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Easy DIY Essential Oil Fragrance Stones

  Do you love the fresh smell of a clean home but lack the time and ability to freshen it up as often as you’d like to?  Seems to be a common issue among busy moms. My house smells sometimes. It’s the...

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5 Meditation Tips for Beginners Who Want to Meditate for 5 Minutes a Day

Many of us don’t meditate for the same reason we don’t accomplish many other wellness goals: we just don’t have the time. Or maybe we don’t know where to start. But if we can incorporate meditation...

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DIY All-In-One Laundry Bombs That Actually Work

As a mom of three boys, my life pretty much revolves around laundry. IT. NEVER. STOPS.I need a detergent that cleans clothes, cuts through tough stains, works well on both whites and colors,...

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5 Lessons I’ve Learned After Breastfeeding Three Babies

Breastfeeding is probably one of the hardest things for many moms, but people make it seem so easy — almost like you just “do” it. Breastfeeding is also the thing other people (other moms, family...

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Why The Copper IUD Was A Nightmare For Me

After many years using hormonal birth control methods (the pill) and three pregnancies and postpartum phases, I decided I wanted to use a non-hormonal form of birth control after our third and final...

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Do Collagen Supplements Work and Should You Take Them?

Did you know that collagen is the most abundant protein in your body? It is one of the major building blocks of bones, skin, muscles, and connective tissue. Collagen is also found in many other body...

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I’ll Never Give My Kids Miralax Again, Despite My Pediatrician’s Advice

Before becoming a mother I never thought so much of my time would be devoted to poop. Wiping poop, keeping track of poop, trying to get my kid to poop, teaching him how to poop in the potty, and...

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How PANS/PANDAS Turned My Family’s World Upside Down

I am not a doctor or a healthcare professional. I’m just a mom of three sweet, smart, and loving little boys. But a few months ago — almost overnight — my 8 year old son started to display some...

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Here’s How to Properly Fold a Fitted Sheet

Next to assembling IKEA furniture, trying to fold a fitted sheet is probably one of the most frustrating tasks to attempt. Until I knew how to fold a fitted sheet properly, I ended up just balling the...

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What Increases Your Chances of Having Twins?

Whether you’re hoping for twins or hoping to avoid getting a two-for-one pregnancy, there is no sure fire way to guarantee anything when it comes to conception. Yes, fertility treatments like IVF...

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Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy Food Aversions

We’ve all heard of the stereotypical pregnancy cravings — pickles and ice cream anyone? But what about when the opposite happens and you can no longer stomach the thought of what used to be your...

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The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha Tea

In case you hadn’t noticed, kombucha has officially arrived as the latest go-to health drink for nutrition enthusiasts and wellness gurus. Many claim the popular tea-based drink provides a string of...

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Is Mold In Your Home Making Your Family Sick?

If you’ve been struggling with an unknown illness or recurring symptoms that doctors can’t diagnose, you may want to find out if mold in your home is making you sick and if so, how to remove the mold...

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How to Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer With Witch Hazel

As the mom of three kids under age 5, I have never used hand sanitizer more than I do now. And since many stores are completely out of hand sanitizer, a lot of people have resorted to making hand...

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How to Wash Your Pillows

Most people wash their sheets once a week (I think that’s my goal but it’s more like every two weeks in our house unless one of the kids has had an accident), but we remove and wash the pillowcases...

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DIY Stain Remover That Works on EVERYTHING

I’ve always been good at removing stains—that and parallel parking are things I would list as my best random skills. But I found a new challenge in stain removal when I dug out my older sons’ baby...

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People Are Throwing Used Masks and Gloves On The Ground And It Needs to Stop

In times of crisis it is always wonderful to see how humanity pulls together to help each other. We’ve seen so many ways people are coming together to support their neighbors, front-line workers, and...

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How To Wash Your Kid’s Filthy Stuffed Animals

DragonImages / Getty Images DragonImages / Getty Images   Kids can become unbelievably attached to their beloved stuffed animal friends. And that attachment usually involves dragging them everywhere...

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6 Fool-Proof Tips for the Entire Family to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Stephanie Rausser / Getty Images Stephanie Rausser / Getty Images This year, one of our family’s main goals is to simply BE HAPPIER. I know that one of the biggest ways to be both happy and healthy is...

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How to Get Slime Out of Carpet

  Kids love slime, and moms love things that keep kids busy. With your kids home for the summer, you may find yourself looking for ways to keep them occupied and slime (especially when you make a DIY...

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