Tag: food
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How Can Someone “Forget” to Eat? And Please Pass the Cake!
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a children’s birthday party—because let’s be honest, if you have kids under seven, birthday parties are basically a second home. The festivities were just beginning, and thankfully, none of the kiddos were in full meltdown mode yet. My 4-year-old son, Max, had already kicked off the fun…
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The Five-Second Rule: A Mother’s Journey to Embracing Imperfection
Get Pregnant Fast When my son was born, I was a complete germaphobe. Everything in sight around him had to be spotless, and I kept antibacterial wipes at the ready. Visitors were greeted with a mandatory hand wash before they could even think about holding him. My home was a fortress of cleanliness—so pristine you…
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Reimagined: A Culinary Adventure
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my family adhered to a classic approach to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We used either white or whole wheat bread, carefully slicing each sandwich into quarters. Separate utensils ensured the peanut butter and jelly remained distinct, and crusts were often trimmed off. Everything was tidy and traditional, embodying the…
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4 Diets I Abandoned for Delicious Food
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real: I love food. And honestly, my tastes could use a bit of refinement. I’m the kind of person who looks forward to county fairs for a deep-fried Krispy Kreme chicken sandwich on a stick. My guilty pleasures include gas station snacks that most people only indulge in during road…
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18 Whoppers I’ve Told My Kids to Encourage Them to Try New Foods
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I embrace the art of gentle deception—those little white lies that help us navigate the challenges of family life. From tales about Santa Claus to exaggerated claims about my candy consumption, I often resort to fibs when it comes to food. Getting my kids to try new dishes can…
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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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7 Alternatives to the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge That Are Way More Fun
Get Pregnant Fast Have you seen the latest trend where young folks are trying to plump their lips by sucking on shot glasses? Sure, Kylie Jenner is adorable, but seriously, what are people thinking? This bizarre trend is not only reckless but downright dangerous. Let’s put a stop to it now. Instead, here are seven…
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Moms, Unless Diarrhea Is Your Love Language, Just Say No to the ‘Cleanse’
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Mamas! Let’s get real for a moment. We all tried our best to maintain some semblance of balance in our diets during the holiday season, but can we collectively agree to say no to the dreaded cleanse? Humans are designed to eat food. Seriously, sipping on kale and lemon juice…
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In 24 Hours, My Kids Request Snacks 10 Times
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the eternal snack quest. My kids have turned asking for snacks into an art form, demanding to munch at all hours. While they seem to understand that breakfast is a morning affair, they’ve fully embraced the idea that snacks can—and should—be devoured at any time of the day or night. Here’s…
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Speaking the Same Language: A Journey in Love and Understanding
Get Pregnant Fast Back in my office days, I often found myself tuned into the Dr. Laura Show on talk radio. While her ideas can be a bit out there, I have to admit it was a quirky way to pass the time during my commutes. One topic that stuck with me was her discussion…