Tag: cooking
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6 Things I No Longer Care About in My 40s
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! As a woman navigating the middle-aged landscape, there’s a certain freedom that comes with this phase of life. If I’m lucky enough to live to 95, I’m currently in the middle of my adventure. Looking back, I see a mix of challenges like demanding parenting, self-esteem battles, and a few…
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What I Wish I Had Learned in High School
Get Pregnant Fast If you were to ask me about my high school experience, I could easily list off a variety of memorable lessons. For instance, I learned quickly to avoid drawing anything inappropriate during study hall. I also discovered that cafeteria staff have very little patience for requests like “salad, no lettuce.” And let’s…
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All The Moms I’m Not
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 8, 2021 Originally Published: Oct. 25, 2015 When I first stepped into motherhood, I found myself grappling with my identity as a mom. Everywhere I looked, there were incredible mothers showcasing their unique talents and skills. I wanted to emulate them all, but eventually, I realized that I couldn’t…
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The Kitchen: A Space for Cherished Memories
Get Pregnant Fast One chilly afternoon in December, my infant son dozed off in his car seat while we were heading home from the grocery store. I quickly realized that if I carried him inside still buckled up, he would remain asleep, sometimes for hours. With a silent prayer, I gently placed him in the…
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Navigating the Culinary Chaos of Cooking with Tweens (And Why It’s Worth It)
Get Pregnant Fast Last weekend was a whirlwind for me—between mowing the lawn, showering, vacuuming, and prepping for a party, I was on a tight schedule. Just then, my 8-year-old son, Max, piped up and requested a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch. “Can’t you make it yourself, buddy?” I replied. “But Mom,” he insisted, “I…
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Making Lunch for My Mom: A Tribute to Her Unconditional Love
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a universal truth that anyone who has worked diligently enough to earn retirement should be honored, and when it comes to my mom, I couldn’t be happier for her. As a single parent for the majority of my youth, she devoted herself to her career as a special education teacher. After…
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The Six Phases of Dinner with Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Cooking for kids can feel like an insurmountable challenge, and I know I’m not alone in this struggle. My day revolves around food preparation: whether I’m cooking, planning meals, shopping, or cleaning up the aftermath, it seems like I’m always feeding someone. Yet, despite the three regular meals and one (somewhat) healthy…
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A Mom’s Complex Relationship With Dinner
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself grappling with some unexpected feelings of frustration. It started early in the day when I awoke, coffee in hand, and pulled some chicken from the freezer. The moment that chicken is out, it feels like a promise—one that binds you to a culinary commitment for later in the…
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It Used to Be So Fun, Then We Had Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When we first tied the knot, our evenings were filled with excitement and passion. I often reminisce about those carefree nights when we could take our time, indulging in every moment without interruptions. If one round wasn’t enough, we’d dive right back in, exploring different settings — the kitchen table, the couch,…