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How to Avoid Germs at the Doctor’s Office

January 19, 2018 by Anne Marie 17 Comments

Have you ever gone to the doctor for a physical or well-baby visit and ended up with someone becoming sick soon after? Or maybe your child was getting tested for strep but accidentally got exposed to norovirus. Sadly ironic, right? We think of a doctor's office as being a clean and sanitized place. With sick people and germs everywhere, it's natural to assume that the facility is cleaned frequently and thoroughly. But the reality is that a lot of germs slip through the cracks. So you need to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Faith and Family Tagged With: avoiding germs, healthy children, preventative medicine, preventing illness, wellness

4 Reasons That It’s Never Too Late for Guitar Lessons

January 16, 2018 by Anne Marie Leave a Comment

Thank you Fender for sponsoring this post. Learn guitar at home with Fender Play! For many instruments, there's a window of opportunity that opens widest in childhood. After that, taking lessons can be an uphill battle, especially if you don't read music or have never played any other instruments. As the years go by, many teens and adults think "it's too late for me to learn anything now." Thankfully, that's not the case with guitar! It is an ideal instrument for teens and adults to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Faith and Family Tagged With: fender guitars, fender play, learn guitar online, music lessons, online guitar lessons

5 Fun and Local Fall Family Outings

November 10, 2017 by Anne Marie 40 Comments

My favorite season has arrived, and although the weather is chilly, there are so many fun things to get out of the house and do with your family. Put on a sweater and head outdoors to take advantage of the beauty that fall has to offer! Pumpkin Patch - Just because All Hallow's Eve has come and gone, doesn't mean you have to give up on pumpkins. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so make a visit to your local pumpkin patch or festival. Enjoy activities like mazes, hay rides, pettings Continue Reading

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When Breastfeeding Goes From Good to Bad

September 28, 2017 by Anne Marie 5 Comments

Sometimes, nursing challenges can appear out of the blue, when everything has been going great. You and baby may have had an adjustment period at the beginning, but then it was smooth sailing. Or perhaps things were fine from day one. And now, all of a sudden, your baby is fussy while feeding. Or maybe you're having some unexplained pain. And dare I mention the dreaded “nursing strike,” which is when an infant just decides to stop drinking your milk for no apparent reason? Here's how to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Faith and Family Tagged With: breastfeeding, breastfeeding challenges, breastfeeding pain, nursing, teething, yeast

Nature-Inspired Centerpieces for Summer

July 6, 2017 by Anne Marie 1 Comment

Thanks to UncommonGoods for sponsoring this post! If you are looking for decor to brighten your home this summer, take some cues from nature for centerpieces and decorative accents. One of the quickest and easiest ways to do this is with fresh fruit and an imaginative container. Instead of bowls and baskets, experiment with chargers, wooden boxes, urns and clear glass vases. The brighter the fruit, the greater the impact.   Consider some fresh and original vases. Double bud Continue Reading

Filed Under: Faith and Family Tagged With: centerpiece ideas, easy centerpieces, fair trade, made in the USA, summer decor, summer decorating

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