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06/10/2013
Fun Facts About Father's Day June is a great time for Father's Day. There are barbecues to be had, baseball games to attend, and other fun, outdoorsy things to do, like fishing and camping. But why did we choose this specific month for dads to revel in our gratitude? More >>

Tags: DadsFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildFather's DayFathersKidsMotherhood-FatherhoodParenting
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06/10/2013
10-Second Recipes: Plow These Ideas for an Economical and Easy 'Ploughman's Lunch' for Father's Day Though most dads probably don't still plow fields to feed their families as they did centuries ago, interesting takes on the traditional "ploughman's lunch" are an innovative, economical and memorable way to celebrate a modern Father's Day. More >>

Tags: 10 Second RecipesBudgetEconomicalFather's DayMotherhood-FatherhoodRecipesStay-at-Home Momsummer recipes
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06/10/2013
Celebrating Dads: A Picnic Menu Show Dad how much you love him this Father's Day by creating a heart-healthy picnic in his honor. More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move MoreEating healthyFather's DayFreshBaby.comHealthMotherhood-FatherhoodSimple SavingsStay-at-Home Mom
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06/10/2013
Real Men Are About so Much More Than Themselves Thought you might like to see a letter to my father-in-law. This falls in the category of men teaching their sons well... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceEducationFamily/Relationships - FamilyFather's DayGodGrandparentingImportance of FathersMotherhood-FatherhoodRelativesReligionTeachingValues
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06/06/2013
Reading to Toddlers I am not a morning person! This had never been truer than when I was pregnant with my second daughter and caring for a 20 month old. More >>

Tags: MarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPregnancyPregnantRaising children
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06/05/2013
A Good Mother- and Daughter-in-Law Relationship My daughter-in-law is a wonderful mother and wife. I refer to her as my daughter and she refers to me as 2nd Mom. She posted this below on my Facebook page... More >>

Tags: BehaviorComplimentIn-LawsInlawsMother's DayMother-in-law/Daughter-in-lawMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingValues
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06/04/2013
The Mother/Daughter Relationship The history of my family on my maternal side is that daughters and mothers did not get along for several generations. My mother was horrible!! As a child I knew what type of mother I wanted to be. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBad Childhood - Good LifeBad Childhood-Good LifeCollegeEducationGrandparentsHealthMotherhood-FatherhoodMotheringPersonal ResponsibilityPersonal Responsiblitypositive attitudePregnancyRelatives
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06/03/2013
Why Parents Cry at Milestones As graduations and other milestones abound this time of year, it reminds me of the bittersweet moments in all parents' lives when our kids grow up and move on to a new phase a little too quickly for our comfort sometimes. I hope you can relate to this story... More >>

Tags: BreastfeedingEducationFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildGraduationKidsMotherhood-FatherhoodParenting
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05/28/2013
Why Have Women Given Away Their Power? I believe the current culture of casual sex and meaningless hookups is wrong. Many of today's current problems wouldn't exist if guys kept their pants zipped and women kept their legs closed. More >>

Tags: CommitmentFeminismhonestyHooking upMan's point of viewMarriageMen's Point of ViewMotherhood-FatherhoodPregnantSexSocial Issues
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05/21/2013
Giving Birth in the Military My husband is in the military and we have 6 children. I had some very exciting births. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyMilitaryMilitary WifeMotherhood-FatherhoodPregnantRelationshipsRelativesValues
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