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Ever since I was a young girl, I knew that one day I would adopt a child. That desire was never far from my heart. When I met my husband-to-be Brian in November of 1994,...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital. The Flu Shot: Why it’s Important for your Entire Family! Did you know that 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized for flu complications every...

Merriam Webster’s definition for adoption is “the act or process of adopting a child; the act or process of beginning to use something new or different; the act or process of giving official acceptance...

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I work full time. My husband also works full time. We have three amazing children, aged 5, 3, and 10 months. Logistically, this is pretty much a nightmare. My job is not very flexible....

All I ever wanted in life was to be a mom. I never thought wanting to be a mom would be such a hard thing to make happen. After years of infertility, we never thought...

I'm a special needs mom. Well, I don't (or didn't) actually think I am. In recent weeks, I've been called that twice. It was a bit shocking, but I wasn't offended. The term “special needs mom” conveys a...

Most newborns spend, at most, a few days in the hospital. During that special time, they are able to share their mother’s room, and then be carried out of the hospital in their mother’s...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Whole Foods Market.  No Fail Cheese Boards, Wine Pairings And Other Holiday Entertaining Tips For the holiday season, Global Cheese Buyer Cathy Strange has great tips for creating a...

Disclosure :: Our holiday recipe series is sponsored by Touro Infirmary and Whole Foods Market. The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately for many it also becomes a time...

Life can be very demanding of our time, resources, and energy. It can put a strain on the quality of our relationships - family and friends included. At some point, we hopefully recognize the shift...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Nola Nesting.  Pregnant in New Orleans? - Learn where to go for labor and birth wherever you are! The location of our labor is important, sure. We gain comfort...

Snack day ... the one day a month where you have to find a healthy snack to feed 20 small children that they will want to eat. It started simple enough 3 years ago....

Disclosure :: this guide is sponsored by Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe.  Toys For All Ages :: A Guide to Developmentally Appropriate Gifts We have all been there. Scrambling to shop for gifts for nieces, nephews, friends and...