Tag: lessons learned
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10 Parenting Choices I’d Rethink
Get Pregnant Fast As my neighborhood welcomes a wave of enthusiastic new parents, I find myself reflecting on my own parenting journey. With my kids now in elementary and middle school, there are definitely some triumphs and plenty of blunders I could have avoided. Here are ten things I’d approach differently if I had a…
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8 Expensive Purchases I Wish I Hadn’t Made
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who prides herself on being frugal, when I do decide to splurge, I want it to be an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Here are eight costly indulgences I’ve come to regret. 1. My 40th Birthday Dinner Approx. Cost: $800 (discounted from $1,400) Let’s start with the…
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5 Lessons from Orange Is The New Black That Prepared Me for Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I often reflect on the countless hours I’ve spent sprawled on my couch, indulging in snacks and binge-watching television. Yes, there may be a twinge of regret, but not enough to swap my cozy couch sessions for Jazzercise or, heaven forbid, actual human interaction. So, let’s dive into how…
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50 Insights on Raising Young Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting young kids can often feel like a rollercoaster ride filled with unexpected twists and turns. Here are 50 lessons learned that might just make your journey a little smoother: Super glue should never enter a home with little ones. Sharpies are a definite no-go. There’s no such thing as “just one”…
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IMPORTANT THANKSGIVING UPDATE
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve decided to refer to 2013 as The Year of Lessons. Back in 2011, during the inaugural Thanksgiving Project, I either mailed the gift cards myself or had generous donors send them directly to the recipients. While this approach worked for 438 families, a few individuals unfortunately didn’t receive their gift cards—some…