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Memorial Day Woes – loss and regret
As Memorial Day approached, I placed the remains in a canvas bag emblazoned with an American flag. Then I headed to the airport to take Dad home to Arlington.
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Focusing on Health and Wellness
I haven’t posted in several weeks because I’ve been having a serious crisis related to my health and wellness. I’m only 50, but I feel like I’m 80. When I catch a cold (not difficult with two little gremlins in preschool), it quickly turns into a sinus infection that lasts for weeks and even months.…
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Lessons learned from my new working mommy side hustle
I knew I needed a working mommy side hustle, but what did I have time for? Balancing motherhood with career is difficult enough, but adding a side hustle seemed impossible with my time constraints.
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Relax the way you want, when you want
I love holiday weekends. My kids are still small, so I don’t succumb to the pressure of hurrying them off to every egg hunt and Easter Bunny photo in LA County. Today we slept in, had a leisurely breakfast of donut holes (*gasp*), fresh fruit, and chocolate milk. My husband and I sat on the…
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8 Relaxation Techniques: A Five-Minute Miracle For Moms
Eight quick relaxation techniques that you can sprinkle throughout your day like fairy dust.
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Empower Toddlers for Potty Success
❓What is the best way to potty train a toddler? ❓What age should a toddler be potty trained? ❓How long does it take to fully potty train a toddler? There is no simple answer. It depends on your toddler.
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Cooking with your Toddler: 5 Expert Tips Revealed
Beyond the mess and occasional chaos of cooking with your toddler lies a valuable opportunity to instill lifelong healthy eating habits and essential life skills.