How I Learned to Fully Appreciate the Last Year of Firsts

How I Learned to Fully Appreciate the Last Year of Firsts

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“This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.” When you have kids with a significant age gap, parenting changes. Having your first child in your teens and you last child in your late 20s will do that to you, apparently. Or at least that I’ve found. Having two children with special needs and one who is developing typically; also gives you a different perspective. Squeaker is my last child. That has been decided and she will remain the youngest in our family of 7. Knowing that she’s the last and youngest, has also helped me to appreciate the first year…

How to Introduce Your Child to the Idea of Santa Claus

How to Introduce Your Child to the Idea of Santa Claus

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Squeaker was supposed to be a Christmas baby. And by that, I mean her due-date was actually December 23rd. She chose to make her arrival a little bit early by coming on December 5th instead. Last year, 2015, however was the first year that she was really introduced to the concept of Santa Claus. As you can see here, she really wasn’t impressed: This year, we are making more of an effort to introduce the idea of Santa Claus as a part of exploring Christmas. I’m also trying to be proactive about balancing Christmas and learning about various traditions around the world. I don’t want Santa Claus to be the primary focus of our Christmas celebration and traditions. But I also want Squeaker to understand…

The Ultimate LEGO Star Wars Gift Guide for All Occasions

The Ultimate LEGO Star Wars Gift Guide for All Occasions

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Star Wars is an epic series of movies created by George Lucas. In addition to the movies, it has generated comics, toys, books – and of course, LEGO sets! These are among the most popular sets in the LEGO line. The sets sometimes depict a certain spacecraft – and other times emulate a certain scene from one of the movies. They come from all of the movies, not just a few. In addition to the vehicles and environments you can build, you’ll also get a variety of Star Wars characters – from Darth Vader to Luke Skywalker – and even some of the less significant characters. Some fans like to build the exact replicas using the instruction manuals that come with these sets, while others…

Barbie STEM Kit and Related Barbie Career Dolls

Barbie STEM Kit and Related Barbie Career Dolls

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One way to encourage girls to get involved with STEM is through toys. Now, while you could certainly do no wrong with a good science kit or LEGO set, sometimes it takes a well recognized figure like Barbie. Did you know that there’s now a Barbie STEM kit? I’ve also picked out a few Barbie career dolls that could help with encouraging STEM pursuits. Why the Barbie STEM Kit is a Great Gift Idea  The Barbie STEM kit is a wonderful way for children to experiment with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math all in one kit. And hey, if your little boy is into Barbie, he’s going to love this. Top Features of the Barbie STEM Kit The set comes with 122 plastic building pieces…

Easy Tips for How to Encourage Girls to Get Involved in STEM

Easy Tips for How to Encourage Girls to Get Involved in STEM

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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or sometimes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) is a field that is traditionally dominated by males. And though that trend is shifting somewhat, it’s still important to encourage girls to get involved in STEM. As a mom of  two girls, I want them to know that they are capable of doing anything to the best of their ability. And while the STEM fields were never really my strong point (unless it was a social science), I hope that both of my girls will explore these areas. How to Encourage Girls to Get Involved in STEM Although we have come a long way from the days when Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), were disciplines strictly dominated by…

The Most Overlooked Aspect of Planning for Retirement

The Most Overlooked Aspect of Planning for Retirement

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As a millennial, retirement may be one of those things that’s just last on our minds. But it really shouldn’t be because well, let’s face it- we aren’t getting any younger. So when should a millennial start planning for retirement? Even if we’re at the mid-stage of our careers, it’s really never too early. And if you haven’t started planning yet, don’t panic. There’s still time. I just want to make sure that you don’t overlook anything. To start, let’s talk about 6 essential tasks for financial stability during retirement to make sure that you’ll be able to enjoy your time. The retirement years are meant to be golden. By retirement age, you’ve likely worked for 40+ years, and you can finally relax, enjoy family,…