving something up as well.
8 Exciting Drinking Board Games To Spice Up Your Next Gathering
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35 Funny Valentine’s Day Jokes Bring Miles of Smiles For Your...
Show love to your children by sharing Valentine’s Day jokes. Laugh, giggle, and smile as you tickle their funny bone. Let your hair down...
Servicewomen & Miscarriage Causes: Toxic Exposure in the Military Can Affect...
Miscarriage causes are wide and varied, but servicewomen who have been exposed to toxins during their military service may have other causes to monitor....
Embarking on the Surrogacy Process: 2 Different Souls, 1 Beautiful Mission
There are different reasons why individuals may choose the surrogacy process to grow their families. Nowadays, surrogacy is a popular option for couples and...
5 Important Things To Know About A Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis
The International Diabetes Federation says that a gestational diabetes diagnosis affects about one in seven births. It is estimated that nearly ten percent of...
33 New Year’s Jokes to Tickle Your Kids’ Funny Bone
Ring in 2022 with laughter as you celebrate with sparkling cider and New Year’s jokes with your family. Humor teaches children to be in...
Traveling the Road to Becoming a Happy Empty Nester: 3rd Times...
I celebrated as my son left for college to pursue his future. I did not cry. I did not mourn the younger years. It...
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So, the big kids are home from college for a three or four-week winter break. It’s part of the ups and downs of your...
Definition of Happiness: The Ultimate Birthright
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There is an age-old question that always goes along the lines of "What is the definition of happiness?" The key to happiness...
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It’s almost time for that Elf on the Shelf to fly back from the North Pole creating mischief in your home. Do you feel...
To the Newly-Postpartum Mom: Consider Intuitive Eating, Not Harmful Dieting
Even though I had my first baby a mere 13 months ago, I feel like it was yesterday. Those last few weeks of pregnancy...
A Day In The Life: One Mom’s Fluid Daily Schedule &...
In the first few months of 2020, I went from working full time with a newborn and a two-year-old to quitting my job and...
6 Tips for Planning a Meaningful Interfaith Marriage Ceremony
A wedding is a time to celebrate love and new beginnings, but when it’s the start of an interfaith marriage, there may be a...
10 Helpful Makeup Tips Every 30-something Woman Needs In Her Arsenal
Once Father Time ticks into the midnight hour, and your 20-something years turn into your 30-something years, women who enjoy wearing makeup may begin...
Stretch Marks: Normalizing And Embracing Your Beautiful Body This Year
As a young girl, I grew up watching women quickly rearranging their swim skirts or pulling down their shirts so that their stretch marks...
How Navigating the 2021 Digital World Can Create Tough Career Challenges
I am a newspaper girl at heart, but I live in a digital world. Welcome to my world, where paper is now digital and...
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6 Simple Wedding Ideas To Ensure That Your Wedding Goes Off...
Not all weddings have to be big and extravagant, as some no-fuss brides want a simple ceremony with a few close friends and family....
Can you breastfeed with implants? The Facts and Helpful Truth...
It is estimated that 4% of women have had breast implants, and the majority of those women have the procedure done prior to childbearing...
Dear Maya: A Letter from a First Time Mom to Their...
An open letter to my daughter about the first few weeks of her life, and my unexpected and difficult journey to becoming a mom.
3 Ways I Benefited From Taking A Break From Social Media...
The moment I found out I was pregnant, my relationship with social media shifted. I thought "maybe taking a break from social media may...
19 Of The Best Valentine Gifts For Friends To Spoil Them
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you probably found the right gifts for your husband or boyfriend, teachers, and kids. But what about your...