The phone rang close to 3 AM. It was Annalise.
We had been expecting a baby any day now, and since she was planning a home birth, I thought she was calling to say, “Mom, I’m in labor!” or even, “She’s here, Mom!”
But the moment I heard her voice, I knew something was wrong.
I could tell they were in the car. She couldn’t talk, so she...
As the cool weather sets in with Christmas just around the corner, it's the perfect time to cozy up by the fireplace and enjoy a homemade peppermint mocha. The delightful combination of rich chocolate and coffee, subtly enhanced with peppermint, creates a comforting treat for you and your loved ones. This homemade recipe transforms ordinary evenings into memorable gatherings filled with warmth and joy.
Creating your own peppermint mocha syrup is simple and rewarding. With just a few ingredients like.....
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🌟 How to Clean a Soiled Mattress 🌟
Hey Friend! We all know that accidents happen, especially with little ones. If your child's mattress has been soiled, don't worry—I've got a quick and natural solution for you! ☀️
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Remove Bedding: Start by removing all bedding and wash...
No one has time for sickness, but we know it happens occasionally. I've learned that this interruption can serve as a time to create memories of tender-loving care as I nurture my children back to health. I do three specific things when sickness hits our family.
I make sure my child...
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I adore having beautiful photos with the ones I love. In fact, I believe it's important to take bookoos of photos with my family because it's the photos that will trigger memories of our sweet life together later. However, finding the perfect outfits for those photo shoots can be a big pain. Anyone else feel that way?
Well I recently discovered a website that rents a variety of brands. Yes, RENTS! That means you can rent and enjoy something that might be out of your budget to purchase. Or if you're like me and you also don't like having an overstuffed closet, clothes rental might be perfect for you, too. So now let's look at how to select photos for your photo shoot.
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We were in our early years of marriage. My husband finally had his first job as a dentist working for a big dental company about 45 minutes from our apartment. Excited to hear about his day over a hot meal prepared for 2, I checked the driveway every few minutes. But the dinner hour came and went. It was getting late..No matter how many times I checked the clock or peeked out the window,
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We work through our ugly emotional messes with tears and words and hugs and a prayer. Those normal family mishaps might never get addressed if we didn't have Family Dinner in place. It’s certainly not perfect and I can’t claim everyone...
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I wish I had known this information when ALL my kids were little. Once I made the switch from candles to diffusers coughing came to a screeching halt in my home. Following are several reasons I switched my candles for diffusers.
I hope this helps you!
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