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Big Family Tips All Families Can Use

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FullSizeRenderAs a mom of five kids, there are two things I often hear: “Your hands are full!” and “I don’t know how you do it!” Listen, it’s not like it’s easy and I can’t plan next Tuesday when my husband and I are still figuring out tomorrow, but we manage and have come up with some pretty nifty time savers along the way. Here are some tips small families can use as well!

1. Let’s talk laundry.
I don’t care if you have one kid or 9, you have laundry… lots and lots of it usually. A tip a mom of a large family once told me was to [Read more…] about Big Family Tips All Families Can Use

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy and Who Needs it?

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Hormone Replacement Therapy

Like it or not, as we age our bodies don’t always keep up with our needs for even keel hormones. As a result, we reach the “fun” part of trying to get the correct balance. Breezy Mama turned to our favorite OB, Dr. Gafori, of IGO Medical Group, to explain exactly what is hormone replacement therapy, signs to watch for that it’s time you need it, how long it takes to get right and more.

1. What exactly is hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy is treatment that replaces the estrogen that [Read more…] about What is Hormone Replacement Therapy and Who Needs it?

Is It Good Enough?

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Once September hits, life feels like I’m walking a tightrope with me desperately trying to cling to balance. In one fell swoop, school has started, which means a barrage of emails, forms to sign, sports/music/etc. has begun. The breezy days of summer have been replaced with full steam ahead fall and just when I think I have it all together, it’s back to school night! Or minimum day! Or another Evite arrives! And I’m sent over the edge, free falling while trying to grab more coffee on my way down… Lately, every parent I have spoken with is feeling the pressure. And, truthfully, I know that the second I feel like I have the new schedule down, it will be [Read more…] about Is It Good Enough?

Tips For After School Conversation Starters

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After School Conversation Starters

When I was growing up, every evening after my dad got home from work he’d ask, “How was your day?” And I always answered, “Fine.” If you find your self equally as frustrated as my father was with my lack of descriptive language, get these fun tips for making after school conversations fun and informative as discussed on Fox 5 San Diego this morning with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldenhar and Mary of the Mama Mary Show. PLUS! If you want to watch the clip, get tips for staying comfortable during pregnancy (hint: you must try 2XU compression tights!) and the interesting discussion we had on the Lammily doll, a.k.a. the doll who gets her period…

Tips for starting after school conversation:

  1. Mary loves to have her kids [Read more…] about Tips For After School Conversation Starters