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My First Cheesecake – Strawberries included!

I’ve never liked cheesecake. I think its heavy, and the idea of eating baked cream cheese was always a little off to me. But this weekend Im leaving for a trip and I had strawberries and a lot of cream cheese in my fridge plus some graham crackers in my pantry. Seemed like a logical combination. So I dug up an old Comfort Home Cooking book and got started. I didnt bother blog hunting or finding a trendy way to make it. I just wanted something my grandma would have made. No skimping! And guess what? It turned out great!

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6 Self-Care Tips to Make Life Easier as a Career Mom

As a career mom, I’m passionate about, I often get asked about how I manage to juggle my business, my family, and my own well-being without completely burning out. The truth? It takes effort and is a constant push and pull. Like many moms, I’m always trying to find the “balance” between being a present parent and running my business, Lucie Fink Media. Self-care for me isn’t about extravagant spa days or lavish vacations – it’s about finding practical, sustainable ways to make my day-to-day life a little easier and more enjoyable. Here are some strategies and tools I rely on to keep my sanity intact:

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Dreams Resorts Launches Partnership with Master Chef Junior

In January, Hyatt Hotels and Endemol Shine North America, producers of the FOX hit cooking competition show, Master Chef Junior, announced a unique collaboration that promises to cook up fun and adventure at participating Dreams Resorts and Spas. Together, the brands will offer innovative culinary experiences designed to delight families and make the all-inclusive dining experience even more delicious!

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How to Recover Financially and Emotionally After Losing Your Home in a Wildfire

How to Recover Financially and Emotionally After Losing Your Home in a Wildfire

Los Angeles is the birthplace of ModernMom.com, and it’s been heart-wrenching to see so many suffering in our community. 

When a natural disaster strikes, the financial losses are staggering, but as moms, our first concern is often for our families. How do we explain this to our kiddos? How do we support our partners while holding ourselves together? How do we even find the strength to ask for help when we feel like we need to do it all? How are we going to get through this? It’s all so overwhelming.

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Holiday Budgeting Tips: How Moms Can Prepare Financially for the Season

The holidays can be a magical time filled with family, fun, and festivities, but they can also create financial stress. Between gifts, travel, and gatherings, the holiday season can strain even the most well-planned budget. To help you stay on track, here are 10 practical holiday budgeting tips that will allow you to enjoy the season without the financial hangover. Plus, we’ve included some great tools and affiliate resources to help manage your spending!