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Being a parent is hard. Really hard. Downright difficult some days. Anyone who cares about being a mom knows that there are a million little challenges mixed in with the joys of each day. And some days we sit...
Oh, Pinterest. I love you. But I also don't. Because as much as I try, I'll never be a Pinterest mom.
You know what I'm talking about. The moms that send those cute lunches to school with the cut out...
I'll start out by being completely honest - being a redhead hasn't always had its perks. There were times growing up where I absolutely hated my red hair. Why couldn't I have that beautiful blonde shine or flowing locks...
If my husband died in the line of duty tomorrow...
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When you are expecting your first child there are a few things you do. You prepare a baby registry, pack a hospital bag, and generally get everything ready for the baby. One thing I think is common for new...
Five years ago our family grew by four legs and a tail. We decided it was time to get a dog. After raising three kids into the teen years, our fourth "child" Louie, the rescue Bichon was by far...
Trick or treating is a Halloween tradition that children look forward to all year long. The dressing up, staying out late (oftentimes on a school night!), and of course, the CANDY all make for a fun night for everyone,...
Two of my children are bilingual.
One is not.
Given my family's 66% success rate, I am reevaluating what works for raising bilingual children, and what we may be doing that clearly isn't working at all.
Background
First, I'll give you a bit...
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