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I have started a challenge. A challenge to make my kids' jaws open for 7 days without spending ...

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We love pancakes, but having them few times a week makes me feel guilty that I don't give a ...

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You have probably seen at least a dozen of articles about raising grateful child, teaching him to be ...

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Wall decals (or removable wall stickers) are super fun and easy way to decorate your home, ...

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For want of a nail is a popular proverb that tells us how big things can get messed up because we ...

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