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    10 Reasons It Might be Time to Give up on Coupons

    Coupons and I have an interesting relationship. I don’t use them; that’s kind of the relationship. That’s not entirely accurate. I will hunt them down like it’s my business when I make online purchases. For example, I will find a coupon code for Bath & Body Works for either 20% off my entire order or […] More

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    Sometimes It’s Good to be the Mean Mom, And Here’s Why

    Can I share with you a little secret that I harbor? I feel a small (massive) tingle of pride when I hear my kids tell me that I am the “MEANEST MOMMY, EVER!!!” That’s right, people. I am the meanest mommy ever, and I’m pretty proud of it. I feel sorry for those parents who […] More

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    10 Things that No Parents in the World Take for Granted

    Ask yourself what you take for granted every day and the list is pretty long. I always think of this when I see that saying on Facebook or Pinterest that reads, “What if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you thanked God for today?” The first time I saw that it really resonated […] More

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    Why Do I Miss My Kid So Much after only 24 Hours?

    My husband and I made the decision to have kids about four years into our marriage. We were both still young; 25 and 26. For us, the decision was a big one. We’d had plenty of time together. We’d traveled extensively. We’d established ourselves in our careers and we’d even built a home. We were […] More

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    So What Kind of Village Does it Really Take to Raise a Child?

    You’ve certainly heard the phrase, “it takes a village to raise a child,” and you might even think you know what it means. Or maybe you have no idea what it means, and you just nod and smile and pretend that you’re down with this mysterious piece of advice. So what does it really mean? […] More

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    10 Reasons Why Mom Shaming is Incredibly Bad and Dangerous

    I’m not perfect; I’m guilty of passing judgment and making assumptions and believing that my way of doing things is the right way. I also like to think that I’m pretty good at admitting my flaws – because I’m not perfect. I’m pretty open about my imperfections and the fact that my kids aren’t perfect. […] More

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    10 of the Dumbest Reasons Me and My Husband Fight

    My husband and I have a rule in our house; we don’t fight in front of the kids. We have this for several reasons. One, we’d like our kids to see us disagree and work through our differences in a respectful and mature manner rather than screaming at one another. We feel that this sets […] More

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    The Worst Fashion Mistakes Your Teenager is Making Right Now

    Fashions change with the wind, and style is very personal. As a woman grows older and more comfortable in her own skin as she learns who she really is, she learns to carefully hone and perfect her style. But the teenage years are often a bit less stylish. Sure, teens tend to think that the […] More

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