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Imperfect Christmas

Did You Have an Imperfect Christmas Holiday? So did I & It's Ok!

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According to the unattainable standards of all lifestyle magazines, my Christmas holidays were absolutely imperfect! I was just browsing social media to see whether I was alone, and of course, I’m not. I read a friend’s post on Facebook…
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Five New Year's Resolutions Inspired By My Grandmother

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My New Year's resolutions are inspired by my grandmother. My Abuela has been gone a long time, but I think about her every day. She was smart, tough, courageous, capable—and unfailingly feminine and ladylike, too. This coming New Year, instead…
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Entertain and Engage Your Kids During the Holidays

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The holiday season is already in full swing, and as you’re planning and preparing your own to-do list, entertaining the kids during the holiday season can be a challenge. Although this should be a break from the normal school activities,…
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Getting Your Kids To Share a Room Without Bickering

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Any parent of two or more children who share a bedroom will probably be very familiar with the issue of sibling rivalry. Although sharing a bedroom seems like a great way to encourage kids to develop stronger relationships, room-sharing can…

How to Successfully Date a Single Dad

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Dating a single dad can be very fulfilling, especially if you have kids too. But it can also pose its challenges. One of them is that his kiddos most likely have a mom, who also is very likely his ex wife. So even though you and he may be…
Life insurance mothers

How Much Life Insurance Should a Mother Have?

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Life insurance isn´t just for dads, mothers should have it too! Traditionally, the male half of the couple has been the primary income earner, and the one primarily responsible for tending to the financial matters of the family. All…
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A Thanksgiving Survival Guide

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Thanksgiving means spending time with the family, and that -for many- requires a survival guide!. When I bring up the subject of Thanksgiving, I am often met by responses like: Well, it’s bearable for four days! or, Laura, my family is so…
Family Friendly winter activities

5 Family-Friendly Winter Activities

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Family-friendly winter activities are a life saver. In the winter, the temperatures drop and dark days really make hot chocolate and a movie quite tempting. This winter, I have committed to keep myself—and my family—healthy. Beyond some…
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Thanksgiving Do’s & Don’ts for a Joyful Day

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Observing some basic Thanksgiving Do’s and Don’ts can not only get you through the day, but make you feel more thankful for your family and loved ones, no matter how crazy, dysfunctional or annoying they may be. Read Related: 7 Tips to…