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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
self insemination kitWhen I first saw those two pink lines on the pregnancy test, I felt an exhilarating rush. I was ready for the changes ahead—mind, body, and heart. I dove into parenting blogs and stocked up on essential pregnancy…
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A Heartwarming Display of Love: 92-Year-Old Sings to His Dying Wife
self insemination kitIn a touching moment captured on video, a 92-year-old man named Frank serenades his ailing wife, Eleanor, who is in hospice care. Erin Matthews, their granddaughter, shared this beautiful scene between her grandparents, who have been married for…
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