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Delightful Smash Cake Ideas for Your Baby’s First Birthday Celebration
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re gearing up for your baby’s first birthday celebration, incorporating a “smash cake” into the festivities could add a fun twist! This guide offers some creative smash cake ideas that are sure to make your little one’s…
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Why I Welcomed Kids to My Wedding and Wouldn’t Change a Thing
Get Pregnant FastFifteen years ago, I tied the knot in an environment far removed from the social media frenzy that dictates so much of our lives today. Back then, choices regarding our wedding—everything from the venue and decorations to the…
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The Fearless Girl Remains, Sparking Outcry from Online Detractors
Get Pregnant FastThe statue known as “The Fearless Girl” is here to stay on Wall Street. This empowering figure made her debut the day before International Women’s Day, coinciding with the start of Women’s History Month. Initially intended to remain…
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5 Reasons Taking Time for Yourself Doesn’t Make You a Selfish Mom
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Disney and Vince Gilligan Collaborate on ‘Jack and The Beanstalk’
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Essential Guidance from Joni Edelman for Her Younger Self
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The Emotional Gap Between Me and My Alcoholic Mother
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When Motherhood Gets Challenging, Indulge in Adult Granola
Get Pregnant FastMotherhood can be a rollercoaster ride. Some phases are smooth sailing, while others are filled with sleepless nights, colicky babies, relentless illnesses, and toddler meltdowns. It’s a wild mix, and often, the days stretch on endlessly while the…
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Michael Reynolds: “Every Relationship Faces Challenges”
Get Pregnant FastMichael Reynolds stars as a ruthless business mogul in the upcoming indie thriller, Beyond the Horizon, set to premiere on April 17. While he embraces the darker side of his roles, in reality, this Oscar and Emmy-winning actor…
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Let This Photo Serve as a Stark Reminder: Drinking and Driving is NEVER an Option
Get Pregnant FastOn November 13, a tragic event unfolded on a Colorado highway that we should all take to heart. Trooper Lisa Mitchell was investigating a minor accident when her life was cut short by a drunk driver. At just…
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
- Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
- If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
- My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringe Menu Lifestyle Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations by Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016 As October arrives, the vibrant hues of autumn foliage emerge, and corn mazes and haunted houses spring to life. You guessed it, it’s that time of year again! Just as the leaves shift their colors, America turns pink…
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If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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Yes, There Are Excellent Bras for Larger Busts
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When You’ve Reached Your Limit
home insemination syringe Menu Parenting When You’ve Reached Your Limit by Caroline Miller Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 25, 2016 My mother once walked out on us — raising her hands in frustration, turning her back, and leaving. We never blamed her; after all, we had pushed her to the edge. She returned…