Holidays

The Meaning Of Mother S Day Flowers

Mother’s day is the day when you let your mother know how much she means to you. A nice dinner out or a family get together at home are two ways that will show mom that you care. Flowers are meant to show whoever you give them to that you were thinking of them, including mom. In addition, the type…

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Crafts

Creating A Surprise Party Scrapbook

It is so much fun to plan a surprise party. I planned a party for my mom for her 70th birthday. After it was over, I realized how much she did not know about the planning I had done. I was able to recreate quite a bit for her scrapbook. My dad and I actually began making plans a year…

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Depression

Postpartum Depression Coping With The Baby Blues

Postpartum depression, or peripartum depresion occurs after a woman gives birth. Within a few hours of giving birth the amount of the two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, return to their pre pregnancy levels. Many researchers feel that this drop in hormone levels, much like the smaller changes in hormone levels can affect a womans mood just before her menstrual…

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Parenting

Give Her A Hand

Your best friend or sister just performed a miraculous feat…she gave birth! Yea, let’s all give her a hand!! No really, I mean let’s give her a hand…a helping hand. Because all new moms (unless they have a full time nanny and maid staff) need help. Your friend will soon realize that her newborn needs constant care, twenty-four hours a…

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Home Family

10 Great Gift Ideas For Mother S Day

Here are a few great gift ideas for that special mother in your life on Mother’s Day. 10. Weekend Getaway. A weekend retreat to a ski lodge could be great for the mom who needs a weekend to unwind. 9. Digital Camera. For the new mom, this makes a great gift. Children grow up so fast, catching those fleeting moments…

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Home Family

Every Mom Needs A Break Before The Breaking Point

It’s probably no secret to you that today’s mom is busier than ever. It doesn’t matter if you’re a career mom trying to balance work and family or a stay-at-home mom trying to run the household and manage the many activities your children are involved in. This hectic pace often translates to isolation and leaves you little time for anything…

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Home Family

Why Taking Care Of Mommy Is So Important

It’s a novel concept, isn’t it; somebody taking care of you? Well, that somebody ultimately has to be you, and I know how it is, you’re way too busy taking care of everybody else to give yourself any time. But, let me tell you why you have to take care of yourself, and give you some ideas as to how…

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