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2017 Xmas Edition: The Perfect Toys and Gifts for Babies
Lights, colors, sounds, buttons, shapes... Oh My! Do you save all of your holiday shopping until the very last moment? It's no surprise that shopping season can be a dreaded time of year. Especially for those of us who are sensitive to overwhelming huge crowds of people and chaos.
By Silena Le Beau8 years ago in Families
You Do the Best You Can With What You Have
I wouldn’t change the relationship I have with my mother for the world; she is truly my best friend. Though if you were to meet her and get to know her, then meet me and get to know me, you might not see how it's possible. We could not physically be more different, when you think of mother and daughter “besties,” we are not what comes to mind. We aren’t like the Gilmore Girls; no one confuses us for sisters.
By Adrienne Amy8 years ago in Families
Tips and Ways to Save on Baby Items
👶Ways to save on baby items👶 As a mom on a budget I made it my mission to seek coupons and samples for baby products my child uses on a regular basis mainly to save money and not having to penny pinch as much. I searched online and signed up for many and many sites promising to send samples out and never received a single item! So I took it upon myself to personally call companies and ask for any samples and coupons they may have and researching and sign up for many baby registries. In this article I will list tips and ways to get valuable coupons and samples on baby products such as baby formula, baby bottles, diapers and much more.
By Tiffany Howard8 years ago in Families
Learning to Like Christmas
Christmas, for many people, is a joyous holiday. It is a time of celebration, gift-giving, and family. For a lot of people, it is their favourite holiday of the year. People look forward to Christmas all year. They plan for it in great detail, months in advance. People love Christmas.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Families
To My Babies
My babies. My sweet, sweet babies. It seems like just yesterday I was staring at two pink lines, wondering how the hell I was going to do this. I was afraid for you. I was afraid that I wouldn't be good enough for you. I was afraid the world wouldn't be good enough to you. I was afraid your Daddy and I wouldn't know how to take care of you. But here we are, killing it.
By Shelby Posey8 years ago in Families
Top 3 Ways to Becoming a Better Mom
I am sort of new at this whole “mom thing.” I have a sweet nine month old girl that keeps me on my toes. Some days I feel like I am doing a good job as a mom and other times, well I feel exactly what the above picture states “screwing it all up.”
By Lindsey Ramsey8 years ago in Families
My Mother
This woman right here is strong, funny, independent, and awesome. And she also loves God. That is my mother. She is the best, most awesome, and most funniest mother in the world. She has taught and showed me a good example of an awesome mom. She has raised me and my siblings very well. My mom inspired me to become the most wonderful mother to my children. I don't know what I would do without my mom in my life. My mom has been there for me since I was born. When I needed advice or help with anything, she was there to talk and comfort me. We have so many good, funny, and bad memories that we cherish together. All the times we would go out with our cousins and have a good laugh about life. Going to the casino with my mom was so much fun. And just going for a ride and getting something to eat and talk about things. We are kinda a lot alike. We love the same music, movies, and a lot more you can name. We love a lot of 80s and 90s rap, r&b, pop rock. Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, Wham!, and New Edition. She even loves the music I listen to like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Greyson Chance, and Jonas Brothers. Movies is our girl time thing. We mostly watch action, comedy, and a whole lot more. Some of our favorite things to watch are George Lopez, Kevin Hart, The Avengers, Empire, and Bernie Mac. When I was little, I would do things to just annoy the heck out of my mom. She would put something on the counter, then I would knock it down. And I flushed her homework essay down the toilet. I would laugh, but she would give that look like,"You are going to get it." Another time was when we were at the circus in Michigan, and we rode on an elephant. My mom got so scared and yelled, "I wanna get off this big thing," While we were climbing off the elephant, it pooped so hard that we felt the floor kinda shook. It's hard to believe that we also had sad and not so good times. We cried together so many times. When I lost my grandma when I was younger, we just held each other cried. But we also cherished memories of her. My mom and I would always help my grandma cook and clean around her house. Sometimes we didn't agree on things, but we talked it out together and tried to make a choice that way. Sometimes my sisters and I get on her nerves, but she understands, because she has an older sister herself. Even though I don't have an older sister, my mom is like a big sister to me. I love spending time with her! She even helped through tough times too. When I got married, she gave me the best advice to both my husband and I. I could always count on her for anything. I love that she is always there. She was there with both of my births with my son and daughter. When I needed a break, she would take one or both of the kids and let me take a nap or get things done around the house. My husband and I go to her for just about everything. When we want a date night, or time to ourselves, we call her and she comes and takes the kids. I am so blessed to have a mom like mine. My kids love her so much. They love spending time with their Gigi. I love my mother so much. I wouldn't want to trade her with anyone at all. That is what I call a strong independent mother. I love you ma!
By Shante Hernandez8 years ago in Families
