What Women REALLY Want on Feb. 14
Red roses? Check.
Romantic dinner? Check.
Jewelry, candy and mushy greeting card? Check, check and check.
That’s what Valentine’s Day looks like for many women – a combination of stuff that our husbands rush out and buy because the calendar says so. And, all of those things are certainly nice. Once a woman becomes a mom, though, those trophies don’t seem nearly as important. We’re too busy trying to find a matching pair of socks, a rogue pacifier or a new ‘n’ exciting way to make chicken, again. We also realize roses are a waste of money, candy has to be shared with the kids and a fancy dinner out requires a baby-sitter who charges a small fortune.
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10 Steps to Survive a Vacation with Your In-Laws
By Anna Seip
(Please note: We realize that many daughters and sons-in-law have perfectly wonderful relationships with their in-laws. For those who might not, here are a few vacation survival tips.)
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You’re a mom, you’re a daughter and you’re losing your mind
By Anna Seip
On Mother’s Day, women shift between two worlds: motherhood and childhood. As a mom, you may experience the joy of your children proudly presenting you with homemade cards – construction paper masterpieces made of crayon drawings, glued macaroni and misspelled words. As a daughter, however, Mother’s Day can be difficult if you have a less-than-perfect relationship with your own mother. And, let’s face it, almost all of us have difficult relationships with our mothers – or our stepmothers, mothers-in-law and other women in our families. So, why do we care so much about giving them the perfect Mother’s Day to the point of neglecting ourselves?
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