Hello Dear Readers. I have NOT been on top of my writing this year. I haven’t felt that creative. Not only has it been a LOOOONG year (yes, I am aware that we are only THREE months into this year), I have to say I am proud of all of you who are reading. I know this year is kicking our behind. But guess what you have made it through 100% of the bad days, and that is something to celebrate.
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We have all heard the adage, it takes a village to raise a child. It’s true, but sadly in the time we live, that village isn’t as readily available as it use to be. Big mama doesn’t live next door, Aunts and Uncles live across the country from one another. Neighbors hardly speak to one another. So if you aren’t blessed to live near family, what are you going to do?
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Henry Charles Albert David did NOT come to play with y’all. Especially when it comes to the mental health and safety of himself, his wife and child. I am by no means a Stan for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but what I am a fan of is people standing up for themselves and doing what they feel is the right move for their peace of mind.
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Just because it didn’t work out with YOU, what makes you think you can hold that person hostage and not find love elsewhere. I think the problem lies in the whole soulmate thinking. (You can check out why my husband is not my soulmate here) There isn’t just ONE person put on this earth for you to find. There are many different personalities out there that can mesh and work together.
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No one tells you that it’s ok to be angry, no one tells you that it’s ok to have your own feelings and that it doesn’t make you a bad mother. You can be angry and not act on that anger.
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If you have a special needs child, you may start to think of ways to help make their life a little easier. I noticed he was wearing a pair of red shorts a little more than his other pairs, and, After talking with my son, I realized he liked snaps on his pants instead of buttons. It makes it easier for him to be a little more independent. So I set off to find a tailor so I could get this done professionally.
Well, I thought to myself and realized that would mean I would have to drop off said clothing, pick it up and wait a few days until I could pick them up. I didn’t have that kind of time,
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his past August my husband and I had our very first trip without the children. It was such a restful getaway and one that was international. To say I was a little nervous is an understatement. …..Here are some essentials that you need when leaving your children behind so you can ENJOY your time and reconnect as a couple.
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Why are we treating the word submission like its a BAD word? The word is defined as :The action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another. This means that humility and meekness must be shown on behalf of the person who submits. Those are not archaic or bad qualities. We submit to MANY things daily.
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Autumn is the one time of year that I miss the crisp weather of Michigan. Well, since I can’t be in my home state, I cheat a little bit by making my home smell like autumn. I use to be a fan of bath and body works and their seasonal candles, but you know everything causes cancer now, so I decided to make my scents out of the essential oils that I own.
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There is something whimsical about your twenties. You are no longer a child, yet not quite an adult as you enter into your twentieth year. By the time you exit your twenties you hope that you have made it through with grace and can take the knowledge you gained with you into your thirties
The overwhelming part is, in your twenties, you now are in charge of your education after a curriculum has been continuously given to you for years. You must now figure out life as well as how to maneuver it. It’s a huge responsibility, and one that depending on how you were brought up, can be an advantage or disadvantage. For me, it was the latter.
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If you took the time to focus on your own happiness there would be no need to try and call out a stranger on the internet because you feel they need to live life the way YOU think they should.
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August is breastfeeding awareness month, with the last week of August dedicated to Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week. If you had told me six years ago that I would have breastfed two children over the age of one, I would have laughed at you. I knew I wanted to breastfeed, but I also KNEW I wouldn’t do it longer than one year of age because….EWWW GROSS( So said childless Amber lol)
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Recently my husband and I were able to visit Mexico and stay at an Adult only All-Inclusive resort. This was the first vacation we have had alone since we had children. 2012 was the last kid-free vacation we had. That was SEVEN years ago. I knew I wanted it to be a luxurious vacation, and boy did the resort deliver. We stayed at a place called
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The fact that Autumn is just around the corner has me all in my feelings. It feels like summer just began. You may still have a cute summer outfit in your closet just waiting for the right moment to be worn and the thought of putting it away for the fall makes you a little sad. Well, I am here to put your mind at ease. You can transition many outfits from Summer to Autumn.
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There are also things you may be SURE you will NEVER do with your child, and when they get here, you may change your mind and realize the stuff that swore you would never do are the exact things that save your sanity. No matter who you ask people will tell you that every child is different, but people are quick to judge when you raise YOUR child different from them.
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We are in the thick of summer, and a girls trip or family getaways can be refreshing to the soul. As long as you go with the RIGHT people. Not everyone is vacation compatible. I have been there, you invite friends with the best of intentions, and it becomes a disaster. I don't want you to endure that. I've learned my lesson, and I'm going to share with you some questions that you need to ask BEFORE the planning even begins.
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Before we go over my findings I am sure you want to know the diagnosis. Your son does have ASD or Aspergers as you suspected. He has such a great heart and is a great kid now lets go over the charts on how I came to that diagnosis….
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We live in a digital age, that is not going to change anytime soon. I always say it's hard to be the first to do things because you are guaranteed to make mistakes and people are very quick to judge the steps you take while being able to learn from what you've done. If you would have told me 10-15 years ago that people could make a living from being an "influencer" I would have said you were lying. The truth is that only movie stars and those in the entertainment business had the option of being an influencer but now anyone with a camera can share their voice and story thanks t blogs, youtube etc.
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