Category: pregnancy

  • Lemon Olive Oil Cake: A Refreshing Delight

    home insemination kit Baking with lemon and other citrus flavors is a passion of mine. The balance of sweet and tart flavors truly elevates any dessert. This olive oil cake is not only light and fluffy but also evokes memories of warm summer days. Although the ingredient list may seem extensive, you likely have most…

  • Are Earplugs the Modern Equivalent of Bike Helmets?

    home insemination kit Growing up, safety gear like bike helmets, sunscreen, and seat belts were often overlooked. Kids frequently occupied the front seats of vehicles without a second thought. Today, this seems reckless, especially with our awareness of the risks associated with concussions and long-term skin damage from sun exposure. Our parents lacked knowledge about…

  • Please Don’t Mention Mom’s ‘Antique.’ I’m Serious.

    home insemination kit I possess a unique item. Are you catching my drift? Good. Many moons ago, back when my partner and I were footloose and fancy-free, I agreed to host a rather unconventional gathering. Think of it as a cross between a LuLaRoe and a Mary Kay party, but with playful adult-themed items like…

  • Life’s Unexpected Turns: A Personal Reflection

    home insemination kit Remember the film Sliding Doors? It features a narrative where Gwyneth Paltrow’s character experiences two different life paths—one where she successfully boards a train and another where she misses it. The film delves into themes of fate, chance, and the concept of what could have been. Though it may not be a…

  • Louis C.K. Joins the Roster of Despicable Figures in Hollywood

    home insemination kit So, what’s up with certain men thinking it’s okay to trap women and engage in such vile acts? Can someone shed light on this bizarre behavior? It seems we can officially add Louis C.K. to the unfortunate list of truly awful men in Hollywood. The New York Times recently dropped a bombshell…

  • 10 Reasons My Teen is Superior to Your Young Child

    home insemination kit As a parent of a teenager, I often find myself in conversations with friends who have younger children. They share tales of soccer practice and ballet recitals, while I discuss tuxedo rentals for prom and my son’s latest girlfriend (who is mostly stable). Many of my friends express dread over the teenage…

  • 20 Thoughts Parents Have During Their Children’s Dance Recitals

    home insemination kit As a parent, attending your child’s dance recital can evoke a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts. I recently reflected on my own experiences while watching my daughter, Lily, perform. Last year, she participated in a toddler class filled with 15 energetic little ones in tutus, all vying for their mothers’ attention. During…

  • 10 Unfortunate Steps When Mom Gets a Few Hours of Solitude

    home insemination kit Mothers quickly come to appreciate the rarity of alone time. However, when this unexpected luxury does arrive, it can be surprisingly challenging to determine how to best utilize it. Should you tackle chores? Rest? Exercise? Indulge in a long bath? Not quite. Instead, it often plays out like this: As your kids…

  • 4 Insights I Gained From My Partner

    home insemination kit As a mom for over three and a half years—longer if you consider my time pregnant—I fancied myself a pro at managing life’s chaos. I keep tabs on the weather a full week in advance, coordinate our family’s busy schedule, and can recite my child’s favorite cartoon character on any given day…

  • The Four Benefits of Long-Term Marital Intimacy

    home insemination kit In the journey of marriage, particularly when children enter the picture, the dynamics of one’s sexual life can shift significantly. Pre-children, intimate moments with my partner often included playful elements like fresh fruit and whipped cream. Now, however, the only food we find in our bedroom is the remnants of Goldfish crackers…