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Mother’s Day meltdowns and how I failed my kid

Four days before Mother’s Day, Hayla came bouncing in the door after school with even more energy than usual. “I have something in my bookbag  . . . but YOU can’t look at it, Mom!” Naturally, I began teasing her about getting my Mother’s Day gift early. She giggles and let’s Dad sneak a peak…

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Lemon Cake and Rewards Points (plus a giveaway!)

This post was sponsored by Tatu Digital Media. All thoughts are my own. Especially when it comes to the lemon cake.    I went to a friend’s bingo party a couple of weeks ago and in the midst of her sugary snack options, was a gorgeous lemon cake. Lemon curd hung out in between layers…

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Are All Chromosomal Disorders Inherited?

This post was provided by one of our site partners. Chromosomes are structures composed of DNA, found in the nucleus of each of our cells. They hold genetic information in the form of genes. Usually, cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes, one chromosome from each pair coming from each parent. Chromosomal disorders result from a…

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Alternative Easter Baskets - ideas and inspiration for reusable Easter baskets

Kid-Approved Alternatives for Easter Baskets

    After last year, I am adamantly boycotting the purchase of any traditional Easter baskets. When you’re raising a child who has multiple sets of biological and foster family members, and they all decide they want to put together a basket for said child, it quickly becomes an overwhelming situation. I think we ended…

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DIY remedies for teething babies

This post was provided by one of our site partners    All babies go through a teething phase, which can be a painful experience for them. The teething process can occur between three months and one year of age. As they reach age three, children will have 20 primary teeth. The pain occurs days before…

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Foster Care and Wheelchair Moms: Fighting for my right to help

“You’ve been approved . . . but . . . ” my caseworker said, hesitantly, during our phone call two weeks ago. “there’s something I need to tell you.” I held my breath and waited for the impact of her words, fully expecting another sucker punch from the debacle that had been our foster care approval…

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Tip for Making Your Bathroom Child Friendly

This post is a collaboration with Better Bathrooms.     When you have children, you have to make changes, to accommodate their needs and keep them safe. One of the trickiest tasks new parents face is turning their home into a child-friendly space. There is so much to think of and get done, so it…

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Let’s Get Crafty

Dr Seuss Crafts and Recipes

From My Kitchen to Yours