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40 Fun Outside Activities For Kids – 30 is my favorite!
Fun! Fun! And More Fun! There is so much to do outside! The weather doesn’t always have to be perfect either. Sometimes, simple activities that don’t require much time, effort, or supplies can yield the best fun and bonding time for families. Some of my most prominent memories are of moments playing outside. I still have scars on my knees from falling off of my bike and losing my balance on my roller skates. Take the time to soak up the natural elements that nature has to provide, and teach the younger generations what it looks like to really enjoy outdoor play. So, what are you waiting for? Get out…
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Romance & Sex After Childbirth – 14 Ways to Maintain
If you have children, you may know the struggle that many parents have with keeping that romance and sex life alive after having children. It can be quite a struggle. Some days it feels like old times, with little to no effort. Other days, one or both of you are so tired, that sex would feel like a chore. It many cases, mamas are the ones that are sneaking to get undressed without being spotted for fear that their male counterpart will become aroused and pounce. In these same cases, romantic gestures and behaviors may have dwindled down to almost non existent. But wasn’t that what helped to start the…
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Baby Teething – 9 Signs & 5 Easy Ways To Soothe
When does baby teething begin? If you are anything like I was with my first child, you may be a bit nervous about the teething process. I spent so much time googling symptoms and soothing methods, I began to feel extremely overwhelmed. In addition to my own swirling thoughts, feelings, and worries, I had my mother and grandmother constantly repeating the old remedies and ensuring that they would work best. I was torn between doing what they said just because they’d said it, and believing everything that I’d been reading online. The cherry on top of the anxiety was the calm dispositions of my mother and grandmother since they had…
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62 Baby Shower Registry Essentials – 22nd One Is My Proven Favorite!!!
When I was pregnant with my first child, I had no idea where to begin. I knew that I would eventually need to put together a baby shower registry, but had no idea how to go about doing that. I had a few registries that I’d opened at about 3 to 4 different stores. We did two things. We went to the stores to scan things onto our wishlist, and added things online as well (since some stores didn’t have certain things in stock). It was a lot of work. After a while, we found ourselves just adding whatever we saw that was even remotely interesting to our baby shower…
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How To Deal With Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Balance This is the key to coping with postpartum depression. Imbalance in specific areas of the body and, sometimes your life, can often manifest as disorders and disease. My personal experience with PPD was one that shaped me as a wife, mother, and person. It taught me how to take control of my thoughts. It showed me how impactful and important to my family I am. I also learned the weight of my words and actions. Most importantly, I learned that it is imperative that I care for myself just as I care for my family. If I am not well, what can I offer the people around me? What…
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