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https://unsplash.com/photos/5EnPNw_9xSc As a mom, you’re always going to be busy. Because we all tend to be pretty busy as people in general these days. When you have work to do, a house to manage, a social life to enjoy, and then your health to take care of too, it’s a...

Johanna Marie is a licensed life insurance agent with PHP Agency. Consult your life insurance agent for details on your financial planning and protect your family according to your needs and budget.Hi, Mommas! There are so many money concepts that I wish I knew way before I became a mom....

Preteen girls can be difficult to understand. Half the time, it’s hard to guess what weird trend they’re currently into; the other half, they talk nonstop about something that interests them. Plus, they’re either very vocal about what they want—dropping hints during breakfast or on social media—or they go cryptic...

If you’ve just had a baby, then understandably a lot of your focus will be on your child, yet it’s equally important to take care of yourself during this time as both your mind and body have been through a lot, and this continues after giving birth, with all sorts...

So you’re about to become a parent. Congratulations! You’re in for one of the most rewarding experiences that life has to offer. But it’s also the most challenging. For the next 18-20 years, you’re going to experience joy, stress, happiness, sadness and the whole spectrum of human emotion. You’ll have...

Giving birth can be a relatively daunting experience. After all, you are anticipating pain and discomfort. However, it’s generally best to have an idea of potential complications can occur during the process, as well as the methods of pain relief that are available to you. This will give you more...

It seems that everybody has their own opinion of how stressful life is as a parent. But, while everybody handles stress in their own different ways, there are going to be times when you feel that you can't keep a handle on everything. Maybe you're having a bad day, or...

Having a child is truly a miracle. Waking up each day to find a little version of yourself and the person you love the most is an exciting feeling, and a lot of parents will relish in spending time with their little ones from the day they are born. Of...

As a parent of a baby, your main concern is always going to be ensuring that your baby is healthy. Keep your baby healthy, and they will grow into a happy, healthy child. Make sure you know what to do to keep your baby healthy as early on as possible...

Children can be extremely fussy eaters, slyly taking out the vegetables from their plates and focusing on the fried stuff. It can be quite agonizing for parents to get their children interested in healthy foods. However, with a little creativity, you can make even the pickiest eaters enjoy nutritious meals....

Adding to your family might just be an easy decision to make for you. Perhaps you and your partner always knew the amount of children you would like to have, and with  careful planning, often things can work out the way you had hoped. But, there seems to be more...

Public education is a hot topic right now. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos isn’t a fan of the current public school system, so she is on a mission to change it. Changing the public school system is necessary, according to education experts, but DeVos is creating issues by not listening to...

Being able to stay fit is already a chore for most women. Between giving up your cravings and hauling yourself to the gym every other day, it’s a lot of hard work and can easily be disrupted by the smallest distractions. Yes, it’s difficult to keep fit especially if it’s...

Summer has the best temperatures for beach visits with the baby. Last year, a friend came over from Singapore to visit the beautiful beaches over the holidays alongside. Before preparing to travel, they had asked me to prepare a list of items that would work perfectly with the baby during...

Cooking with our kids is one of the best tools we have as parents against the rising tide of obesity, and to prevent our children becoming part of the 48 million who get sick from food poisoning every year. Children are naturally curious and it is important to harness this...

When you first become a parent, you don’t always realize how much it's going to change you. But it always does. Because that’s the thing about parenting - it really pushes you to grow as a parent. Because when you become a parent, you suddenly have this small child relying...

One of the most popular events for expectant parents is a baby shower. The opportunity for your friends and family to shower you in gifts and lavish love upon you and your baby is one that you will remember for the rest of your life. The thing is, when you’re...

Whether you want to be peaceful, patriotic or party it up this Fourth of July weekend, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa is the place to beEagle Ridge Resort and Spa is always a fantastic place to get away, but during the Fourth of July week, it is the all-American place...

Being a parent is a full time job. Indeed, for many of us, it’s a full time job that we manage on top of another full time job. There are even some crazy fools who have a full time job and are developing their own business as a side hustle...

While eating vegan was once thought to be simply a hippie fad, studies have shown that a diet free of animal products can actually provide a huge number of benefits. More and more, people are adopting a vegan lifestyle – including celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Alicia Silverstone, Zooey Deschanel, and...