Stephanie

New Year’s Eve: The Kid Version

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My favorite part of the holiday season is watching the magic unfurl in my children's eyes. The wonder, the excitement, the amazement, the joy -- these are my favorite moments of celebrating during the...

Why I Celebrate Christmas

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This is the time of year when the world starts looking a little brighter, and I’m not just talking about the holiday lights and sparkly ornaments. There’s more kindness. More generosity. More thinking about...

Head Injuries and Kids

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I knew the branch was dead. I had been eyeing it after every storm to see if it had fallen yet. What I didn't know was that my daughter could reach it. I sent...

If You Give a Kid a Mini Cart

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If you give a kid a mini cart, she'll probably jump for joy.While she's jumping, her sister will knock over some bell peppers.While you pick up the bell peppers, she'll lay on her cart...

Naptime: Please Don’t Leave Me

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Dear Naptime, Please don't leave me. I'm sorry I didn't appreciate you as much as I should have. I mean, I adored you and the peaceful quiet you ushered in, but now that you're gone,...

A Dozen Useful Baby Shower Gifts

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I, for one, love going to a baby shower. First kid or seventh, I think all pregnancies and babies should be celebrated. I know it's fun shopping for tiny baby clothes, and I'm sure the...

What’s for Lunch?

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The morning rush is not a fun one. Everyone scrambling for breakfast, shoes, backpacks and inevitably someone forgets to brush their teeth, amiright? It's not the best time to discover all the fruit has...

Daddy Daughter Dates

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Have you heard the Trace Adkins song, "Just Fishin'"? In case you don't love country music the way I do, it's about a dad taking his daughter on a fishing date. The daughter is...

Please Don’t Intervene, I’m Parenting

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As moms, we work hard to find a good balance. Every mom I know has struggled with this. We make our parenting decisions based on our own personal experiences and the personalities of each...
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4th of July Crafting With Kids

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Whenever I see "Craft With Kids" I tend to instinctively flinch. Is it messy? How long is it going to take? How much is this going to cost me? Is it just going to...