12 Awesome Science Gifts For Kids

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If you have a science-loving kid like me, you know that it can sometimes be tough to find science gifts for kids! Luckily, the selection has grown over the years, and there are more and more options to purchase and gift to the child in your life who loves science! I hope this list gives you a great starting point for finding the perfect gift!

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Grieving a Newborn Experience I Didn’t Have

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I had a very colicky baby, and I was desperate for a reprieve. I often wonder what it would have been like to ENJOY the first few months of my third baby’s life. I can’t help but feel like I missed something really special. I am grieving a newborn experience I didn’t have.

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5 Ways To Keep Teens Safe Online

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The availability of instant and constant communication presents challenges about how to keep teens safe online. While not foolproof, there are many things you can do to help guide your teen to use devices responsibly.

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Put Some “July in Christmas” with Hawaiian Shaved Ice

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This year we had a “July in Christmas” tropical Christmas party and watched the Spongebob Christmas Special which is one of my kids’ favorites. We got beach party decor, palm tree wall decorations, and more. Adding some delicious shaved ice with the Hawaiian Shaved Ice Home Pro Shaved Ice Machine as dessert was the perfect complement to our July in Christmas movie night!

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10 Sweet Motherhood Quotes to Brighten Your Day

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Motherhood can be hard to sum up in just one quote. When you’re looking for a sweet motherhood quote to share with a friend who is struggling or just want to feel more connected to yourself and the important work you are doing, I hope these heartwarming motherhood quotes can help.

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The Secret to an Easy BBQ Dinner

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I always try to look for cooking shortcuts because dinner time is not my favorite. So when I discovered this secret to making easy BBQ dinners, I couldn’t resist giving it a try.

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Movie Night Birthday Party Invitations and DIY Decor

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For a recent birthday my son wanted to watch the new Paw Patrol movie at home, so we threw a movie night birthday and made lots of DIY movie night birthday decorations, props, and bday invites to make his party feel like a movie theater. Finding the perfect birthday invitations and cards at a good price can be overwhelming. I was recently introduced to Basic Invite which offers custom cards, invitations, and stationery.

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Without Modern Medicine, Would I Be Here Today?

Posted in:Mental Health, Parenthood

I wouldn’t be a mother without modern medicine. I experienced perinatal depression during my first pregnancy. I felt fatigued, sad, and unable to do many normal activities. I couldn’t see a future where I could be happy. My husband convinced me to talk to my doctor, and after a lot of resistance, I finally did.

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