Tag: family traditions
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10 Fun Diwali Activities to Involve Your Kids in This Joyful Celebration
Get Pregnant Fast Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is not just a time for celebration and festivity; it’s also a fantastic opportunity to involve your children in meaningful traditions and activities. Here are ten delightful ways to bring your kids into the Diwali spirit, making it a fun-filled experience for the entire family.…
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Navigating the Holidays: A Bittersweet Journey for Grieving Parents
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season is upon us, marked by twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the delightful aroma of baked treats wafting through the air. For many, it’s a time of joy and celebration. However, for parents mourning the loss of a child, this time of year can feel overwhelmingly bittersweet. As someone who…
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Mom’s Incredible Crocheted Costume Steals the Spotlight
Get Pregnant Fast As Halloween approaches, many parents find themselves rushing to find the perfect store-bought costumes for their little ones. But some, like one crafty mom, are going the extra mile. Meet Emily Carter, a creative mom from Springfield, who has taken the internet by storm with her jaw-dropping crocheted “E.T.” costume for her…
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The Battle of Christmas Tunes: A Family Affair
Get Pregnant Fast Every November, my family and I find ourselves embroiled in the annual Battle of the Christmas Music. It’s a classic showdown: me versus my husband and our three delightful children—who, I should add, I brought into this world after a staggering 36 hours of labor and three C-sections. This year, I’m taking…
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November’s Birth Flower: Celebrating Life’s Simple Joys with a Touch of Chrysanthemums
Get Pregnant Fast November is a month filled with gratitude and warmth, even as the chill of winter begins to creep in. If your little one is a November baby, you’re in for a treat! This month’s birth flower, the chrysanthemum, symbolizes happiness, generosity, and intelligence—traits that will surely shine in your child. What is…
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Why This Mom is Ready to Say Goodbye to Christmas
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 15, 2021 Originally Published: Dec. 7, 2011 I can already hear your thoughts: “She wants to give up Christmas? A mother of four? Christmas? You know, the holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus, filled with joy and peace?” Yes, that Christmas. I’m officially over it. When I say “done,”…
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When Your Kids Have Outgrown A Christmas Full of Toys
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a flood of toy catalogs—those glossy pages filled with the latest must-haves for kids. In years past, my children would eagerly gather around, armed with black markers, circling their desired items or cutting out pictures to send off in a letter to…
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14 Truths That Every Midwestern Kid Understands
Get Pregnant Fast For those unfamiliar with the heartland, here are 14 truths that we Midwesterners have come to know and love: Cow Tipping Is Overrated Let’s be real—while I’m not saying that cow tipping is a complete myth, it’s certainly not the rite of passage everyone thinks it is. Sure, we all know someone…
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Facing the Realities of Christmas Morning with Kids: A Candid Look
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get swept away by the picturesque scenes of Christmas morning portrayed in catalogs and Pinterest boards. Many parents, myself included, envision a magical day filled with love, laughter, and heartwarming moments that could rival a Norman Rockwell painting, all set to the soothing sounds…