I’ve come to the conclusion in recent months that I can’t protect my children. After many dreams (nightmares) involving situations where one or both of my children were involved, I’ve spent hours thinking about what I would do if...
I’ve never been an organized person.  Let’s be honest, I never will be an organized person.  It’s just not something that comes easily to me.  I have a tendency to become blind to the clutter and chaos as it...
My husband recently started a new career that requires him to work out-of-state Monday through Friday most weeks. He loves his new adventure and I love it for him (so does my son— after all, a job with construction...
Who doesn't love a healthy dose of luxury and abundance in their lives?Being neck deep in Momland it can be easy to forget what feeling luxurious is like. Even more so now that the majority of the funds go to...
A lot of things were brought to light last year. We were all rocked to the core as everything was uprooted and tossed around, leaving us to pick them up as they lie. We spent most of our time...
Have you ever taken a picture of your kids with your cell phone, but their faces turn out so dark that you can’t really see them?  You’re not alone! The truth is that your camera has no idea what your...
  More and more families are delaying marriage for lots of reasons. Some are education, work, and or financial. Whatever the reason(s) may be, it is becoming more obvious the traditional path to the altar has changed. As life evolves...
It's that holly jolly season and it's time to find all the activities you can pack into the month between Thanksgiving and New Years. Pittsburgh is a wonderful spot for the holidays and there are so many other places...
I have a tiny secret.Butternut squash used to intimidate me. The elusive shape and many articles on health benefits had me admiring from afar.  Here's why- squash and root veggies can be hard to cut! Hard enough that I'm still...
This is it, the moment you've been waiting for.  When you see the two blue lines clear as day on your pregnancy test you are overjoyed.  This is exactly what you have wanted for such a long time. Your...

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