Christina Marie
Putting my writing skills to good use for diaper money!
Seriously, I'm mom to one amazing little boy and find all sorts of inspiration in him. I've been married for going on 8 years and still love my husband as much now as the day I met him (maybe more).
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Seriously, I'm mom to one amazing little boy and find all sorts of inspiration in him. I've been married for going on 8 years and still love my husband as much now as the day I met him (maybe more).
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Breastfeeding? Yes, You Can Still Get PregnantIf you're TTC while breastfeeding, it may take a while. Here are some tips to speed up the process. -
Do You Psychoanalyze Your Friends?It is easy to overanalyze everything we hear, but too much can lead to paranoia.
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How To Recognize The Would-Be ScammersLike Jim Jones, we tend to follow leaders and scams offering us exactly what we want, but we should be wary of any message that sounds too good to be true.
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Avoiding Jonestown - Would You Drink the Kool-Aid? Why People Get Sucked into Dangerous CultsWhy people are drawn to cults
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The Common Tools of a Public Relations ProfessionalWanting to see your company on the front page? Use one of these tried-and-true public relations tools. -
Public Relations & Press Releases: Standing Out from the ClutterTips for making your press release stand out among the clutter using basic principles of news writing. -
Going to the Zoo with an InfantIf your inner child is begging to go to the zoo, go ahead and bring the baby along. There are lots of things an infant can enjoy at a zoo. -
The "Thin Cyster" - A Skinny Girls Guide to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)Skinny girls get PCOS too! Here are some tips for the thin cyster. -
Pregnancy After Infertility and the Effects on a CoupleYears of trying to conceive can taint a pregnancy when the couple is finally successful at getting pregnant. -
Medela Pump in Style Vs Avent IsisCan a breastfeeding mother pump enough with the Avent Isis or should she splurge on the Medela Pump In Style. -
Breastfeeding Myths: Formula is as Good as Breast MilkWe shouldn't assume formula and breast milk are equal. While formula provides a great alternative to those that can't/won't breastfeed, the benefits of mommy's milk still reign. -
Breastfeeding Myths: A Breastfeeding Mom Can't Have AlcoholDoes breastfeeding mean many more months of not drinking? According to most pediatric sources, the occasional drink won't harm your child. -
Fetal Tissue and the Production of Vaccinations: Do Vaccines Contain Aborted Babies?Today's vaccines are often made using cell-lines derived from an aborted fetus. Exploring why and what that means for pro-life families.
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Breastfeeding Myths: The Myth of Low SupplyWhat percentage of mothers have an inadequate milk supply? As few as 2 percent of mothers actually suffer from this phenomenon -- how to know if you're one of them.
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Breastfeeding Myths: Getting StartedIn recent years, breastfeeding has become a more popular choice for many mothers that desire to offer their child the best possible start in life. Explore some of the most common myths about starting the breastfeeding relationship.
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Breastfeeding Myths: Challenges In the HospitalDoctors aren't always the most informed on breastfeeding and if your baby won't take the breast, they may not need the bottle. Debunking some breastfeeding myths that often appear in the hospital.
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Breastfeeding Myths: You Aren't What You EatCan you eat that broccoli, do you need to drink a gallon of water? Exploring some common breastfeeding & food myths.
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Breastfeeding Myths: The Great Caffeine DebateDo you have to give up caffeine when breastfeeding?
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Does Your Breastfed Baby Need Vitamin D and Iron Supplements?Some pediatricians believe a breastfed baby needs to be supplemented with vitamin D and iron, but do they?
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Conservative Christian Seminary Invites Ann Coulter to SpeakSouthern Evangelical Seminary to host Ann Coulter as part of lecture series.
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Flying with a Baby: How to Not Become the Most Hated Person on the PlaneMy son is four months old and already he is a veteran of the skies and while I would lie if I claimed it was easy, it can be done and done in a way that won't make every other passenger reach for their earplugs. -
Flying with a Baby: Before You Fly, Tips to Make the Trip Go SmoothlyBefore you fly with your baby plan ahead and take a few extra steps to make your trip go smoothly. -
Five Tips for Discreet Breastfeeding in PublicMost breastfeeding moms need to feed their child in public at one point. Here are five tips to help make nursing in public a more pleasant experience for everyone.
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Who Should Drive the Nicer Car?Not everyone can afford two new cars at once, so for many couples the question becomes, who gets the new car? -
What is it Really like to Have a Cesarean Section (C-Section)Having a c-section is scary, but it's not as bad as you may think. Ten things I wish I knew about c-sections before I had one. -
What Mother's Day Means for a New MomThe first Mother's Day is a very big deal. It is the first time your wife will be honored on this day and you better believe she knows it. How can you honor your wife in a way that will be meaningful to her? -
Helping Your Child Form Close Bonds with Long Distance GrandparentsHelping your child build a strong relationship with grandparents is important, but is difficult when the grandparents live far away. Some tips to help them bond across the miles. -
Why I Breastfeed in PublicMany new mothers are nervous at the idea of nursing in public, but the other option is often nursing in a public restroom. A mother shares her experience nursing in public.
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Alec Baldwin Calls Daughter "Rude Little Pig"Alec Baldwin's angry voicemail have outraged many. Should a father vent his frustration to a child?
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Medela Pump in Style: The Breast Pump that Sucks (In a Good Way)In the world of breast pumps, the Medela Pump In Style is reigning queen, but how well does it really work? One working mother details the pros and cons of the popular breast pump.
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Ronald McDonald House in Houston Asks Woman to Stop BreastfeedingNews that a Ronald McDonald House has asked a mother to stop nursing her sick child has outraged the breastfeeding community, but many are unsure how to respond.
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Summer Infant Handheld Video Baby Monitor: Is Seeing Believing?Are video baby monitors worth the hundreds more you pay, or is it just a new device to make you look "cool" around the play group moms?
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Christian Seders: Stealing the Sacred or Drawing Closer to God?Christian Seders provide a "batized" version of Passover. Do these dinners help Christians connect with the story of Easter or are they simply stealing Jewish culture?
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Trans Fats Out, but We're Still Clogging Our ArteriesWhile many food companies have begun phasing out the harmful trans fats, many are simply replacing them with saturated fats -- also an unhealthy choice. Will the American's Heart Association new campaign help us finally make the wise choice?
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Saying Goodbye to Man's Best Friend: Why is it so Hard to Find a New Home for a Family Pet?The decision to say goodbye to a family pet is always heartwrenching, but when the right home can't be found, perhaps it's time to reconsider the decision.
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Fisher Price's Rainforest Jumperoo: A Baby's Dream Come TrueIs this $80 baby toy worth the money? After watching my baby happily bounce away, this mom says "yes".
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Russian Adoptions Put on HoldRussia is a popular source for foreign adoptions in the United States, but with many agencies suspended, these adoptions may come to an end.
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Is Colorado's Smoking Ban Unconstitutional? Judge Says Yes.A recent ruling by a Colorado judge has reopened the debate on the state's controversial smoking ban.
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How Low Can They Go? Home Prices Fall as Real Estate Market Continues to DeflateHome prices have finally taken their highly anticipated dip. Why has the bubble burst and will it get better soon.
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UPDATE: Baby Emilio to Remain on Life Support . . . for NowAn update on Emilio Gonzales and his family's attempts to keep him on life support, despite a Texas law that allows the hospital to decide.
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Will Georgia School Be Successful in Attempt to Hold Integrated Prom?Don Imus has once again brought the media spotlight to race relations in America, but hopefully a small group of students in a small Georgia town can bring hope to the bitter divide existing between whites and blacks in America.
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17-Month-Old's Life in Hands of CourtShould we allow little Emilio to die? The 17-month-old is terminally ill and hospital workers believe they exhausted all options and it's time to let go. Yet, Emilio's mother doesn't want to say goodbye. Who should make the call?
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Hundreds of Animals Trapped During Jacksonville Shelter FireThe main shelter for Jacksonville's Humane Society caught fire early Saturday with hundreds of animals trapped inside.
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Dreaming of a White Easter? Cold Weather Affects Many Easter Plans NationwideRecord lows in the Midwest and South and heavy snowfalls affect Easter plans nationwide.
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Pet Food Recall Rages On, Now Expanded to Dog BiscuitsThe pet food recall has now expanded to include dog biscuits carried by Wal-Mart. What is wrong with the pet food and when will the recall end?
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Single Winner Matches All Six Numbers on $105 Million Mega Millions GameA New Yorker is the winner of a $105 million jackpot this weekend, making someone's Easter just a bit sweeter, but is winning the lotto always what it is cracked up to be?
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Protecting Your Pets from Unexpected Medical Expenses: Pet Insurance Celebrates 25th Anniversary in AmericaPet Insurance celebrates it's 25th anniversary in the US, but why do we need to buy policies for our pets?
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Making the Transition Back to the Office from Maternity LeaveWhat is it really like when your maternity leave ends and you have to re-enter the workforce? It may not be as bad as you think, but there are somethings that help make the transition even easier.