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We are running out of words for the unbelievably tragic week America has had, with the latest loss of American lives being the devastating sniper attack on Dallas law enforcement officials last night, after an otherwise peaceful protest …
Budgeting for a new baby can be overwhelming for many of us. You need clothes, diapers, a crib, a stroller -- the list goes on. And on. While some items like rattles and burp clothes are relatively inexpensive, others -- like a car seat …
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After 25 years as a woman with a period, you can't blame me for growing tired of the monthly tampon, pad, and pantyliner rotation. Sorry, no menstrual cup love from me -- though I know lots of ladies love them. So, after seeing the Faceb…
Celebrities! They're just like us! They get coffee at Starbucks, they wear sweats to the grocery store, and... they read books. Of course, it's not like we can just give every one of our favorite movie stars, authors, and television pers…
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I still remember car shopping when I was pregnant with my third child, trying to figure out which cars for big families would be right for me. As in, I didn't want a minivan, and I wanted my car to safely fit three car seats, for my thre…
Hi, I'm Kristen and I'm stressed out. Why is it hard to admit that? As if I'm somehow not as competent or together as I'm supposed to be, whatever that means. Yes, I'm a single mom with four kids and my own business, so you might say, we…
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When my kids' father was deployed for a few months to Afghanistan, I put together several military care packages filled with fairly typical items. Don't get me wrong, they were definitely very appreciated by his unit! But it wasn't until…
Money doesn't grow on trees, you know! How many times have we heard those words coming out of our parents' mouths, and now these days, coming out of own mouths when talking to our kids about spending? Funny how that happens, right? But t…
As busy mamas, we admit we don't always find the time to shop for ourselves. As we've heard more and more about Stitch Fix from friends posting photos of themselves in cute outfits from the online shopping service on social media, we've …
Over the last three years, I've moved alone with my four kids twice -- once long distance, once pretty much right around the corner -- and hey, I survived. And so did my kids. All of us with our sanity intact. Well, mostly. Of course, th…
Hooray! You have a baby on the way and pretty soon your nesting instinct is going to kick into hyperdrive. If you're like me, you excitedly clear out the spare room eager to start decorating for the new bundle and then...you hit a wall. …
It's May (eep!) and the school year is almost over. Even though my kids' teachers deserve my thanks every day, I especially want to make them feel loved on Teacher Appreciation Day which is May 5, by the way. I always say that the best g…
This year, April 24-30 is World Immunization Week, and based on the screams emanating from the pediatrician's office on my last visit, I'm guessing this isn't one my kids are thrilled about. But as they get older, they'll know why they s…
Music is such an important part of children's lives from both an educational and entertainment standpoint. As a former music therapist and college professor I might be a little biased, but there are plenty of personal stories and scienti…
Even though I love wine, I find the experience of selecting wine a little overwhelming. I never remember what I love most, can’t seem to buy the same bottle twice (unless, of course, it’s a wine I didn’t enjoy), and always feel like I’m …
First: A caveat. The name Poop 'n Pull makes us all laugh every time. So much so, that we almost dismissed it just on the name alone. But on closer look, this is a seriously smart potty training reward system for parents of young kids re…
I've been wanting to check out Blue Apron for a while now, especially after seeing so many friends, whose foodie sensibilities I trust implicitly, give this subscription food delivery service a thumbs up. If you're not familiar with Blue…
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