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Mom Monday-You’re a Mom And Can Rock These In The New Year

Just because you’re a mom doesn’t mean you have to rock a dirty ponytail and yoga pants everyday. Many moms go through an identity crisis once their kids are born—can you really wear those fun and fashionable items you wore before having kids? Yes! Strut your way into the New Year with these five stylish […]

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The New Year is the moment we’ve waited for

Happy New Year!  Can you believe the new year has arrived?  It seems like we were just planning how we’d spend last year as helicopter parents and what we wanted to resolve for the new year.  Now, a whole year has passed and it’s time to reminisce on what we’ve accomplished.  Isn’t this the moment […]

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Teen Tip Tuesday-Setting Goals for the New Year

Teens need to learn how to goal set and establish patterns; it will help them throughout their lives.  Parents can help their teenagers by explaining the importance of setting goals and how they can truly help us reach what we thought was impossible. Here are six strategies to help your teenagers maximize the benefit of […]

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Teen Tip Tuesday- Value other holiday traditions

Getting teens to value other holiday traditions beyond their own is a great way to bring about the holiday spirit.  Learning how other cultures and ethnicities celebrate their special days is an integral part of teaching our teens to respect others. Here are some excellent resources that can help explain and ignite the passion for the […]

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Mom Monday-What Does Christmas Look Like To You?

I’ve always loved the song “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas”.  I’m not sure if that’s the official name, but it’s what I’ve always called it; mainly because those are the only words I can ever seem to remember.  I’ve never let it hold me back though.  I belt that one line out […]

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12 Days of Romance during the Holidays

This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias Inc. and its advertiser.  The fun we had was all our own.  This post shows how my husband and I maintain intimacy during the holidays and offers a coupon. All opinions are my own. #KYTrySomethingNew The holidays are hectic around our house.  Even though we only have one […]

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Teen Tip Tuesday-Finding the holiday spirit

Finding the magic of the season and some holiday spirit isn’t always easy with teenagers.  They aren’t as vocal at the festivities and family gatherings as you may like.  Trust me, they still love all things magical. For one mom, the traditions of Christmas felt like a passing moment, until her teens renew her holiday […]

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Mom Monday- Raising A Princess

It’s always interesting to me, and catches me somewhat off guard, as to what perfect strangers will comment upon.  Raising a Princess is one of them. I get loads of comments on our family size. Used to that. I’ve had people assume Diva is either Boo’s mom, or Cubby’s mom (depending on who’s with us), […]

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JJ the American Street Dog #giveaway award winning children’s book

Do you know any children that love dogs?  Are you excited to read to your child each night?  You’ll love JJ The American Street Dog and How He Came to Live in Our House and JJ Goes to Puppy Class.   Here’s a story about a little girl named Maya.  Maya has wanted a dog for […]

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Memories flood in with Glade® Limited Edition Winter Collection scents

This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias Inc. and its advertiser and the memories are all our own.  Relive the moments of your childhood with the Glade® Limited Edition Winter Collection. #HolidayWithGlade is the best one of all. When I was younger, my family would trudge out into the woods for our very own Christmas […]

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