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10 Midlife Self Care Ideas

10 Midlife Self Care Ideas

Are you taking care of yourself? This is a question I often ask myself. Am I taking care of myself? Am I doing the things that I know will help me in the long run? How do you practice midlife self care? Are you doing the things that you know will be to your benefit? I...

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15+ Best Books For Parents Of Middle Schoolers

15+ Best Books For Parents Of Middle Schoolers

What Are The Best Books For Parents of Middle Schoolers? Are you looking for the best books for parents of middle schoolers? We have you covered! We asked parents what was the most useful, most helpful, best book for these years. Here are ideas for more than 30 great...

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23 Best End Of Life Planning Resources

23 Best End Of Life Planning Resources

Must-Have End of Life Planning Resources It's coming!! Our parents are aging and will eventually need more of our help. Some of you are already in this season, and sadly, many of you have already dealt with the loss of parents. These must-have end of life planning...

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Best Graduation Gifts Under $25

Best Graduation Gifts Under $25

Do you have a senior? Or know a senior? It can get really expensive especially if you have a number of graduates to buy for. Surprisingly, there are quite a few options for finding the best graduation gifts for under $25!

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15 Best Prom Movies To Watch With Your Teen!

15 Best Prom Movies To Watch With Your Teen!

Here are the 15 best prom movies to watch with your teen! Prom can be a great memory or a cruddy one. Which kind of memory do you have? We have compiled this list of the 15 best prom movies to get you in the prom season mood! This time in a seniors life can be so...

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Help I’m Parenting Adult Children! 5 Tips That Will Help

Help I’m Parenting Adult Children! 5 Tips That Will Help

No one ever says anything about how difficult parenting adult children could be! Your young adults are now beyond any type of discipline, and many times when they make a mistake, it can be very costly. Parents are now relegated to the sidelines, and young adults don't...

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College Dorm Room Essentials -What Your Freshman Needs

College Dorm Room Essentials -What Your Freshman Needs

Are you wondering what your freshman will need in their dorm room? We have had 5 teens head off to college, and my final senior is about to go in the fall. What are the college dorm room essentials that all freshman will need? Here is the breakdown of what your teen will need and why!

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7 Ways To Overcome Midlife Crisis If You Are a Woman

7 Ways To Overcome Midlife Crisis If You Are a Woman

What is a midlife crisis if you are a woman? We often think of men when we think of midlife crisis, but what is a midlife crisis if you are a woman? Read our 7 Ways to Overcome Midlife Crisis if you are a woman. Definition of Midlife Crisis: According to...

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Best Graduation Gifts For College Grads

Best Graduation Gifts For College Grads

Are you looking for the best graduation gifts for college grads? We have you covered! We interviewed a number of grads and asked what was the most useful, most unique, most favorite gift that you received for college graduation. Here are the answers we received!

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