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Waving My White Flag: Surrending to a Special Needs Parent Lifestyle

About 2 1/2 years ago, when we first learned via ultrasound that our son had some unusual characteristics of genetic…

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Fall in my neck of the woods is apple season. Fresh apples fill the stores and apple baked goods and…

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My 2-year-old son is currently on his 14th day and counting at the hospital this month. He had a long…

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Cookbook Review: 100 Days of Real Food, Fast and Fabulous

Note: I was selected as a cookbook ambassador to receive a free, signed copy in advance in exchange for my…

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Adventures of Big Sil book series. All opinions are…

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Three Reasons to Hire a Postpartum Doula

Here’s why you should hire a postpartum doula We live in a society where “it takes a village” has been…

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Autumn: When Being Busy Feels Relaxing

On a sunny October day, I drove with my daughters out of the city of St. Louis up the Great…

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The Benefits of Non-Competitive Gymnastics

Why non-competitive gymnastics is the right choice for my family Unless you live under a rock, you’re probably aware that…

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Hurricane Evacuation: 3 Important Life Lessons

What one mom learned about family, community and home during a hurricane evacuation  Hurricane Matthew swept past my sweet little…

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Some toddler milestones tug at their parents’ heartstrings. Last night, I carried my son to bed for what might have…