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profile of a dad

June 15, 2012
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Dad’s day will shortly be here and it will be that time of year when we acknowledge all of the things they do.  In the past several decades, dads’ duties have steadily increased. According to an MSNBC article, three-quarters of fathers who participated in a recent online survey said they’re more involved with their kids [...]

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ideas for valentine´s day | 6 ideas for spending the most romantic day of the year

February 6, 2011

Valentine´s day is right behind the door and you are probably thinking what to do on that romantic day to make it special for you and your loved ones. Here are 6 suggestions of what to do on the most romantic day of the year! 1.  Send Valentine´s day cards or e-cards. GREAT CHOICE OF E-VALENTINE`S DAY [...]

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helping your child have a successful winter sports tryout

January 18, 2011

Helping Your Child Have a Successful Winter Sports Tryout Tips for Parents By Brooke de Lench The competition for roster spots on winter sports teams seems to be more intense than ever.  Tryouts pose a particular challenge to young athletes still playing fall sports.  Here are some tips for parents on how they can help [...]

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feng shui decorating | good energy from feng shui!

December 9, 2010

Now that it is winter, you may think that you need to buy more clothes to keep yourself and your family from getting cold. Not necessarily. Have you looked in the bottom of your closet lately? I am sure you´ll find a lot of things that you can wear to layer and keep you warm. [...]

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diy thanksgiving flower decor | party box design

November 23, 2010

The amazing Miss Jess from Party Box Designs gave us the inspiration for our Traditional Thanksgiving Recipe Plan. Her collection of holiday invitations and accessories will set the tone for an amazing meal to follow. Aside from our delicious recommendations of a classic turkey, candied yams and green bean casserole you’ll find the complementary work [...]

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staying healthy and exercising during my pregnancy | “pregnancy without pounds”

November 8, 2010

“Pregnancy Without Pounds” was instrumental during my pregnancy, as it helped me to keep my health and exercise in perspective throughout the nine month period. In my third trimester I was tortured as a huge prego mama in 105 degree heat. I did not want to do anything–walk, workout, nothing. “Pregnancy Without Pounds” gave me [...]

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the green baby- voting with your nappies

October 31, 2010

The emerging Green concept seems to be becoming based on the wishes of those terrible tyrants, the babies of the world. All of a sudden, humanity’s nicer but noisier and fussier members are going Green. This applies to organic nappies, organic baby food and the all important organic toys, which are now literally covering the [...]

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5 common misunderstandings about open adoption | part 3 of 5

September 23, 2010

Five Common Misunderstandings About Open Adoption In the twenty years that I have been educating folks on adoption issues, I have seen some common themes emerge. Most couples venturing into adoption have at least some, if not all, of these questions rattling around in their heads, at some point in the process. Many adoptive parents [...]

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5 common misunderstandings about open adoption | part 2 of 5

September 16, 2010

Five Common Misunderstandings About Open Adoption In the twenty years that I have been educating folks on adoption issues, I have seen some common themes emerge. Most couples venturing into adoption have at least some, if not all, of these questions rattling around in their heads, at some point in the process. Many adoptive parents [...]

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checking out the little bundle’s little bundle | tess

September 12, 2010

Checking Out the Little Bundle’s Little Bundle People say that the eyes are a window to the soul. Well, I like to say that the breastfed baby’s diaper is a window to his feedings! Admittedly, my phrase doesn’t sound quite as poetic, but it speaks a truth worth talking about. There’s just so much information [...]

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5 common misunderstandings about open adoption

September 10, 2010

Five Common Misunderstandings About Open Adoption In the twenty years that I have been educating folks on adoption issues, I have seen some common themes emerge. Most couples venturing into adoption have at least some, if not all, of these questions rattling around in their heads, at some point in the process. Many adoptive parents [...]

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amber | this is not what i signed up for

August 25, 2010

In 2001, when I met my husband, I was a young girl with big dreams. I can sit here and say that my dreams included becoming a successful, powerful, and highly-respected businesswoman. But I would be lying. I wanted to meet a successful, powerful, and highly-respected man who wanted to take care of me. I [...]

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breastfeeding is cool, right? | tess

August 13, 2010

Breastfeeding’s Cool, Right? Here in the middle of August, we who dwell in the Northern Hemisphere tend to grow weary of those little annoyances like triple-digit temperatures and stagnant, humid air. Summer may be nice at first, as it presents us with opportunities like late morning wake-ups, afternoons by the pool, and plenty of chances [...]

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world breastfeeding week: what’s so new about that? | tess

August 8, 2010

World Breastfeeding Week: What’s So New About That? It may seem that there isn’t much about breastfeeding that can be newsworthy, since women have been nursing their babies since the dawn of humankind. But earlier this week, as if somehow prompted by the joyous celebrations occurring around the globe to honor World Breastfeeding Week, researchers [...]

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under the sea | jessica

July 26, 2010

Theme: Under the Sea Colors/Patterns: Blue, Orange, Green, White, Polka Dots and Stripes Center Pieces: Tall Cylinder Vases with Goldfish, Sand and Seaweed Party Favors: Take Home Goldfish in Glass Bowls with Signature Tags so children may name their fish Signature Cocktail: Under the Sea Sangria Florals: Blue hydrangeas Party Favor Details: Classic Drum Style [...]

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what a mom wants, what a mom needs | tess

July 23, 2010

There’s probably not a mom out there who doesn’t want the best for her kids. It seems to just come with the territory of motherhood. From her first moment of morning sickness, a mom will typically find room in her heart to put her own needs to the back burner so she can tend to [...]

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stroller insanity | alissa

July 20, 2010

I used to think I was fortunate to be having a baby in today’s day and age. I bought a membership to Consumer Reports, researched everything I “had” to buy, and truly enjoyed finding handy gadgets that promised to make my life easier. That was before now. Now I’m pregnant again, and I have to [...]

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a new mentality during pregnancy | “pregnancy without pounds”

July 14, 2010

I am pregnant. Correction- I am very pregnant. I am now approaching the final month, and the end is within reach. Up until this point, I have been trying to stay active and eat healthy, but I always felt like I wasn’t doing enough. I felt a little confused as to what was okay for [...]

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breastfeeding’s hidden conveniences

July 10, 2010

Breastfeeding’s Hidden Conveniences Pick up any book about breastfeeding…better yet, any book about babies, and you’ll likely find a discussion of the multitude of health benefits associated with breastfeeding. The list of reasons to breastfeed often seems to go on for miles, and new discoveries are published on a regular basis. But what most of [...]

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pie crusts and lactation consulting | tess

June 30, 2010

I just took a stab at making my first pie crust today. That’s right, after nearly 44 years living on this planet and exactly 21 years of marriage, I finally broke down and tried to make the real thing. No more buying the fake pre-made version at the grocery store and pretending it’s just as [...]

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