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Today I received an e-mail. September is Pain Prevention Month. As someone who suffers from a chronic pain syndrome, I can tell you-if you can prevent pain, you take it. Over the weekend, I started dealing with cramping in my hands. Today after a meeting, I started having cramping in my toes. It really is […]
The leaves are turning brilliant orange and yellow, and there’s a distinctive nip in the air. Fall is on its way, which means that Halloween can’t be far behind. Do you have a plan for when your kids begin clamoring for costumes? Since kids grow fast, it can be hard to justify purchasing a costume […]
My girls love the chance to go to the movies and it’s a great way to get some time with Mom or Dad. If you are in the Central Iowa area, how would you like the chance to see HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA in advance? FREE Advanced Screening HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA Saturday, September 22 10a.m. I Cinemark Jordan […]
I don’t know about you but I’d say just about every girl I know, LOVES SHOES. One of my friends had an entire room of shoes in her old house. Between now and October 8th, enter to win one of four pairs from Christian Louboutins! Entries for first Grand Prize Drawing begin at 12:00:00 PM […]
Deciding on the best cities in which to raise children involves considering a number of factors. Good schools, plenty of green open spaces for recreation and healthy pursuits, affordable housing, ready availability of employment and low crime rates make a city child friendly. Other factors include median wages, health and the quality of family life […]
At this time right now 4 years ago, I was sitting in the hospital. I was in labor but “not progressing”, so I was sent home to return in the morning when I had my OB appointment. You’ve lit up our lives with that smile and infectious giggle. You are my turkey-butt Aubrey. My Baby […]
Cell phones rank up there when it comes to “Things you can’t leave home without”. When it comes down to though, cell phone costs add up really quick. If you’re paying for service you can’t stand, it’s just not worth it. Living in a small town, finding cellular service that works no matter where I […]
It has been a long time coming but I’ve been feeling the need for a change. When I first started out blogging, I had no idea what it would become. As the next few weeks go on, get ready for a whole new look with the same fun posts (and of course, cutie pie pictures!). […]
Today as I was going through some boxes, I found the Memorial from my grandpa’s funeral. While some might be “Daddy’s girl”, I was always “Grandpa’s girl”. I still remember getting the phone call like it was just hours ago and I find myself fighting back the tears. Grandpa was an incredible man to say […]
Back to School is officially here and as we all prepare to send our children off to school, we have to get ready and organized to make sure they have everything they need not only when it comes to school supplies; our children need the tools to succeed. The Boys & Girls Club of America […]
I listen to music all the time. It’s a fact. There’s always music no matter where I am. I just got a new phone so I haven’t uploaded to that yet but there’s music on my Kindle Fire, music in the car, and special Spotify playlists for whatever I might be doing throughout the day. […]
Where does the time go? It was almost 6 years ago, my sweet Kelsie entered this world. It was a pure ice storm (with actual temperatures below zero, it was wooo). On Friday, Kelsie became a kindergarten student. It really is true that time flies by so quickly. My little girl is bright and ready […]
Each individual’s definition of style differs depending on their personal taste and preferences, and this influences the gifts that a person may buy for their loved ones. While some consider the overall visual aesthetic of a product as being key to determining it’s style rating, others consider the concept behind the design as being far […]
The birth of a newborn baby is among the most exciting events in any family, and one that can unite people regardless of the physical distance that exists between them. In most cultures, tradition dictates that this momentous occasion should be marked with the exchanging of gifts, whereby relatives purchase clothes, toys or practical presents […]
Not all couples can conceive easily, but that isn’t a reason for a couple to lose all hope. There are actions a couple can take to increase the chances of conception. And, if these actions do not prove successful, there are organizations for a couple to go to so they can increase the chances of […]