It’s ROAD TRIP SEASON!! Yay!! The time of year when you load up your loved ones and all the gear you need for adventure, and head out on the road for parts unknown. I love road trips so much more than flying. You get to really see the country, meet the people. But even the […]
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When local mom and entrepreneur, Julie Allen, launched Baby Bump Maternity, she did it out of necessity. The lack of fashionable maternity clothes for everyday wear, work attire and evening have been at the core of pregnant woman’s frustrations for decades. Julie knew she would be filling a great need for expecting moms; giving them
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“You got your hands full, don’t you?” they say and chuckle. Sometimes I laugh with them but most times I am not amused. It’s the moment when the my boys who are 21 months apart, are flying, screaming, shooting bad guys, yelling or punching each other, arguing…the list goes on. They are 3 and 5.
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Before my daughter was born, I had a strong feeling that she would be quite the handful. She was almost constantly moving about. She was even a little bossy. When I’d lie on my right side, she seemed to have a fit, kicking and tumbling as if she was communicating her disapproval. When she was
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Dear Little Miss, You are about to become a big sister. You have nine years of experience to share with a little sister. I am pretty confident you are up for the challenge. Before my first born comes along, there are things that I want to tell my first child. I hesitate to call you
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Summer reading programs are a great way to encourage your child to read over the summer months. The following reading programs might give your child some incentive to grab a book to beat the summer heat. Barnes & Noble summer reading program is back again, children will receive a FREE book when they participate in
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Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The companies who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. Getting rid of the extraneous things in your life and around your home has it’s
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Have you ever noticed that when it comes to raising children, other people are always full of good ideas? Grandma gently suggests that your toddler is too old to have a pacifier, and honestly, you agree. You gather all the pacifiers in the house and toss them, fighting the urge to dive into the garbage
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Juggling numerous hats and tackling a mile long to-do list is a constant in any mother’s life. However, daily tasks might come with an even bigger basket of burdens for a single mom who is struggling to be all and do all. The one thing single moms need the most is support. Thankfully, we have
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I saw the call out for auditions somewhere on Facebook. My desire to tell a story took over and I emailed for a spot. I didn’t tell anyone I was auditioning. If I didn’t get chosen, I couldn’t tell anyone of the rejections. After all, I am not a mom. Who was I too tell
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March 22-28 is World Doula Week and I am thrilled to tell you more about what we as doulas do, but first I’d like to tell you why I am so passionate about this work. I have been involved in the informed birth movement for over seven years, but despite my best efforts I still
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