The birth of my first born practically plays out like an episode of a sitcom. Everything I read said that waters don’t usually break like you see on TV. There was a good chance I would need to have my waters broken or that they would merely be a small leak. No one tells you […]
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Over the years I have been very open about my stance, as a parent, on abstinence only sex education. I have always been very adamant in a comprehensive sex education for my children. As I’ve stated in my blog post, ‘Why I Plan to Teach My Kids to Have Sex Before Marriage’ I even outline […]
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I love the fall and Halloween. As my kids grow I’d love to have them share that love with me. We love to do fun activities, crafts, and more all Fall centered. Here are some wonderful Pumpkin crafts to do with kids, some of our favorites. Apple Print Pumpkin Craft Pumpkin Craft for Preschoolers Paper […]
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Our children grow up with their biggest influence being their parents. How we raise our children will have a lasting effect on them as they become adults, work jobs, go to school, have friendships, relationships, and more. When I was a child, I was always a very quiet and shy child. I’d be outgoing to […]
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No matter what you do or who you are stress is a part of life. Self-care is important to help you recharge after long stressful days working, taking care of kids, or both. Why is it important to relax? Relaxation helps encourage a healthy mind and body. With the buildup of stress tension can cause […]
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Planning travel over the Winter can be a daunting task. As you have to consider weather, time off work, time off school, hotels, transportation, you will need many contingency plans in case things do not go as planned. During the current pandemic there is even more to consider. Here are some wonderful tips to consider […]
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I’ve waited years to have a home I could truly decorate as the seasons changed. Fall is one of my favorite seasons and the perfect one to start decorating. Fall Decorations are my favorite. I’ve found some amazing products I wanted to share with you to help you decorate your home to get into the […]
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In a world as we fight toxic masculinity there are so many things we can do as parents to help raise our sons to be loving and caring men. Toxic masculinity is often misunderstood. The phrase comes from a focus on violent behavior by men that is not masculinity itself but is derived from some […]
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Christmas can come quickly. It’s already August and this year has gone by quick. In an effort to prepare for Christmas this year early I’ve been taking steps to get organized. I’d really love to have everything done hopefully reducing the stress of the holidays. Here are some things I plan to do starting now. […]
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There are many different lessons we need to teach our children as they grow older. Teaching them how to save money is a huge skillset that will help them throughout adulthood. It can be a hard lesson to learn as a child, however, impulsivity is a staple of childhood. Trying to curb the impulse to […]
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