Valentine’s Day: Last Minute Gifts Semi-Handmade With Love
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Valentine’s Day: Last Minute Gifts Semi-Handmade With Love

February 14, 2012 Every year on Valentine’s Day I seem to struggle with gift giving. Do I only gift to my spouse? Am I supposed to let my children exchange gifts with friends and relatives outside of the classroom? The price we pay for love every year adds up rather quickly, and while I want…

STUDY: MOMS CHOOSE SEX OVER FACEBOOK THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
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STUDY: MOMS CHOOSE SEX OVER FACEBOOK THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

February 13, 2012 We had a blast with our recent Valentine’s Day survey. More than 800 SocialMoms participated, and what we found caught us a little off guard. It turns out that most of us — some of the most connected, active women in social media — prefer good old fashioned human connections to the…

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All’s Not Fair in Love & Cheating – Men Less Likely to Forgive & Women More Likely to Lie

April 24, 2012 Cheating. It’s a scary word. When we think of a cheating partner, we usually think of it at a distance. It’s something that we’ve seen in a movie or heard that happened to one of our friends. Very seldom do we believe that cheating could happen in our own relationship. I used…

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Relationship In Trouble? Maybe It’s You!

February 19, 2013 Taylor Swift has made a name for herself writing songs about her relationships and breakups.  It’s so expected that, as soon as her latest relationship fails, everyone jokes about what the new song is going to be.  While that can certainly be entertaining, people are now wondering if Taylor should onsider the…

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After the Divorce: Helping Kids Accept Stepparents

March 4, 2013 Separating and going through a divorce is hard for everyone involved.  Letting go of the dreams we had for our families is heartbreaking and the transitional period that immediately follows is typically pretty rocky.  Fortunately most families are able to find some stability in their new lives and, eventually, parents start dating…

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Woman of Influence: Michiel Perry, Creator of Black Southern Belle

March 9, 2017 Michiel Perry is Southern through and through—even though she was born in the Philippines, where her father was stationed for military service. Her name, pronounced “Michelle,” got its unusual spelling from the physician who filled out her birth certificate, an incident that she likes to tease her mother about. “Michelle isn’t a…

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How to Give Your Relationships a Tune-Up

September 25, 2017 Even in the best of circumstances, relationships require work. Whether it’s family, friends, or coworkers, interacting with other people (even those we love) can be confusing and exhausting at times.  If you find yourself dreading interactions with a specific person, or you feel some underlying tension, your relationship might need a tune-up….

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Woman of Influence: Laura “Laurita” Tellado

March 3, 2018 Laura Tellado received a letter from The Oprah Winfrey Show at age eleven. The letter informed her that the popular television program would not accommodate her desire for them to produce an episode covering spina bifida. It was just one of many in a series of impersonal rejections—if she received a response…

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Women of Influence: The Founders of Laughing Glass Face the Challenge of COVID-19 — and find growth

February 2, 2021 When the pandemic hit in early 2020, stay at home orders pushed the world of spirits into the 21st century and fast. Consumers were spending less time in stores and creating new mobile shopping habits that favored ecommerce over the traditional retail experience. It’s a trend that has been grabbing a lot…

Dear Moms: Why Volunteering Over the Summer Can be More Beneficial Than You Think
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Dear Moms: Why Volunteering Over the Summer Can be More Beneficial Than You Think

July 25, 2019 The summer before my freshman year of high school, my mom basically forced me to “recommended” that I volunteer over the summer as a way to appeal to colleges and fill my summer with activities. Because of my love of animals, I decided to volunteer at my local pet adoption center in…

Dear Moms: Navigating the First Few Weeks with a Freshman in High School
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Dear Moms: Navigating the First Few Weeks with a Freshman in High School

September 3, 2019 As I write this, I am in the first week of my senior year in high school. Having accumulated first-hand knowledge of the ups and downs of freshman year, I understand how hard it can be for tweens to get adjusted to a new, big, and scary school. As your child hesitates…

Don’t Make These 5 Relationship Mistakes During the Holidays
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Don’t Make These 5 Relationship Mistakes During the Holidays

December 17, 2019 No matter how long you’ve been in a relationship, the holidays can present some unique challenges. There’s something about this time of year that makes us all feel a little more emotional, which can create unnecessary problems and derail all that good cheer. To help keep the season bright, we’ve tried to…

Coping With Being Motherless on Mother’s Day
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Coping With Being Motherless on Mother’s Day

April 29, 2013 It happens every year.  Flowers, candies, cards, pedicures and brunches, Mother’s Day is supposed to be a day when the matriarch in a family is pampered, spoiled and recognized for everything that she does for us every day.  It’s tough, therefore, for those of us who have lost a mother, are feuding…

Take Action for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Take Action for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 10, 2013 The statistics are sobering – every day, three women die from domestic violence. Too many suffer silently and we must do our part to bring this issue more public. We need to work together to change perceptions about gender-based violence so that we can save lives. The Presidential Proclamation on the White…

Dear Moms: Why Pressure is Both a Good and Bad Thing
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Dear Moms: Why Pressure is Both a Good and Bad Thing

July 2, 2019 Dear Moms, Being the oldest sibling has pressures in itself. Having to be a role-model while still maintaining that “cool” status to your brothers and sisters is a hard task, believe me. Additionally, being the “smartest” sibling tacks onto that list. Because I was a first-grade prodigy—I untangled headphones in class for…

Does an Age Gap Matter in Relationships?
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Does an Age Gap Matter in Relationships?

September 25, 2014 While mixed-age couples have probably existed since the beginning of time, we are seeing more and more people choosing to pair up – regardless of their age gap. It’s definitely becoming more socially acceptable, but will the relationship have longevity? Only you and your partner know if your goals and needs are…

5 Steps to Reignite Your Relationship into a Summer Romance
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5 Steps to Reignite Your Relationship into a Summer Romance

August 6, 2015 Life can get really busy and, before we know it, we’ve let our relationship fall into a rut. Your partner is meant to be your companion through life which means that it’s incredibly important to nurture your bond. One of the best times of year to reignite your passion is over the…