Safety Precautions for Bath Time

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Did you know that in the US from 1990 to 2007, the annual average of bathtub & shower related injuries to children aged 18 and younger was 43,600? Read More

5 Things That Helped Me Through College

5 Things That Helped Me Through College

In the end, it all worked out. I graduated with not one, but two degrees. The reality of it all though, is that if I had the knowledge that I do now, or some guidance to the options available to me, the direction I could have taken would have been much smoother and much quicker saving me time and money. Read More

Fun DIY Halloween Crafts for Kids

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Here are some of our favorite Halloween crafts that we’ve seen on Pinterest and around the web. All are easy to do with kids and great fun for everyone! Read More

How to Really Prevent Mosquito Bites

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Yes, you should be worried about mosquitos transmitting Zika. And you should be just as worried about dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile, and several other diseases. Read More

What I’m Learning About Finding My Village

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I want to boldly confess something important that I’m learning as I grow: that what is more important than how I feel is being an active part of a community. I will continue to extend invitations to fill our guest room and table with those in our growing village. Although I may still have to fight the deeply ingrained cultural mindset that says if I’m uncomfortable then I won’t do it, I will do so because of the long-term benefits, for both my family unit and those who are a part of our lives. Read More