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10 Reasons Why the Minivan is the Ultimate Family Vehicle
Get Pregnant FastOnce upon a time, I vowed that I’d never be caught driving a minivan. Back in my pre-parenting days, I thought I had it all figured out. But then came the little ones, car seats, and the never-ending…
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Does the Heartbeat Gender Prediction Method Really Work?
Get Pregnant FastYou might have heard that the speed of a fetal heart rate can hint at whether you’re having a boy or a girl—specifically, that a heart rate over 140 beats per minute suggests a girl, while a slower…
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7 Instant Ways Moms Can Lift Their Spirits
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it, motherhood can be a whirlwind of chaos that sometimes leaves us feeling a bit down. If you’re a mom looking to boost your mood right away, here are seven effective strategies that you can implement…
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An Apology to Stay-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant FastI owe a heartfelt apology to mothers everywhere, particularly to stay-at-home moms. Like many men, I once held the misguided belief that mothers who stay home with their children spend their days being unproductive or simply lounging around.…
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10 Wife Bonuses That Bring Me Joy
Get Pregnant FastRecently, a piece caught my attention titled “I Get A Wife Bonus And I Deserve It, So STFU.” This article, penned by a well-off woman, discussed how she receives a share of her husband’s yearly bonus as a…
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9 Reasons to Show Retail Workers Some Kindness This Holiday Season
Get Pregnant FastAh, the holiday shopping season! For some, it’s a delightful opportunity to find the perfect gifts, while for others, it’s a dreaded chore best avoided. Regardless of your shopping preferences, it’s nearly impossible to escape the retail environment…
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Your Baby’s One-Year Check-Up: What to Expect
Get Pregnant FastHappy birthday to your little one! As your baby reaches the twelve-month milestone, it’s time for a check-up with the pediatrician. This visit will involve a thorough physical examination, much like the last one. Expect the doctor to…
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The Top 7 Life Lessons Inspired by ’80s and ’90s Music
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to wisdom, I believe that remarkable individuals have shared invaluable insights with me over the years. However, I often struggle to remember most of those conversations, especially the ones held before my morning coffee. That’s…
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Transforming One Decluttering Project into Twenty in 387 Manageable Steps
Get Pregnant FastAh, springtime—when the urge to declutter and reorganize hits with full force. As the season faded into summer, I found myself engulfed in activities like swim team obligations and various camps, all while promising my daughter, Emma, that…
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The Older I Get, The More I Resemble Maleficent During That Time of the Month
Get Pregnant FastAs I navigate the ups and downs of womanhood, I’ve come to realize something unsettling: the older I get, the more I channel my inner Maleficent during that dreaded time of the month. In my younger years, my…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it hit…
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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…