Tag: holiday season
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In My Chaotic Family, Christmas Was Our Sole Bright Spot
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the festive season! A time often overshadowed by judgment and expectations. Have you ever wondered when it became obligatory for everyone to celebrate the holidays in a specific way? Who decides what’s “acceptable”? Should Christmas focus more on faith, family, generosity, indulgence, camaraderie, or gifts? And how do we determine the…
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A Round of Applause for Those Who Co-Parent Successfully During the Holidays
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season is a time for family bonding and creating lasting memories. For divorced parents, navigating this period can be especially challenging. Take, for example, the case of Jason and Mia, who despite their high-profile split, are committed to ensuring their children experience the joy of the holidays. Recently, Jason posted…
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When Christmas Cheer Seems Elusive for Those Who Empathize with the Struggling
Get Pregnant Fast It’s that magical season again! You know, the one that’s supposedly the most wonderful time of the year, as the catchy song reminds us. Everywhere you look, commercials paint a picture of cozy homes adorned with twinkling lights, families in matching pajamas sipping hot cocoa by a tree overflowing with gifts, and…
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8 Gifts I’m Treating Myself to This Holiday Season
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, my kids inevitably start asking what I want for Christmas. But let’s be honest, this question is often a bit of a trap. Instead of responding with something selfless like, “Oh, I don’t need anything!”—which, by the way, is a response I’ve only seen in movies—I’m usually…
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Let This Photo Serve as a Stark Reminder: Drinking and Driving is NEVER an Option
Get Pregnant Fast On 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 33 years old, she left behind an 8-month-old daughter. Her husband is now faced…
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How I Embraced the Myth of Santa Claus
Get Pregnant Fast As my family stands on the brink of a peculiar new reality, we are confronting the truth: Santa Claus is just a figment of imagination, and every present carefully wrapped beneath our tree comes from local shops or arrives in unmarked boxes from online retailers boasting enticing deals and free shipping. In…
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Every Holiday Season, I Reflect on How You Made Me a Mama
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season rolls around each year, I can’t help but think back to that Christmas nine years ago when I was heavily pregnant, my belly resembling a snow globe about to burst. Sleep was elusive; I was plagued by pregnancy migraines that made the twinkling lights outside feel like daggers…
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9 Reasons to Show Retail Workers Some Kindness This Holiday Season
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, 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 during this festive time of year. In the midst of all the hustle and…