Tag: happiness
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Why Our Family Thrives on Individuality During Weekends and Holidays
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant, I envisioned a blissful family life filled with joy and togetherness. However, the reality of parenting my three children has been quite different from those idyllic scenes I had in mind. The picture-perfect moments promoted in commercials never quite materialized in my home. After welcoming my first child,…
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9 Ways I Feel More Alive Than I Did Before
1. Shoes Can Be Different Get Pregnant Fast In my earlier years, I was all about fashion. My outfits were meticulously coordinated, from my top to my shoes and handbag. I felt like I belonged on a magazine cover! But then, societal expectations crept in, dictating what colors were acceptable during certain seasons. Thankfully, those…
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Your HGTV Fixation Might Lead to Discontent with Your Home
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of home. Home sweet home! It’s where our hearts reside, and it should be filled with open-concept kitchens, luxurious bathrooms, cozy living spaces, and perhaps a mudroom adorned with shiplap. Welcome to the world of HGTV, where every episode is a reminder that renovations are just a wall away!…
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9 Surprising Joys That Bring Moms Unbelievable Happiness
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, we often cherish the big wins: our children’s health, having enough food on the table, and a safe home. Yet, it’s the little, often overlooked moments of joy that can bring us genuine happiness. Here are nine unexpected delights that can make a mom feel unreasonably joyful. 1. Matching Tupperware…
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Parenting Standards Are Just Too High — I’m Done (And You Should Be Too)
Get Pregnant Fast I’m done. About three years ago, I reached a breaking point. The immense pressure I had placed on myself as a parent, along with my tendency to micromanage my children, left me feeling overwhelmed and bitter. It became clear that no one in my family wanted to be around me when I…
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Navigating Gender Expectations: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast I have a daughter who is eight years old. Yes, you heard that right—EIGHT! The other day, during a casual conversation with a woman at the salon, I was taken aback when she asked if I was concerned that my daughter might be a lesbian. This question didn’t come out of nowhere;…
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The Pinnacle of Happiness: A Journey Through Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of parenting! It’s not that I lack things to grumble about; rather, I’ve become deeply aware of the small annoyances that can sometimes overshadow the beauty of life. Sure, I grumble about my hectic schedule, my sometimes forgetful partner, my quirky siblings, and even my pesky ingrown toenail. Yet,…
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Why Are Dutch Kids the Happiest in the World? Perhaps It’s the Hagelslag
Get Pregnant Fast Lazy Sundays are a cherished tradition in our home. With most shops closed or only opening later in the day, we take full advantage of the time. Mark is often found in the kitchen whipping up a lavish breakfast while I lounge on the couch, cradling Leo and mapping out our afternoon…
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Infusing Your Parenting with a Dash of Chewbacca Mom Joy
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful viral moment that captivated the internet, a mom named Lisa Thompson from Texas shared her infectious laughter while wearing a Chewbacca mask in a Facebook Live video. This charming display of spontaneity had my kids and me in stitches, and we kept replaying it for more laughs. It got…