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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas + What She REALLY Doesn’t Want
Mothers truly embody dedication, working tirelessly around the clock without breaks, sick days, or pay. According to Investopedia, stay-at-home moms might log an average of 98 hours per week, equivalent to an annual salary of $178,000 if they were compensated for their extensive roles. And let's be fair, most of us, I think, would be…
What’s Really Draining You: Zoom Fatigue, Or Mom Guilt?
"Another Zoom??" said my 7-year-old daughter, rolling her eyes as I emerged from the office after three calls that morning. "Yes, but I promise I'll be done soon for the day, and I'll take a look at your schoolwork." "You have too many calls, mommy. I guess you just don't have time for me." Ouch.…
Casual Dresses That Simply Never Go Out of Style
When you were younger, it was easier to keep up with fashions. But life is a little more hectic now, and you spend more time tracking down lost pairs of shoes than paying attention to the latest styles and trends. Is lace “in” this year? Are long skirts still trending? Who knows! That’s why when…
Shielding Our Kids From the Harsh Realities of Life
This is a lovely guest post by Stuart M. Perkinsfrom Storyshucker. My daughter is an intelligent, funny, beautiful young lady already in her late teens I still wrestle with that fact.Not longago I watched as she drove upin her car, walked in high heels, and made a phone call about her job. I was remindedthat sadly I was no longer looking at mylittlegirl. Id been reminded of …
Former “Real Housewife” Peggy Tanous on Motherhood & Life After Reality TV
Out of all the women on Bravos reality documentary TV program, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Peggy Tanous (who joined the sixth season cast) resonated with me the most. Maybe it was because I empathized with her postpartum depression struggles and noted her courage to talk about it in a very public forum.