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Thrift Shop Review | thredUP or thredDOWN?
I was shopping at a thrift shop even before Macklemore made it cool. You can find some great stuff at consignment stores! The problem with it, however, is that the search for that perfect garment can take FOREVER! Now that I have two very young kids it’s hard to find the time or energy to spend on a thrift shop search. To make my life easier, I stopped thrift shopping and started doing all my shopping online. Then I came across thredUP. ThredUP is an ONLINE thrift shop and a game changer for all moms! Why shop at a thrift shop? Shopping at a thrift store is beneficial for the health of our…
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Toddler Refuses to Sit on Potty | When to Start Potty Training
Ready to start potty training but your toddler refuses to sit on potty? Maybe your child is showing all the “signs” that the potty training books you’ve read say to look for but you are still experiencing potty training refusal? I’ve been there, too. It can be so frustrating! However, these are simply signs of a strong-willed child. They just don’t want to do anything that isn’t “their idea”. They need to feel like they have control. So when potty training day comes, for kids like this, your potty training method is extremely important. How do you know that when your toddler refuses to sit on potty it’s because they are strong-willed? Do you hear, “I do myself!”, all…
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Gotcha Day vs. Adoption Day | Which is it?
In this article, we will examine the true meaning of ' gotcha day', why it is offensive, what you should call it and if/how you should celebrate it.
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Why Mental Health is Important | UpMore.Today Review
Are you tired of the daily grind? Do you want to improve your mental health and well being to lead a more satisfying life? Have you been wondering how to find your purpose in life? Maybe you know why mental health is important for finding meaning in life but you just can’t seem to shake your demons? (This post is sponsored by UpMore.today.) I’ve been there too. Soon after my husband and I got married almost 10 years ago, we tried to start a family. Long story short, after over a year of disappointment month after month, then 5 years of tests, procedures, 4 rounds of failed IUI and 2 failed IVF cycles we turned to…
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6 Months | Baby Milestones & 10 Best Baby Products
A lot is changing when your baby turns 6 months old! Find the best baby products for all the baby milestones your little one is hitting at this time!
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How to Lose 5 Pounds in a Month | Weight Loss Goals Made Easy
Maximize your weight loss efforts with this easy to follow diet plan. See how to lose 5 pounds in a month without exercise!
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Should I Adopt? | Adoption after Infertility
If you are or have been struggling with infertility you may be thinking that the next step is adoption. Adoption after infertility, however, is not always the answer. If you are asking yourself, “Should I adopt?” you should first ask yourself these seven questions. If any of these circumstances apply to you, settle them before you move forward with the adoption process. These may be difficult questions with difficult answers, but the purpose of this article is to define how seriously the decision to adopt should be taken. They are intended to make you think and analyze your reasons, intentions, and expectations. If you’re asking yourself, “Should I adopt?”, first…
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How to be Vulnerable | Why be Vulnerable?
There is a lot of confusion around vulnerability. Vulnerability is usually looked as a weakness. That is because society tends to think that in order to be vulnerable you must expose your whole self. However, spewing your guts about everything you are and every thought that you have is not how to be vulnerable. So what is vulnerability? How can you be vulnerable? Why should you be vulnerable? I was inspired to write this post after a trip to the zoo yesterday with my toddler and baby. My toddler, by nature, is the absolute sweetest soul. She is incredibly outgoing and friendly to everyone she meets. She knows what strangers…
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