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My New Year’s New DECADE Family Bucket List

January 4, 2020

Do you make a New Year’s resolution? Seems like the bigger ones are usually about weight, working out, less screen time, or kicking a bad habit. I’m not much of a resolution maker, but there’s something about a new year that feels fresh and blank, and it only seems fitting to make some plans, set […]

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ZooLights and TriMet: A Perfect Holiday Match {GIVEAWAY!}

December 10, 2019

I received family Hop Fastpasses for TriMet and passes to ZooLights in exchange for this post, however all views expressed are my own. ZooLights is back and in full force right now at the Oregon Zoo through January 6, 2020. We love ZooLights because not only can you see a dazzling display of more than […]

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A Magical Sight in Philadelphia this Holiday Season

December 3, 2019

This post has been sponsored. I have received compensation to share this content. Outdoor light shows are one of the highlights of the holiday season. It’s easy to take them for granted if you live in a big city — there are lights all over the place year-round. But if you’re just visiting a city […]

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Order Your Copy of the Made to Mother Book Today!

November 21, 2019

Have you ever felt like you were Made for Motherhood? Well, God and modern neuroscience agree you are! Through Biblical and scientific references and first-person narratives, Made to Mother® empowers women to take a closer look at the depth and diversity of femininity and motherhood and makes a supported argument that women are divinely designed […]

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The Wonderful World of Tampon/Padless Periods – Sileu Cup Review

November 7, 2019

Sileu approached me to review their menstrual cup. I received a Sileu Rose Travel Pack in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Okay, I know what you’re thing; “ew,” but hey, we’re women. We have to think about these things. The average woman begins menstruating around the age of 12, and […]

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Connecting with Distant Teens – Guest Post by Andy from Talking to Teens

November 1, 2019

It hurts when you see the little kid who used to wait up for you to tuck them into bed and share kisses suddenly wants nothing to do with you. The truth is, most people are distant in the teen years. This doesn’t mean your teenager doesn’t love you; often they just want to express […]

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I Chose to Parent Differently Than How I Was Raised – Tricia’s Story

October 16, 2019

My mother was Catholic. The only birth control method allowed was the rhythm method, and since my mother’s family was incredibly fertile, that didn’t work. My mom started having children at age 19. Three years later she had three children under the age of three and was pregnant with the fourth. I was the third. […]

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5 Cutest Must Haves for Your Kindergarten Back-to-School Clothes Shopping List

August 6, 2019

It’s that time of year to start gearing up and getting ready for the upcoming school year! Among the backpacks, binders and ballpoint pens, you’ll also want to equip your budding scholar with a stylish, yet functional, back-to-school wardrobe. Get inspired and take a look at some of our favorite must have items for your […]

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I’ve Chosen Not to Have Children, But I Still “Mother” – Crystal’s Story

July 29, 2019

I was the baby to older parents; my mom was 38 and my dad 42 when I was born. My siblings were 20, 19, and 17 years older than me. Even though I always knew I was loved, I realized that my parents’ age affected how they parented me, compared to other families. My friends’ […]

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Busting Myths About Belly Fat, Diet, and Exercise

July 15, 2019

This post is sponsored. I have been compensated to share this content.  Anyone and everyone desires to get lean and thin because of the image society has cooked up. However, the truth is when you’re fit your health is at its peak and your body tends to have higher immunity so you get sick less […]

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Hi! I'm Wynter. Wife to Jonathan and mama to Chloe, Adaya and Liam. I am a writer, artist, MarCom professional, freelance editor, and an avid gardener, TV lover and chocolate-covered cherries addict. Come back here each week for new, powerful stories of motherhood from real moms across the mother spectrum. Read More…

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