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18 inspiring quotes from black women that are powerful and meaningful for Black History Month and beyond

Obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors. It’s not always as simple as ‘eat less, move more.’

Maintaining your weight is as great an accomplishment as losing weight when one is dealing with obesity. Recognizing this as an accomplishment is greatly important for mental and physical health.

A good side hustle takes up just a little of your time but makes enough money to help pay for those extra things in life. Whether you are looking for a full-time income doing side hustles or just that extra play money toward vacations or debt, we have the best of the best to share.

If you’re struggling to make money on YouTube and want to figure out how to make it happen, these are some great tips on what you can do to earn an income even without a huge following. Learn how you can start earning more moolah while you’re building your brand.

Virtual Assistant work is the perfect job for stay at home moms because it’s easy to get started, makes use of your skills and has flexible hours. It just might be the right option for you.

Making Money Online without Sales is easier than ever with these great ideas that build a full-time income all from the comfort of home! Some great resources for moms looking to make money to help the family.

While no one should feel ashamed of their stretch marks – they are, after all, completely natural – it is not always easy to ignore these feelings. Luckily, there are many products out there that can help to diminish the look of stretch marks. In some cases they can even cause them to be almost invisible.

Don’t be confused about what women really want. We love practicality when it’s laced with a little bit of charm. We enjoy an inside joke as well as something that inspires. Get it right, and we’ll love you forever. Get it wrong, and we’re not likely to let you forget. Check out these perfectly acceptable gifts for the woman in your life, and know that you can’t really go wrong with any of them.

As a mom of four boys, I know my way around a diaper. I can tell you which ones are great and which ones are not. And I can absolutely vouch that these Member’s Mark Premium Baby Diapers from Sam’s Club are the real deal. Soft, absorbent and cute, they are the best value and most bang for your buck! Come read all about why I love them so much!

In any marriage, it can be difficult to find time to go on dates. But I’m sharing 10 cheap (or free!) ideas to make dating your spouse so much easier! Number 3 is my favorite!

This guest post from Sonja Wasden is a beautifully written perspective about experiencing mental illness in motherhood.

Never stress again about camping with little ones. I’ve got a whole checklist of items for you to make it super easy to pack for your next camping trip!

Traveling with babies and kids can be an amazing experience full of rewards you could never imagine. But the pitfalls are there, too. A little bit of preparation goes a very long way in ensuring you and your family have the absolute best travel experiences.

Obesity is not a dirty word. It is a health issue like any other, requiring hard work, determination and a lot of help to overcome.

Say it ain’t so, Aunt Becky! Today it was revealed that Lori Loughlin, best known for her role as Aunt Becky on Full House, and Felicity Huffman (the over-stressed, smart-ass mom from Desperate Housewives) were both charged along with 48 others in a massive bribery scam involving some of the most elite colleges in the …

I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Novo Nordisk to write about the realities of obesity as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own. As a person who is currently meeting the clinical criteria for obesity, I have seen my share of judgement and negative talk. In fact, much of that …

Daily Affirmations are simple, specific and positive statements declaring a completed goal. They sound very basic when described this way, however they are a way of visualizing an empowered future for yourself and can have an amazingly profound effect on the mind. In the simplest terms, affirmations are a way of tricking your mind into …

Every year on the Fourth of July, I fail to plan in advance for what to do. It’s one of the few holidays my husband has off work, and with four kids, we need to know what we’re doing in advance. This year, the whole family was going to meet up at a local amusement …

International adoptions have decreased at an extraordinary rate over the last decade. Since 2004, the number of children adopted by US families from other countries has been cut in half, as nations across the world revise their guidelines to restrict overseas adoption. In 2016, only 5,370 children from other countries were adopted by American families. …

Most adults can remember at least one instance of bullying or exclusion they experienced as a child. For some, exclusion defined their lives, impacting how they learned to relate with others into adulthood. In an effort to keep their own children from becoming victims of bullying, these scarred adults inadvertently teach their children how to …

When it comes to Postpartum Depression, I feel like I’ve been through it all. Not only have I dealt with it after each of my children’s births, but I also suffered from traumatic Perinatal Depression, which is depression during pregnancy. Somehow, though, this time around, it took me a while to realize that I was suffering …

When it comes to reading, the earlier you can start with your child, the better. Reading books to your little one is not only fun, but it also is important for growing developmental skills. By reading to your child, you reinforce basic sounds, encourage language acquisition, teach your child about enunciation and more. Why is …

Chinese New Year is such a fun way to celebrate the Chinese culture while also celebrating the arrival of a new year! There are many traditions that are enjoyed during Chinese New Year, and no matter what age your child or where you live, these are traditions that can be enjoyed by all. Look below …

Stuck at home with four young children while my husband is enjoying the sunshine of California, I can’t help but find myself daydreaming about the sanctity of the American coffee house. I have so many fond memories of camping out in a local cafe, with a huge steaming cup (bowl?) of artisan coffee, feet up …

With winter in full force now, I can’t be the only one suffering from dry, dull skin with occasional flakiness. It’s not a fun thing, and even though I now have an AMAZING skin care regime, I love pampering myself with home spa treatments – like this lovely moisturizing Honey and Banana Face Mask. What’s …

I’ve been working on this special monochrome nursery with a nature theme for MONTHS, and I am FINALLY able to reveal it! Come and take a look. I’ve included some links to some of the products I bought so if you are inspired by any of it, you can easily find them. I’m so excited …