Are you determined to breastfeed, but you’re worried that you won’t be able to? It seems like every time any of my friends bring the subject up, it’s to share reasons why it wan’t possible for her, even though she really wanted it. So I worried too. A lot. But as I spoke with women who did successfully nurse their…
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If you could choose one other mama you’ve met recently to develop a friendship with, who comes to mind? Mama, if you feel like close friendships are missing from your day-to-day life, you’re not alone. As a new stay-at-home mom, most of my close girlfriends lived hours or even states away. And while I maintained friendships with them, it just…
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What if you had a close friend nearby who understood exactly what you were going through as a stay-at-home mom? How would that change your day-to-day life mama? Would you feel more refreshed after a playdate with some sympathetic company? Might your husband come home to a happier wife? And would your kids notice the stress lifted from your shoulders…
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The year that my daughter was three, I spent $200 on hair bows. I wasn’t exactly focused on buying kids clothes on a budget. We lived in a small town in South Carolina where little girls were dressed like little dolls. And I loved it. So I took my Jersey-raised booty to the kids shop with the cutest name in…
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I think you’ll agree with me when I say that even though money is tight as a stay-at-home mom, I don’t necessarily want the way my kids are dressed to reflect that. So I was thrilled to learn that there are many ways to dress your kids well on a budget. When I became a stay-at-home mom I knew I…
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