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Why Chaos On Thanksgiving Brings Me Joy

Why Chaos On Thanksgiving Brings Me Joy

An Open Letter To My Nieces and Nephews Dear Lola, Layla, Jayden, and Julian, It’s Thanksgiving again.  It's hard to imagine that the earth has made an entire rotation around the sun once more, yet here we are - ready and willing to stuff our faces and fill our...

Should You Post Pictures of Kids on Social Media?

Should You Post Pictures of Kids on Social Media?

There's practically no getting around social media these days. Even if you aren't a participant (congrats to you!), the masses are not with you in this case. So the chances of there being a picture of you somewhere on social media are far greater than not. Yes, even...

How To Move With Your Dog

How To Move With Your Dog

Are you about to move? Or have you just moved with your pet? Moving is stressful. I should know, I've moved 7 times in the past 17 years and always with my dogs. It's one thing for you to adjust to a new home and its new surroundings filled with different looks,...

Why Do Children Call Someone Else Mom

Why Do Children Call Someone Else Mom

Have you ever been called Mom by a child that's not yours? Say for instance you're a babysitter, nanny, or Aunt and your spend a lot of time with them. But instead of calling you by your name or title, they refer to you as Mom or Mommy? A fellow Aunt recently reached...

17 Baby Shower Registry Must Haves

17 Baby Shower Registry Must Haves

So full confession. I'm not a Mom and I've never had to make a baby registry for myself. However, I am an Aunt to 4 beautiful nieces and nephews and I HAVE made and managed my sister's a baby registry and helped others with items they should put on theirs. When I...

The Hardest Things About Becoming A New Aunt

The Hardest Things About Becoming A New Aunt

Becoming an Aunt for the first time is one of the most exciting times in life. It's hard to describe just how happy you are to welcoming a new baby into the family. Whether you're an Aunt by relation, or by choice, you're completely consumed with joy. It’s an honor to...

How to Prepare Kids for Getting a Dog

How to Prepare Kids for Getting a Dog

What kids need to learn before getting a dog My nieces and nephews are dying to get a dog! They talk about it every day. They collectively save all of their money so they have it to spend on pet supplies. They've even named the dog that they don't even have (though...