Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Looking for fun and cheap things to do with the kids is a hobby of mine. Since we started homeschooling the kids, I look for every opportunity that I can find to give them a broader education. One weekend, while we were visiting family in Arizona, we learned about the desert and animals at the […]
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Summer vacation is finally here. If your family is anything like mine, there are only so many trips to the park and the pool that the kids can handle before they start complaining of being “bored.” So what do fun loving moms and dads do to give their kids a little fun? Get creative, of […]
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When my first daughter moved on from junior high school, I entered another phase of child rearing. The graduation procedure was a true eye opener for me, and I soon realized that I needed to figure out how to “let go” a tad bit. As my teen became a high schooler, I began to understand […]
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There’s nothing cuter than a little girl with pierced ears. Getting one’s ears pierced is a rite of passage and tradition for many young girls. For Americans, it’s usually an aesthetic preference. If you’ve made the decision to have your daughter’s ears pierced, or are considering it, this is the essential guide for you. Here […]
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Mother’s Day, the one day a year where moms everywhere are adored and appreciated. With Mother’s Day right around the corner (May 13) now is the time to start thinking about the ultimate Mother’s Day gift. Is your mom a fitness chic or are you at a loss what to ask for this Mother’s Day? Here […]
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Oakland Athletics in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand. All opinions are entirely my own. Hey everyone! Summer is right around the corner, and that means being outside and spending time with my family and…BASEBALL! I’ve always had an affection for the game of baseball. As a kid, some of […]
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As moms, we can often become so over-involved in our daily agendas and activities that we fail to remember to complete the basic, everyday tasks that will sustain our success. The challenges of harmonizing our personal and professional lives in today’s fast-paced world is a considerable trial we are often faced with. It is very […]
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Every parent wishes there was a “Parenting Handbook” at some point in their parenting duties. From knowing what to say in the right situation to knowing how to correctly discipline, it is true that parenting is not for the weak hearted. Since children are each so vastly unique in how they view the world having […]
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If you have a teenager, you have probably worried about their mental health a time or two. The change from childhood to adulthood doesn’t happen all at once. As a child traverses the challenges of adolescence, new trials and tribulations may emerge. The teenage years are a vulnerable life stage and, as a parent, there […]
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Summer vacation is just around the corner and with the break from school comes parents biggest concern—keeping kids active during the summer. While most kids don’t see their activeness as exercise, anyone who has witnessed kids on a playground knows they are naturally physically active and love to move and play. Keeping kids active can […]
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