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- End-of-Life Planning To Do Now To Help Your Kids Later
End-of-life planning documents are important to have in case something happens to you. When my mom was dying of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s disease, I realized that though she had the required documentation, I wished she had left more specific directions on her final wishes. That’s why I’m writing this, to help you and your kids/next of kin through your passing. I’ll be focusing on Healthcare Directives for this blog post, which can help give your family members peace of mind during your final days. - My Favorite Places to get Gluten Free Foods on a BudgetAre there food allergies in your house and you’re not sure where to buy gluten free foods? Here are some of our favorite places to buy gluten free foods that are also dairy free and soy free.
- 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. By the end, she had been showing signs for 10 years and had been diagnosed with EOAD for 8 years. Since her diagnosis, so much had changed. My mom hadn’t known who she was, or who we were, for several years before her death. The long goodbye is really hard.
- A Guide for Having Fun Building a Do It Yourself Miniature HouseWant to get started building Do It Yourself Miniature Houses? They are so much fun to do, a small investment, and hours of fun! I started building them recently and I absolute love it! Here is my guide for what you need to get started!
- Top Essentials for a Family Beach Day with TwinsAre you headed to the beach with your twins this summer? Here are some of our favorites to bring along to the beach to stay cool and keep our twins occupied.
- Remento to Preserve the Memory of Your FamilyA Remento keepsake book is an amazing way to preserve family memories for lifetimes to come! It’s so easy to use, there is no writing required, and even grandparents can complete it from their phone or computer by voice recording.
- 10 Years Sober: What I’ve Learned and How Far I’ve ComeAre you wondering how to get and stay sober? Once I hit 10 years sober I felt I’d got this down pretty well and want to share with you how I got sober, what I’ve learned, and how I’ve stayed sober for so long.
- How to Have a Sober St. Patrick’s Day You’ll Enjoy and RememberAre you sober and wondering how to have a sober St. Patrick’s Day? Here are some tips on how I’ve stayed sober over the years, some fun sober St. Patty’s activities you can do, craft ideas for the kids, and the actual history of St. Patrick and this day.
- Easter Basket Ideas for Kids that Aren’t CandyWondering what to put in your kids’ Easter baskets? If you’re like me and like to go beyond the traditional candy, here are some Easter basket ideas for kids that aren’t candy, broken down by age.
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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.