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    10 Things I’ll Never Tell My Kids about my Pre-Mom Days

    My parents were intimate exactly two times in their lives; when they conceived me and when they conceived my brother. After that, they ceased to touch one another for past 30-something years. Obviously. Because parents don’t do stuff like that. It’s gross. Unfortunately, I come from a family of self-proclaimed comedians who think they are […] More

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    Five of the Best On-Trend Sunglasses Under $50

    My life is a constant debate over the merit of expensive sunglasses and inexpensive sunglasses. My husband and I discuss this at length, always agreeing to disagree (he cannot see the error in his thinking) at the end of the day. He believes sunglasses should cost very little since they’re “easily broken, lost and left […] More

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    10 Potty Training Products that are Worth Giving a Try

    Creativity, patience and some sort of adults-only outlet for your frustration and your effort are required when potty training a toddler. Trust me – I have four of them. There is no one size fits all method for potty training, and some kids refuse to learn until they are ready. What we learned the first […] More

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    Proven Steps That Will Help You Become a Freelance Writer

    Growing up I always dreamed of writing. I loved it. I won an award in kindergarten for my first book, and it went to a state competition that it also won for best writing and illustration for my age group. I continued on this path, writing ‘books’ and short stories throughout my life, and my […] More

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    Five of the Top Family Friendly Cruise Lines

    If only there was a way to see multiple tropical islands without having to book a half dozen flights and hotel rooms, find restaurants and book entertainment for yourself throughout the trip. That would be a convenient way to see the world, right? That’s what cruise lines are for. They’re designed to take families, couples, […] More

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    10 Things Your Tween Girl will Say and What They Really Mean

    Just yesterday I was listening to my oldest daughter tell me she loves me, calling me mommy and telling anyone who would listen that mommy is her best friend. Swoon. Today, she’s 19 days from turning 7. Just yesterday, we marveled over the tiny toes, sweet nose and darling kisses our second daughter lavished us […] More

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    10 Safe Havens You Go To When You Need To Escape Your Kids

    A 65-inch flat screen on the living room wall, a 50-inch flat screen on the porch wall and 32-inch televisions on the walls of each of my two oldest daughter’s bedroom walls and they are screaming over an insanely old iPhone 4 we use as our Netflix remote control because they want to watch “My […] More

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    10 Ways Google Maps Has Made me a Better Parent

    Google Maps is not just a pretty face. It’s actually a useful piece of technology I’ve learned I cannot live without if I’m expected to be a good mother. See, I have this small issue with control. I like to have it. I like to be the controller of the situations. You’d think, after four […] More

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    The Five Annoying People Who Make Shopping With Kids Impossible

    “See you in a little while, honey,” is what my husband hears at least one evening a week as he is walking into the house and I am walking into the garage and heading straight to my car the second he gets home. I’m going to the grocery store. I’m home all day, every day, […] More

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    Five Trending Shoe Styles Perfect for Summer

    The final touch of any ensemble, the defining factor of any outfit, the most important accessory a woman can wear, is her shoes. Shoes are, hands down, the most important thing that you can own. They are the most important investment. They are an item that should always be a splurge. Shoes need to last. […] More

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    How To Not Kill Your Spouse When Your Kids are Sick

    For better or worse, in sickness and health, ‘til death do we part; the beautiful, sacred and very important words we speak when we wed. My husband and I recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, and we talked about these words. We talked about or betters (four beautiful kids, our careers, our life) and our […] More

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