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- Over 15 Gift Ideas for Women You May Not Have Thought Of
Are you looking for gift ideas for women in your life? Here is a round-up of some top gifts women of all ages will like whether they’re single, a mom, a wife, a daughter, etc. - Cold Weather Gear that Holds Up all Winter for the FamilyLooking for cold weather gear that will withstand not only the cold but also the snow? We live in cold and snowy Minnesota and here I’ll share what works for us!
- Coming Off Antidepressants after Postpartum Depression
If you’re on SSRI antidepressants, please know that you need to be very careful coming off antidepressants. Even if you’re careful, you may experience side effects that can make it difficult to function normally for a period of time. Here I’ll share my two experiences with coming off SSRIs in the past 10 years. - Best Shows to Binge Watch on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and MoreLooking for the best shows to binge watch? I’ve got some great suggestions for you from Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video!
- Mommy Wine Culture is Toxic and Needs to StopThe Mommy Wine Culture is everywhere. It’s easy for moms, especially new moms, to think they cannot survive without drinking. I’m here to tell you that’s not true.
- Slowly Losing My Mom to Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease is so PainfulIt’s so hard having my mom, especially so young, slowly dying of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. She was diagnosed 6 years ago when she was 59 and since then so much has changed. I’m lucky that my mom is still alive but she’s no longer my mom and she doesn’t know who I am.
- Fun Halloween Activities for ChildrenAre you looking for some fun Halloween activities for children? Halloween doesn’t just have to be one night of trick-or-treating, you can make several days of fun!
- Why We Chose K12 Online School for our KidsAre you wanting to teach your kids at home but don’t know where to start? That’s how I felt last year when my oldest was headed into Kindergarten. Then I was told about K12, it’s a online school that is FREE and sends you all the materials you need to teach.
- Black Friday Home Gym Equipment Deals to Boost Your WorkoutThere are so many amazing deals on home gym equipment and workout equipment I just had to make an additional Black Friday post to share them with you!! From Bowflex and Schwinn to Peloton and Fitbit, so much is at huge discounts!
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As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.