Photo: iStockphoto I spent more than half of my life with the man I married, and because of our lengthy history, I never imagined that one day I would find myself a single mom to three young kids. But then two years ago, suddenly, I was. I left my husband and within a year I
Month: January 2020
Photo: iStockPhoto Early in parenthood, I felt pressured to pull off gold-standard nightly family dinners. I’d heard what the experts were saying about its importance and always imagined a movie-worthy scene around the table, with our four happy kids. But the demands of commuting, raising a big family, and having a partner who travelled for work
Photo: Ainsley Doty Throughout my childhood, my mom took some creative liberties when it came to Christmas. Sure, other kids believed in Santa, but we were the only ones I knew who also believed in Peeker Elves. According to my mom, Santa sent out pointy-eared spies in the weeks leading up to Christmas to observe
iStock “I want my kids to learn to be thankful for what they have,” one woman said. “I figured if they saw all these people without, they might learn their lesson.” Another person left a voicemail message: “My wife and I have been very blessed and we need a reminder of how bad things can
Photo: iStockPhoto Almost every time Andrea Langley’s* two-year-old visits his grandmother, there’s a surprise waiting for him. “It ranges from dollar store toys to more expensive ones, like light-up trucks and books,” says Langley, whose son sees his grandmother every one to two weeks. “She makes note of anything he likes and buys everything cute
iStock The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means: five overpriced toys, four feuding cousins, three ungrateful kids, two stressed-out parents and a partridge in a pear tree. It doesn’t take much for our holidays to go sideways, but fortunately we don’t need a cheesy Hallmark holiday movie to get things back
For us, December is about connecting as a family. Slowing down, getting together, making new traditions and having fun. So, when the opportunity came to kick our Christmas season off with a trip to Great Wolf Lodge, we jumped at the chance! We had heard such good things about Great Wolf Lodge from so many
Photo: iStockphoto It’s no secret that pretty much everything in your life changes when you have kids—and that includes Christmas. Here’s what Christmas was like before kids, and Christmas after kids. 1. Going to the mallBefore kids: Wander around, floating from store to store. Stay out of the ones with the holiday crowds so you
Photo: iStockphoto Making your family better, stronger, more harmonious may not require a complete overhaul, but rather a few strategic tweaks. Here’s a roundup of the resolutions you and your family should make now to ensure a fabulous 2019! 1. Hold family meetings. Give everyone in the family—including the kids—an opportunity to be heard. Provide the
Photo: Courtesy Jenna Fletcher “Do you want kisses kisses?” I asked the almost 3-month-old baby, holding him at arm’s length. I was always holding him at arm’s length. I was terrified—I realized later—of letting myself get attached to him. I delivered my son, M, when I was a little over 32 weeks pregnant. His identical
It’s cold outside, wear a thermal jacket. Not in the mood to dress up for that presentation? Grab a powerful jacket. Want to turn a dull and gloomy day into an exciting one? Make heads turn with that chic bomber jacket. Options are aplenty when it comes to girls’ jackets. Winter, spring, fall, or summer,
IN THIS ARTICLE Bangles, bracelets, and watches are some of the most important accessories for girls. When it comes to watches, girls are particular about the size, style, tone, features, brand, etc. Everything about the watch has to be just perfect. It is not an exaggeration to say that when you go to buy watches
Having a sister is a blessing; you get a friend, a partner in crime, and a person who loves and cares for you unconditionally. To celebrate this special relationship, why not surprise your sister with a gift that she’ll cherish for years to come? But choosing the best possible gift for a sister is difficult.
IN THIS ARTICLE Nails speak volumes about your personality. So why keep them bare and boring when you can give them the color of your choice and paint some life on them? A long-lasting nail color saves you the hassle of frequent application and keeps your nails vibrant for long. In this post, MomJunction presents
When girls turn ten, they become more independent and sometimes even think like grown-ups. Similarly, their choices take a change due to several factors, including peer pressure. As a parent or relative, it might be challenging for you to figure out a decent gift that is not too childish yet safe and easy to use
When kids hit their teens, they start cultivating different hobbies. So, why not encourage them to take up photography and show their creative side? Gift them a digital camera to capture those special moments while traveling or hanging around with their buddies. Purchasing a digital camera for a teenager can be challenging since the camera
Share the love: The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and the Post Office is bombarded with letters to Santa. Tiny tots’ eyes are all a-glow, and somewhere, someone is trying to roast nuts over an open flame. The holiday season has arrived, but doesn’t it seem like it has been here
When you think about the word home what appears in your mind is a place that feels like heaven; a place where you feel relaxed, loved and refreshed. But why is it that some homes fulfill that criteria but others don’t? Not all homes look like they are coming straight from Pinterest – bright, airy
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Raise your hand if you’re a crafty mama! Even if your hand doesn’t shoot up, this post is for you. Do you remember when all of your Christmas gifts were handmade? This year, give the holidays a throwback touch and
Congratulations! You are a new furry-baby, momma or daddy. Our new puppy checklist will work for you whether you are a new fur-baby owner or this is your 10th fur-baby to love. You have a lot of moments coming up with your new family member, so make sure you have some handy accessories (or upgrades)
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