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- Easter Basket Ideas for Kids that Aren’t Candy
Wondering 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. - 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 8 years ago when she was 59, and since then so much has changed. I’m lucky that my mom is still alive but she hasn’t known who she is, or who we are, for several years now. The long goodbye is really hard.
- The Disappointment of Mother’s Day That Many Mothers FeelThe disappointment of Mother’s Day is a real thing. Mother’s Day is all about celebrating moms but for many, it falls flat. This can lead to disappointment, resentment, and feeling like all hard work we do isn’t appreciated.
- How I Discovered I Have Hashimoto’s in Addition to Hypothyroidism & What I Did To Feel BetterHave you recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease and are wondering where to go from here? Here is my Hashimoto’s story and the resources I suggest which have really helped me on my Hashimoto’s journey.
- Best Toddler Basketball Hoop for Hours of FunAre you looking for the best toddler basketball hoop that your child will love for years? We were too and found our favorite one that has an adjustable basketball hoop, comes with basketballs, is durable, and will last from the time you have young kids to older kids.
- Student Planner Printable 426 Pages of PlanningAre you looking for a student planner that will help you stay organized all school year and has everything you need? The digital school year planner can be used digitally or printed out and put into a binder.
- Trip Planner Printable for Immediate DownloadAre you planning a trip but not sure where to start? The Trip Planner Printable is here to help you plan your trip without overwhelm or forgetting any important details!
- Printable ADHD Planner for Students and AdultsAre you looking for a printable ADHD Planner that will help you stay organized? I created this one to help my son with ADHD and I think it’ll help you too! You can use the ADHD planner on your iPad, tablet, or other digital device or print it out.
- Cat Approved Cat Supplies Healthy Living and FunCat approved cat supplies for healthy living and fun, even approved by our picky senior cat! These supplies include an automatic feeder, drinking fountain bowl, self-groomer, cat brushes, cat beds, and more!
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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.