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Working from home comes with a unique set of challenges, but add the job of being a mom on top of that, and life can get busy and stressful quickly. That’s why we’ve come up with this list of six tools moms need when working from home. Take a look at what you need to…

Whether you’re the parent of several children or a friend or relative extending help to the parents of a new arrival, watching a baby while you study is a big challenge. You have to keep a watchful eye on the baby while you attempt to write research papers and complete homework assignments. Thankfully, watching a…

“Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as part of a paid program. All opinions are my own.” As I’ve grown older, I’ve noticed that health is a more frequent topic of conversation with my mother and uncle, and honestly, some health topics are ones that I never thought…

One thing you should never do if frown lines start to appear is worry about them too much. Stress just leads to tension and this can actually lead to more lines appearing on your face. The good news about frown lines is that there are things you can do to reduce the likelihood of them…

There’s no denying that fall is here. The leaves in our yard have already started changing and the weather is cooler, but we can still sneak outside without being too bundled up. Always at the top of my list: planting mums. Rolling up our sleeves and kneeling in the wet grass to plant them is…

It seems like the cost of living continually rises and managing the household budget can be a real problem. It helps if you can reduce your household expenses in any way. One thing you can do, in order to save money on your energy bills, is to make your home more energy efficient. In fact…

Undergoing IVF can present many challenges, from disruptions in your everyday schedule to increased stress as you worry about the outcome of your treatments. Self care is more important than ever during this time. Do all that you can to stay healthy and relaxed throughout this period to give yourself the best possible chances of…

Did I get your attention? Let me tell you a funny story about how I first met my sister-in-law’s aunt. It was actually at her baby shower that she had. My mother had sat next to me through most of the shower but at the end when everyone was up and eating she stepped outside…

Overcoming the loss of a close friend or family member is one of the hardest obstacles we, as humans, can face. Learning to cope with this kind of grief can take a lot of time and patience. Some of those who have been through this anguish have turned to other family members or close friends,…