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Easy Table Centerpieces for a Birthday Party

Nearly every birthday party winds up at the table, where you display decorations, snacks, cake and bright tableware and where a festive birthday centerpiece sets the tone, color theme or character theme. Rather than spend a lot of money on an elaborate centerpiece, consider a relevant yet simple table centerpiece that incorporates the guest of honor’s interests.

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Building a Strong Marriage: How Teamwork and Communication Help Us Thrive Off the Court

As we approach our first wedding anniversary, I often reflect on the teamwork that goes into building a strong marriage, our marriage—especially since I’m married to a NBA champion. Derek and I both understand that building a strong marriage requires the same level of dedication and communication that kept him winning on the court. Off the court, it’s a different kind of full-court press—one built on love, appreciation, and intentionality.

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Top 10 Apps to Track Holiday Expenses

Managing holiday spending is no easy task, especially with the pressures of gifts, gatherings, and travel. Here are the top 10 apps to track holiday expenses. They will help you track every penny and stay on budget this holiday season. These apps offer excellent features for both families and individuals, and each includes a review quote and a specific use case to bring the app to life!

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Is It A Cold Or Allergies?

“Tissue mommy! I need a tissue!!” Your child comes running at you, with double-barreled boogies from both nostrils. Ugh. It’s definitely that time of the year! But, come late winter/early spring, it can be tough to know if it’s due to a cold, or allergies. Which is why I’m always being asked by moms around…

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Healthy Pizza Recipe For Picky “Just The Crust” Kids

The other day my kids were out with a friend whose family took them to pizza for dinner. One of my daughters is picky, and its not always easy to get her to eat food with a lot of nutritional value – shed be happy to eat crackers or candy all day!The other mom reported back to me excitedly that my daughter had eaten a ton – lots of the dough of the pizza …