Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Panic attacks soon followed, and Reyes ultimately realized that her mother’s struggles with mental health had distracted her parents from teaching her the tools she needed to survive. She has seen mental illness up close, first as the daughter of a schizophrenic mother and later through her own personal mental health struggles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

When I was a young adult, out of college and into my first years of marriage, I cringed at the thought of getting money from my parents. Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. Perhaps though, you are doing your parents a disservice by refusing their gifts.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 2, 2016

random note: when my daughter went to Disney World for Competitive cheerleading competition at ESPN World of Sports, there are TONS of freebies and they were giving a couple of boxes out. Since she is 9 and doesn’t need it, they gave 2 bags full and said “parents needs freebies too” lol. They got that right!

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. I’ve realized that I need to have better control (parental control) over what he’s doing on the phone. Do you know if any parental controls that work well, etc?

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 10, 2023

This unabashedly honest and insightful film provides audiences with a raw and intimate look into the lives of families and kids grappling with anxiety and the duality of how their parents are trying to understand and help. As the parent of an anxious teenager, I thought I was failing my daughter.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 5, 2023

The Cowgirl Channel is the latest television network operated by parent company Rural Media Group, owned by the Gottsch family, who also own The Cowboy Channel and RFD-TV. My three daughters are the future of Rural Media Group, so it’s only fitting we launch The Cowgirl Channel.” and is the sister network to The Cowboy Channel.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

…enter 2023 We have not one, but two teenage high school daughters. We want to assist our daughters with their college expenses. We have a number that we want to save for each daughter. It’s an exciting time in our oldest daughter’s life right now. My basement is still a mess.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

My Dearest Daughter, It is my job to recognize all of the “teachable moments” in your life. Kids your age are embarrassed by things like your parents kissing you in public or calling you by your nickname. The post To My Dearest Daughter with an Attitude. Sometimes, I totally miss the mark. It totally depends on the day.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 2, 2023

About the Author Trauma survivor Kelly Browne evacuated her parents during the SoCalGas Aliso Canyon Blowout over Los Angeles — the worst environmental gas disaster in U.S. But with the right mindfulness tools, we can enjoy a daily lifestyle of personal awareness and wellness.”

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One night at dinner with her parents, she told them about her “someday” dream. Melissa met Alayna’s parents in high school, and they’ve remained good friends ever since. One of Melissa’s daughters had a life-threatening medical emergency that required a long hospitalization and persistent follow-up. Thanks for reading!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

Our youngest daughter came to us with a youth soccer league flyer and asked if she could try it. My husband and I want our daughters to be active and physically fit, but we want them to figure out their passions. Everyone was more than willing to go search their homes, but my daughter’s size was unavailable. Savings: $20.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Welcome to Ever After High ™, the high school where the teenage sons and daughters of the most famous fairytale characters confront their destinies. It is here where the young descendants learn to follow in the footsteps of their famous parents. Could you imagine what it would be like to be the daughter of Snow White?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

We had our daughters later in life and at a crucial time in our lives, I stopped our retirement contribution. When my own parents were the age that I am now, I was graduating from college. When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

My daughter has been begging me for several months to try Blue Apron subscription meal kit service. When a Facebook friend offered a promo code for first time members I thought it would get my daughter off my back …was worth trying. My daughter is very eager to learn to cook. That person was my daughter!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2013

When my children were young, one of the most common questions I heard from other parents while waiting for our kids at the school gate was ‘how can I get my child excited about reading?’ We joined the local library when my second child was born to give an extra dimension to life for my daughter, who was not yet two. am, like clockwork.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2015

And most importantly no matter what gift you chose, include a handwritten message from your child AND from you, the parent, thanking the teacher for the year. Take the lead and ask parents if they would each contribute $1-$10 and purchase a gift card at a craft, educational supply, or office supply store. 10 Teacher Gift Ideas.

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Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

When the concert ended, I walked up to Taylor Swift and showed her a video my daughter made for her. There was a fan (about 8 or 9 years old) who was not in VIP but the parents paid the tickets to see Swift perform. The girl then left with her parents. She took my phone and made a video for her. ” I nodded yes.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 11, 2014

All parents think they know their baby well, but are they willing to bet on it? Parents try to predict their toddler’s next move in an effort to win money for their child’s future education. Sometimes she does things that really surprise us, but I think my daughter and son-in-law know her pretty well.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Start a new chapter with Ever After High, where the teenage sons and daughters of famous fairy tales decide whether or not to follow in their parents’ fabled footsteps. Only today, you can save 50% on Ever After High Ashlynn & Hunter. The offers will go live each day and will be valid for 50% off a select toy.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 5, 2013

Yesterday I was inspired to break out a box of books I was keeping at my parents house. Inside was filled with childhood mementoes and books, tons of books and they are all titles my daughter would love. cat:Bargains Deals'

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 17, 2016

I get a letter telling us parents that kids are now going to use tablets in the classroom for a few free educational Apps. I will be honest with you all, I am probably the only parents out there in this world that did not buy a tablet for my kids to use. I taught my daughter how to use a REAL Dictionary, not one that is online.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

Dinners: Sunday, 3/27: Easter Sunday – we ate Easter dinner at my parents house. I went to dinner at a Vietnamese Noodle place with a group of friends, my oldest daughter went to a birthday party sleepover, so my husband took my youngest daughter out on a date night. I didn’t have to cook! Just reheat and serve.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

The daughter of a Puerto Rican mother and Yugoslavian immigrant father, Schmitz knows what it means to be an “outsider.” From health and parenting challenges to economic and relationship stressors and more, our ability to juggle everything life throws at us, and bounce back from setbacks and failure, is constantly being tested.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Start a new chapter with Ever After High , where the teenage sons and daughters of famous fairy tales decide whether or not to follow in their parents’ fabled footsteps. Ashlynn Ella is the daughter of Cinderella, and Hunter Huntsman is the son of the Huntsman.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: We went out for dinner to celebrate my oldest daughter’s 11th birthday. My older daughter got a new coat, hat, and gloves. My younger daughter is getting her sister’s outgrown coat (which she loves), along with a new hat, and new gloves. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 23, 2015

Sunday: After church we went out to lunch with my parents to a local sub/sandwich shop. Wednesday: My oldest daughter asked for breakfast for dinner, so we had eggs, sausage, toast and grapes. We had leftovers for dinner. Monday: Meatball sandwiches, steamed broccoli & peas, homemade applesauce. I love breakfast for dinner.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 26, 2013

I was up until 2:30am on Christmas Eve and my daughter and son-in-law were up until 3:30. After too many presents from parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and too many opening-present cookies, we took a break for some dinner. Of course, everything didn’t get purchased or made or cooked but Christmas came anyway.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

We live no where near CT, but at the time, I had a first grader and I just couldn’t shake what the parents of those murdered children were going through. There were parents who were picking out caskets and I was trying to explain to my kids how we were helping Santa. why did we take them food? why did we bring them gifts?,

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 13, 2013

Matilda is Dahl’s beloved story of a wonderful little girl with great imagination and not so great parents. Being cruel and daft is essential to Matilda being the hero,” Ebert explains, so that despite the crowd’s disapproval, the parents’ treatment of Matilda allows audience members to relate to the heroine more deeply.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We had my parents and grandmother over for dinner and I made Pioneer Women’s Chicken Parmigiana, garden salad, steamed broccoli, and my tasty (but cheap) garlic bread. Sunday: We went to my daughter’s end of season swim team banquet.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 15, 2012

Who will take care of her son Doug’s daughters when he flies off for a romantic week with his wife? How can youngest daughter Melissa contemplate getting pregnant now that she’s the child of a broken home? ” .

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For the Mommas

APRIL 25, 2012

. “When Susan Alexander Yates’s twin daughters were born, they joined siblings ages two, four, and seven. But whether you have one small child or you’re flirting with double digits, every parent needs help and encouragement from someone who has been there–and come out alive.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. Fortunately, my parents live nearby and my mom never charged us (whew–thanks, mom), but we have close friends who don’t have family nearby and would LOVE a gift of free babysitting.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2014

Over the Memorial Day weekend, we headed to the Big Apple to see a Broadway show with my daughters’ Girl Scout troop and their families. According to one parent’s phone app, we walked 8 miles on Saturday and 7 miles on Sunday. The trip was fast paced, but so much fun.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Too bad the grandkids are too small to read and execute their assignments, and I’m pretty sure my daughter is not going to take the assignment of folding my clothes! But my son-in-law is going to be getting a lot of assignments from my daughter. This was a sponsored post with the Niche Parent Network.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 10, 2014

These are PERFECT for bake sales…used them all the time when my daughter was in Girl Scouts! Here are some other uses for address labels: Teachers/Parents: Use them to label individual items such as crayons, scissors and school boxes! There are so many uses for these but my favorite is to make treat/foodie bag labels.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

As a daughter of a political refugee, the story resonates with me just as much today as it did 30 years ago! It will inspire you, move you and leave you singing. We can’t wait to share it with the world.” “It It is a tremendous honor to be directing this piece,” said director Taibi Magar. “As Williams II as Ensemble.

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