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Removing Gender Bias in Children’s Clothing

When one mom's letter to the Land's End clothing company went viral last year after discovering the brand didn't offer science-themed T-shirts for girls, only boys, it brought a lot of attention to the gender-neutrality movement that so many have been working on. According to Today, New Jersey mom Lisa Ryder told the company that…

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Feeding Kids With Food Allergies: Moving Past My Fears

Our household is a direct reflection of US childhood allergy statistics: 1 in 3 kids in the US has food allergies. My youngest of our 3 kids put us on that chart. I have heard varying reasons as to why children develop allergies, and since no one really knows why, I wont try and hypothesize about that here.

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5 Easy Holiday Decor DIY Projects

The following is a guest post by storage and organization expert Laura McHolm, founder of NorthStar Moving Company.The holidays are upon us, one of the most wonderful times of the year! But with all the holiday shopping, parties and decor – it can also be the most expensive time of year.It’s easy to feel a little less than jolly about the seasons notoriously pricey reputation, but one area that doesn’t need …

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No Time for Stress

I knew we had a lot of stuff but as we pack I am realizing just how much we have. It is overwhelming really. As my mind wanders while I wrap our glasses in paper and quickly glance to think about what should stay and what should go, it hits me. There is no time for those decisions. It is down to the wire. The 2 choices at this point seem to be either 1- …