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Posts that focus on the family and family-related topics. These posts may cover parenting, meals, child rearing, health, gift giving, travel, and more.
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Dealing with Stress and Overwhelm Today
Have you been feeling a lot of stress lately? Most of us have with all of the drastic and immediate changes in our lives over the past few weeks. Big changes in our way of life for the foreseeable future Worry about jobs, cash flow, and the economy Stress about our health and the health of our loved ones Concern about our neighbors, the country, and the world And many of us have to stay home all the time with our entire families. That’s a lot of stress! This has probably led to a good deal of overwhelm as well. These two things can often go hand-in-hand, often starting with…
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Journaling Tips for Kids
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Have you ever considered giving your kids a journal? When we say journaling is for everyone – we mean it! If you have young kids that are learning how to write and put their thoughts onto paper, journaling can be a great practice for them. My husband and I did this for my son. We bought him a bound journal at the beginning of each school year…
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Fun No-Treat Valentine’s Gifts For the Kids
Staying away from food-related treats on Valentine’s Day, especially when kids are concerned, can be difficult. You may be interested in this for a variety of reasons such as allergy issues or needing multiple Valentine gifts for a variety of children. If you’re looking for some fun no-treat Valentine’s gifts that are still kid-friendly, here are a few ideas. Heart-Shaped Earbuds If you have just a few children to buy for, then may be an ideal Valentine gift option. These can be purchased at most dollar stores as a novelty item for Valentine’s Day. If you have a kid that spends a lot of time on their tablet or listening…
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Three Healthy Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas
Traditionally, Valentine’s Day breakfast ideas are loaded with sugar and very indulgent. If you are on a special diet plan, watching your weight, or if you are getting ready for an upcoming fitness event then these breakfasts can be a no-go option. If you want to celebrate Valentine’s day with your significant other, there are options that you can create for breakfast that are healthier and not loaded with sugar. Here are a few ideas. Strawberry-Topped Banana Pancakes Banana pancakes are very easy to make. All you need are eggs and bananas. Mix the two ingredients together until you get a pancake-like consistency. Cook in the same way you would…
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Cool Meal Ideas for Your New Year’s Celebrations
There have been numerous celebrations during the holiday season in addition to the rush of shopping, wrapping, and decorating. New Year’s is the perfect time to make things simple. You’re already going to be staying up late on New Year’s Eve to ring in 2020, so why not make the party easy by not overcomplicating your meal planning. One trick is to consider the different traditions when you get started planning. For example, it’s a southern tradition to offer black-eyed peas, collards, and cornbread or hoecakes on New Year’s Day to bring in the New Year and expand luck. Knowing about this tradition can inform your meal planning. Other locations…
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Holiday Rewind: Surviving Your Family During the Holidays
I hope everyone is enjoying their holidays and spending time with family. Sometimes, you may not enjoy family time as much as you would like. Last year, I wrote this post about Holiday Survival. It might be appropriate to check it out this year as we enter into the holiday week.
