Tag: DIY
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Lessons from My Mother on Overcoming Struggles and Getting Things Done
Get Pregnant Fast In 1987, my mother drove a rusty old Renault Encore, a car that could only be described as a clunker. It was small, unattractive, and perpetually breaking down. I was old enough to feel the weight of embarrassment, often insisting that my mother drop me off a block away from school, just…
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Create Budget-Friendly Birthday Cards
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to birthday cards, I have to admit—it’s hard to justify spending money on something that gets torn open and tossed in the trash moments later. At three to four dollars a card, it feels like a complete waste, especially when it comes to kids’ parties. As we dive into…
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Pinterest, I’m Over You (Again)
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I stumbled across a DIY lava lamp project on Pinterest, and I thought, why not give it a shot? I made the rookie mistake of leaving the browser open, and when my son Alex peeked over my shoulder, his eyes lit up. “Can we make those today?” he asked. Of course,…
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I Have No Clue What Shiplap Is and Other Reasons I Struggle with Home Decor
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s not beat around the bush: I’m not great at decorating. There, I said it. My home is cozy enough—neither too large nor too small—but it certainly doesn’t resemble anything you’d find on a home improvement show like HGTV. Unless, of course, it was featured in one of those “before and after”…
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What My Mom Taught Me About Doing Things on Your Own
Get Pregnant Fast It was 1987 when my mother, Lisa, drove a rusty old Renault Encore that looked more like a relic than a reliable vehicle. It was small, unattractive, and constantly breaking down. I was old enough to feel the embarrassment, often persuading her to drop me off a block away from school so…