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  • Why We Can’t Keep Our Homes Pristine

    Get Pregnant Fast In my household, there’s an unspoken rule about maintaining a perfect appearance: nothing — absolutely nothing — remains in pristine condition. Between the pets, my husband’s endless DIY projects, our three kids, and my own clumsiness, the concept of perfection quickly fades. I’ve gathered a collection of anecdotes to support this notion.…

  • Operation Burger: If Dad Can Do It, So Can I

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  • Imagining Your Partner’s Future Self: A Reflection on Commitment

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  • 4 Essential Life Lessons from RuPaul’s Drag Queens

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  • Single Moms: Research Reveals Your Kids Are Thriving

    Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the challenges of parenthood as a single mother is no small feat. Juggling responsibilities while tackling the emotional weight of worry and guilt can be overwhelming. However, if you’re a single mom reading this, take heart: you’re doing an incredible job, and your children are a testament to that. Recent studies…

  • Things No Responsible Mother Would Ever Do

    home insemination kit In my 7.5 years of motherhood, I’ve engaged in behaviors that I certainly wouldn’t place in the parenting handbook. For instance, there was that moment when my son spilled his cereal all over the living room floor during a family game night, and instead of rectifying the situation, I simply sidestepped the…

  • How a Song by Huey Lewis Inspired Me to Embrace My Life

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  • Navigating the Grocery Store: A Guide for Parents

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  • The Slap, Episode 7: Parenting Under Scrutiny

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  • Moms Create Hilarious Video on the Challenges of Meeting Up

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