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The Loneliness of Motherhood

July 23, 2018 By Lauren

Motherhood is lonely when you haven't found your people

This post originally appeared on Parent.co (now Mother.ly). I see the picture as I’m scrolling through my news feed and feel a pang in my chest. I’ve never considered myself the jealous type, but I can’t deny that that’s what this is—jealousy, mixed with loneliness. A group of kids, several families’ worth, smile at the […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Essays Tagged With: friends, friendship, loneliness, lonely, mom friends, motherhood

13 Unique Water Toys for Kids to Beat the Summer Heat

July 16, 2018 By Lauren

These unique water toys for kids will keep your kids cool and entertained for hours this summer!

Everyone loves the pool, but if you’re looking to mix things up a little, these unique water toys for kids are sure to do the trick. From crazy squirt guns to the coolest slip ‘n slides, your kids can use these fun water toys whether you have access to a pool or not. I’d be […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: summer, summer fun, water toys

Indian Echo Caverns Review: Fun for the Whole Family?

June 18, 2018 By Lauren

Below: An Indian Echo Caverns review that tells you what to expect on your tour, if it’s kid-friendly, what to wear, and more. Thank you to Indian Echo Caverns and Visit Hershey and Harrisburg for the tickets. Indian Echo Caverns Review: Fun for the Whole Family? Is spelunking on your bucket list? To be honest, […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: caves, Hershey, Indian Echo Caverns, spelunking, travel, vacation

Things to Do at Hershey Park: Plan Ahead to Make the Most of Your Day

June 13, 2018 By Lauren

Below: Not sure of all the things to do at Hershey Park or what you should do while you’re on vacation there? This post gives you a complete overview, from rides to shows to games to food and everything in between. Plan ahead to make the most of your day at the famous theme park. […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: amusement park, family vacation, Hershey Park, travel

Sight & Sound Theatres: An In-Depth Review

June 4, 2018 By Lauren

Thanks to Sight & Sound Theatres for providing us with tickets to the show. All opinions are my own. Several years ago my husband came home from work talking about Sight & Sound Theatres. It was the first he’d heard of it, but I was familiar since I went to college less than an hour […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: jesus, Sight & Sound Theatres

Five Misconceptions about Foster Care

May 26, 2018 By Lauren

Foster care is not as scary as you think. Here are five common misconceptions and why they're wrong.

May is National Foster Care Month. In honor of the amazing people who selflessly give of their time and resources to love and care for children in need, I’m writing a two-part series to raise awareness about foster care for those of us who aren’t involved in it.   Five Misconceptions About Foster Care For […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: foster care, foster child, foster families, foster parents

The Best Christian Summer Camps in Maine

May 24, 2018 By Lauren

If you're looking for Christian summer camps in Maine for your child to attend, look no further. We've rounded up a list of the best ones and have included all the pertinent information to make your search easy.

If you’re looking for Christian summer camps in Maine for your child to attend, look no further. We’ve rounded up a list of the best ones and have included all the pertinent information to make your search easy. The Best Christian Summer Camps in Maine The list is organized by day camps and overnight camps, […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: christian summer camps, summer camp, summer camps

The Biggest List of the Best Summer Camps in Maine

May 14, 2018 By Lauren

Find the best summer camps in Maine in this big, well-organized list.

When it comes to the best summer camps, Maine has every other place beat. It’s not hard to see why. With its rocky coast, pristine lakes, and millions of acres of forest land, Maine offers the perfect location, so it’s easy to understand why there are more summer camps in Maine than any other US […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: best summer camps, best summer camps in Maine, summer camp, summer camps in Maine

The Introvert’s Guide for Having to Live With Other People

May 8, 2018 By Lauren

This post contains affiliate links that allow me to earn commissions for purchases made through those links. There’s a common misconception that introverts don’t like people. It’s not true. We love people and we love spending time with people… as long as we know them well, there’s only a few of them around at any […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational, Parenting Humor Tagged With: introvert

Hey Moms, This is How Your Friend Without Kids Really Sees You

April 9, 2018 By Lauren

Do you wonder what your child-free friends think of you now that you're a mom. Here's your answer.

A guest post by Nicole Lever My appreciation for mothers began a few years ago when some of my closest girlfriends began the journey into motherhood. A conversation I had with one dear friend planted the first seed of gratitude. It was summer vacation and we were on our way to a local beach. With […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Guest Posts, Parenting Essays Tagged With: friendship, motherhood

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