Many of you who read this blog will be familiar with my dogs, Puppy Mister and Daisy Baby. I am so very sad to say that Puppy Mister passed away on December 18th. I wanted to write about it earlier and share some of my favorite memories of him but I just couldn't do it. I have to say that I really never understood how people grew so attached to animals until I was blessed to … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye To Puppy Mister
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11 Things To Do When Going Through A Separation Or Divorce
Separation and divorce are hard - perhaps the hardest thing that someone will ever go through. Even if you know that you made the right decision to part from someone you were married to, it's not easy. After all, you made a commitment to that person and probably meant it, no matter what went wrong in the marriage. That person has been an important person {maybe the most … [Read more...] about 11 Things To Do When Going Through A Separation Or Divorce
Unconventional Means To Motherhood: Breaking The Donor Egg Taboo
Many couples who have unsuccessfully tried to conceive a child through traditional intercourse find that they need medical intervention in order to achieve a healthy pregnancy. In the United States, 1.5% of all babies are conceived through the use of IVF. People hardly bat an eye about so-called ‘test-tube babies’ anymore, but other unconventional methods like egg donation, may … [Read more...] about Unconventional Means To Motherhood: Breaking The Donor Egg Taboo
My Pregnancy Story
This is a sponsored conversation from Mums the Word Network and The Stork OTC. All opinions are my own. When I was 19, I became pregnant with my daughter. Although I was young, it was quite an exciting experience. Though I got pregnant easily, I had lots of medical problems after that. The most dangerous was Toxemia. Though I didn't feel particularly bad, and I worked … [Read more...] about My Pregnancy Story
How Breaking Up Saved Our Marriage
Jay and I just celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary last month with a trip to Pigeon Forge, TN. Flashback to a year ago though, and I really didn't think we would get to that anniversary milestone. In the summer of 2015, Jay and I broke up. We tried to continue to live together for a few months, but it just wasn't working. We really needed some time apart. So, he moved … [Read more...] about How Breaking Up Saved Our Marriage
5 Tips To Help Make Your Relationship Last Forever
Married life is full of challenges. Disagreements, fights, and offenses are inevitable but if partners put enough effort into their relationship, they will manage to avoid all those pitfalls and keep their love alive. Psychologists and relationship experts share the secrets of happy long-term relationships. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Help Make Your Relationship Last Forever
The Time I Got Caught Shoplifting: A Lesson For Your Teenagers
I want to share with you a story that is actually a rather embarrassing black mark on my life that I normally don't talk about. However, I feel that if I share this story, about the time I got caught shoplifting, then perhaps somebody out there might read it and realize just how dumb it can be to fall victim to peer pressure. It's okay to say no to some things. In the end, you … [Read more...] about The Time I Got Caught Shoplifting: A Lesson For Your Teenagers
Love Through The Ages Infographic sponsored by Brilliance.com
Before I met my spouse, neither one of us believed in fantastical notions like love at first sight, finding “the one” or the concept of true and everlasting bliss. That changed very quickly after our first date and things progressed rapidly after this first encounter. A few weeks later, still and always blissfully in love, we were at the “meeting of the parents” stage. I … [Read more...] about Love Through The Ages Infographic sponsored by Brilliance.com
15 Nursing Home Donation Ideas You Might Not Think Of #MyCareGivingStory
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyCareGivingStory #CollectiveBias My grandpa has been in a nursing home for a few years now. The staff in nursing homes do everything they can to try to meet their residents' daily needs but donations are also very important and needed. Members of the family have made … [Read more...] about 15 Nursing Home Donation Ideas You Might Not Think Of #MyCareGivingStory
10 Awesome Summer Outdoor Activities For Kids
It's a fact, kids love to play outside in the summer. All that sun, all those water activities. All that fun! If you are trying to think of something new for the kiddos to do outside this summer, check out our 10 Awesome Summer Outdoor Activities For Kids. Feel free to add more in the comments, too! … [Read more...] about 10 Awesome Summer Outdoor Activities For Kids
