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Dear Fertile Myrtle, Kindly Shut the F*** Up
As you get older there seems to be a series of expectations for your life set by society. It’s as if there is a task list with deadlines to be ticked off as you go. Maybe you are familiar with this list. It reads: Get into a long-term relationship Get engaged Get married Have a kid Have another kid Have one more kid (but only if your first two are of the same sex. If you already have a boy and a girl stop after step 5) Once you have embarked on task #1 the deadlines start. Don’t worry, society will let you know when the deadline a getting close. …
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I Identify as I
Vulnerability is scary. And it takes incredible strength. It's the act of exposing ourselves to possibility of getting hurt or emotionally attacked. However, if one can face their fears and display their imperfections for the world to see then the world has the opportunity to listen and to learn and to grow in knowledge and in compassion.
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Quick, Delicious and Nutritious Green Bean Salad
This is my go-to recipe when asked to bring a dish to a party because it is SO quick and easy to make, doesn't need to be kept warm, it goes with everything and is ALWAYS a hit! I was actually just at a get together this weekend and was asked for the recipe AGAIN so...
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Crazy for these Oatmeal Crazin “Cookies”!
Crazy about these oatmeal Crazin cookies that are PACKED full of good-for-you flavor! Bonus: They have a toddler score of "Nummy!"
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Parent Child Activities |8 Efficiency Activities for Kids
I don't know about you, but I am all about efficiency! The struggle with that is that kids are, by nature, anything BUT efficient. How many...
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Chosen AGAIN! | Open Adoption Stories
After the finalization of the adoption of our daughter in December of 2018 we were able to apply to renew our home study to be put back on the waiting list to adopt again. We were approved and back on the list in the spring of 2019. We knew that...
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How to Get Kids to Eat Healthy| 5 Nutrition Sneaking Hacks
Are you wondering how to get kids to eat healthy? It is a BATTLE! If your kids are like mine it is near IMPOSSIBLE to get them to stop what they are doing and eat. Much less to get them to eat anything healthy! My toddler only wants certain things and MOST of them are sweets! She even asked where the CANDY was on the food chart at the pediatrician! I was at a loss as to how to work in substantial nutrition for my kids until… I decided that I had to pick my battles and I surrendered to what they want. Instead of forcing them to eat what…
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Top 3 Organization Tips for New Moms
I love functionality! These tips for new moms provide just that!
Motherhood Refined
