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The Surprising Impact of Fridge Organization on Weight Management
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re a parent, it often feels like crumbs are part of the decor. With little ones running around, keeping food completely out of sight is nearly impossible. I tidy up, yet those pesky Cheerios and crackers seem…
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What to Pack for Adult Camp: A Comprehensive Guide
Get Pregnant FastHey there, fellow adventurers! So, you’ve got your eyes set on the packing list for Camp Tumbleweed and are feeling overwhelmed by the thought of spending a fortune at your local store. Instead of drowning your sorrows in…
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10 Essential Insights for Your Child’s Freshman Year
Get Pregnant FastAs my daughter wrapped up her freshman year at university last May, I was reminded of the unmistakable scent of teenage life that had taken over our home. If you have a high schooler, you likely know this…
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5 Clear Indicators That Sports Moms Have Gone Off the Deep End
Get Pregnant FastAs a self-proclaimed soccer mom, I find myself in good company. My sister-in-law is entrenched in the world of football, while my neighbor has fully embraced the role of a lacrosse mom. Even my son’s preschool teacher is…
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I’m Not Quite Ready for Kindergarten
Get Pregnant FastWhen Oliver entered the world, he possessed an almost ethereal quality. His big, knowing eyes and a serene presence felt reminiscent of a wise elf or a tiny Yoda, a combination that both intrigued and unnerved me. My…
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Time Bandits: 7 Outrageously Impractical Time-Management Tips
Get Pregnant FastTime seems to be slipping through our fingers faster than ever. Our days are crammed fuller than a closet that hasn’t seen a good clean-out in years, and we tend to shy away from it, hoping it won’t…
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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…