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Get 15% OFF NOW to Brickworld Indianapolis at the Indiana State Fairgrounds March 21 -22, 2020! Enjoy hands-on activities, such as the LEGO and DUPLO play brick areas, seek and finds, fighting robots, etc. Buy your favorite LEGO sets, minifigures, and LEGO accessories from various vendors. Hours:…

The question comes up often “What did you learn from being a surrogate? Are there any things you would have changed or done differently?” Well of course I learned a thing or two and might have changed some things looking back.  This pregnancy may not follow the pattern of your …

Normally, I would start out my blog by talking about how I had two healthy babies for a family so deserving, but this time it’s not about the parents. This isn’t about me either; and, yes, of course, I was pregnant. I went through all the steps in my surrogacy pregnancy with the parents …

What does Oprah have to do with my surrogacy journey? Great Question! I’m sure she’s not aware of her involvement in this miraculous happening in my life, but I have to give credit where it’s due. I happened to be watching Oprah’s talk show while on maternity leave in May of …

Questions are just part of life in general: What do you do for work? From there it can snowball! How did you get into this? You were a surrogate?!? I hear these questions, and many more daily.  I knew at a young age, even before I had my own kids, that I would probably be a surrogate. Why? How…

All surrogates start this journey with a moment of just knowing that they want to be a carrier for someone. I was in my early twenties when my moment came to me. As I started my research on how to become a surrogate, I didn’t find an overwhelming amount of information. I felt as if the website…

This surrogacy journey, my second, only took 11 months from start to finish. I have never heard of a surrogacy journey going so quickly. For such a short journey, this is a long post, hang in there with me! I’ll start from the very beginning. I applied to be a gestational surrogate through ou…

THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES 2019–20 MUSIC FOR FAMILIES SERIES, WITH CONCERTS FEBRUARY 29, AND APRIL 4 AT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL All concerts feature giveaways and lobby activities before the performances, including coloring stations, instrument petting zoos, photo stations, piano mats,…

"Our son came home every day excited to explain what he had learned, and enthusiastic to get back to camp the next day. This camp incorporated fun, education, and an enriching experience for its campers. Outstanding camp and will highly recommend it." - Toronto parent - 2018 ​"My son wa…

I have an high energy kiddo who loves to jump. He loves it so much we even have a trampoline inside. When we had the opportunity to check out Bounce a Rama in Chandler AZ he literally bounced with joy. They invited us out and even threw Alijah a party. Bounce A Rama is an indoor play place in Chandl…

It's Christmas Eve! In a time of year full of traditions, there is one I think I cherish the most, and it will happen this evening, after Mass and dinner out, when all my kids--even the adult ones--will gather in the living room before the tree to open one present each. The tradition has its roots…

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  Hi-Diddily-Ho! and Hey Hey Kids! Myrtle Beach just got a little bit more okily-dokily! The Simpsons in 4D has taken over a part of Broadway at the Beach. Stop by to see Marge, Homer and little Maggie strut their stuff on the red carpet. Read all about it on An Open Suitcase.…

  Evenings spent on the patio are amazingly relaxing, but your space might need a little styling to make it perfectly cozy.   Maybe you haven’t even started and are looking for design strategy to create your space, or maybe you have all the right elements but just need a little di…

Working moms have a lot on their plate when trying to manage their work life and their family life. Since becoming a working mom, finding a planner to include my entire life has been difficult. I have always struggled to find the perfect planners for working moms, but adding in mom life made it…

Most moms are capable of producing enough milk for their babies. However, a lot of them still worry if they are providing a sufficient amount because they feel like they have a low milk supply. As a mother, you should know that the amount of breast milk that each woman produces depends on a lot of f…

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (3550 Ashley River Road; Charleston, SC) was established in 1676 when Stephen gave it as a wedding gift to his daughter, Ann, and her husband Thomas Drayton. It is now in the 12th and 13th generations of the Drayton family. The property used to be a lot larger than i…

Tortuga Music Festival Announces Additional 2019 Headliners Kenny Chesney and Thomas Rhett   The seventh-annual Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, announced today that 8-time Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Entertain…

Every minute of spring break should be fun, or at least relaxing! Unfortunately, sitting for extended periods on a plane or in a car can cause serious discomfort. Of course, it’s not like you can easily adjust your position or move around. Oh wait … yes you can! Experts say there are wa…

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