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Is a Will Enough?

Expert Advice from the Morgan Law Group:

“It’s incredible to believe, but 74% of parents don’t have a Will and even those who do still risk their children being taken from their home, at least temporarily, if they are injured or die. Think about it. If your children are at home with a babysitter or at school and you are in an accident and can’t communicate, the police have no choice but to call in child protective services until they can figure out what to do. That can mean temporary foster care.

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Guest Blog – Boo Boo Busters

“You’ve brought your new little one home, you’ve adjusted to Motherhood and just when you think you can relax… your little bundle of joy starts crawling! Ack! Are you ready for this? Have you crawled around on all fours and pretended you were looking through the eyes of your baby? Most likely not, but Kimberlee Mitchell, founder of…Click here to read more

Burglary Update…Are You Serial?

Most unfortunately our house was burglarized last November. It was seriously a complete and total nightmare, financially and emotionally. I wrote a post about some valuable lessons we learned when it happened, click here to see the post. Hopefully I can help prevent it from happening to someone else!

If you take one thing away from reading this, it would be to lock every door and window every time you leave your house. You never think it would happen to you or happen in your neighborhood, but it does and it can. I will never take my safety or security for granted again. I used to feel very safe in our neighborhood, but now we never step out without everything locked, bolted, and our alarm system on. Even if we are going for a walk around the block for 15 minutes.

BUT, I do have some good news and an update that I wanted to share!

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Expert Breastfeeding Advice

Did you know that the first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week?

Michelle Barto is a Certified Lacatation Educator, founder of La Dolce Mama online breastfeeding boutique, and proud breastfeeding mama. She recently welcomed her second child and wrote a few tips on things she wished she new about breastfeeding the first time around! Click here to see Michelle’s other article on Tiny Oranges. As a new breastfeeding mom myself, I also had some things to add at the end!

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Guest Blog – Summer Swim Safety

This guest blog was sent by a local mom and water fantatic, Michele. She writes…

“In my college days, I was a swim instructor and lifeguard for the YMCA. I come from a boating family and spend many, many hours in the pool and ocean every summer. I think I’m part fish! But as confident as I am in the water, I still take precautions to ensure my safety and the safety of my kids.

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