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Fatherhood suits you. You are the calming presence they need when it’s been a long day, but you can also be the stern voice that gets their attention when things get too wild. Yours were the only arms our girl wanted when she couldn’t fall asleep in her early years, and your side of …
Summer was just easier in the 90s. Most of us were home because our parents worked and we had to figure out how to entertain ourselves all day, which totally felt like an eternity. No cell phones. No screens. No social media. Very limited Nintendo and internet options. You got what you got when …
Two pink lines were clear as day. The heartbeat on the ultrasound was loud and strong. I bought all the books, read every article, took the vitamins, drank my water, gathered all the baby gadgets and thought I had it all figured out. I was ready. The first years were measured in middle …
There will always be people who are committed to misunderstanding you and may even refuse to accept you. They can be friends or acquaintances, but sometimes they are actually family members or in-laws. When it crosses over from dislike to straight up disrespect is when things get real. And by real, I mean real …
It’s been a lot of a year. Early on, we didn’t know what to make of the chaos. Thoughts of “This is too much. Two whole weeks at home? How much more can we take?” filled our heads. Bless our hearts, we just didn’t know what we were in for, did we? The traffic halted …
I posted my favorite 20 Shows to Binge Watch in 2021, which is a mix of old and new, but the first part of 2021 has given us so many great shows that I have to do another list. These are my top new picks along with some older goodies that you may not …
I recently shared 10 Highly Effective Habits of Frugal People, and that post got me thinking about the habits of rich people. What makes them so successful? Is it just luck, or is there something more to what they’re doing? I believe it all comes down to habits and a motivated, healthy mindset. At …
When you are budgeting and trying to live the frugal life, holidays can be quite a challenge. You want to shower your partner with gifts that show your love but not break the bank. Like, I would love to give my husband a top-of-the-line Rolex, but my budget is more in the Timex range. …
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re loving yourself or getting ready for a date night (in or out), I’ve put together a playlist of my favorite love songs with all the heart-shaped vibes. Music allows you to show someone how you feel without having to say a word. It doesn’t matter if you are …
