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A Day In The Life of a Mom at the Cottage

July 5, 2018Glynis RatcliffeRecessNo comments5 am wakeup call, Cottage, family, family time, fun, laugh at my own jokes, Mom, mom life, tired

I feel so incredibly lucky to have married into a family that has a cottage. I mean, I’m lucky to have married into my husband’s family for other reasons, but now that it’s summer? I’m definitely feeling the luck. That said, the difference between my days at the cottage before having kids and my days…

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Summer Wardrobe Must Haves!

June 22, 2018momstownReal LifeNo commentsdress, fashion, floral, heels, high heels, jumpsuit, loft, loft fashion, loft outfits, matching, Mom, mother, outfit, outfits, summer, summer fashion, summer wardrobe, warm weather

With spring wrapping up and summer coming in full swing it’s the perfect time to pack away that winter wardrobe you’ve been holding on to and come out full swing with a fresh summer wardrobe. Come on, don’t be shy! It’s summer after all, what better time to step out of your comfort zone of…

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Self-Care for Moms

June 1, 2018Glynis RatcliffeReal LifeNo commentsalone time, freedom, girls night, happy, me time, Mom, rejuvenate, self care, wine night

We often talk about self-care, as moms, in a general sense. When you’re a new parent it’s, “Sleep when the baby sleeps!” When your child is a bit older it’s, “Make sure to have date nights!” When your kids start school and you become wrapped up in their routines–the homework, the extra-curricular activities, even making…

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Mother’s Day with an Only Child

May 8, 2018momstownReal LifeNo commentschocolate, flowers, gift, Mom, Mother's Day, only child, parents

 As the weeks quickly fly by I find that I’m constantly seeing the bombardment of Mother’s Day gift ideas one store after another. I watch many of my friends and their siblings scramble to put together a gift, more extravagant than the year before. I laugh when I hear my friends on the phone with…

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I’m Too Damn Tired For Resolutions

January 25, 2018Glynis RatcliffeParentingNo commentsMom, new years resolutions, self care, tired

I had a whole list of them planned, all revolving around the theme, “Reboot.” I was going to reboot my health by exercising more, meditating daily, and eating clean. I was going to reboot my career by focusing on an element of my writing that I haven’t given much attention to, in recent months. I…

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Child Rearing Quotes We Will Never Forget

November 29, 2017meritemudoParentingNo commentsMom, momlife, parenting, quotes

Parenting is challenging, those sleepless nights are often overshadowed by the everyday chaos and days turn into weeks which also turn into months before you know it. Looking back at it all though, the rewards will, in fact, outweigh the hardships. Who better to give us advice through it all then parents who are or have…

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Why I Embrace Mom Guilt

October 27, 2017Shannon DayParentingNo commentsguilt, kid, life, Mom

If you have kids, chances are you’re familiar with that pesky intruder know as: mom guilt.  I’ve read about some mothers who reject the notion completely, claiming it’s a pointless waste of energy and they simply refuse to allow it into their lives. I have to say, I like the sound of that and I…

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20 Tech-Free Summer Activities (For Kids Ages 5 -10)

June 29, 2017Shannon DayRecess1 commentactivities, kids, Mom, summer

I do love the idea of free range parenting whereby the main theme is: find your own fun! And a lot of the time, my two younger kids (ages 7 and 9), manage to create their own entertainment. They are great little buddies who play and play until … they need a break from one…

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What If I Just Ran Away? ; Dealing With The Stress Of Being A Mother

March 1, 2017Glynis RatcliffeReal LifeNo commentsadvice for moms, Mom, motherhood, stress

I leaned into the solid wood of the front door. It felt as though, if I pressed my forehead into the door hard enough, I would be able to melt through it and escape outside. All I could think of was wanting to run away. Maybe not for good. No, not forever. Just long enough…

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5 Easy Ways to Get Organized Before Baby Comes

January 5, 2017tiffanyParentingNo commentsbabies, baby, Mom, mommy, organization, pregnancy, relax, work

The birth of a first child is a huge and exciting milestone. It is also the busiest and most challenging time you’ll have to date. In order to ensure a healthy start for your new family, it is important to plan ahead and get organized prior to the baby’s arrival. In the end you’ll be…

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Mommy needs some time alone

September 8, 2014momstownParenting, Real LifeNo commentsexercise, fitness, home, ideas, ideas for new moms, Mom, reading, women's health

Becoming a mom is the best feeling ever but it’s okay to feel that at times, you need some time alone.

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Light Mom’s Apple Pie in a Jar – No Sugar Needed Pectin

May 10, 2012momstownRecessNo commentscanning, Fall, low sugar, Mom

No Sugar Needed Fruit Pectin lets you control the type and/or quantity of sweetener in fruit spreads. Make fruit spreads with no added sweetener, sugar replacements like SPLENDA* No Calorie Sweetener, or small quantities of granulated sugar. Follow directions carefully!

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