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Keeping Valentine’s Day Simple and Sweet

Despite the fact that Valentine’s Day can be a bit of a contrived holiday, kids seem to love it. And with six kids in my family, it has traditionally been a very busy holiday in my household. It’s a huge undertaking to oversee the completion of Valentine’s cards for all the school friends, neighborhood kids,…

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Warning Signs During Late Pregnancy

As your body nears the end of your pregnancy, your mind will turn to the practical matters that need to be completed before your baby makes her arrival into your family. Preparing the nursery, the nesting instinct of cleaning your home and making lists of things to do and people to contact when your labor begins all help take your mind off the changes in your body and perhaps the discomfort that comes with carrying a near-term baby. While you make your necessary plans, it’s important to keep in mind a few warning signs that may occur during late pregnancy.

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4th of July Exploding Ice Cream Surprise

Practical jokes are always fun… especially when MOM is perpetrator! I decided to freak out my kids out a little bit by putting Pop Rocks as a dessert topping on their ice cream. It looked like candy sprinkles, so they were unsuspecting, but lo and behold, they ate it and started screaming and giggling at the same time! BINGO, score one for mom. So if you want to give your friends and family a fun 4th of July dessert, bring on the fire works with an “exploding” ice cream surprise! With just a little sprinkle, this sweet treat gives you a ton of bang for your buck!

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide – 21 Gifts She’ll Love

Mother’s Day is a week away and odds are, you’re scrambling to find the perfect gift to put a smile on her face! No need to look any further… here are 21 fabulous gifts, both thoughtful and stylish, to show her the sweetest love and appreciation:   Illuminating Body Milk by Volition Designed to work…