Fall is finally here, which means all things apple and pumpkin—without the flavor war—now have their time to shine! Something about autumn inspires creativity, so why not hone some of the inspiration and make it a family event? These simple kids’ crafts that welcome the fall season are fun to create in groups and don’t require a finessed experience to look great.
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One of the great joys of cooking is that you get to discover new ingredients and flavor combinations. As you get more comfortable in the kitchen, you may come across new surprises that change your cooking forever. You may even discover there are delicious foods you didn’t know were edible. From pumpkin seeds to potato peels, honeycomb to cabbage hearts, it may surprise you what things on this planet are not only edible but truly delicious.
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If there is one thing that being a new mother teaches you, it’s that there is more to life than you ever thought possible. There are a lot of changes that occur once you become a parent, and one of them is what happens to your career. Being a new parent is overwhelming and the shock of birth followed by maternity leave can give you a lot of time to think about what you want to do. Some mothers don’t go back to their day jobs after they have children because their perspectives have changed. They might not want the 9-5 anymore, because spending time at home doesn’t have enough of a balance anymore.
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Fall is a fabulous time of year to plan a camping trip with friends and family. With temperatures more tolerable and the leaves changing color, there’s nothing like exploring the great outdoors. If you are planning to go camping and you’re keen to keep stress at bay, here are some top tips to take on board.
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No matter how much you prepare, you’ll always have questions once you bring your newborn home from the hospital. Don’t worry—no one expects you to know everything. Doing your research and asking for help are both part of the parenting process. In fact, many new mothers have the same burning questions about their babies’ health and habits. Remember to always consult your pediatrician or other trusted healthcare provider when you need to. In the meantime, explore these common questions (and answers) for new mothers.
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Racing through the airport with your kids to catch a flight can be a headache. Thankfully, there are numerous things any mom can do to make the process easier. Whether it’s a trip to another country or a few states over to visit family, you’ll want to avoid as much airport misery as possible. Try these ways to improve your experience at the airport and get your trip off to a great start.
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Most parents prioritize teaching their kids to both understand and engage with different cultures through common tactics like regular family trips abroad. Unfortunately, with safe family vacations still very much off the cards, many children are quickly falling behind in this respect, and many parents are realizing that they could do way better to expose their children to cultural differences, even at home.
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A birth plan is meant to help guide your physicians, loved ones, and even yourself during delivery and for a few days afterward. While we can’t always decide how our baby comes into the world, feeling confident that our voice is heard and our needs are being met as much as possible makes the hospital stay a more pleasant experience.
Still, many parents choose to go without and play it by ear in the delivery ward. Let’s discuss what a birth plan does and doesn’t do to help you answer the question, “Is a birth plan necessary for you to have?”
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When you are looking into tidying up your home, you might want to think about recycling some of those items instead of tossing them in the trash. These are five household items you can recycle to get cash back.
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Everybody knows that today’s world is a stressful place to live in, by anyone’s standards. We are all experiencing huge shifts, personally and in our communities, due to the coronavirus pandemic, political changes and environmental changes too. Every family has moments of stress and worry, and these things can’t always be helped.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 