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7 Lessons to Be Learned from Large Families

April 21, 2016 in family, Our Family Adventures
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Being a part of a large family is so much fun and comes with some of life’s most important lessons. Most people don’t appreciate large families because they are not a part of one. If you aren’t part of a large family, it’s okay to wonder why people love being a part of one. Large families are always full of love and a lot of fun. Here are 7 lessons to be learned from...
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7 Success Tips for Busy Moms: We Have All Been There!

April 14, 2016 in Our Family Adventures, Parenting
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Being a mom means you are on duty 24/7, but being a mom to 6 kids can make life a little crazy without some success tips! When you have one kid who needs to go to practice, another in trouble at school, and one in diapers, you may feel like a total failure. But, all moms go through the exact same trials just in different ways, so here are 8 success tips for busy...
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7 Tips for Balancing Family Life Around Other Life Stresses

April 7, 2016 in Our Family Adventures, Parenting, Uncategorized
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Spend Time Together Wouldn’t it be great if family life was just easy and nothing went wrong? Well, we all know that will never happen. However, there is this thing called balance. When it comes to being there for your family, it can feel as though you have a million things pulling you away. Use these 7 tips for balancing family life:  
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6 Ways to Help your Child with ADHD

March 31, 2016 in Health, Our Family Adventures, Parenting, Special Needs...
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Ways to Help ADHD When you have your little bundle of joy, you have a look at that little face with so much love and adoration. It only takes a few weeks to realize your little bundle is full of energy, but you chalk it up to all children are different. As the years go on, your child with ADHD will start to show signs and symptoms of this troubling disorder. From the lack of attention to impulsivity,...
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6 Tips for Raising a Large Family: Bigger the Better

March 25, 2016 in Our Family Adventures
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Is there anything better in life than a large family? The pitter patters of feet every morning and just the joy of having multiple children is a huge blessing. I love having a large family and I know many friends and family do as well. However, in today’s world, there’s a misconception about having a large family. If you are struggling with raising your large family, check out these 6 tips for raising a...
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Inspiration for the Mom with an Autistic Child

March 18, 2016 in Parenting, Special Needs...
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When you are pregnant with a child, you may have dreamt of the things they would hopefully do someday. You have high hopes and aspirations for the successful life they would live. When you get a diagnosis, of really any medical disease or disorder, the shock may feel a crushing blow. Hearing that you have an autistic child is not easy for any parent.  There are some things, which may help you to remember,...
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Super Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

March 17, 2016 in Cupcakes, Holidays, Seasonal, St. Patrick's Day, Uncategorized
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Super Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes Before the Holidays I have been known to spend hours browsing the internet for the most adorable desserts, meals, centerpieces; you name it! So far 9 out of 10 times, I have gone with none of those ideas because of time or just...
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7 Tips for Less Chaos at Home

March 11, 2016 in Making a Difference, Organizing, Parenting, Uncategorized
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Here are 7 Tips for Less Chaos at Home and printable chore charts. As a Mom of many I have looked for and tried many methods to help with the chaos at home. Some have failed and some have been a hit. I hope that these tips help you gain some control like they helped me. 7 Tips for Less Chaos at Home With work, bills, responsibility, kids, and activities, life can get a little chaotic from time to time. Chaos at home can cause more stress and anxiety on top of what you already have. I know first hand how day to day life can keep me from being as productive as I need to be. When life gets chaotic, these 7 tips for less chaos at home...
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7 Tips for Dealing with PTSD

March 4, 2016 in Health, Military Events, Military Life...
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If someone you know is dealing with PTSD, the struggle is real! Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that causes night sweats, night terrors, anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts due to the trigger of a terrifying event. Our military sees and experiences some of the most horrific things including death, torture, and child bombings, sacrificing their mental health for the freedom of mankind. This sacrifice comes with very real symptoms such as avoidance,...
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Life in the Fast Lane: 15 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Less Time

March 2, 2016 in Making a Difference, Parenting
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Life is chaotic and full of responsibilities. With juggling work, cleaning, cooking, teaching, and all that goes with being a mom, it is hard to spend quality time with your little ones. Even a few minutes a day means the world to them and they will remember those times for a lifetime. Here are 15 ways you can spend quality time with your child with less time.
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Chinese New Year- The year of the Monkey!

February 8, 2016 in Customs..., Seasonal, Uncategorized
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Chinese New Year 2016- The year of the Monkey!   Chinese New Year – The year of the Monkey!                   In 2016, Chinese New Year (also known as Spring Festival) starts on February 8th. In the Chinese Lunar Calendar, this is the year of the monkey.  The celebration usually begins early and extends past the actual New Year. This year...
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5 qt. KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Giveaway!

January 27, 2016 in Giveaways, Uncategorized
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Enter for a chance to win a KitchenAid 5-Qt. Artisan Stand Mixer.   5 qt. KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Giveaway! We have teamed up with our favorite giveaway promotion website (Giveaway Promote), and some amazing blogs to bring you our first giveaway of the year: KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Stand...
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Hi! Welcome to our little world! My name is Lily, I am a Mommy to 5 kids; and a soon-to-be ex-wife to a US Navy Sailor. I have always loved sharing our life and our adventures and I hope you will come with me as I continue this journey through a different road! Divorce is hard y'all! I will be sharing all of the ups and downs that I encounter as well as hopefully bringing you more of the content that you have loved so far! Recipes, DIY, Travel, Parenting, Divorce, Special Needs and so much more, tighten your seat belts! If you'd like to contact me, you can try any of the above & below methods, or you can email directly at [email protected]

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