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8 Ways to Exercise with your Kids this Summer

May 20, 2016 in Health, Kids Activities
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Exercise with Kids Having kids can take it out of you! With all the responsibilities a parent has these days, it may be hard for you to find the time or money to go to the gym. And your kids? They are much more into technology these days which may keep them from being outdoors and getting the exercise they need as well. If you’re looking for ways to exercise with your kids and get everyone healthier,...
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9 Healthy Summer Snacks for Kids to Eat

May 1, 2016 in Health
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Summer is quickly approaching and that means your kids are going to get hungry. You suddenly need to think of several snack items to feed them. There’s just something about summer and kids getting hungrier. Maybe it’s all of that extra energy they are burning off that’s making them hungrier. If you’re looking for some healthier summer snack options, give these 9 healthy summer snacks a try.
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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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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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The joys of Womanhood, and some fun crafts #RecycleYourPeriodPad

June 19, 2015 in Health
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The joys of Womanhood, and some fun crafts #RecycleYourPeriodPad The joys of Womanhood & some fun crafts #RecycleYourPeriodPad.  Being a Woman is hard enough, LBL can “dampen” our day; thanks to Poise it doesn’t have to! As a Mom of 6, LBL is something that hit my like a ton of bricks. I thought I was the only one, I thought I was “too young”, until I found out that it was just part...
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Important information about #RSVawareness that everyone should know! #PreemieProtection

November 20, 2014 in Health, Our Family Adventures, Uncategorized
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  This is part of a sponsored collaboration with MedImmune and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own. ESPAÑOL:Si bien este post forma parte de una campaña patrocinada con MedImmune y Latina Mom Bloggers, las opiniones expresadas son mías.   Important information about #RSVawareness that everyone should know! #PreemieProtection. Read important information about the effects of this disease. Whether you have/have had or even haven’t had a Preemie, there is vital information...
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What is PTSD? This is MY Family’s story…

March 26, 2013 in Health, Military Life..., Our Family Adventures
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What is PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)? What has it done to MY Family? PTSD, or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood. Most survivors of trauma return...
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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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