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Are You Dating A Hobosexual? Here’s How To Know

February 20, 2023 by Dawn McAlexander

Are You Dating A Hobosexual? Here's How To Know

For those of you currently dating, here's a hug. It's rough out there. If you are looking for a long-term, committed and monogamous relationship, it can sometimes seem an insurmountable task to find someone of the same mindset. As many of you are aware, I got married a few weeks ago. Before that, I shared my seemingly endless struggles dating. In my many years of relationship … [Read more...] about Are You Dating A Hobosexual? Here’s How To Know

I Got Married!

February 6, 2023 by Dawn McAlexander

I Got Married!

As many of you have perhaps noticed, I have not posted much over the past year or so. Almost 2 years ago, I started dating a new man, Kenny. A few months later, he had a stroke [I will write about that later this week] and I had also started a new job in sales 2.5 years ago. So, honestly, there was not much time or energy left for blogging. I ended up leaving the sales job a … [Read more...] about I Got Married!

6 Things You Need To Host A Family Movie Night Outside

May 31, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

6 Things You Need To Host A Family Movie Night Outside

It's been so hot here in North Carolina the past few days. So when the night rolls around and cools things off a bit, it's so refreshing, don't you think? Cool summer nights are the perfect time to hang outside around the firepit enjoying s'mores with the family, or to wrap up in a cover and watch a movie. … [Read more...] about 6 Things You Need To Host A Family Movie Night Outside

Been a SAHM? Here’s How to Kickstart Your Career Again

April 5, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

Been a SAHM? Here's How to Kickstart Your Career Again

You’ve spent years raising kids, taking care of the household, and making sure that everyone has what they need - now it’s time for you to give yourself what you need. A lot of stay at home moms feel, even though they’re already doing an important job, that they’re missing out by not pursuing a career and they often consider getting back in the game as soon as the kids grow up … [Read more...] about Been a SAHM? Here’s How to Kickstart Your Career Again

Babyhood To Full On Toddler Mayhem: What You Need To Consider

September 24, 2018 by Dawn McAlexander

Babyhood To Full On Toddler Mayhem: What You Need To Consider

Nothing is quite as exciting as becoming a parent. I know that all too well now being the parent of a young adult, how did that happen? But enough about me, I wanted to talk about those early days. The excitement of getting that positive pregnancy test, the enjoyment (for some) of pregnancy and then giving birth to a little baby boy, or girl, or both if you end up having … [Read more...] about Babyhood To Full On Toddler Mayhem: What You Need To Consider

These Are The Things All Good Parents Have In Common

September 11, 2018 by Dawn McAlexander

These Are The Things All Good Parents Have In Common

How do you know if you’re a good parent? Well, if you’re doing the best by your kids in the best way you know how, that could be considering good parenting. However, there are things that all good parents have in common. Take a look at the pointers below and you should get a good idea of whether you can relate to anything mentioned. These Are The Things All Good Parents Have … [Read more...] about These Are The Things All Good Parents Have In Common

6 Back To School Must Haves For The New Year #SchoolBBoxx

August 15, 2018 by Dawn McAlexander

6 Back To School Must Haves For The New Year #SchoolBBoxx

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. It's August and many of you are sending kids back to school, if you haven't already. Do you have all of your shopping done yet? I bet not. That's great because we have a roundup of 6 Back To School Must Haves that we think you will find helpful. What did we forget? Be sure to tell us about it in the comment section below. … [Read more...] about 6 Back To School Must Haves For The New Year #SchoolBBoxx

Rose Buds Campout On The Field: Benefiting Those Dealing With Childhood Cancer

July 17, 2018 by Dawn McAlexander

Northwestern Mutual Helping Those Dealing With Childhood Cancer

This post was sponsored by Northwestern Mutual. All opinions are my own. In my life, I've known many people who have suffered from and/or passed away from cancer. A friend of mine since childhood recently passed away from breast cancer. A former co-worker who was several years younger than me passed away from pancreatic cancer a few years ago and my grandmother died of … [Read more...] about Rose Buds Campout On The Field: Benefiting Those Dealing With Childhood Cancer

How To Find Out If Someone Is Bothering Your Child

June 13, 2018 by Dawn McAlexander

How To Find Out If Someone Is Bothering Your Child

Nobody said raising a child would be easy, but they also didn’t say that it would be this hard either. If you want to give your child the best support that you can then it’s super important that you listen to them, and it’s also important that you take into account anything that they might be going through as well. if you want to get some hints and tips on how you can do this … [Read more...] about How To Find Out If Someone Is Bothering Your Child

4 Scientific Ways To Bond As A Family

June 8, 2018 by Dawn McAlexander

4 Scientific Ways To Bond As A Family

As families grow up, they can grow apart. It’s not as if there will ever be a time when you don’t speak, but you may not be as close as before. In honesty, this is expected as kids turn into teenagers and become more independent. Sadly, it’s a cycle of life. Of course, moms never want to lose touch and are always looking for ways to bond. And, there is nothing wrong with this … [Read more...] about 4 Scientific Ways To Bond As A Family

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