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

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August 11, 2022

5 Ways To Keep Your Carpet Clean With Kids

Sometimes it feels like no matter how long you spend trying to pick up rooms or get your carpet...

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August 11, 2022

4 Toys To Help Your Toddler Develop Fine Motor Skills

The best toys are toys that help your toddler develop fine motor skills AND stimulate creativity and imagination.

by Marisa Donnelly
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August 10, 2022

3 Fun Things To Do During A Heat Wave

Sometimes summer can bring a heat wave (or quite a few!). That means we have to pivot and create...

by Katy Kipper
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4 Best Ways To Spend Time Away From Work

All parents look forward to having time off, but what should you do? Here are some of the best...

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8 Ways To Make A Positive Impact

by Sally Richards

Regardless of who you are, what you do, how old you are, where you live, etc., you can have a positive impact on the world around you.

July 10, 2022
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Meaningful Ways To Keep Ashes Of Loved Ones

by Katy Kipper

Losing someone is not easy; however, there are meaningful ways to keep the ashes of your loved ones close to you with pride and respect.

June 30, 2022
From The Heart
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How To Teach Your Child About Generosity and Kindness

by Marisa Donnelly

Your child has a huge capacity for kindness but may need your help bringing it out. Here’s how you can teach your child about generosity.

June 21, 2022
From The Heart
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6/2 — Excerpts from my journal "A notification 6/2 — Excerpts from my journal "A notification pops up on my phone and I click on it. My screen lights up with your face and our texting thread, which includes a series of silly emojis, voice messages, and a few texts you left unanswered. I click on the most recent message and your voice fills the room, "I love you," you say, and it echoes over and over in my mind. I don't think you'll ever understand how strange and beautiful it is to hear those words. It's different than romantic love, different than the way your dad whispers I love you into my hair when he's half asleep and we're snuggled in bed. It's different than my sister and hearing her voice through the phone. It's different than my mother and exchanging our sentiments before hanging up a video call. You are not my biological child—you don't have to love me—and yet you do. And I love you. You are my son in every sense of the word. And sometimes I wonder if that simple, powerful, incredible thing hits you in the chest like it hits me. I love you, too." . . . . #dearsonofmine #dearson #lovenotesfrommom #journalexcerpts #momishmoments #momish #bonusmom #lifeofabonusmom #mommydiaries #diaryofabonusmom
Shooting off rockets in the yard, making explosion Shooting off rockets in the yard, making explosions, science experiments with dad after work. . . yep, it feels like summer! 🌞 @kiwico_inc⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #kiwicrates #kiwicreate #creativekids #stemkids #stemforkids #sciencexperiments #feelslikesummer #summertime #sweetsummertime #momishmoments #momish #stepmom #boymom
Dyslexia is a huge part of my parenting story, it' Dyslexia is a huge part of my parenting story, it's a huge part of my life as a stepparent-advocate, and it's my son's identity and yet only a piece of who he is. 🧩⁣ ⁣ Thankful, every day, to be on this journey of advocacy, empowerment, and learning. ⁣ ⁣ Whether you have a child with dyslexia, know someone with dyslexia, or maybe even have dyslexia yourself. . . here are some ways to unlearn & think differently about dyslexia and how people move through life with it.⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #dyslexiaawareness #thisisdyslexia #dyslexiashow #parentsofdyslexics #specialneedsparenting #parentofadyslexic #dyslexiainkids #dyslexiaaware #dyslexiais #dyslexialookslike #specialneedsawarness #acommodations #learningdisabilities #momishmoments #momish
"Look Marisa, I'm a seal!"⁣ ⁣ (This memory liv "Look Marisa, I'm a seal!"⁣ ⁣ (This memory lives in my head rent-free . . . but honestly, I don't know what I'd do without this little guy and our laughs.) 👩‍👦⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #boymom #bonusmom #stepmom #momishmoments #momish #momhumor #kidhumor #havekidstheysaid #kidsdothedarnestthings #dentist #kidsatthedentist #kidswillbekids
Perfection is overrated anyways. 🤷‍♀️ . . Perfection is overrated anyways. 🤷‍♀️ . . . . #motherhoodhumor #honestmom #honestmotherhood #momquotes #momishmoments #momish
Being a parent is thinking about your to-do list u Being a parent is thinking about your to-do list until you run out of time to do anything on your to-do list. 🙈 #momishmoments⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #amiright #momthings #momish #momtruths #momtruth #momhumor #momfunny #parentinghumor #motherhoodhumor #motherhoodfunny #momjokes
One of the challenging parts about being a stepmom One of the challenging parts about being a stepmom (and something that isn't always talked about!) is how hard it is to make friends. ⁣ ⁣ My son is naturally good at this (he takes after his father!) but I'm not always the best at facilitating and/or making 'mama friends' myself.⁣ ⁣ It's hard for me to walk up to someone and engage in conversation. It's nerve-wracking to introduce myself as Austin's dad's fiancé/Austin's stepmom. And it's hard to put myself out there, invite kids over, ask for help from other moms, or feel confident helping my son set up hangouts with other kids his age.⁣ ⁣ While I've grown a lot in this area since I first became a #bonusmom, this is still something I struggle with, especially with making new friends. ⁣ ⁣ Oftentimes I just don't feel like I fit in. Anyone else?⁣ ⁣ If you relate, here's a reminder (that we all need to hear!): Just be yourself. Focus less on trying to 'impress,' trying to win someone's attention, or trying to be someone you're not. Just be yourself & the friendships will come.⁣ ⁣ And in the meantime, don't forget about the people you have all around you who love you for you. Maybe you can spend less time worrying about making 'new' friends and more time enjoying the people around you. 💗⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #momishmoments #momish #momfriends #mamafriends #makingfriends #friendship #stepmom #stepmomsupport #stepbystepparents
I love being the house that Austin brings friends I love being the house that Austin brings friends to. I love knowing my son's classmates, hearing their laughter, and being the space where they can feel safe, and loved, and fed. ⁣ ⁣ When I first became a stepmom, I was obsessed with getting everything 'perfect' and trying to create a home that was fun, exciting, and 'cool.'⁣ ⁣ Now I realize that none of that really matters.⁣ What matters is LOVE & that isn't seen, it's felt. 💛⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #iwanttobethathouse #thathouse #homesweethome #home #makingahome #foreverhome #bonusmom #stepmom #momishmoments #momish
The little things are never really little. ❤️⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #momish #momishmoments #littlethings #thelittlethings #stepmom #boymom #bonusmom #bonusson #stepson #littlemoments #motherhoodunfiltered
It's not the word before 'parent' that's the defin It's not the word before 'parent' that's the defining factor.⁣ It's the love and dedication.⁣ ⁣ ALL parents who care make a difference. ❤️⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #momishmoments #momish #momquotes #stepmomquotes #stepmom #stepmama #bonusmom #honestmotherhood #heatherhetchler #mamaquotes #unfilteredmotherhood #realmotherhood #blendedfamily
Mama Check-In ❤️ ⁣ ⁣ How are you? I mean, Mama Check-In ❤️ ⁣ ⁣ How are you? I mean, how are you REALLY? We're post holiday, mid-summer, and everything feels a little crazy right now. (Doesn't it always, though?) For me, I've been navigating a new schedule, routine, and rhythm. I've been trying to lean into rest and intentional time more than I ever have.⁣ ⁣ It's mid-summer and I'm quickly realizing that my time is short! I have a teenager. . . and one day I'm going to wake up and he's not going to love me with the same tenderness anymore. I'm not ready for that.⁣ ⁣ But until that day comes, I'm grabbing extra squeezes, forehead kisses, and laughter where and while I can. I can't stop time, but I can hit pause for just a moment and be.⁣ ⁣ How about you, mama? ⁣ What are you facing?⁣ What support & encouragement do you need?⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #momish #momishmoments #mamacheckin #honestmotherhood #unfilteredmotherhood #motherhoodunfiltered #honestmom #honestmama #stepmom #stepmomstrong #stepmomsupport #stepbystepparents
Forget the beauty standards. Forget the Photoshop. Forget the beauty standards. Forget the Photoshop. Forget the edited pictures and filters pretending to be everything than the truth. Forget anything or anyone that tells you you're supposed to have it all figured out, or that you're supposed to look a certain way, or that perfection is what you're striving for. ⁣ ⁣ As a mom, you are perfect just the way you are.⁣ ⁣ And your beauty is not measured by your hair, your body, your clothes, or face. The most beautiful thing about you is your heart. ❤️⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #youareperfect #justthewayyouare #perfectionisntreal #fuckperfection #beautystandards #selflove #loveyourself #selfloveformoms #momish #momishmoments #loveyourselffirst
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Reasons To ‘Go Green’ For Your Kids

From reducing our carbon footprint to lessening the impact of climate change, here are reasons to go green for your kids - starting right now!

August 8, 2022
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Health/Wellness

5 Reasons To Cut Your Family’s Sugar Intake

Here are a few reasons to cut your family's sugar intake and help you all lead a healthier and more energetic lifestyle. 

August 7, 2022
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Health/Wellness

How to Support Your Child’s Dental Health

The easiest way to support your child's dental health is by helping them make better choices when they're young.

August 6, 2022
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Health/Wellness

4 Little Ways To Be A Better Parent

Being a parent is the hardest job in the world! But, if you're striving to be a better parent, here are four little things you can do.

August 5, 2022
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Health/Wellness

4 Simple Ways To Ease Your Child’s Fear Of Appointments

How can parents ease their child’s fear of appointments? If you have an anxious kiddo, here are a few tips.

August 3, 2022

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