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A Letter to My Daughter on Her 15th Birthday
It is hard to believe that 15 years ago – right at this very moment, I was heading out to dinner – my pregnant belly bursting through my now too-tight maternity clothes. But though my OB had assured me...
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Why it is Good for Kids to Be Bored This Summer
It seems that parents are trying harder and harder to keep their kids entertained. It’s not easy listening to your kids complaining about being bored during summer break. The reality is that most kids...
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How to Keep Kids from Saying ‘I’m Bored’ This Summer
This favorite season of ours may be winding down, but there are still a few weeks before school starts. And definitely still some time to fit in some good, Old Fashioned play. Summer break may seem...
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Why Sports are Good for Kids
When it comes to sports and kids it seems the two go hand in hand for many families. Cleary you know that is the case for us with softball, baseball and basketball being the primary passions for my...
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Stop Distracted Driving: It Can Wait
The first text came through at 5:15pm last night, “I didn’t win the lottery today.” This was quickly followed by, “I was in a car accident….a lady was texting and driving…she didn’t even brake, hit me...
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30 Fall Activities for Families
With fall in full effect, it’s important to have a list of ideas for some family fun days. Whether you’re looking to spend a weekend enjoying quality time with your family and want to know what fall...
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Celebrating and Expanding the Circle of Care with Philips Cares
For the past 10+ years, we’ve lived a short bike ride away from my in-laws. While I had a close (emotional) relationship with my favorite grandmother, as she visited for three months every summer and...
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The Beauty of Thanks: Caregiving for Family
My sweet Grammie was 104 years old when I lost her. I wish I understood at 25 and even at 30 years old what a gift it was to just sit in her presence and absorb everything that was HER: her life...
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The Great Big Winter Bucket List: 75 Things To Do This Winter
How many days until Summer??? I know, I know, many of you aren’t counting….but you know I AM. It certainly doesn’t feel as though Old Man Winter has any plans to release his grasp on anything except...
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Cute Easter Egg Filler Ideas for Toddlers
When did candy and Easter become synonymous? I was never against my littles one having a few pieces in their baskets, but I didn’t love the thought of filling them up on chocolates and candy (never...
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