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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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July 12, 2019

7 Best Innovative Toys For Kids

If you're looking to increase your child's higher thinking and creative skills, here are a few of the best...

by Marisa Donnelly
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July 9, 2019

6 Best Kid-Friendly, Non-Toxic Sunscreens of 2019

If you want to protect yourself and your kiddos with some of the best and safest products, here’s a...

by Marisa Donnelly
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July 6, 2019

8 Tips For Taking Advantage Of Your Local Farmers Market

The farmers market is a God-send. From cheaper prices to the freshest produce known to mankind, not to mention...

by Marisa Donnelly
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July 2, 2019

Mama On A Budget: 12 Ways To Save Money In The City

If you’re looking to get the max out of your time while being conservative with your wallet, here are...

by Marisa Donnelly

FROM THE HEART:

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What People Don’t Understand About Being A Bonus Parent

by Marisa Donnelly

What people don’t understand about being a bonus parent is how much of your heart is filled, every time that little person walks through the door.

July 15, 2019
From The Heart
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13 Ways Taking Care Of Children Changes You

by Marisa Donnelly

Taking care of children changes you; loving children changes you. You go from being selfish to prioritizing a little person’s needs above your own.

July 10, 2019
From The Heart
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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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NAVIGATING SPECIAL NEEDS:

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

9 Natural Remedies For ADDWhether you’re curious about our story, interested in alternatives for your own child(ren), or...January 4, 2019

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Mom Hacks, San Diego, Travel

Mama On A Budget: 12 Ways To Save Money In The City

If you’re looking to get the max out of your time while being conservative with your wallet, here are 12 tips to help you save money in the city.

July 2, 2019
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Health/Wellness

4 All-Natural Eczema Products For Mamas And Their Little Ones

This mama, beauty boss, and founder of Keller Works, Krystn Keller, created organic, non-toxic, all-natural eczema products to soothe her son's severe skin.

May 7, 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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Health/Wellness, Mom Hacks

The Lazy Mom’s Guide To Healthy, Effortless Skincare

Regardless of what you currently do or don’t do for your skin, here’s the lazy mom’s guide to skincare (without all the hassle and overpriced products).

April 29, 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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