In this day and age it goes without saying that you really can't do a whole lot in the world without offending at least someone about any given topic. From your view on how things are handled or lack of being handled, to how the government is doing that or how this group is doing… Continue reading Should Parents Tell Kids About Santa and the Easter Bunny?
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I had a chemical pregnancy, and the reaction I had surprised me.
Before I even begin, this isn't ment to downplay infertility. This is such a small hiccup in the pregnancy journey hundreds of thousands of wives and women go through. Even men as well, but for this particular blog being a women we arent going to touch that side of things as I really dont know… Continue reading I had a chemical pregnancy, and the reaction I had surprised me.
How Medication Changed My Life for the Better
For the first time in my life, I went on anti-anxiety medications. At 34 years of age I, really went on a medication that I never in my life thought I would need. And don't get me wrong, there is absolutely no shame in needing medications. I just never thought I would have needed them.… Continue reading How Medication Changed My Life for the Better
Tips for Thriving as a Solo Parent: Balancing Life & Kids
Solo parenting is hard. Not to be confused with single parenting. Single parenting being when you have no spouse to ease anything. It's just you and the world and your kids. Solo parenting is typically when you are the primary or "default" parent maybe because your spouse travels for work. Hellooo military lifestyles, I see… Continue reading Tips for Thriving as a Solo Parent: Balancing Life & Kids
How to Create a Fun Indoor Environment for Children
I never considered myself an indoor parent. At least not on purpose. That was until a friend of mine called me one while they have their kids outdoors every chance she gets. It's just we are indoors a good portion of the time. And let me be clear too, while we spend a great deal… Continue reading How to Create a Fun Indoor Environment for Children
The Pros and Cons of Birth Control Methods
Naturally growing up as most females are, contraceptives is a solid way to prevent pregnancy, as well as controlling some wonky periods as a teenager or young adult. I started them as a teen mostly because i wanted to know when a period was coming. I was tired of the surprise while in class and… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Birth Control Methods
The Joys of Having a Second Child: What to Expect
Deciding to have another child is nearly as hard as deciding to have your first. It changes your whole family dynamic, again. Whether or not you think it will, it does. Adding another little one on a virtually already impossible schedule can sometimes feel pretty daunting. Especially if you decide to have them close in… Continue reading The Joys of Having a Second Child: What to Expect
Why I Still Love Jersey Shore Family Vacation
The year is 2010. I'm freshly 20 partying it up. Drinking at the clubs in downtown Halifax. Sipping my Purple Haze. Dancing at the Dirty Dome. And what is on TV. The Jersey shore. This was a show on MTV which literally started with a bunch of Italians partying it up living their best life… Continue reading Why I Still Love Jersey Shore Family Vacation
Annoying Things You Hear After Giving Birth To Your Little One
When you have kids there is no shortness of different type of comments or little sayings people typically say over and over. With my 2nd I can't say I really noticed it a whole lot. But with my 3rd it was nearly everywhere. From being at the grocery store to even just standing somewhere waiting… Continue reading Annoying Things You Hear After Giving Birth To Your Little One
5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Nova Scotia in the Winter
Knowing what to do in Nova Scotia can be very challenging to say the least. Why might you ask? Because there can be a lot of hidden gems found around the city that you may or may not know about, and even if you did, where you may find them. Navigating a province like Nova… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Nova Scotia in the Winter
Stacey J. Girard 