Better Than I Thought: My Life as a Christmas Movie
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Better Than I Thought: My Life as a Christmas Movie

December 18, 2019 This time of year, whether you celebrate Christmas or not, whether you are romantic or not, whether you watch television or not, there is no avoiding those television Christmas movies. Love them or hate them, you’ve probably seen at least one. I love to tease my mom for watching them but I’ve…

The Perfect Bedtime Story #DreamAnimals
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The Perfect Bedtime Story #DreamAnimals

November 22, 2013   I love a good bedtime story. There’s something very heartwarming about laying on your stomach on the floor or in bed with your toddler, reading aloud the words, and turning the pages to view beautiful artwork. Books can transport you. Take this opening line, for instance: You only have to close…

Summer Reading: Duck and Goose Style #DuckAndGoose
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Summer Reading: Duck and Goose Style #DuckAndGoose

June 2, 2014 Summer is here, and it’s a great time to read! Whether you’re at a picnic, relaxing at the beach, or taking a summer road trip, toddlers love to browse colorful picture books to pass the time. Random House Kids has a fabulous New York Times bestselling series starring Duck and Goose, 2…

Mottos Allow Your Kids to Express Themselves With Their Shoes
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Mottos Allow Your Kids to Express Themselves With Their Shoes

June 11, 2014 It’s nearly summer and you know what that means – time to break out the flip flops!  They are the perfect accessory for hitting the beach, the pool, or the local park to play. There are a variety of patterns and colors when it comes to choosing your flip flops, but now…

Warm Weather is Perfect for Family Bonding: 5 Great Ideas
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Warm Weather is Perfect for Family Bonding: 5 Great Ideas

August 12, 2015 While it’s great to spend time huddled together indoors during the winter months, there’s something about that carefree feeling of summer that can really bring people together. Maybe it’s the lack of inhibitions that allow us to better connect with each other or perhaps the sunshine makes us happier. Whatever it is, warm…

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6 Activities for Children Who Don’t Like Sports

October 9, 2018 I remember the moment I realized one of my children was not into sports. Being a naturally athletic person myself (before giving birth to four little people of course), having a child that wouldn’t like sports never even crossed my radar. So when my daughter told me she wanted to quit the…