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Kids and dinner:
It's 7pm, the kids are hungry and you are use to just going into the kitchen and popping in a frozen pizza or taking a handful of chips while you are watching a game or something and yet now you have a little one or multiple little ones to take care of and you are stuck... fear not, there is a light at the end of this tunnel. And no, it is not in the form of someone that knows how to cook, it's the fact that I am about to help you in this race for the dad of the year award. (no there is not one outside of a macaroni picture that is hanging on the fridge, believe me I have looked.) whether you are a seasoned cook or don't know how to boil water to save your life, these next options might just save the day for you!
By One Single Dad5 years ago in Families
How to Compare Sports Training Programs and Facilities
How to Compare Sports Training Programs and Facilities What Type of Sports Training Is Right for You? So youíre interested in sports training. Due to the growing popularity of sports training, several facilities are popping up around the country. You likely have a few sports training facilities to choose from. This is good news. It allows you to compare facilities and programs and find the one that is right for you or your loved one.
By Mohit Chawla5 years ago in Families
My life story
Hi everyone! My name is Felicia, im 24 years old. On May 27th 2018, during a warm night of my families friends event I invited 2 friends, but one came by first we was just hanging out as usual and getting to know each other. He was pretty cool, laid back, he was African American (Haitian) a big muscular man wearing a blue or black collar shirt blue jeans, a gold watch, driving a grey dodge charger. Anyways an hour later, after getting to know each other, we made out, things got a little heated sexually my pants came off, he unzipped his pants and things went on from there. Afterwards, another hour or so went by he left, then my friends with benefit came, I left my family for a bit and made love with my friend with benefit named Quinn, he was also African american (Haitian), a little bit muscular, tall, nice shave cut, light skinned drives a burgundy or maroon Chevy Suv, anyways we made love for an hour or so, then he took me home just because I found out my family left me behind 😂. After a few days went by the day my menstrual cycle was supposed to come and at that time I was living in Clearwater, Florida with my family I was 23 years old at that time, the next couple of days went by I was walking my Chihuahua Paphilion mix and I felt like I was sick and vomit in the grass, I couldn’t afford a pregnancy test at the time nor did I have money. I was about 4-5 weeks pregnant when I found out. Everything went down hill, but at the same time I was blessed, nobody in my family noticed my baby bump, my older brothers wife was pregnant so I was fine with it. Weeks went by, when my mom was having a little cook out party at the apartment, hours went by everyone left I was doing dishes, my mom noticed my baby bump and she was mad at me, then my older brother started to get mad at my little brother the next evening, then kicked me out so i end up living with a friend of mine who now was currently my boyfriend, we started dating around December 25th, 2018 of Christmas Eve. So 2 months later living with my boyfriend, February 4th, 2019 during the Superbowl game, and making love with my amazing boyfriend G, around 4 o’clock in the morning, I had a contraction took a warm shower to make sure my back doesn’t ache blah blah blah, that didn’t work, so I woke mu boyfriend up I said “Hey babe! Can you call 911? I think Im going to have a baby” he said “Yeah, make sure you let me know when you’re in the room so I can come after work to meet the baby” 15 minutes went by ambulance came to get me , I said “Okay, I’ll call you later.” (he also knows its not his) 6 hours went by, the doctors and nurses came to check my cervix and BOOM! Next thing you know my water broke its time to go in labor, I have been pushing for 30 mins, my beautiful daughter came out a little premature at 36-38 weeks, she was 5Lb 10Oz, born at 10:40AM. She was a mixture of Cambodian and Haitian. Everything went well, she was healthy at least all I cared about and my boyfriend, his mother came to see the baby. I was exhausted, but I was so excited and sweaty to hold her in my arms. 2 or 3 days went by I get to take her home and that’s how my life is changed.
By Felicia Sy5 years ago in Families
3 Important Steps Before Starting a Family
Starting a family is one of the greatest things awaiting many people, but doing so requires meeting a number of criteria. All of the amenities need to be met for your entire family, starting with a steady income and a roof over their heads. Here are some tips that can help you navigate this potentially tumultuous life even in the best way possible.
By Damien Justus5 years ago in Families
The Best Quarantine Activities for Families
Image Source: Envato With the rising number of COVID-19 cases, as well as other factors such as flu season and cold weather approaching for many parts of the world, you may find yourself finding more time indoors or at home with your family. Instead of driving yourselves crazy with the same old activities, here are a few fun things you can do with the entire family.
By McKenzie Jones5 years ago in Families
A Safe but Spooky Halloween:
For centuries, the month of October has been marked as a month set aside for the observing dark traditions and mysterious rites. Candles have been lit, gourds have been carved, spirits have been communed with, and many a stormy, overcast evening has been spent chanting incantations to appease the spirits.
By Beni Restea5 years ago in Families
About me.
Hi my name is Keshia, I was born in a place called Guyana. I am 31 years old, my birthday is December 23. I'm a Christian, I'm a wife and mother to 4 beautiful children. Me and my husband have been married for 13 years December 2, 2020. My kids are 11,7,4 and 1. I am a house wife and a stay at home mom. I like to draw, paint, sing, dance, watch movies and tv shows, play video games and crochet. I don't have friends like i would like to have but i have people i talk to from playing video games. Life is hard, being a wife and a husband is hard because you don't just have u to think about, but I manage with the help of my husband, mom and the smiles from my kids face. I became a mom when i was 20 years old but got pregnant when i was 19. I would have 6 kids now but due to circumstances i only have 4. Me and my husband went from working to being homeless to living in a shelter with out at the time daughter. we had family but didn't always get along with them. So we did what we have to do and just moved into a shelter where we stayed for about a year or 2. Then we moved to Tampa where my husband was able to get a job and support us. We moved out of his parents house where we were living at the time to a 2 bedroom apartment where we live for 8 years until out family got bigger and had to move to a 3 bedroom apartment. We have been here now for about 2 years now. Thing are better not but we are still not where we would like to be. My husband used to work for Walmart but lost his job because of a car accident so he is currently out of work. I don't currently have a job but it would be nice to find a job I can do at home and still have time to spend with my family. I use to work for Instatcart but curtain circumstances cause me to have to leave. I also do Avon and YouTube to try and make some money but its hard to do that when u don't know a lot of people. So I am trying what I can to make some money to help bring in some income. With all the things I like to do I am trying my hand at everything. Trying to sell art work, and crocheting work. But so far nutting, I don't know what I want to do or be in the further, I know that I would like to one day own my own pet store or arts and craft store but I am scared to do it. It all sounds so easy to do but scary at the same time. I have questions like how will I do it, what will I do, what will I sell, will people support me and if so will I be able to stick with it. All these things play a part of why I feel sacred. I often ask myself who am I and what am I doing with my life besides being a wife and mom and I can never answer myself because to be honest I don't know what I truly want to do with my life, and how to go about doing them. Me and my husband are both currently home school our kids because of the virus that is currently going around. In the beginning it was hard because of how much we had to do with them and because it was all new to us. Our kids are always full of life and are always hungry. My kids are my job and my stress and i wouldn't trade them for nutting.
By KLewis's Life5 years ago in Families
Birth Tattoo
I am a professional surrogate. I had just given birth on July 5th. It was my 4th pregnancy and the 6th child. I felt as though I had just accomplished some great feat. There is a reason why giving birth has been likened to running a marathon, and this particular birth experience had definitely been a test of my endurance. This was the first time that I had opted for a completely natural birth (no medications). I wanted to mark the occasion on my body.
By Jessica Altman-Pollack5 years ago in Families
Womb for Rent
By the age of 37, I have had five pregnancies and have given birth to seven children. If you are keeping score, perhaps you have surmised that I have carried two sets of twins. To put another spin on things, I should add that I only have one child of my own. I carried all of the babies to full term and they are all growing and thriving, just not with me. I am a professional surrogate, and this is my story.
By Jessica Altman-Pollack5 years ago in Families
