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There’s perhaps nothing more exciting than the birth of a new baby. From those itty bitty toes to that sweet baby smell, the precious newness of a brand-new baby is nothing short of intoxicating…but that’s easy for us to say, we slept through the night! While a new mom undoubtedly shares in the immense joy […]
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My husband and I are a pretty swell match. He’s the Type B to my A, the calm to my storm, and the overall yin to my yang. While we laugh a lot, play a lot, and love a lot, 15 years of marriage doesn’t come without a few heart scars. It can’t. We’re human. […]
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New motherhood isn’t easy. In fact, it’s one of the hardest, most frightening, most rewarding jobs you’ll ever sign up for. From the moment you first begin to sport that itty bitty baby bump, people are quick to offer parenting advice – some of it good, some of it bad, some of it interesting, and […]
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As Boy Wonder reaches the homestretch of his 6th grade year, I find myself increasingly anxious about everything junior high entails. New kids, new pressures, and inevitable personal changes make this next chapter a pivotal time in my son’s young life. While I tirelessly work to convince myself of all the good and positive things […]
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It’s hard to separate baby necessity fact from fiction as a new mom. You want to do it all and you want to do it right, but wading through baby registry checklists and intense baby marketing ploys are enough to strike serious panic into your heart (and your bank account). The good news is that […]
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Your household is a busy place. While it can feel like there’s never enough time (or helping hands) to get it all done, if you’re the proud owner of a tween you can rest a little easier. Kids ages 9 -12 years old are able to help out in productive ways that not only help […]
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t’s taken me nearly my whole life to realize that sometimes quitting is the answer. The entire notion of walking away from something is all but foreign to me. I was taught to keep my eye on the prize, try harder, and push through in the name of finishing what you started and reaping the […]
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Traditionally, baby showers were hosted by mothers for first-time mothers to “shower” her with valuable maternal information and necessary items to transition to motherhood. Since then, the baby shower tradition has evolved from one of education to all out celebration. From co-ed baby showers to showers for dad, grandma, and more, no rules seem to […]
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Pregnancy is a time of wonder, excitement, and of course, new clothes! And while it’s never been more fashionable or fun to style your bump than it is right now, we know you’re a savvy mom-to-be looking for hot clothes and even hotter prices. Take a look at the top 10 retailers for stylish maternity […]
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You all know my son, Boy Wonder. He’s a tween with a lot of opinions. When he’s not giving you all the reasons your tween needs a cell phone, detailing why kids “deserve” summer vacation, or sharing the things he wishes he could change about his parents, he can be found schooling me on the […]
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