Category: DIY Insemination
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Tired of Pediatric Growth Percentile Charts
At home insemination When my first son, Max, was an infant, he was fairly average in size, hovering around the 25th to 50th percentile for both height and weight. He was all lean limbs, but those adorable, chubby thighs? I still wish I could go back and give them a pinch. However, as he grew…
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Target’s Inclusive Bathroom Policy: A Reason to Support Their Mission
At home insemination Target has long been a favorite among parents, and recently, the retailer has given us another reason to appreciate them even more. The company has taken a bold step toward inclusivity by announcing that all customers and employees can use the restroom or fitting room that aligns with their gender identity. In…
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My College Roommate Was an Escort
At home insemination During my college years, I found myself sharing a living space with an unexpected individual—an escort. While I could playfully refer to her as Candy or Lola, her real name was something more typical, and she blended seamlessly with the other 19-year-olds in our economics class, sporting her Jordache jeans and flip-flops.…
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College: A Choice, Not a Requirement
At home insemination Recently, my partner and I found ourselves discussing the importance of saving for our children’s future college expenses. Although our kids aren’t in school yet, we believe it’s never too early to start planning. In about 15 years, we won’t simply have $60,000 available to pay for our daughter’s education nor another…
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Hefty’s #PartyHardMoms: Liberating Us from Daily Life’s Mundanity
At home insemination Updated: December 20, 2015 Originally Published: April 23, 2015 Hefty Ultimate Cups, often seen as the budget-friendly alternative to the iconic red Solo cup, has launched what could be described as a groundbreaking digital marketing campaign. Released last week on Hefty’s Facebook page, these ads transform everyday moms into #PartyHardMoms, outfitting them…
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Why I Abandoned All That DIY Mom Nonsense
At home insemination I tied the knot just two months before I stumbled upon Pinterest, right at the peak of the barn wedding craze. The moment I discovered a more efficient way to plan my wedding than sorting through endless folders in my browser was infuriating. There were s’mores stations, homemade jam favors, floating paper…
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16 Irresistible Headlines That Capture the Essence of Motherhood
At home insemination We all know that clickbait can be frustrating, right? But let’s be honest — it works on many of us. For those new to the online world, “clickbait” refers to those attention-grabbing, often exaggerated headlines that promise exceptional content but rarely deliver. It’s like your grandma’s candy jar — filled with colorful…
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A Dad’s Brave Leap to Overcome His Fear of Heights for His Daughter
At home insemination In the realm of parenting, one of our key roles is to inspire our children by setting an example. This encompasses everything from showing kindness to others to, yes, even eating spaghetti with utensils instead of our hands. For one father vacationing with his daughter in Ireland, it meant confronting his intense…
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A Message to the Mothers of My Grandchildren
At home insemination Dear Daughters-in-Law, It’s rare to receive correspondence that feels like it comes from another time, but perhaps that’s what karma truly embodies—an idea I often shared with you during your upbringing. This isn’t a “I told you so” communication; it’s a heartfelt request for you to embrace empathy as you navigate the…
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“Summer Break” Is An Oxymoron and I’m Done with It
At home insemination As summer begins to fade and daylight dwindles, the shelves at Target overflow with school supplies. My inbox is bombarded with notifications about drop-off procedures, back-to-school ice cream socials, and extracurricular activities. The end of summer break is approaching, and honestly, I’m counting down the days. You read that right—I can hardly…