As our kids get older, we’ve realized that the best gifts aren’t always wrapped in shiny paper. Instead of filling our home with things they might not need, we have started gifting experiences—memories that will last far longer than any electronic device or toy.
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Being There For Your Kids Is Everything
As a mom, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the best way to support my kids. And I keep coming back to this same thought over and over: the most important gift we can give our kids is being there for them. They don’t need extravagant outings or fancy things; they need us…
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The Power of Content: Shaping Who We Are
In our fast-paced digital world, the content we consume—whether it’s podcasts, movies, television, radio, books, music, or social media—has a profound impact on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. What we choose to listen to, watch, and read shapes our perspectives and influences our daily lives. Each piece of content carries…
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Reviewing the “Reagan” Movie
A new movie about former President Ronald Reagan is set to debut this week on August 30th. This is not a political post, this is simply a post about a movie that takes you on a historic walk down memory lane.
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The Importance of a Strong Work Ethic
Do you remember your first “official” job? This has been on my mind recently as our firstborn child has just entered the working world with his first job for the summer. I got emotional when I dropped him off on his first day at his first job (proud mom), but that is not what we are…
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Parenting in the Digital Age
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from other parents is about parenting in the digital world. This is such a complicated topic that I have written about before here on the blog, as well as, covered extensively on the “Nina’s Got Good News” Podcast. Fortunately, my feeling is that the…
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Why You Need to Get a Weighted Vest
And here is the best weighted vest to get It’s being called the hottest fitness trend of 2024. Time to step up your walking game and add a twist to your routine with a weighted vest! As a mother deeply committed to health and wellness, I can’t help but tell everyone how…
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Leading the Way
Celebrating Female Entrepreneurship on International Women’s Day On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women around the world. Today and every day should be like this! I love being a woman, I love being a wife and a mother, and I love raising a strong daughter.…
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CONFIDENCE BOOST
We all have days when doubt creeps in, and we must dig deep for some confidence. Let’s talk about how to do this! I wanted to write about this topic because I struggle with this myself sometimes, and I know many of my friends often do as well.
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FIRST-TIMERS TO QUEBEC CITY
Roundup of Our Recent Trip to Quebec City with Teenagers Happy New Year! Embarking on a journey with teenagers is an entirely distinct phase when it comes to family travel. The dynamics shift, interests evolve, and the experience feels a little different. We just returned from a wonderful trip to Quebec…