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It was almost 10 years ago that my girlfriend and I planned a trip to San Diego, California.  Little did I know, this is where I'd meet my future husband.  My husband, Tom, is originally from Michigan but was living out...
My friends call me a hippie. Some have called me Earth Mother, but I say I am just crunchy-ish. Yes, I enjoy the natural life. I nursed my only child for 14 months. I baby wore and cloth diapered...
Hi mamas, I’m Katie Lin! I am the proud mama of a wild and adorable little boy who goes by the name of Brigham, two high maintenance pups – Allie Rae and Cabo - and a cool little goldfish...
My heart was in the right place thinking a sensory bin would be an awesome way to occupy my kids that first long winter with two under two. My kids loved it. But the mess in my house had me...
Hi, I'm Christi! I will bet you a plate of Union/Woodshop Mac and Cheese that you've known the struggles of mom life and body image battles, HARDCORE. My boys, Tommy and Jack are two and four and are the loves...
We have always been incredibly honest with our son. It’s a policy that has stood strong against the test of time and has made our connection stronger. Sometimes, it is conversations about things like doctor’s visits and medication and...
Zoom, Google Meet, Google Hangout. You name it, we've used various forms of video meetings during this pandemic. Don't get me wrong, the technology is wonderful. I love the opportunity to connect with friends. I enjoy chatting with organized groups...
I live with chronic pain. Six years ago, barely one month after my husband and I said “I do”, I was in a terrible car accident that occurred while I was driving home from work one evening. I took my...
When my aunt was in hospice care, my husband and I decided to start preparing our four-year-old for her death and funeral.  My daughter knew my aunt well and I expected her to have a lot of questions. I started...

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