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Adriana Matthews

Facts and Stories from WWII That We Won’t Find in History Books

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Ah, WW2, the most famous conflict in modern history that shook the world to its core. To this day we still feel the shockwaves of that time, when all the world was at each other's throats. We all know the basics in some form or another, but given how much was going on at the time, there's so many stories that have been forgotten or slipped between the cracks. Some have … [Read more...] about Facts and Stories from WWII That We Won’t Find in History Books

All Aboard the Confessions Cruise: Mishaps That Happened on Different Cruises

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Like any job, there are secrets to every trade... And when it comes to working on a cruise ship, there are many secrets. Perhaps you have never given much thought to what it means to be a cruise ship worker, but we can tell you that these workers have more stories to tell of their time on board than you would expect. Considering passengers are on a floating vessel, it makes … [Read more...] about All Aboard the Confessions Cruise: Mishaps That Happened on Different Cruises

Homeowners Share Their Wild Stories, and We’re Here to Learn from Their Bad Investments

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Owning a house is a lifelong dream for many people across the country. However, the journey towards owning proprietary is not easy and calm. From crocky real estate agents to ludicrous HOAs and even paranormal activity, homeowners have gone through many sticks and stones to find their perfect house. If you have ever considered owning a home, pay attention because these stories … [Read more...] about Homeowners Share Their Wild Stories, and We’re Here to Learn from Their Bad Investments

From Unhinged to Hilarious, Here Are All the Unpopular Opinions That Divided the Internet

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Do you have ideas and beliefs that go against the conventional status quo? Like an idea you know many people won’t like because it sounds like the ‘tough truth’ everyone is scared to tell? Well, you’re not alone! Thanks to the marvelous power of social media, people are sharing all the unhinged opinions they are always too afraid to say out loud. We compiled all the insane, … [Read more...] about From Unhinged to Hilarious, Here Are All the Unpopular Opinions That Divided the Internet

”I’m Being Discriminated for Nursing My 5-Year-Old”: A Compilation of Posts That Sum Up The Crazy World of Online Mom Groups

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Ah, Facebook groups - a place where moms go to share their experiences, seek advice, and unleash their wild and crazy sides. From strange home remedies to conspiracy theories, the things some mothers post can be both hilarious and cringe-worthy. Get ready to laugh, roll your eyes, and maybe even feel secondhand embarrassment with the insane things moms have posted on this … [Read more...] about ”I’m Being Discriminated for Nursing My 5-Year-Old”: A Compilation of Posts That Sum Up The Crazy World of Online Mom Groups

These Vintage Photos Prove Just How Much Things Have Changed in Our Society

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There is no denying that many moons ago, the world was once a much simpler place... We always hear stories from our parents and grandparents about life in the 40s, 60s, and even 80s, but it always helps to see a visual representation. By looking at photographs, you can imagine what music was playing in the background, what the weather was like outside, and how people felt. And … [Read more...] about These Vintage Photos Prove Just How Much Things Have Changed in Our Society

The Stories Behind These Iconic Photos

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There are certain moments in history that were captured and frozen in time for generations to see and learn from. We're all familiar with these photos - some of them depicting joyful moments, important moments or heartbreaking moments, but all of them equally iconic. Here are the fascinating stories behind some of the most influential photos in history. The ascension of … [Read more...] about The Stories Behind These Iconic Photos

Date Night at Home Ideas for Parents

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Finding new ways to enjoy quality time together as a couple is an important aspect of marriage. This is how you remain connected and bonded as a couple amidst the chaos that parenting involves. Today we’re going to share some fun date night at home ideas for parents so that you can enjoy quality time together without stressing over babysitter fees or needing to leave the … [Read more...] about Date Night at Home Ideas for Parents

Leaf Activity Ideas for Kids

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Crafting with leaves is a fun activity for kids all of ages, but more so toddlers! Finding new ways to keep kids entertained with supplies found in the backyard is an excellent way to engage your kids in learning more about their world and keeping them from saying “I am bored” 100 times a day! Today we’re featuring some of the best leaf activity ideas for kids to enjoy. Now … [Read more...] about Leaf Activity Ideas for Kids

Benefits of Coloring for Kids

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These days parents can download and print coloring books on the internet! This makes it easier for you to encourage your kids to partake in this fun childhood activity without spending much money. Today we’re going to share the benefits of coloring for kids so you can get more coloring pages and books for your children. Don’t forget to color with your kids, as that’s a fun … [Read more...] about Benefits of Coloring for Kids

Simple Ways to Control Kids’ Food Portion Size

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One of the best ways to educate kids about healthy eating habits is to start controlling their food portion size. There are plates made for kids that are colorful with little images for the kids to know which type of food should go in which place setting on the plate. This portion control plate is an easy way to control kids’ food portion size, but what do you do if you don’t … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Control Kids’ Food Portion Size

Creative Ways to Bond with Your Teen

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For many parents, it’s harder to bond with their teens than it was to bond with their toddlers. During this time of childhood, your child may be pushing you away, becoming rebellious, and fighting for independence. These are all normal behaviors during adolescence. The teen years are full of hormonal fluctuations, limit testing, and talking back. While not every teen … [Read more...] about Creative Ways to Bond with Your Teen

Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Kids

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Most kids enjoy arts and crafts, but did you know there are many benefits of arts and crafts for kids, too?! It’s true! This creative playtime can help encourage and strengthen so many skills within your kids. Today we’re going to feature some of the amazing benefits that your kids experience and build whenever you opt to have an arts and crafts day with them. Improves … [Read more...] about Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Kids

How To Balance Mother Life and Work

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When you have young kids at home but you have to work to make a living, it's hard to find balance. If you ask working mothers all over the world what's the one area they struggle with the most, they'll more than likely answer "balancing mother life and work". This is because it's not easy to do! The thing is that when it comes to balancing work and parenthood, it may be more … [Read more...] about How To Balance Mother Life and Work

Parenting Tips for the 21st Century

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There are many costs of parenting in the 21st Century. College prices have risen, food prices are increasing, and there’s technology everywhere you turn. Raising 21st Century kids provides parents with many challenges. While we acknowledge that the 21st Century brings about some challenges for parents, there are some things you can do to make it easier. Today we’re featuring … [Read more...] about Parenting Tips for the 21st Century

Should You Give Your Kids the Covid Vaccine

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With the vaccine coming out soon for many elderly and high-risk groups in our world, we wanted to touch base to find out if you think giving the kids the new COVID-19 vaccine is a good idea? As with most parental decisions, typically a vaccine decision would be a personal choice within your family unit but this vaccine seems to be one that may be required for your kids to … [Read more...] about Should You Give Your Kids the Covid Vaccine

Tips to Motivate Your Kids to do Chores

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Most parents will agree that kids need to have chores. These chores will adjust based on age and maturity level, but regardless, all kids need to have some sort of chore list. This list of chores helps teach your kids responsibility and how to be held accountable for their portion of the team family! Today we’re featuring some tips that will help you motivate your kids to do … [Read more...] about Tips to Motivate Your Kids to do Chores

How to Build a Strong Bond With Your Autistic Child

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The spectrum is rather large with some children being nonverbal and others more high functioning. Whichever end of the autism spectrum your child is on; one fact remains true – some parents have a difficult time understanding how they can bond with their autistic child. When you first receive the diagnosis that your child is on the spectrum, you’ll be full of questions and … [Read more...] about How to Build a Strong Bond With Your Autistic Child

Easy Kids’ Science Experiments with Glue

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With the holiday season approaching, some kids’ remote learning, and many switching to homeschool it’s no wonder more families are looking for new ways to keep kids busy. One thing we found is that there are so many science experiments you can enjoy with your kids using glue. These easy kids’ science experiments with glue will give you something fun to do during the holiday … [Read more...] about Easy Kids’ Science Experiments with Glue

Should You Pay Your Teen to Babysit Siblings?

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When you’re the working parent of multiple children there will come a time when your oldest child is ready to babysit their siblings. Each state and region has a set of rules that govern what age a child can be left home alone and when they can be left home alone to babysit their siblings. Whether you abide by the rules set forth of your state or you simply feel your teen … [Read more...] about Should You Pay Your Teen to Babysit Siblings?

How to Build a Better Bedtime Routine for Kids

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A bedtime routine is essential if you ever want to have kids that fall asleep quickly and stay asleep. For many parents bedtime is the time when you can enjoy quiet time, fun with your spouse, and a much-needed detox from the busy day of being a parent. Building a better bedtime routine for kids starts with a few steps, and while it may seem like a lot of work at first, we … [Read more...] about How to Build a Better Bedtime Routine for Kids

The Pros and Cons of Virtual Charter Schools

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Virtual charter schools are becoming increasingly popular and well-known for parents and children due to the current times and switch towards online or partially online schooling. These schools are similar to traditional public schools in that they are online-only or online and face-to-face learning environments, have no admission criteria, and are publicly funded so they tend … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Virtual Charter Schools

Alternative Discipline Strategies to Spanking

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The debate over spanking or not spanking a child has been the cause of much conflict between parents everywhere. Whether you’re on the team for spanking or not, we felt it important to feature some alternative discipline strategies to spanking. These strategies will help provide long-lasting benefits to curb the bad decisions made by children during all stages of childhood. … [Read more...] about Alternative Discipline Strategies to Spanking

Distance Learning Hacks for Busy Families

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Are you one of the many families out there dealing with distance learning for the second year? This back to school season life doesn’t look any different than it did halfway through the last school year. Distance learning means your children are home full or part time, attending online classes with their teachers. Many schools have started to return to school with some sort … [Read more...] about Distance Learning Hacks for Busy Families

Quick Ways to Make Kids’ Snacks Healthier

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With back to school season here, many families are getting back into the routine that comes with the school season. Whether your kids are in school full time regularly, attending remote school, or doing a hybrid model, there comes a time for snacks! If you’re looking for some mom hacks to make kids’ snacks healthier, then you’re going to love our tips today. We’re going to … [Read more...] about Quick Ways to Make Kids’ Snacks Healthier

Signs Your Kids is Anxious about Returning to School

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As a parent, you’re probably stressed out about the back to school season. There are so many changes and no two school districts are handling the reopening of schools the same way. Your school district may be offering a hybrid model of virtual and in-person classes, while the district next door is returning to full-time in-person classes, and then the next school district over … [Read more...] about Signs Your Kids is Anxious about Returning to School

Hacks to Know if Your Kids May Have an Illness

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Being a parent is hard! Being a parent to a kid who seems to ‘be sick’ without any symptoms, other than perhaps not wanting to go to school, is even harder! Many children have mastered the trickery of pretending to be sick so that they don’t have to go to school or can avoid some big event they’d rather not attend. Faking sickness is pretty typical for children of all … [Read more...] about Hacks to Know if Your Kids May Have an Illness

These People Were “Today Years Old” When They Learned These Surprising Facts

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Have you ever wondered why eggplants are called eggplants, or why they tell you to break a leg when you're interviewing for an important job? We take those things for granted and never stop to think about the origin of such phrases, but it turns out there was a lot of thought put into them. There's a recent trend on Twitter where people share the most random things they've … [Read more...] about These People Were “Today Years Old” When They Learned These Surprising Facts

Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face

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There are two kinds of people in the world - cat people and dog people. There's a reason why dogs are known as man's best friend; they are friendly, loyal, perceptive, and, most of all, they are incredibly sweet and loving. After seeing these adorable Snapchats of dogs, all you cat people in the crowd are going to switch sides. Gang We know that dogs are friendly … [Read more...] about Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face

Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment

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If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know that they quickly become an integral part of the family and that often they are a lot like children. You can’t stay mad at them for too long because they’re too cute, but when they misbehave, you need to punish them somehow – otherwise, how will they learn? You can’t shame your family members online, but it turns out pet shaming is a trend … [Read more...] about Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment

These People Were “Today Years Old” When They Learned These Surprising Facts

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Have you ever wondered why eggplants are called eggplants, or why they tell you to break a leg when you're interviewing for an important job? We take those things for granted and never stop to think about the origin of such phrases, but it turns out there was a lot of thought put into them. There's a recent trend on Twitter where people share the most random things they've … [Read more...] about These People Were “Today Years Old” When They Learned These Surprising Facts

Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face

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There are two kinds of people in the world - cat people and dog people. There's a reason why dogs are known as man's best friend; they are friendly, loyal, perceptive, and, most of all, they are incredibly sweet and loving. After seeing these adorable Snapchats of dogs, all you cat people in the crowd are going to switch sides. Gang We know that dogs are friendly … [Read more...] about Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face

”I’m Being Discriminated for Nursing My 5-Year-Old”: A Compilation of Posts That Sum Up The Crazy World of Online Mom Groups

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Ah, Facebook groups - a place where moms go to share their experiences, seek advice, and unleash their wild and crazy sides. From strange home remedies to conspiracy theories, the things some mothers post can be both hilarious and cringe-worthy. Get ready to laugh, roll your eyes, and maybe even feel secondhand embarrassment with the insane things moms have posted on this … [Read more...] about ”I’m Being Discriminated for Nursing My 5-Year-Old”: A Compilation of Posts That Sum Up The Crazy World of Online Mom Groups

Coping with Picky Eaters: Tips and Tricks for Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits

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As a parent, dealing with picky eaters can be a major source of stress. Encouraging healthy eating habits in children is important for their growth and development, but it can be difficult when they refuse to eat certain foods. In this article, we'll explore some tips and tricks for coping with picky eaters and promoting healthy eating habits. Offer a Variety of … [Read more...] about Coping with Picky Eaters: Tips and Tricks for Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits

What Cruise Ships Are Really Like From the Passengers’ Point of View

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Going on a cruise sounds like an ideal vacation, for a romantic getaway or some quality time with the family. Between the luxurious pools and facilities, the varied activities, the breathtaking views, the tours and the beaches, the attractions are endless, which makes it a trip anyone can enjoy. Of course, this is what we expect, but sometimes reality doesn’t meet our … [Read more...] about What Cruise Ships Are Really Like From the Passengers’ Point of View

Talking to your kids about difficult topics: How to have age-appropriate conversations

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Talking to your kids about difficult topics, such as death and grief, can be a daunting task. It’s important to approach these conversations with thoughtfulness and care, making sure to explain the topic as it relates to their age group. A good way to start is by focusing on feelings; communicating how it’s okay for them to feel scared or sad about the topic you’re discussing. … [Read more...] about Talking to your kids about difficult topics: How to have age-appropriate conversations

Helping your child build resilience: Preparing them for life’s challenges

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As parents, we want the best for our children. We want them to be happy, healthy, and successful. However, life is full of challenges, and we cannot always protect our children from experiencing difficulties. This is where building resilience comes into play- the ability to bounce back from adversity and overcome obstacles in life. Here are some ways you can help your child … [Read more...] about Helping your child build resilience: Preparing them for life’s challenges

A Room of One’s Own: Houses That Raise More Questions Than Answers

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We're all looking for a place to call home, and that usually means more than just having a roof over our heads; that means making our house a home. We all have different taste when it comes to design, but you'd be amazed at the things some people come up with. People do some pretty wild things to their homes, which can be thoroughly entertaining to see once they try to sell. On … [Read more...] about A Room of One’s Own: Houses That Raise More Questions Than Answers

Making family meals fun: Creative ways to get your kids to eat their veggies

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Getting kids to eat their vegetables can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. With some creativity and effort, you can turn family meals into an enjoyable experience for everyone. In this blog post we'll explore creative ways to make family meals fun, so your kids will actually look forward to trying new foods. We'll cover topics such as spicing up mealtime … [Read more...] about Making family meals fun: Creative ways to get your kids to eat their veggies

Tips for Managing Toddler Tantrums: How to Stay Calm and Carry On

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Toddler tantrums can be one of the most difficult and challenging situations for parents. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and even angry when your child is having a meltdown. But it’s important to stay calm and not let your emotions get the better of you during these trying times. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help manage toddler … [Read more...] about Tips for Managing Toddler Tantrums: How to Stay Calm and Carry On