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Hey Kid, Your Tantrums Won’t Break Me
home insemination Kit Ah, today was one for the record books – you know, the kind of day that you’ll reminisce about for years but can’t wait to put behind you. It all began at the ungodly hour of 5:30 a.m. when my little “threenager” decided it was time to rise and shine. She had…
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What’s Your Family Motto?
home insemination Kit My kids love to joke that our family motto is “Hey, it’s time to do the dishes!” After our dishwasher decided to retire a few years back, we’ve been washing dishes the old-fashioned way. With more kids than spare cash, it feels like we’re living in a scene from Little House on…
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Helping Children Navigate Through Tragedies Like the Orlando Mass Shooting
home insemination Kit When the heart-wrenching news of tragedies like the Orlando mass shooting hits the airwaves, it can leave both adults and children grappling with emotions they might not fully understand. So how do we, as parents, help our little ones navigate through this heavy stuff? Create an Open Space for Dialogue First off,…
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The New Dad’s Survival Guide: Navigating Life with Your Partner
home insemination Kit Hey there, new dads! If you’re looking for a way to keep the peace at home while adjusting to life with your little one, you’re in the right place. Here are some tips that might just save your sanity. Communicate Early: If you’re running late, don’t wait until the last minute to…
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When a Best Friend Becomes an Underminer: Navigating Toxic Friendships
home insemination Kit Throughout my twenties and early thirties, I often found myself entangled in intense but fleeting friendships with women who were, quite frankly, as unsuitable for me as many of the men I dated. The pattern was almost predictable: I would meet someone new who appeared fantastic, share common interests, and quickly bond.…
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How Volunteering Abroad Transformed a Family’s Life Forever
home insemination Kit Hey there! Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, like really stuck? That was the case for Mike Thompson. After 20 years of marriage, he felt like his relationship was on autopilot, his 17-year-old son was ready to fly the coop, and his 14-year-old daughter was lost in her own…
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I’ve Discovered the Solution to My Pet Odor Dilemma
home insemination Kit When it comes to determining whether I see you as a close friend or just an acquaintance, the first question I ask you upon entering my home is likely, “Does it smell like pets in here?” I’m overly concerned about the odors in my space. I’m not a fan of pet smells.…
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And the Ultimate Parenting Stage Is…
home insemination Kit Every now and then, I scroll through social media and see friends exclaiming, “OMG! Just met my friend’s newborn, and my ovaries are tingling! Babies are the best!” I can’t help but think, Really? Have you forgotten the leaky breasts, endless spit-up, and the sleep deprivation that’s borderline torturous? Or how about…
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Please Don’t Call Me a ‘Hero’ for Adopting a Child with Disabilities
home insemination Kit “Wait, you really knew? And you still went through with it?” I felt a wave of discomfort wash over me as I stood in front of this new acquaintance. “Well, wouldn’t you do the same if it were your own daughter?” She just stared, her mouth slightly agape. Just wait for it,…
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There’s A Word That Means ‘Getting Tipsy at Home in Your Undies’
home insemination Kit Finland has just elevated our cozy evening ritual of lounging around in our underwear with a glass of wine to something that sounds remarkably chic. Who knew that our beloved routine of sipping wine while half-dressed was a trendy European phenomenon? Enter kalsarikannit, the Finnish term that captures the essence of enjoying…