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If you are a child of the 1970′s like me, chances are you had relatives who smoked cigarettes around you. It was normal then. In my family, my dad (who later gave it up) and a few extended family members were smokers. It was normal to play in a smoke-filled room and I never thought anything of it. I was even a smoker myself for a few years. Then something happened…I grew up and started using my brain. (with what brain cells I had left)…
If there is a history of breast or ovarian cancer in your family, you already know that regular checkups and tests are a must. BRACAnalysis® testing is a genetic test that helps doctors assess and understand a more accurate picture of the risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer to enable better choices for medical management, if needed. JUST ASK!™ is an initiative sponsored by the providers of BRACAnalysis®, a test for individuals thought to be at high risk for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer…
Children are becoming the main target for identity theft! Social Security numbers of children are considered very valuable by identity thieves because parents are unlikely to check the credit reports of their children. Thieves are long gone before it is noticed and the damage to your child can be huge. According to the FTC, identity theft is by far the #1 issue they deal with. Please visit http://childidentitytheft.org for more information. DISCLOSURE – I was compensated for this sponsored post and promotion for Child Identity…
Just as we need to fill our gas tanks often we need to fill our love tanks often as well. I first heard of this analogy in the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. I absolutely love this analogy, it is simple and makes so much sense! Let me share with you and example. Last week my son was giving me a hard time the whole day, I was super exasperated with him and quickly started hating that is was Summer break. Lo…
I have not seen Babies yet, only the trailer for it and already I know I need to see the film. I think it would be fascinating to see how babies are raised in other parts of the world. In fact, that is all I have been thinking about this morning. Babies around the world, or more precisely pregnancy around the world. I started this morning off by tweeting about my craving for iced tea. Even typing out i-c-e-d t-e-a makes me thirsty. All I…
My mother filed for divorce when I was eight and my brother was five. At the time, she told us the reason was “she didn’t love him anymore.” It was hard to understand then, and it is hard to understand now. While her life became more liberating with her new found “freedom”, ours became more unstable and lonely. I remember a party at our house one night. It was the first time I had witnessed the “quarters” drinking game. I was eight, and I’ll never…
guest post by Jocelyn Gibbons Eyeglasses are so much more than simply a necessity for sight. They help shape your image and can make (or break!) your overall appearance and even confidence. Because of this, it’s crucial to find that perfect pair of prescription eyeglasses, and it’s tempting to settle for paying upwards of $400 for a pair that looks great. However, know that there are ways you can save on prescription eyeglasses without sacrificing the quality or look. Saving money does not have to…
Amy Bellgardt is a wife and mom of two boys, as well as founder and lead blogger at Mom Spark. Amy also manages Mom Spark Media, a social media and marketing firm.
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