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10 Quick and Delicious Recipes for Busy Moms
Get Pregnant FastAs a mom, your days are a whirlwind of activities—homework help, soccer practice, and wardrobe arguments, just to name a few. With so much on your plate, who has the time to prepare gourmet meals? The good news…
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Bedtime Stalling 101: The Toddler’s Guide to Delaying Sleep
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to bedtime, every toddler should be a master staller by the time they hit two. If you follow my tried-and-true methods, you’ll soon be pushing your bedtime back by a solid forty-five minutes. With a…
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Why Mommy Bloggers Should Think Twice Before Attending Hollywood Events
Get Pregnant FastOne of the greatest joys of blogging is the ability to find humor in everyday challenges. Whether it’s the black marker my daughter Lucy used to ‘label’ my favorite belongings or the artwork my son James created on…
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Children and Stress: How Much Is Too Much?
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: March 26, 2015Observing little Emma mimic adult reactions to stress was both amusing and enlightening. She had a clear sense of what activities she believed caused stress and how one might respond…
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Back to School: A Comparison of the 1970s and Today
Get Pregnant FastAs summer winds down, the back-to-school hustle begins, but it looks quite different now than it did in the 1970s. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and compare the experiences of gearing up for a new school…
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Sleep Training Your Baby: Techniques, Suggestions, and When to Begin
Get Pregnant FastNavigating your baby’s sleep habits can be challenging, especially if they rely on you to fall asleep. If your little one is at least four months old, it might be the right time to consider sleep training. This…
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I’ve Discovered the Best Prime Day Alternative Sales to Help Moms Save Even More
Get Pregnant FastIf the thought of Amazon Prime Day has you feeling more stressed than excited, you’re definitely not alone! As a shopping enthusiast and a mom to a lively toddler named Mia, I understand how overwhelming it can be…
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Navigating the 7 Stages of Planning an Adult Night Out
Get Pregnant FastEvery now and then, it’s essential to escape the daily grind and swap your comfy loungewear for something a bit more put-together, even if just for a night. An adult night out is a rare treat, and the…
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Will Johnson: My Journey of Overcoming Fear from a Young Age
Get Pregnant FastWill Johnson is making waves on the big screen in his latest film, “Focus,” where he portrays a master con artist mentoring a captivating protégé, played by Australian starlet Mia Thompson. In a candid conversation with contributor Jamie…
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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…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…
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What to Anticipate on Your First Day at Home with Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Start your morning with a delightful breakfast in bed, courtesy of the hospital cafeteria. The caring nurses will bring your little one to you, allowing for some precious bonding time. Soon after, the doctor delivers the exciting news: it’s time to go home! Cue the panic. You suddenly remember that the car…