Author: Christy
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Tips to Avoid Excessive Weight Gain While Pregnant
Many pregnant women often wonder how much weight they should gain during the duration of their pregnancy? Most doctors and midwives recommend that most healthy moms gain between 25 to 35 pounds. The term “eating for two” is a common phase that pregnant women use, when in fact most women only need to eat only…
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4 Types of Insurance Policies All Parents Should Have
Insurance…just another monthly expense that you can’t afford. Or at least that’s how some of us like to think of it. While it can be a bit disruptive to the family budget it is very important to have certain insurance policies. After all, once you reach parenthood you’re not only responsible for the healthy, safety,…
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Enter to Win $100 Gift Certificate to Define Walls Giveaway Ends 7/26
Divine Walls Giveaway Sponsored by Divine Walls Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Divine walls offers beautifully designed wall art inspired through Christ. Share your faith through Art or even design your own wall art with their custom designs! They have over 500 designs available in a variety of colors and sizes. See what Emilee at Pea of Sweetness thought…
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Teach Your Kids About the Ocean and Animals Under the Sea at Sea Life Aquarium in Grapevine, Texas
My youngest son loves animals and he has been impressed with learning about all of the animals at Sea World and the Fort Worth Zoo, I wanted to take him to the Sea Life Aquarium while we were in Grapevine, Texas. The Sea Life aquarium is located inside of Grapevine Mills mall next to Legoland® Discovery Center…
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10 Tips for Surviving a Military Deployment with Children #ConnectDuracell #Sponsored
Today, I wanted to share 10 tips on how to find ways to continually connect with each other during deployments. I was a former military spouse for several years and went through a deployment when my older son was a baby.
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Enter to Win $25 Gift Certificate to Family Christian Giveaway Ends 7/20
Family Christian Giveaway Sponsored by Family Christian Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Family Christian provides an enhanced selection of everything from Christian books and family movies to a wide array of Bibles, plus exclusive content and convenient ways to connect with a community that’s just like you. Emilee of Pea of Sweetness recently reviewed Devotions Off the Map,…
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Everything is Awesome at Legoland Discovery Center/Pirates Beach in Grapevine, TX
My oldest son has always loved playing with Lego® and just started introducing his younger brother to them after they watched “The Lego Movie” together. When my husband told me that he was planning on taking a week off to spend with us, I wanted to plan a few fun activities for us to do. Since…
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Smart Money Tips for Teenagers (Parents Too)
My daughter has been working for several weeks and just got her first paycheck. I saw a sparkle in her eye as she showed me how much money that she already earned working. It makes me remember my very first job and earning my own money. I remember it was one of the best feelings in…
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4 Ways To Get Grandparents & Grandkids Connected & Protected Online
Today’s generation gaps are bigger than ever and technology is one of the biggest reasons this cultural space continues to widen. Think of it this way, while many youngsters are fully engaged with their handheld devices, their grandparents may be struggling with today’s technology. Grandma and Grandpa’s idea of a handheld device might be a…
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Engaging Home Activities for Building Self-Confidence in Kids
Parenting is more than changing diapers, buying clothes and feeding children. We teach them to talk, walk, how to play and how to interact with the world. Children don’t come with a one-size-fits-all personality. Some children are shy, some outgoing, some hyper and some naturally quiet. Creating a balance in your children to be self-confident…