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The Blessings of Having Kids Who Aren’t Close in Age

When my oldest daughter was a few weeks old and I was in survival mode as a mom, my husband…

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe

This homemade alfredo sauce recipe was given to me by a friend and I love it. It’s too good not to share!…

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How My Mom’s Health Crisis Highlighted my Worth as a Stay-at-Home Mom

My mom recently survived a life-threatening ruptured brain aneurysm. After she spent two weeks in the hospital under close monitoring…

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Stickers, Screen Time, and Bribery … Oh My! Potty Training Twins

I am generally in favor of the “cold turkey” method when we need to make a significant change in our day-to-day…

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To Princess or Not to Princess?

“Look, Mama, I’m Cinder-brella!” My daughter twirls around me, a blue bath towel wrapped around her waist. My heart sinks…

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The Privilege of Stepparenting

To my stepson, on his 10th birthday My son Ferris turns 10 today — our oldest child and our first…

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Cheesy Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Italian food is a favorite around our house, but it seems like we are always having spaghetti and lasagna. This…

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Life After Divorce: The First 6 Months

2016 was a rough year. Between celebrity breakups, celebrity deaths, and an emotionally charged presidential election, many of us were…

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Family Trip Tuesday: Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio

Editor’s note: read other posts in Mumbling Mommy’s Family Trip Tuesday series at this link. Over the years, my husband…

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Taking On Disney World With Twin Toddlers

Walking down Main Street as you enter the Magic Kingdom is a wonder for the senses. The breathtaking site of…