Separation and divorce are never easy. When children are involved, the process becomes infinitely more painful. Just as your world is turned upside down from losing your significant other, you also have to cope with the reality that you will be losing precious moments with your children. No one wants to have less time with …
Serial Volunteers Need to Avoid Burnout Parents step up and fill various volunteer roles within the community. Finding a balance between volunteer work and other responsibilities is key. Americans volunteer their time and talents generously. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Volunteering in America report, 63.4 million Americans volunteered to help their communities …
There has been a lot of discussion about the decision of many cities banning single-use plastic bags, and it’s made me reflect on additional ways that my family and I can make decisions that are friendlier to the environment and to our natural resources. So today I’d like to share 4 green actions that you …
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Recycling is one of the 5 R’s of the zero-waste movement but it is at the bottom of the list because it is not a waste-free process. However, recycling is very important and it can be a stepping stone for people who are starting off on the journey. If you are currently buying products in …
Cutting cable TV allowed us to have control over what we saw and be more intentional about the media we consume. For one, I do not miss the $100+ monthly bill at all. We still have Hulu and Netflix but those subscriptions are only $8/each which is very reasonable. Last year, we also tried out …
There is nothing kids love more than living in a house with a swimming pool in the backyard. It doesn’t matter if it is an aboveground pool or an in-ground pool–a pool is still the greatest thing in the world when summer rolls around! After all, when the weather is hot and the sun is …
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Homemade laundry detergent is nothing new. There are TONS of recipes online. Each time I saw a recipe though, I would laugh at the thought of making my own laundry detergent. It seemed absurd to me the length of time and energy people put into making their own to save money. I just wasn’t willing …
If you think a twin with a choppy mullet and his brother with short, back and sides make for a successful hair salon visit, then think again! If you think a 15- month- old on your lap, bopping and weaving the sharp shears is fun, then think again! And if you think I’m walking out …
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I like dogs more than people. THERE, I SAID IT. I like dogs more than most people, anyways. I don’t care who knows it. The more people I meet, the older I get, the more I like my dogs. If it weren’t for the fact that I’m married and have two kids, I’m fairly certain …
When you and your partner have been together a while, you may notice that things aren’t as intense as they were when you first started dating. This could be normal, or it could be symptoms of something bigger that’s damaging your relationship without you even noticing. Luckily there are a few things to look out …
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In an effort to avoid the chaos at the grocery store this week, as well as save as much money as possible, I have turned to make some of my own homemade cleaning products lately. And in the age of Pinterest, there is a plethora of recipes and instructions that can be found with a …
I have noticed an unusual phenomenon lately–several of the parents in my “over 40” crowd are either talking about getting their first tattoo or adding to the tattoos that they already have (men and women alike). It seems like everywhere I turn, this is a topic of discussion within one of my social circles. I …
Full disclosure: I love mommy blogs. If I didn’t have to work, I’d probably spend my baby’s naptime clicking through all of the prettiest, shiniest, most aspirational mommy blogs there are. Seriously, I love them. I find them incredibly inspiring. But if I’m telling the truth, as in the whole truth so help me God? …
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You may be a person who enjoys entertaining at home. For example, you may desire to host classy, elegant dinner parties. With that said, you may also not move forward on your desires because you feel you don’t have the budget to host a classy dining event. In fact, there are tips you can utilize …
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“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” -Thomas Aquinas The laughter, the good times, the support… Having a great group of friends is a wonderful thing to feel. When I first became pregnant, I noticed that there was a slight shift in my friendships. We stopped hanging out as much, …
Can you hire my niece as an intern while managing 9 others?” Yup, no problem… “Can you meet for coffee after your other two-morning coffee dates?” You got it, let me add it to my Google calendar. “Can you scratch my back while planning 2 events, writing 4 social media posts for 8 accounts and …
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After nine long months, you are about to meet your little one. By now you probably have their room all set up, a car seat for the car and some adorable clothes picked out. You surely want to do what is best for your child, and if you are a pet owner, there are a …
Mothers and daughters can often find that their relationship is becoming hard to handle, and it’s not just puberty that can lead to a rift. Moms of toddlers and preteens often bemoan their daughter’s sudden bad attitude and search for reasons why she can be behaving so disrespectfully towards them. If you’ve recently found yourself …
Not in the mood to run another 10K? Lost all motivation for yet another half marathon? Instead of a standard running race, try one of these unique races to see training & racing in a whole new light. Mud Runs These down and dirty races will keep your mind off the running with obstacles and …
When I was younger, I remember going to Lady Footlocker for all my athletic shoe needs. I was always looking for basketball, volleyball and tennis shoes. I remember asking the woman working there, which shoes I should get for these particular sports. To this day, I remember she (and many other of their employees) always …
OK, I know there is an over abundance of sugar in the typical American diet. But, did you know that not all sweeteners are created equally? I won’t go into detail about why refined (white) and artificial sweeteners are bad for you, but I will give you a few sweeteners you can feel good about. …
I love DIY projects because they allow me to be creative while saving money. But, let’s be honest, we’re all busy and we only have so much time to spend in the kitchen. That’s why I love this recipe because not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it can also be used for several …
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Dads, this may be your excuse to tune out (but if you decide to read on, bless your heart! Your wife is a lucky gal!). We ladies have something important to discuss…maternity clothes. Moms, I could use some advice on what to do for maternity wear. I’m 23 weeks along and “the bump” has finally …
New Year’s Eve is a day loved by children and adults alike. However, it can be difficult to keep kids happy and adults sane when staying up so late. So how do you keep kids from crumbling into a big grumpy mess before the clock strikes 12? Here are some tips for making New Year’s eve …
We all occasionally struggle with what to do with our children’s bed head, right? You don’t have time to completely throw them back in the bathtub, re-wash them, and then get them re-dressed. Here are some fast, cute ideas you can do for both boys and girls that your kids will be begging you to …
Cruises can be the perfect family vacation–you don’t have to worry about food (it’s all included!), there are a million things to do on the ship (for real), there are designated kid areas, there are scheduled kid events so that mom and dad can have some time alone. And, if that’s not enough, you can …
Do you ever get sucked into those late-night infomercials? I know, me too. I have insomnia, so I always seem to get annoyed by them while watching TV in the wee hours and then the next thing I know I’m convinced what a great idea that product is and we really do need to try …
My husband recently changed jobs and he’s having trouble with it. Namely? The business casual clothing environment. If you’re over 40, you probably worked most of your professional life in the “dress up” stage–where “put on your Sunday clothes” was every single day of the week except Saturday. (Remember?) It was pretty much suit and …
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It’s almost an unwritten law that having a child forces you to grow-up. One area where this is almost unavoidable for men is clothing. You don’t see a lot of mothers chasing their children around in low riders and stiletto heels. Men, however, cling to their pre-baby wardrobes tenaciously, as if not running to the …
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A couple of week’s ago actress Gwyneth Paltrow announced that she was separating from her husband Chris Martin. The big reveal came in a blog post titled, “Conscious Uncoupling.” My What the hell? reaction about the title was probably the same as most. But then, each time I heard someone bring up that phrase I started …
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I laugh at that part in Crazy, Stupid, Love. whenever I see over-40 dad Cal (Steve Carell) meet up with Ryan Gosling’s (“Jacob”) very hot (and nicely dressed) character for a makeover. It’s extra funny to me because my 40-something husband has that same exact outfit that Cal has on when Jacob makes him over. All …
Last year we read accounts of kids soaking gummy bears and other unusual items with alcohol, but this takes it to a new level. A University of Tennessee fraternity student was treated for severe alcohol poisoning on Saturday after a session of … ‘butt chugging.’ “Upon extensive questioning it is believed that members of the …
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Have you ever thought about what would happen to your FaceBook page, Twitter account, email, or even your blog if you would pass away, become ill or incapacitated? Do you have a plan in place should something happen to you? Does your family know what you would like to do? Do you have friends or …
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A midlife crisis can strike at almost any time, you know, when you realize that your life is not what you want it to be. It might not meet up with your previous expectations and you may even feel a little panicked. Here are five signs that you may be entering a midlife crisis, but …
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It has been a long-standing belief that women become less interested in sex as the years go by, especially once they reach the age of 40. However, a new study says its results have proven contrary. The University of California followed 800 women over a 40 year period, tracking aspects of their sex lives from …
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As a busy family man with two kids, keeping up with fashion is rarely high up on my priority list. I usually wear whatever happens to be in the closet and barely look in the mirror before I leave the house in the morning. However, after a recent outing to the movies with my kids, …
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I love the delivery man. During the holidays, nothing says Christmas like hearing one of those trucks making deliveries throughout my neighborhood. It is MY Santa. Every time that delivery man comes to the door, my house is always filled with excitement and energy. I completely forget the fact that I paid an obnoxious amount of money for the …
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