Tag: gratitude
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Just Say Thank You, Seriously
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 1, 2017 Many of us grow up learning the significance of good manners, particularly the importance of phrases like “please” and “thank you.” Likewise, we all appreciate hearing gratitude for our efforts, even when those efforts are part of our everyday responsibilities. Yet, it’s astonishing how infrequently people take a…
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“The Tonight Show” Female Writers Express Heartfelt Gratitude to Hillary Clinton
Get Pregnant Fast In an emotional segment, the female writers of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” took a moment to express their heartfelt thanks to Hillary Clinton, acknowledging the profound impact her candidacy had on women and girls across the nation. Though she may not have secured the presidency, Clinton’s influence sparked inspiration that…
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Thank You Notes: A Bit Overhyped
Get Pregnant Fast Did Liam get our gift card from Amazon? I texted. “Yes! Sorry for the delay in sending thank you notes,” replied my fellow mom-friend and mother of four. And I thought to myself—hold on. If you’re making your 8-year-old sit down to write out 20 thank you notes, please don’t include ours…
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An Ode to the Ordinary Day
Get Pregnant Fast “On this regular day, may I recognize the gem that you are. Allow me to cherish you, appreciate you, and learn from you before you fade away. Let me not overlook you in pursuit of some elusive and flawless tomorrow. Let me embrace you while I can, for this may not always…
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We Celebrate Christmas in a Big Way, and I Make No Apologies
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Taylor Last year, my brother-in-law shared a photo on social media showcasing the mountain of Christmas gifts that filled their living room. The response was immediate: a flurry of “wow”s and a few “oh my”s. I totally get it! Even we were taken aback, wondering if the presents had…
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Hey Moms, Celebrating Your Birth Day!
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s set the scene, moms. It’s the day your little one enters the world. You’re feeling swollen and sore, and your body is about to go through an intense transformation, whether your baby arrives through a cesarean or vaginal delivery. In that magical moment when your newborn is cradled in your arms,…
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What I Discovered on the Night My Daughter Faced Death
Get Pregnant Fast The evening turned surreal when my cell phone rang at 9:39 p.m. It was my daughter’s friend, and I could barely comprehend her frantic words: “Emily got hit by a car!” I made her repeat it several times, struggling to process the gravity of the situation. We were in the city, celebrating…