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Written By Jill from Lessons From The Minivan It appears that all documents requiring personal information such as address, phone number, and email also inquire about the applicant’s marital status. Why on earth is that information relevant? And the questions do not merely seek to know whether or not the applicant is married. It is…
Written By Michelle Dempsey-Multack / Masks for Heroes As of just a few days ago, the United States became the country with the most confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. More than China, more than Italy, yet somehow, not enough to even come close to the peak of this crisis. And a crisis this is. Whether…
I wrote these tips almost ten years ago and thought it would be a good time to share them again as our financial future is very uncertain right now. These are tips that you can apply right now and also in the future when things return to normal, or our new normal, to continue saving…
To be perfectly honest, I don’t know what to think about this Coronavirus pandemic we are currently experiencing. A big part of me honestly HATES the fear mongering and panic that has set in in our country, but another part of me can see why people are concerned. My own mom is elderly AND immunocompromised…
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you are anything like my husband, you are reading this post with less than a week to go. Thankfully Amazon comes to your rescue! All of the following gifts ship for free and have 2 day delivery with a Prime Membership. (Click here for a 30…
Father’s Day will be here before you know it and if you’re anything like me, you’re always racking your brain and scouring Pinterest and Google to see what kind of gift you should get for your hubby and/or your dad. (Also, if you’re reading this, hopefully it means you are fortunate enough to have your…
Trigger Warning: This post shares breastfeeding information, but also mentions miscarriage. Breastfeeding. There is so much controversy surrounding breastfeeding. I feel fortunate that I was able to breastfeed both of my children. It wasn’t always easy. Far from it. Two weeks in with my first I cried in pain every single time he nursed. I…
Are you ready for St Patrick’s Day? It will be here before you know it and the last thing you want is to get pinched! St Patrick’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. It could have something to do with the fact that I’m a ginger, so GREEN has always been a…
I haven’t written much about my youngest son recently. The old adage is true I guess, no news is good news. The truth is, he’s been doing fantastic and I feel such an amazing connection to him that makes my heart want to explode with love and joy. It wasn’t always this way. I’m fact,…
New Years Eve. A night for celebration. Here is what I’m celebrating tonight: •That my mom is still alive, after a sudden onset mystery illness last Friday night and a very rapid decline •That she’s in good hands in the ICU and the five different specialists involved in her care are all working hard to…