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A Child Abuse Poster That Uses New Levels Of Technology

A Child Abuse Poster That Uses New Levels Of Technology

| 05/13/2013 | 0 Comments

Did you know that more than 740,000 children and youth are treated in hospital emergency departments as a result of violence each year? That’s more than 84 every hour, according to the CDC. Child abuse is happening all the time, as children are too afraid to tell anyone that it is happening to them. An organization [...]

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Disney Story App Launches #Yourstotell

Disney Story App Launches #Yourstotell

| 05/10/2013 | 2 Comments

Disney has been telling stories that you love for generations. Also recognizing that YOU are a storyteller, they have launched the amazing Disney Story app this week. This storytelling app takes your everyday moments and turns them into a beautiful, shareable story. At the Disney Social Media Moms Conference yesterday, we learned all about this [...]

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Family Photos Done Right

Family Photos Done Right

| 05/09/2013 | 0 Comments

Let’s talk family photos, shall we? My family and I just took family photos for the very first time this month. My son just turned two and I thought it was high time that we get some nice photos of the three of us together! We were already planning on taking my son for his [...]

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Moving With Kids

Moving With Kids

My family is preparing to move this summer from Colorado to California, right after my twin boys turn 2. Although my military husband and I have moved several times before, this will be our first move since the boys were born. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little concerned about how [...]

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Should You Sign Your Little One Up For Organized Sports?

Should You Sign Your Little One Up For Organized Sports?

| 05/08/2013 | 0 Comments

What’s cuter than a group of sweet little kids all wearing the same little uniform running around a field playing sports? Answer- nothing. There is a wide variety of options when it comes to organized sports. So how do you know if organized sports are right for your child? And if you think you want to [...]

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Terrible Twos, Are They Really That Terrible?

Terrible Twos, Are They Really That Terrible?

| 05/07/2013 | 0 Comments

We’ve all heard the saying “terrible twos” right? My question today is- are they really that terrible? And why does the terrible happen at two years?  Let’s talk. Most experts actually state that while two year olds get all the buzz about being terrible, the truth is, tantrums and mayhem can strike at any age, [...]

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My Favorite Parenting Magazines

My Favorite Parenting Magazines

| 05/07/2013 | 0 Comments

It’s sad, but since becoming a parent I haven’t had much of a chance to read “real” books. I still consider myself a voracious reader, but my attention has just been channeled to kid’s books, blogs and magazines. Last year I let my subscriptions to Marie Claire and Glamour expire and I switched my magazine [...]

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Consignment Sale Treasures

Consignment Sale Treasures

| 05/06/2013 | 0 Comments

Have you made it to one of this season’s kid’s consignment sales? They are happening all across the country and mamas like you and me are walking away with screaming deals at a fraction of the retail price. At the sales, items are screened for cleanliness and arranged in an orderly fashion (unlike most garage [...]

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Hands Free Sundays- Or Hands Free Any Day

Hands Free Sundays- Or Hands Free Any Day

| 05/03/2013 | 1 Comment

My family and I have started what we like to call “Hands Free Sundays.” This means that when Sunday rolls around, our cell phones go away. Why do we do this? Because we started to notice that cell phones were taking over our lives and we were spending way more time than we wanted to [...]

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10 Custom And Personalized Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50

10 Custom And Personalized Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50

| 05/02/2013 | 1 Comment

Looking for a unique, totally customizable and personal gift for  Mother’s Day this year? Let’s face it, we all want to sleep in, have breakfast in bed, and then go downstairs to flowers and candy, but a personal, special gift from the heart is always the best. If you’re looking for a meaningful, one-of-a-kind gift [...]

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