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10 Beauty Hacks for Girls Everywhere
These are my best 10 beauty hacks for girls everywhere! If you already know me then you know that I love to look my best in the easiest and most inexpensive way possible! These 10 beauty hacks are it! These hacks are my bible of beauty and I am finally letting the cat out of the bag! I can’t wait to finally spill the beans about how easy and affordable being beautiful can be! Us moms especially need this list! It’s a struggle to find the time, energy, and money to take care of ourselves! However, taking care of yourself is the first step to becoming a better mom! How…
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Simple Halloween Nails for Mom & Daughter
Halloween is is meant for dressing up! Adding simple Halloween nails is such an EASY way to look festive! Manicures can be expensive and time consuming. Also, especially if you have kids, “easy” has probably become you way of life! So simply put on some black nail polish or try a fun Halloween nail art decal, sticker, or press on! I’m a mom of a toddler girl that loves to have her nails done. I am excited for the day when I can take her for her first manicure and pedicure! However, right now, getting her to sit still long enough for her nails to dry is just NOT happening!…
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Creamy Chicken Lasagna | What time is supper??
This super easy, no ricotta, creamy chicken lasagna will alter your reality of what you think lasagna should be! This lasagna recipe will have your taste buds singing while leaving your body ready to dance! For this cream chicken lasagna is filling but not heavy! As a former athletic trainer and a fitness enthusiast, the two most important things to me for meals are: That I am eating foods that are good for my body, mind, and metabolism. That I am eating sustainable foods. Foods that fill me up without loading me down. As a mom, the two most important things to me when it comes to dinner are: That…
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Chicken Ratatouille | One Pot WonderFULL
This one pot chicken ratatouille recipe will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your soul, all while doing wonders for your waistline! This easy dinner is packed with super healthy, super foods that are guaranteed to help speed up your metabolism! And it couldn’t be any easier to make! All you need is a large skillet, but preferably (my FAVORITE cooking vessel EVER), a cast iron skillet! The chicken ratatouille recipe below is how my family likes it, but you can always omit or add any ingredients accordingly. For example, some people like to add some fresh, juicy tomatoes. Some don’t like the spice, so they omit the red pepper…
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Classic Sloppy Joes with Tomato Soup Recipe
My mom recently gave me this sloppy joes with tomato soup recipe. Her mother, my grandmother, used to work as a lunch lady in the cafeteria of her school. This is the classic sloppy joe recipe that was used for YEARS and that my mom, a former professional chef, still uses today because it is THAT GOOD! I was telling my mom about how difficult it is for me to get my toddler to eat vegetables when she gave me this easy sloppy joe recipe. She told me that she had yet to meet a child that didn’t LOVE these classic, homemade sloppy joes with hidden vegetables. At first I…
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Differences Between Biological and Adoptive Parenting
There shouldn’t be many differences between biological and adoptive parenting. Your child is your child, regardless of DNA. There should be no difference in their treatment or upbringing. However, there are differences in relationships that you must be aware of and prepared for when parenting adopted children: #1 Biological Family The sense of security comes from knowing where you come from and where you belong. Allowing and encouraging your child to explore their biological family history may be beneficial to the child. If the adoption is closed and no/not much information was given to you about their biological family, consider doing genetic testing. Nebula Genomics offers a 30x whole-genome sequencing…
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Biological Family | Genetics & Medical History
Adoption can lead to many questions. One of the most common questions being, “Who is my biological family?”. From this question arises several other questions. Who am I related to? What nationalities am I? What is my biological family’s medical history? If you have an open adoption you have an advantage when it comes to answering these questions about your child’s biological family. Depending on the relationship between the adoptive and biological mothers/families, these questions may be able to be easily asked and answered. For example, when I take my daughters to the doctor, sometimes they ask me questions about their biological family medical history. If I don’t know the…
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How Many 0-3 Clothes Do I Need? | Baby Preparation
Preparing for a new baby is exciting but it can also be quite daunting. Walking through a baby store or looking at all the different “must have” lists out there can rid new mommies with all kinds of anxiety. You may be asking yourself, “What do babies actually need?”. This is especially true when it comes to clothing for baby. All of the clothes are just so cute, how do you not want to buy them all? Especially the teeny tiny outfits! Before you go overboard though, ask yourself, “How many 0-3 clothes do I NEED?”. Related Post: Top 3 Organization Tips for New Moms There are a few things to consider before…
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