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Finding A (Last Minute) Summer Camp

Time to slap your forehead – Memorial Day has come and gone, summer is here, and you still haven’t made plans for your kids. You’re not a bad mom. Or dad. It’s surprisingly hard, especially for working parents, to plan a kid-centric summer, when the primary factors aren’t “fun,” but staying within budget, while also…

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When Your Daughter Is Getting Married (And You Have 6 Kids)

When my children were young I would throw some of the most amazing birthday parties. Every year I would throw six fun birthday parties, one for each child with a theme, decorations, and activities. 20 years later I still bump into to parents and children who share their memories of the Newsome kids’ birthday parties.…

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What’s Your Coffee Ritual?

The following post is sponsored byStarbucksThis post comes from Reesa, founder of the parenting and family blog Momma Lew:It seems like memories are always made over a cup of coffee. And it seems coffee always is apart of some sort of ritual.My children and I have had a Tuesday morning ritual since my son was about 18 months old – So for over four years now. We love going to Pottery Barn …

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Leaving Arizona

An article from Traveling Pat! Patricia is a regular contributor. She has an adventurous spirit with a love for travel. Follow along with Pat as her journey takes her around the world.