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"I didn't give you the gift of life, but life gave me the gift of you."

LATEST MOM HACKS:

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June 12, 2019

5 Budget-Friendly Kitchen Ideas Your Family Will Love

These are some easy, fun and budget-friendly kitchen ideas for redesigning your most-used space (without breaking the bank).

by Marisa Donnelly
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May 19, 2019

4 Mama-Friendly Sustainable Products To Put On Your Radar

When you're looking to buy for you and your family, finding naturally-based, chemical free and sustainable products are of...

by Marisa Donnelly
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May 18, 2019

7 Kid-Friendly House Plants (That Are Pretty Impossible To Kill)

Guess what? It IS possible to have kid-friendly house plants that are functional, good-looking, and easy to take care...

by Marisa Donnelly
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May 17, 2019

8 Family-Friendly Memorial Day Activities

It’s important to take a moment to honor those who have served our coutnry. Here are some fun Memorial...

by Marisa Donnelly

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For When Mother’s Day Hurts

by Marisa Donnelly

Mother's Day hurts when you fill the shoes, but not the title. And it’s even harder for people who don’t have a mother figure or have lost their mother.

May 15, 2019
From The Heart
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10 Honest Confessions Of A Twenty-Something ‘Mom’

by Marisa Donnelly

Here’s one of the unspoken, yet purest confessions of a twenty-something ‘mom’ — honestly, sometimes you’ll feel really, really alone.

February 24, 2019
From The Heart
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9 Beautiful Lessons I’ve Learned ‘Parenting’ Someone Else’s Child

by Marisa Donnelly

Parenting someone else's child is a mini-journey (becoming a big journey) that, above all else, has led me closer to the core of who I am.

January 23, 2019
From The Heart
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7 Encouraging Affirmations For The Parent Of A Special Needs ChildIf you haven’t heard this today or ever—I believe in you. You can do...May 3, 2019

Loving & Raising A Child With Special NeedsThis is our journey: I hope you laugh with me, smile with me, and...March 4, 2019

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Lifestyle, Mom Hacks

5 Budget-Friendly Kitchen Ideas Your Family Will Love

These are some easy, fun and budget-friendly kitchen ideas for redesigning your most-used space (without breaking the bank).

June 12, 2019
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Lifestyle

13 Mother’s Day Gifts (She Actually Wants)

When it comes to buying presents for mom, there are the sweet gifts, the thank-you-for-trying gifts, and if you’re lucky, the gifts she actually wants.

May 2, 2019
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San Diego

8 Best Playgrounds In San Diego

From setting up a picnic lunch, to playing a pickup game of soccer, to watching the sunset from the monkey bars, here are the best playgrounds in San Diego.

April 30, 2019
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San Diego

6 Best Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops In San Diego

From spots that offer ‘kid corners’ and coloring stations, to non-caffeinated sweet treats, these are the six best kid-friendly coffee shops in San Diego.

April 29, 2019
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Travel

6 Mom-Friendly Carry-On Bags

When it comes to finding convenient, mom-friendly carry-on bags, there are a few factors to consider. Here are the best options and recommendations.

April 2, 2019

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