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A Concrete Lesson in Thankfulness for Kids
adapted from: photo credit: paul bica via photopin cc I think that thankfulness is something that can be learned. I have not always done the best job teaching my kids to have thankful hearts and...
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Why I Cried in Subway
I had lunch with my husband the other day. We were discussing our oldest child…our only son. I asked my husband if he had noticed that Gabe had been spending more time with us in the evenings...
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It’s Only a Phase Mom
This is one of my girls during her “I don’t want to wear tights” phase! It’s only a phase, it’s only a phase, it’s only a phase…..I have been saying this over and over the past 16 years! I remind...
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Childhood Memories
As a parent, do you ever wonder what your kids think of you? Do you wonder if they notice the little things you do for them? Do you wonder if they will remember you as a good parent? Do you wonder...
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Cake Decorator I am Not
This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure policy HERE. Thank you for visiting Life is Sweeter by Design! Ok…I am all about keeping it real on this blog! Since my blog...
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Children’s Memories
I think that almost all parent’s want to be in their children’s memories. I guess we sometimes forget that we aren’t guaranteed a slot in our children’s memories…just because we happen to be their...
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The End of My Rope: 5 Tips That Keep Me From Falling
Adapted from photo credit: Rope Swing via photopin (license) I will forewarn you…if you can’t handle words like….vomit…diarrhea…you may want to stop reading now! This post may get a little graphic!...
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What Peeps Taught Me About Sacrifice
Adapted from: photo credit: For the Love of Peeps via photopin (license) Sacrifice is not always a popular word. As we go into the Easter season I think about Sacrifice more often than I do during the...
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Sincere Apologies
Sincere apologies can be hard to come by in today’s world. You watch TV and movies and people are so flippant and so involved in getting what they want no matter the cost. I am guessing I am not...
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Little Things…..Literally!!!
Little things can be all sorts of stuff….in this case it is little baby chicks and the fun that can be found in taking the time to enjoy the little things! My brother and sister-in-law live in the...
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5 Ways to Get Your Children to Drink More Milk
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser The National Milk Life Campaign. All opinions are mine alone. #KnowYourMilk #CollectiveBias Milk does a body good, am I right?...
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Why You Should Create a Family Cookbook
This post is sponsored by CreateMyCookbook; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Life is so digital now, but for some things I really prefer to go the traditional route. One of these areas is...
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Cat Care Tips for Kids
We have two fluffy, loving cats at my house. They are brother and sister and we adopted them when they were 6 weeks old. I let my kids name the cats…and that is how they ended up with the names Salt...
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10 Things About Toddlers You Weren’t Warned About
Toddler hood is an ever-changing period of highs and lows for parents. I have been through the toddler phase four times now and am still wouldn't consider myself an expert! Nevertheless, I have learned...
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How to Pick a Graduation Announcement Your Graduate Will Love
Do you have a child graduating soon? I have gone through one graduation and have three more kids at home…one who will graduate next year! When my son graduated he didn't really care what kind of...
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Easy Ways to Help Your Kids Tackle the Summer Heat
When the summer months come around, it’s only natural that you’re going to want to take your family outside to enjoy the sunshine. However, as a parent, it’s so important that you take the time to make...
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The Benefits and Challenges of Being Older Parents
This post is made possible with support from AARP’s Disrupt Aging. All opinions are my own. My husband and I spaced our children out. We knew that this would eventually make us “older parents” but we...
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Character Traits Continue into the Teen Years
This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. All opinions (and memories!) are my own. THEN I had never seen a little girl more excited for her baby sister to arrive. It was...
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Good Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids
Filling stockings is one of my all-time favorite things to do at Christmas. I look long and hard to find special items for my family's stockings. The problem is that it can be difficult and very...
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Inspire Girls to Achieve Their Dreams
This post was sponsored by Rebel Girls as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. There is an easy way to inspire girls to achieve their...
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