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Parents
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How Many Christmas Presents Is Too Many, According to Experts

How Many Christmas Presents Is Too Many, According to Experts9+ hour, 3+ min ago  (533+ words) From stocking stuffers to big ticket items, we asked the experts how many Christmas gifts really make sense. According to the experts, yes. Overgifting, particularly at the holidays, is common. "Overgifting can be a real issue," says Mark Joseph, a…...

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Scary Mommy
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Why Do Boomer Parents Hide Medical Issues From Their Adult Children?

Why Do Boomer Parents Hide Medical Issues From Their Adult Children?9+ hour, 31+ min ago  (447+ words) Oh, we didn't want to worry you!" One woman wants to know about the Boomer generation phenomenon, where they keep all medical issues close to their chest, shielding" their kids from any information regarding their health struggles. And honestly, I…...

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Parents
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The Blippi and Dr. Seuss Collaboration Families Won’t Want To Miss

The Blippi and Dr. Seuss Collaboration Families Won’t Want To Miss10+ hour, 57+ min ago  (380+ words) Get ready for new adventures with some of your favorite characters from these two whimsical worlds. Two imaginative universes are uniting for an exciting crossover event. Dr. Seuss Enterprises, in its mission to continue promoting the literary works of the…...

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Scary Mommy
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Confession: I Secretly Loved Stuffing My Own Stocking As A Single Mom

Confession: I Secretly Loved Stuffing My Own Stocking As A Single Mom12+ hour, 14+ min ago  (270+ words) I surprise myself with goodies every year. Maybe I just wanted to be seen by that stocking. Maybe I just wanted my husband to want things for me, to consider me, to know me on some level. Instead our holidays…...

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A Comfort Knit That’s Just for You

13+ hour, 16+ min ago  (751+ words) I have a bit of an obsession with knit fingerless gloves. I have pairs all over the house and have made them a bunch of different ways. My most recent fingerless gloves pattern is perfect for beginners, worked flat in…...

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Scary Mommy
scarymommy.com > parenting > trump-pulls-federal-funding-from-american-academy-of-pediatrics

RFK Jr. Pulls Federal Funding From The American Academy of Pediatrics

RFK Jr. Pulls Federal Funding From The American Academy of Pediatrics14+ hour, 7+ min ago  (230+ words) The US Department of Health and Human Services said that the child care group doesn't align with the administration's missions or priorities. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has terminated its grants to the American Academy of…...

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Scary Mommy
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Santa From Elf Is Kinda The Worst For Sending Buddy To NYC With No Preparation

Santa From Elf Is Kinda The Worst For Sending Buddy To NYC With No Preparation14+ hour, 17+ min ago  (382+ words) He sent Buddy to New York City with absolutely zero prep. Though Buddy was raised in a magical and loving environment, there were drawbacks to being a human in an elf's world. He didn't have suitable spaces to sleep and…...

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sewing.craftgossip.com > monday-musings-why-i-still-use-a-20-year-old-sewing-machine-and-wont-upgrade

Etsy Spotlight – Men’s Basic Tee Sewing Pattern

14+ hour, 29+ min ago  (376+ words) Meet Bertha " my clunky, temperamental, utterly beloved sewing machine. She's older than some of my readers, makes a noise like a dying lawnmower when threading the bobbin, and occasionally eats fabric for fun. People keep telling me to upgrade to…...

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Parents
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25 Winter Activities for Kids—No Snow Required

25 Winter Activities for Kids—No Snow Required14+ hour, 29+ min ago  (349+ words) Just because it's winter doesn't mean you need snow to have fun! Here, we've rounded up 25 fun winter activities you can do with your kids and family regardless of the weather. 25 Winter Activities for Kids'No Snow Required Winter can be…...

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Games and Challenges to Make with Lego – Lesson Plans

14+ hour, 34+ min ago  (925+ words) Sometimes when the kids are home from school you need some little games and time fillers to keep them entertained while waiting for some event or something else is going on. Since most people seem to have a cache of…...