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Growing Up With A Terminally Ill Mom

Growing up, I always knew my mum's lifespan was limited. My mother was born with a terminal illness -Cystic Fibrosis (CF). CF is a genetically inherited condition that affects the lungs, pancreas, liver and intestines. Ireland (our home) has the highest incidence of CF in the world! Unfortunately due to a particular bacteria in my mum’s…

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Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Sliders

The following recipe is a guest post from eMeals, a service that’s helpedthousands of people get dinner on the table quickly and affordably since 2003.The best part of any slow-cooker recipe is that you can basically throw everything in a pot and walk away – perfect for busy moms who have errands to run and (gasp) maybe even want to take a shower.These pulled pork sliders are great served as appetizers or …

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Back to School Safety Tips for Older Kids

TGIS Thank Goodness Its (almost) September! Parents rejoice, children groan. No matter how you feel about the end of summer va-cay, its definitely time to start gearing up for the start of a new school year. So, in between shopping for endless supplies (do I really need to buy more glue sticks?!) and the latest must-have fashions, take a few minutes to review some safety tips as we get ready for the next 10 months of school activities, sports & after-school programs, playdates, and everything else in between. Here are some helpful tips for older kids, as well as some good, timely reminders for parents!