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Raising a good man is one of the most important jobs in the world, and mamas, I know you take it seriously. I take it pretty seriously too. With 11 and 6-year-old sons I think a lot about the young men my boys are poised to become. Will they be good men? How will they […]
When I shared BuzzFeed’s 17 Truths That Only Eldest Siblings Know with Boy Wonder, together we had a hearty laugh. As eldest sibs, we agreed that while being the first-born has it’s share of perks, there’s a another, darker side of eldest sibdom – one comprised of unrealistic expectations and inexperienced parenting. That’s not to say […]
For every person who revels in the glory of traditional holiday decor, there’s someone looking to break away from the norm in favor of an ultramodern design. Because we know that nothing sets the tone of your home’s holiday decor more than the Christmas tree, we set out to find the most daring new-fashioned artificial […]
As parents we’re required to do a lot of things: comfort, heal, love, protect, provide, and teach. And along with each of these parental responsibilities, our hearts are called to do the same for our partner, friends, extended family, and ourselves. But that last part gets a little tricky sometimes. We’re often so busy doing […]
You don’t have to be a kid to find the Christmas countdown virtually unbearable, what with all those presents under the tree just waiting to be exchanged and enjoyed! We get it, you guys. We really get it. Have no fear, our fellow Christmas lovers! While you were busy stocking 24 days of holiday treasures […]
“Mommy, I wish I was older” lamented my youngest son. “Honey, you just turned 6 a month ago. I think you should try to enjoy it, at least for a little while.” I replied, knowing full well that he won’t. Ever since my son was old enough to realize that his older brother had rights […]
Every parent wants to give their child a head start when it comes to learning and I was no exception. When it came time to prepare BooBoo for Kindergarten entry, I did what I do best – I royally panicked. I rushed out to my local bookstore and purchased a hefty supply of workbooks and […]
Admittedly, I have discriminating taste when it comes to toys. As a mom who wants to give her child every advantage when it comes to learning, I’ve come to expect more from my children’s toys. Parents, I think we can all agree that the last thing we need are more useless toys that aren’t offering […]
Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year and there’s simply no better way to count down the magic of the holiday than with a cheerful advent calendar! You may not know that first advent calendars were first printed in Germany in the early 20th century, or that they gained in popularity after […]
Whether you believe in the power of a lucky number or simply gravitate toward all things numerical, numbers possess important meaning for many of us. And now it’s easier than ever to celebrate a love of numbers through home decor! Modern home design has numbers popping up everywhere — from pillows to wall art to […]
The Untitled GenX Podcast
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