What is your Parenting Style?

Parenting can be one of the hardest yet most rewarding jobs out there. While the majority of us will take on the position of becoming a parent, you will quickly see that many parents might have different standpoints than your own. As I have become a parent of four children, one thing I’ve learned is […]

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Advice and Tips on Making a Will

Although we’d rather not think about a time when we are no longer around, a will is something we all need to make at some point in our lives. This is because failing to make a will may result in our loved ones not getting the assets you would want them to have. According to […]

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Happy Sixth Birthday Kelsie!

Six years ago, my journey began as a mother. Kelsie entered the world February 3, 2007 at 6:39 AM. Kelsie, you changed my life in so many ways and showed me a whole new way to look at the world. You are my precious Kelsie-Bug. You’ve taught me how to explore the world and find […]

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Why You Need to Know About Alpha-1

This morning I received word that my Aunt Angie(Dad’s sister) had passed away on Thursday. I knew that she had started Home Hospice and unfortunately, I knew exactly what would be responsible for her passing. In 2009, I lost my Dad to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. If you have been a long-time reader of my blog, […]

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Boy or Girl? Baby Chinese Calendar

Once you’re pregnant, you begin to start wondering if the baby is going to be a boy or a girl. In fact, your mind might become entirely consumed by these questions! Perhaps you still have time to wait until you can find out, or maybe your background prevents you from finding out at all. Whatever […]

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Headache Flare

I’m in a headache flare. It’s not fun. I’ve had two visits to my doctor already this week. Praying it will just go away on it’s own. I think we’re looking at another visit to neurology soon. Fibromyalgia and invisible illnesses SUCK. I saw something on Facebook though that made perfect sense. “You might not […]

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Printable Coupons for Jan. 11, 2013

$0.55 off any 1 Weight Watchers Sweet Bakery Item $4.00 off one Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy $1.00 off JENNIE-O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Roll $1.00 off Jennie-O Turkey Bacon 12 oz $1.00 off the February issue of People StyleWatch 25% OFF Sherwin-Williams Paints and Stains Buy 2 Large DIGIORNO Pizzas, Get any ONE free $0.70 off […]

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Hy-Vee Fuel Saver:Must Have for Busy Moms

In recent months, Hy-Vee introduced the Fuel Saver program for shoppers. By shopping at Hy-Vee and purchasing your every day products, customers can save money per gallon (It’s possible to save over $2.00 per gallon!) when filling up at Hy-Vee, Casey’s, or Shell gas stations across the Midwest. This past week when shopping, I signed […]

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