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Connect With Your Family, Not Your Phone

By Haley S. on November 6, 2019 in Parenthood

Before you begin to read this post, open up the “Settings” in your phone and locate where it says how much time you spend on average per day, per week, per month, on your phone. Now take a nice, deep breath because I know, it’s shocking. Who knew that time warps existed and that […]

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Welcome Back to School: Tips for Easing Back into the Routine

By Rachel E. on July 28, 2019 in Childcare and Education, Food and Meal Planning, Parenthood

Summer break is winding down! It is hard to believe that a new school year is right around the corner. I always used to get so excited about the beginning of the new school year; maybe it's the teacher in me. I love the new school supplies, backpacks, clothes, and how everyone is giddy with [...]

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I am My Child’s Lovey

By Chelsea P. on July 28, 2019 in Mom, Motherhood, Parenthood

Pink Baby was her name, and she was my everything from age 1 to college. I took her everywhere! And, my parents had an extra one hidden in my closet just in case I lost her. She was my lovey. I fully intended on doing the same for my kiddo, stocking up a few of [...]

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Death Guide Binder How To

By Amber G. on June 16, 2019 in Home and Finances, Mental and Emotional Health, Parenthood

My husband and I recently completed our estate planning. It was only on our to-do list for 2.5 years. It is so important to complete estate planning especially when you have children. While most people might have some or all of the typical documents, you might not think about organizing them and making them easily [...]

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Homeschool 365: Why It Works for Us

By Mary U on June 9, 2019 in Childcare and Education, Mom, Motherhood, Parenthood

We homeschool. It is a thing. I love it! And some days…I don’t love it as much. I get to be with my kids all the time, but I also am with my kids ALL. THE. TIME. Our homeschool is a one-woman mom show all day, every day, 365 days a year. School bus? Me. [...]

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Baby Gear That You Never Outgrow

By Mary U on June 2, 2019 in Just for Fun, Mom, Motherhood, Parenthood

Our last baby is not a baby anymore. Her little summertime knees bear the scrapes and bumps of toddlerhood. Her older siblings dash down the driveway on their bikes and I am heaving a teary-eyed sigh as I pack up the sweet little onesies and booties of babyhood. As I put aside the baby clothes [...]

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Creating an Emergency Plan

By Haley S. on May 19, 2019 in Events, Mental and Emotional Health, Motherhood, Parenthood

I have several trusted family members, babysitters, and friends that will come over to watch our daughters whenever I need help, but I had no emergency plans in place for our home for our kids to follow if something were to happen. I came to this realization because I have a family member that enjoys [...]

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Life is a Highway…When You’re a Carpool Parent

By Danica D. on May 19, 2019 in boy mom, Entertainment and Activities, Hospitality, Just for Fun, Parenthood

There’s nothing quite like driving the 5th-grade boys’ sports carpool. What? A van load of five or six tweens doesn’t sound like a blessing? I just didn’t realize how sweet it was until I started driving the 7th-grade boys around. Teenagers. Now my vehicle smells like teen spirit (not in a good way) and I mostly drive [...]

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Simple Gift Ideas Teachers Will Love

By Amanda H. on May 12, 2019 in Childcare and Education, Hospitality, Parenthood

It's almost time for summer, but let's not forget about our teachers just yet! And, what better way to say thank you for dealing with your little angel, helping her learn and grow, than with a gift? As a former daycare teacher, I also have to say, don't forget about childcare providers! They often manage [...]

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Top Seven Survival Tips for On-the-Go Fun This Spring

By Mary U on April 7, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun, Motherhood, Parenthood

It’s SPRING!!!! The sun has returned, the air is warming up and all of a sudden the puddles, parks, and picnics are calling. Are you ready?? If you are like our family – there is lots of begging for outside fun as soon as the days get a little longer. Here are a few tips [...]

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