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Book Nook - Emotions Don’t Think: Emotional Contagion in a Time of Turmoil

Motherhood Moments

A newborn baby cries to be fed because it’s the only way the baby knows how to get food from its mother. The baby is, in effect, using emotional contagion to communicate with its mother. The first communication comes from the helpless baby’s cries, the only way the baby can reach out. … Emotional contagion gives love its magic.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Ask questions like, if you could travel back in time, when would it be? If you would travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? Serve food at a local soup kitchen or help at a community garden, or donate clothing, food, or toys. Ask each family member to name one thing that they are curious about.

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7 Easy Ways to Save Money on your Cell Phone Bill

Coupons Do Work

Or when you travel, the bill can get high (for example, I was in Lesotho, South Africa in November for the opening of the Mamohato Children’s Centre. WiFi is is everywhere (even when you travel internationally. and I can communicate with my friends in Europe for FREE). once I am home, the phone goes away. hidden fees.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips to Help Alleviate the Stress with Family Holiday Travel

Motherhood Moments

by Erika Bud Delicious food, sports, holiday movies, and quality time with the family are some of the highlights to look forward to during the holidays. If you are going overseas, get travel insurance: The last thing you want is to start your vacation stressed because the airline lost your luggage.

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Free Kindle Books: Forever Yours, Uncharted And More

For the Mommas

They list their priorities—find water, food, and a way off the island—but the place itself opens their eyes to realities beyond their comprehension. Traveling to a foreign country can be an amazing and life changing experience unmatched by anything. Download: Flavor of New Zealand Travel Guide by Christal Natale.

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How To Prepare for Affordable Travel

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even after you’ve done all the bookings and confirmed each reservation, keeping the cost of travel low beyond flights and hotel rooms, requires a few more preparatory steps. Before any international travel, develop a plan for how you intend to withdraw local currency. Decide on a Communication Strategy. Consider Food.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

Family Balance Sheet

Use all the food you have, and freeze it if you know you won’t use it up before it expires. We learned to travel with. Communicating well and communicating often has made talking about. family, and traveled with my in-laws who were gracious enough to help with. start doing more of now is travelling.

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