Tag: traditions
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About A Bed: A New Beginning
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner moved out six years ago, my first impulse was to invest in a brand-new bed. Not just any bed—a luxurious Tempur-Pedic that set me back nearly $4,000, a sum I could hardly afford at the time. While it may not have been the most prudent financial decision, I can…
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In My Chaotic Family, Christmas Was Our Sole Bright Spot
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the festive season! A time often overshadowed by judgment and expectations. Have you ever wondered when it became obligatory for everyone to celebrate the holidays in a specific way? Who decides what’s “acceptable”? Should Christmas focus more on faith, family, generosity, indulgence, camaraderie, or gifts? And how do we determine the…
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The Significance of Baking Homemade Birthday Cakes
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my journey as a birthday cake baker brings me back to a memorable day when I was just 13 years old. My mom was turning 40, and I took it upon myself to bake eight buttermilk cakes for her backyard celebration. I envisioned each of our eight round tables adorned…
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When You Marry ‘The One,’ You Also Marry Their Family
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Collins Updated: December 18, 2023 Originally Published: June 18, 2023 I never truly grasped the extent of change that would come with taking on the last name Collins. I assumed that by marrying Alex, I would seamlessly blend into his life, and he into mine. But what I didn’t…