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Some Of Us Are Just Happy We Made It Through Mothers Day
I know I don’t write as much about being a casualty of my mother’s mental illness, but for those of you who visit these pages to find comfort that you are not alone, I still feel it every day. Especially on Mothers Day. Continue reading
Posted in About Maija, Bugaboo, Motherhood, My Mom
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How I Know I’m Pro Same Sex Marriage
I know in that deep down kind of way even when you check yourself by asking what if it was my children, that I support same sex marriage. Continue reading
Posted in About Maija, Parenting
Tagged Motherhood, North Carolina, Obama, Parenting, Same Sex Marriage, Sarah Palin
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My Anti-Natal Story and a Thank You to Johnson’s Baby with Giveaway
Johnson’s Baby wants you to celebrate the joy of motherhood. Enter for your chance to win a Mother’s Day gift including Johnson’s Baby products, Aveeno products for mom and a digital camera. Continue reading
Posted in About Maija, Giveaway, Hospital, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Products, Sugar Plum
Tagged Anti-Natal, Giveaway, Johnson's Baby, Pre-Term Labour, Pregnancy, Win
152 Comments
EXACTLY Why I Don’t Post Pictures of My Kids Online
When things like this happen, I know our decision not to post pictures of our children online is the right one. Continue reading
Posted in Hubbie, Parenting
Tagged Blogging, Children's Photos, Internet Safety, Posting Pictures Online
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Get Your Video Cameras Out Then Grab a Box of Kleenex
There are two “Take Home Messages” from today’s post. They involve our national anthem, some super-cute babies and a large box of Kleenex. Continue reading
Posted in Motherhood, Parenting, Sweet Pea
Tagged Motherhood, O Canada Baby!, Olympics, P&G, Pampers, Procter and Gamble
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Working Mommy Moment: Sweet Pea vs. Mommy and the Diaper
I’m going to let you into a Working Mommy Moment – the kind that dispells the rumors that I’m actually rocking this working momma gig. Continue reading
Posted in Helpful Hints, Mommy Oops!, Motherhood, Parenting, Sweet Pea, Working Mommy, Working Mommy Moments
Tagged Baby, Children, Daycare, Potty Training, Working Mom
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A Pizza Hut Giveaway That Helps You Celebrate Family Night
How our family spends every single Friday night and a $50 giveaway from Pizza Hut to help you celebrate your own family night. Continue reading
Posted in Family, Giveaway, Products, Working Mommy
Tagged Family Night, Friday Night Dinner, Giveaway, Pizza Delivery, Pizza Hut, Take-out
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Birthdays Not Worth Celebrating
I ordered my own birthday cake once when I was eleven and other ways my mother’s mental illness has affected how I feel about my birthday. Continue reading
Posted in About Maija, Family, Hubbie, Motherhood, My Mom, Parenting, Shift-Work
Tagged Bipolar, Birthday, Mental Health, My Mother
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Happy Earth Day From Heinz With GIVEAWAY
Celebrate Earth Day with the new Heinz Ketchup PlantBottle and your chance to win a Little Tike Barbeque. Continue reading
