• Caesarian_section
    Health

    Caesarian Sections Linked to Chronic Pain

    March 19, 2018 - By 

    Could a C section give you chronic pain? New research indicates Caesarian sections can carry a host of long term side effects that you might not be aware of. C-section scars have the potential to negatively impact women’s health and quality of life long after giving birth. C-sections occur for various reasons. Sometimes C-sections are medically necessary. Perhaps, a mother cannot deliver her baby due to a small birth canal. If vaginal birth is deemed to be too risky to the baby, a C-section might be scheduled to remove baby quickly. Scheduled elective C-sections sometimes also take place. What many women don’t…

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    Printables

    Striped Easter Lunchbox Jokes to Jazz Up Lunch

    March 15, 2018 - By 

    Easter lunchbox jokes are just the ticket to jazz up your kid’s lunches. Spring is here. That’s cause for celebration. Easter can’t be far behind. By now, you and your children, are probably all super tired of repetitive lunches. But you have a few months left to go before summer vacation. You need help. Here’s a cute idea to liven up lunch time – striped fun spring themed Easter lunchbox jokes. How cute are these? If you want to print them out for your family feel free. Or click on the PDF link below and print them out from the…

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    Health

    Four Surefire Signs of Spring With Printable

    March 14, 2018 - By 

    This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Once the snow clears it’s pretty easy to identify signs of spring at my house. One child gets spring fever and starts behaving a little off the wall. And at least two of us start sniffling and sneezing. That’s what happened this year when we had that rainy period of time in February. Not a fan of an early thaw for a few reasons. Chief among those – spring allergies. Most of us can identify the subtle signs of…

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    active family travel - Travel

    Port Essentials – What Do You Need to Take With You?

    March 13, 2018 - By 

    Port essentials are just what they say – essential. Without them, your time exploring any port could be a challenge. Disembarking the ship is fun and a great chance to explore a new island or city. But, if you forget these items when returning to the ship you could ruin that dream cruise. Some of these port essentials are for convenience, some are for a better overall experience, and some… Well, without a couple of these you won’t even get back on the ship! So let’s talk about the essentials that you absolutely cannot disembark without when you cruise. Port…

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    Food

    32 Deliciously Decadent Cheesecake Recipes

    March 12, 2018 - By 

    Decadent cheesecake recipes are worth saving and making, sharing and eating! What’s so great about cheesecake? Well, let’s start with the perfect graham crumb crust and then lead into the creamy filling. Maybe you are a fillings or toppings kind of cheesecake lover. Or are you a purist? Cheesecake plain or New York style only for you. I am a bit of both. Find me a caramel topping for cheesecake or a fruity variation and I am all about that. But in a pinch I am happy to have a slice just plain. No matter what kind of cheesecake you…

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    beauty products - family

    Snatched – 15 Tried and True Spring Beauty Favorites

    March 8, 2018 - By 

    The winter months are super hard on my skin. I have had to change my skin and hair care routine a few times so far this year. Which is one reason I am looking forward to spring. Spring and summer bring much kinder skin and hair. In the meantime I have been swooning over some of the latest spring beauty favorites. Spring beauty favorites seemed like a great idea for a post this week. There are a few amazing products here that I use all the time in my home. And there are a few spring beauty products that I…

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    family

    How to Save on Water Bills Now

    March 7, 2018 - By 

    Wouldn’t it be great to save on water bills? Depending on where you live, paying for water can be quite costly. The good news is that it’s possible to save on water bills, simply by making a few changes in your daily routine. Better yet, it’s probably easier than you anticipate ways to save money on water bills. And of course that also helps conserve water which should be everybody’s job. Use Your Dishwasher Efficiently If you own a dishwasher, you’ve already taken the first step toward saving money on what you pay for water. Despite what many people believe,…

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    Travel

    Dublin Street Art is Larger Than Life

    March 6, 2018 - By 

    Dublin street art is magnetic and larger than life. Part of the charm of travel for me is seeing the many ways cities use street art and public art to make their city unique. Before I took my trip to Dublin, I associated the city with pubs, literature and castles. But it’s so much more. In fact, Dublin is a dramatic contrast of youthful energy and creativity, surrounded by tradition and history. Of course the traditional architecture, history and literature are what we know the Irish city for. But Dublin also has a flirty, creative, youthful spirit on display in…

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    Food

    31 Best Rhubarb Recipes on the Planet

    March 5, 2018 - By 

    Rhubarb is one if those oddball foods or flavours that I just never understood until I was in my 40s. I am constantly amazed at how tastes and tastebuds change over time. So peculiar. As a child I would NEVER have eaten rhubarb. But now I have come to appreciate it on occasion. That little hit of natural sourness is something I crave sometimes. Here are my picks for the 31 Best Rhubarb Recipes on the Planet. 31 Best Rhubarb Recipes on the Planet From rhubarb recipes for biscuits to sauces and cakes, there’s something delicious for every food lover…

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    adoption and tweens - Parenting - parenting

    Teach Your Child How to Be a Friend

    March 2, 2018 - By 

    This morning I have already connected with 3 of the parents I know who have kids with special needs. I am beyond grateful for their support. My kids are both having a rough week. Some part of that is life as a teenage girl. Another part of that is special needs. And yet a final piece of that is other people’s kids. Can’t control how other people parent, even though I wish I could. But I can reach out to my support network. And I can write. Sometimes that’s my therapy. Girl friendships are hard. I get it. I was…