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Pumpkin Spiced Donut Holes Recipe [vegan, gluten-free]

A few weekends ago, the four of us jumped in the car and drove to a beautiful spot in the forest along a river. It is times like this I feel incredibly grateful to live in scenic North Idaho. My husband and kids had a wonderful time fishing. Its all catch and release in this particular area. The sound of the river and smell of the pines does wonders for the soul. “There is …

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Ten Ways to Share the Holiday Spirit for $25 or Less

When did festive become so expensive? Just flip through any catalog or walk into any department store and it seems that the holidays have become an over-the-top affair. It comes at a time when were already feeling the pinch with parties and gifts and now the style police seems to be telling us that were just not in the holiday spirit if we dont have light-up Nutcrackers on our front lawns.

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Free After-School Programs

After-school programs can be an important part of your child’s development. For children who are too young to be home alone, after-school programs are a necessity if you don’t have a babysitter or a nanny. For children who are older, the right after-school program is typically better than the latchkey alternative, which could jeopardize your child’s safety.

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Freezing My Eggs: The Good, The Sad, My Story…

This morning, a FedEx box arrived containing $3,300 worth of medications. And so begins the process of freezing (hopefully without scrambling) my eggs. Its a miracle! says my best friend Jen, the mother of two. Youre so lucky that you have the choice to extend your fertility, remarks a 44 year-old woman who tried IVF the past several years but failed, and is now using an egg donor and surrogate to have a child. OMG, do it! texts a man my age whose 42 year-old fiance has had two miscarriages over the past two years.