by Mark Garro | Parenting, Inspirational, Reviews, Thrifty Home & Family
In honor of Pride Month, I’d like to share with you our favorite LGBTQ-friendly books for children. We’re avid readers in this house and I love that the world of children’s book is far more diverse than it was when I was growing up.
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by Mark Garro | DIY, Parenting
With the school year drawing to a close, it also means my children will be home with me more…a lot more.
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by Mark Garro | Inspirational, Parenting
Do you consider yourself a smooth talker? Or do you stumble over your words, your brain moving faster than your mouth?
Either way – what if I told you that you could talk your way into a healthier, wealthier, overall happier life? Sounds like crazy voodoo or maybe just hippy hullabaloo right? Fortunately I have science on my side as I tell you – affirmations DO work.
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by Mark Garro | Inspirational, Parenting
I have what I call an apocalyptic brain.
The first time I realized that’s what it was when I was on my way to pick my babies up from daycare.
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by Mark Garro | Parenting, Thrifty Tips
Looking for free mommy/daughter date ideas? You’ve come to the right place! And fortunately many of these ideas will also work for Father/Daughter dates, Mommy/Son dates, or for whole family fun!
As another year draws to close and winter fully sets in, it can be hard to want to get up and go. Trust me, I get that — it’s due to be -16 °F as I write this!! Rather than setting your kids in front of the TV while you hide under blankets and cry over your holiday budget gone awry, though, why not make use of this quieter time of year and plan out a few Mommy/Daughter dates?
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