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Gretchen Rubin on Authenticity, Gratitude, and Culinary Skills
home insemination KitIn a recent engaging conversation with Gretchen Rubin, she captivated me with a quiz designed to identify her Four Tendencies: Obliger, Questioner, Upholder, and Rebel. I discovered that I fall into the Obliger category, which impacts my ability…
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A Heartwarming Lunchbox Note from Dad Goes Viral
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Artificial Sweeteners: A Healthier Choice Than Sugar—Let’s Enjoy Diet Coke for Breakfast!
self insemination kitFor years, the prevailing belief was that artificial sweeteners were harmful, associated with serious health risks like cancer and brain tumors. However, a recent article in The New York Times challenges this notion, suggesting that while sugar consumption…
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This Dad’s Hilariously Unique ‘Maternity’ Photos Are a Must-See
self insemination kitWhen it comes to maternity photography, most people envision glowing mothers-to-be, but one creative dad decided to flip the script entirely. In a side-splitting twist on traditional maternity shoots, photographer Luke Thompson took some unforgettable photos featuring his…
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The Evolution of Easter Candy: A Nostalgic Look Back
self insemination kitOn Easter morning in 1987, I could hardly contain my excitement as I leaped out of bed and sprinted to my Easter basket. Although I had long stopped believing in the Easter Bunny, my parents clung to the…
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5 Strategies for Navigating the Challenges of Being a Work-at-Home Mom
self insemination kitOne of the most significant hurdles I faced after my separation was finding the right balance between being a single mom and nurturing my growing career. As a full-time single mother of three energetic teenagers and my younger…
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45 is the New 46: Embracing the Age Game
home insemination KitUpdated: Aug. 15, 2015 Originally Published: May 28, 2015“Please, no one ask my age,” I silently plead as I try to slip out of the classroom before someone corners me. All the other parents in my daughter’s class…
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5 Often Overlooked Realities of Pregnancy Loss
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