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Eclectic Baby Names
If you want your baby to have an interesting, rare or customized name, put down the baby name book and start looking around you. Your own experiences, culture and life can provide a host of great names that may be quirky, different or special. Don’t give your baby the same name everyone else chooses just because it is popular. Choose a name with a story that will make you proud for years to come.
When Your Daughter Is Getting Married (And You Have 6 Kids)
When my children were young I would throw some of the most amazing birthday parties. Every year I would throw six fun birthday parties, one for each child with a theme, decorations, and activities. 20 years later I still bump into to parents and children who share their memories of the Newsome kids’ birthday parties.…
How To Host Easter Dinner Without Losing Your Mind
Are you planning a formal dinner for Easter? They can be a little daunting — there are a lot of moving parts to organize, from the menu to the table settings. Here’s a stress-free plan that will allow you to actually hang out and relax during the gathering rather than running around like a chicken without a head. The Breakdown Weve broken the big event down into a series of smaller tasks that you can do in increments of time between now and the big day. Yes, you can put on a lovely dinner and enjoy it too.
It’s Okay To Hit A Stranger
This is a guest post by Kelly Meyer - check her out at HoleySockArt. As if learning I was pregnant wasn’t enough of a surprise. Twins. Wow. My husband and I laughed when the ultrasound technician first pointed out to us the second heart beat. Then imagine our joy weeks later when we learned it…
Tastes of Fall: Coffee and Pumpkin Spice Syrup
The following post is sponsored by Starbucks® This recipe comes from Kelly Denton over at Eclectic Momsense. Make sure to check out her great blog! Now that everyone is back in school we can look forward to Fall and the start of the holiday season. Cooler weather means hearty soups, pumpkin, and the flavors of Fall.…