Category: Family
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Teen Technology Contract
My daughter just turned 16. For her 16th birthday (and even before then) she begged, pleaded, cried, and schemed on ways that she could get an iPhone. And as much as I wanted to keep her from technology (we try to be a low tech home), I know that at some point she will need to know how… Read more
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BabbleBoxx Must-Have Essentials for Mom and Baby
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media. Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share with you a few awesome new mom goodies I just received. Being a mom of 4 kids —my oldest is 16 years old and my youngest is 3 months old— I can honestly say I know a little… Read more
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Silent Saturday: Death
Silent Saturday is a segment I do each week with the intention to promote inner peace and reflection. This weeks quote is very personal to me. I took this picture yesterday from the plane as I was flying home to say my goodbyes to my grandmother. I wanted to be there to thank her for… Read more
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Silent Saturday:Grandparents Day
Every week, I post a quote with the intention of helping you to take a step back and reflect on life. Usually I post a quote that deals with peace and serenity. This week, I want to give pause to one of our greatest gifts–our grandmothers. If you are lucky enough to still have your… Read more
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25 Thoughts While Breastfeeding
Becoming a “new mom” again for the fourth time earlier this summer has been both rewarding and, well, interesting. This time around, I know so much more than I did with the other three. This time around, I have also been able to breastfeed a lot longer than I did with the other kids as… Read more
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How to Keep the Baby Blues at Bay
Having a baby can be both exciting as well as draining. Coming home with your baby can be an emotional time. After giving birth, you may feel a sense of anticlimax. Feeling of uncertainty when leaving the hospital, learning to care for this new little human, mourning the temporary loss of your free time, and… Read more
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30 Journaling Prompts for New Moms
Being a new mom means lots of new responsibilities, but it can also mean a lot of new emotions. The first weeks with your new baby can be a time of both physically and emotionally challenge. But you can learn to manage effectively and cope with your postpartum emotions in a healthy way. Journaling is… Read more
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4 Benefits of Coconut Oil for your Baby
Being a parent, you want the best for your child. Being a parent of a newborn baby requires special care for your small, delicate, and fragile bundle of joy. As a mother you may work about your chemicals and ingredients found in many modern day baby lotions and creams. Read more
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5 Healthy Parenting Tips
Every parent wishes there was a “Parenting Handbook” at some point in their parenting duties. From knowing what to say in the right situation to knowing how to correctly discipline, it is true that parenting is not for the weak hearted. Since children are each so vastly unique in how they view the world having… Read more