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Dear Mom In Survival Mode: You’ve Got This

Hey Mama. I saw you today at the grocery store. With your babies in tow; one crying, one talking your ear off, and the other one sleeping peacefully in the infant carrier. I saw you trying to scurry through the aisles, worried their cries and chatter would draw unwanted attention. You’re in survival mode I […]

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This Is What I Mean By The Phrase Boys Will Be Boys

The phrase “Boys will be boys,” has recently gotten a bad rap. Like, a really bad rap. Over the past few months, I’ve heard these words condemned time and time again on social media, on the TV, and even within my own social circles. Each time, I find myself biting my tongue and waiting for […]

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Here’s The Thing About Parenting In The Age Of Social Media – It’s Hard.

As a mom and as a writer, I quickly learned that I was going to have to work at not allowing the things I read on social media to negatively affect my parenting. I needed to figure out how to put in my metaphorical ear plugs when the internet started getting too loud. Of course, […]

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Will I Rob My Child’s Innocence If I Talk To Them About Pornography?

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. See my full disclosure policy here. Have you ever agonized over how early to start talking to your young children about pornography? Have you wondered how you can protect their innocence while at the same time warning them […]

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Being A Stay At Home Mom Is Not Always A Luxury

“So, what do you do?” We are at a friend’s birthday party. I have somehow managed to squeeze myself into an outfit that doesn’t involve a stretchy waist and a sports bra. I even did my hair, which, based on the “Wow, I didn’t know your hair was so nice!” from my daughter, was clearly […]

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I’ll Admit It – I’ve Been Judging This Mom I Know

I spent the last two days seriously judging a mom I know very well. I know I shouldn’t, but she just makes it so incredibly easy. Just read some of the things she does: She didn’t have her babies naturally and she stopped breastfeeding really early. She gave her toddlers donuts for a snack before nap time. […]

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Woman Sends Boyfriend To Buy Her Leggings, And His Hilarious Texts To Her Have Gone Viral

If you’re in a committed relationship and you want to know whether or not you’re both ready to take things to the next level, just ask your boyfriend to run to the store for something he doesn’t normally shop for and see what happens. The results will tell you all you need to know about […]

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To The Mom Struggling With Patience

I go to a workout class each week that is held in a large gymnasium. It’s free, the kids run around and play, and the moms get in a great workout. It’s perfect, obviously for moms that have little kids under their feet. Today, I watched as a little toddler dumped her entire applesauce on […]

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How Not To Fail At The Marathon Of Motherhood

I’m not a marathon runner. But I am a mother, which is pretty much the same thing. Motherhood is like the ultimate marathon—long, grueling, exhilarating, and (at least according to those nutty runners) worth the pain and effort. Interestingly, if you ask a group of marathoners what part of the race they find the most […]

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The Cost Of Prom Is Outrageous – Here’s How To Save Some Money

With prom season fast approaching, it’s easy to get caught up in the madness, especially if you have a daughter. You want her to look and feel like a princess and she likely has ideas on how to do that. Search for “prom” on Pinterest, and you will see a seemingly endless list of boards. […]

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