Tag: home organization
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My Brady Bunch (Minus the House)
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 26, 2015 Originally Published: Jan. 20, 2015 It turns out that the eldest daughter, Lily, needed braces. She had a date for the school dance, and everything was set. But, of course, disaster struck. In true family fashion, everything eventually fell back into place. The kids quickly became enamored with…
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Embracing the Chaos: Proudly Being THAT Family
Get Pregnant Fast You can spot us a mile away—if you don’t hear us first. My partner, Alex, and I often find ourselves in a silent game of charades, exchanging urgent hand signals while silently warning our kids, “This is it! Never again!” Of course, we’ve said that a thousand times already. We scramble to…
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Bunk Beds: A Cautionary Tale for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As a seasoned parent, I can confidently say there are many things I wish I had been warned about before embarking on this journey of child-rearing. From the unexpected transformation of my pre-baby belly into a map of stretch marks to the sheer lack of privacy during doctor visits, the list is…
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5 Aspects I Won’t Miss When My Only Child Heads Off to College
Get Pregnant Fast As my son, my only child, prepares to embark on his college journey, I can’t help but reflect on the bittersweet changes ahead. While I’ll undoubtedly miss our cozy little family dynamic, I also have a few secret wishes for the days to come when it’ll just be me and the dog…
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I’m a Weary ‘Scotch Tape’ Mom Who Adores Her Kids
Get Pregnant Fast “I can’t believe it! This is so mortifying!” I overheard my 9-year-old, Jake, exclaim to his 6-year-old twin brothers, Noah and Leo. “What’s so mortifying?” I inquired as I stepped into our playroom, where they were immersed in a Lego project. “This!” Jake waved his hand around, his exasperation clear as he…
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Reclaiming What Belongs to Us
Get Pregnant Fast Remember those exhausting days when you’d spend what felt like an eternity getting your little one to drift off to sleep, only to have that blissful moment shattered by an unexpected doorbell ring? It’s infuriating—your hard work undone in an instant, leaving you with a cranky, overtired child and an inexplicable urge…
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Creating a Playroom for My Son: A Lesson in Parenting Priorities
Get Pregnant Fast With great care, I organized my son’s toys into vibrant bins, arranged his books by language—Spanish first, thanks to my husband’s bilingual skills—and even set up his stuffed animals in a stadium-style seating arrangement. The transformation was remarkable! I envisioned my son having ample space to play and, eventually, his younger siblings…
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The Surprising Impact of Fridge Organization on Weight Management
Get Pregnant Fast When 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 to reappear everywhere—from beneath the couch to around the kitchen table. Unfortunately, experts warn…
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My Kids Aren’t Great at Chore Charts, and I’m Okay with That
Get Pregnant Fast Chore charts — I’ve experimented with every type imaginable: magnetic, canvas, chalkboard, and even those flashy metallic star stickers. I’ve got reminders plastered in bathrooms to wipe toothpaste off the sink, notes in the laundry room to check pockets and avoid leaving sweaty socks in a pile, and messages taped to kitchen…
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My Experience Living in a Small 1-Bedroom Apartment with My Family of Four
Get Pregnant Fast In 2006, my partner and I decided to purchase a cozy one-bedroom co-op in a pleasant suburban area. At the time, it felt like a smart move. The space was perfect for just the two of us, it offered an easy commute to the city, and we envisioned raising our future family…