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“Mommy Badges”

“Mommy Badges”

I used to be in Girl Scouts as a kid and I loved earning badges for skills I’ve learned.  I would sometimes just go for the badges that were “pretty,” rather than for context, but regardless, it was a great accomplishment to see my green sash fill up with each badge I earned.  So, I [...]

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Geneva Wedding To Be Given Away

Geneva Wedding To Be Given Away

  Geneva Wedding 12, a group of dedicated wedding vendors based out of Geneva Il., is thrilled to announce they are celebrating 12-12-12 with a Luxury Wedding Giveaway! Everything from invitations to party favors, the wedding dress to a complete reception including a chef’s collaborative gourmet dinner is included. The lucky winning couple will receive [...]

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Prejudices and Stereotypes and Prostitute Moms

Prejudices and Stereotypes and Prostitute Moms

“Prejudices and Stereotypes”   When things were at their worst last year, I was very close to giving up on this whole SAHM thing and just going back to work.  Part of my preparation for that was doing research on Working Mom sites to see if I could find any comments/thoughts/advice from fellow Moms who [...]

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“Why Am I So Crazy?”

“Why Am I So Crazy?”

Honestly, I think that being home drove me insane and back because I am such an “A Type” personality.  It was extremely hard for me to learn flexibility.  Flexibility and adaptability is what I am really learning here during my time at home with the kids.  It just drives me absolutely nuts when I don’t [...]

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“Mini Me”

“Mini Me”

Another thing I noticed being a SAHM is that William has really picked up on some of my slang.  Sometimes, I don’t even realize the phrases I regularly use until I hear them come out of his mouth, and then I think to myself, “Where did he get that from?” and then later I hear [...]

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The First Days Following Childbirth

The First Days Following Childbirth

Having a baby can be an exciting and challenging time for new mothers. One of the ways to bring home a content baby and a happy mother is to keep the process simple. Remember, the first few days with the baby are immensely important. The time should be a loving, bonding experience.   Before going [...]

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