Nicki Andrews Moore
Blogger, novelist, mother of two teens and a preemie, book lover, foodie, and world traveler barely begin to describe Nicki. She thrives on challenges, laughs in the face of deadlines, and stretches herself as thin as dental floss to keep things running smoothly. Nicki loves to share all of life s many adventures with her kids and her husband.
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Parenting Guru: Why Can't They Stay Little a Lot Longer?I've spent the last nineteen years of my life parenting. Since I have an almost nineteen year old and a fifteen month old...I'm going to be doing this a while longer. This is what I've discovered. -
Parenting Guru: When Expectations Run High and Reality Falls ShortMy daughter has become a cautionary tale and I can't help but wonder what I could have done differently. -
Parenting Guru: When There is No Book, We Write Our OwnRaising a 9.6 ounce baby? There was no parenting book for that so we wrote our own and made our own way. -
Parenting Guru: Our Family ResolutionIt's easy to get caught up in all the personal resolutions for self-improvement and success, so we decided to do things differently. -
Parenting Guru: 2013 promises to be the best year yet!While there are many who doubt that we will see 2013, our family is eager to embrace the new year. -
Parenting Guru: In appreciation of my husbandThis year has gone by in a blur and I couldn't have survived it without the love and support of my husband. -
Parenting Guru: How we stay safe and keep our cool on HalloweenWe find that having our Halloween traditions has kept the kids safe without making us look over-protective. -
Parenting Guru: 5 minutes to a happier child at bedtimeFor some parents, bedtime is the hardest time of the day. For us, it's always the happiest. -
Parenting Guru: I nominate my husband for rookie of the year in two categoriesIt isn't easy being a new dad and a new husband. Yet there are moments that my husband makes it looks so easy and natural, I'm astonished. -
Parenting Guru: Kenna, my insomniacWhile my preemie can sleep through anything after six months in the NICU, she simply chooses not to. Why risk missing anything? -
Parenting Guru: I'm not just like my motherWhether we like it or not, we all have moments where we are just like those who raised us. It's a lesson we need to remember as we raise our own kids. -
Parenting Guru: New school year, new resolutionsEvery school year is another chance for parents and students to strive to do better. -
Divorce: Goodbye is a Second ChanceThere are so many reasons that getting divorced made more sense for me than staying... -
4 ways to find your summer romanceWhen I was younger, it always seemed like my summer was richer if I had a romance brewing. Here's what worked for me.
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The 4 'S' words that will ruin a relationshipBeing suspicious, secretive, sour, and snooping will ruing a relationship fast. Then all you are left with is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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Parenting Guru: We had to stretchSummer should be the time when we are all enjoying the great outdoors, but with two teens, it can be a bit challenging to tear them away from their electronic lifestyle.Also published on: -
7 signs this relationship is right for youWant further proof that you are meant to be together, that this is the perfect relationship? See how you stack up with these signs. -
Parenting Guru: Getting there is half the funFor most families, the drive to the destination is barely bearable. Here's what makes it work for our family.Also published on:
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Parenting Guru: Finding like-minded parent palsOne of the toughest parts of having a child involved in many activities is that those kids have parents. And maneuvering through the cliques can be challenging.
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Parenting Guru: It was a time of Candyland and heartacheChildhood is filled with a multitude of lessons. Learning to win and lose graciously are among them.
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Parenting Guru: When it's loveOne day our daughter will ask me how I knew I loved her father, how I knew he was the one. And this is the story I'll tell her.
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4 steps for handling his opposite-sex friendshipsSometimes you find out you're not the only woman in his life. Here's how to handle it.
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Tips for making 2012 truly specialIt could just be another year, or it could be your best year with a project to focus on all year long.
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6 tips for buying his holiday giftThe holidays can be so stressful, don't let concern over buying the perfect gift get you in a funk.
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3 tips for having a relationship in the cyber ageWe are so used to interacting on the various social networking sites that we rarely consider the impact these actions have on our relationship. Here's how to keep yours from getting messy.
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Tips for holding your relationship together during the holidaysIt's hard being pulled so many directions during the holidays, with all the obligations that need to be met and trying to keep everyone happy. Here's some tips for holding it together.
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4 tips for meeting the familyWith the holidays come family gatherings. Here are some tips for meeting the family and making a good impression.
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How to handle lyingWe all know that lying can destroy relationships. Here's what you can do to ensure lies don't destroy yours.
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5 signs you are in loveAny sensible person is bound to question the feelings in a relationship. Here's how to know you are in love.
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The couple that plays together stays togetherLife is serious and challenging and exhausting. Don't forget to take time to play with the one you love.
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How to find balance in relationshipsThe biggest challenge in new relationships is the way to keep everything together, finding a balance between friends, couple time, and work. Once that balance is found, the foundation of the relationship will be firm.
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The 3 A's of a lasting relationshipFor a relationship to last, there needs to certain qualities and characteristics that exist. The list is long. Relationships are complicated. And anything worth doing is worth doing well.
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5 ways building a relationship is like building a houseBuilding a house isn't a project anyone would undertake lightly. The same consideration should be given to building a relationship.
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5 ways dating is like shoe shoppingA common sense analogy for the dating scene.
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Five Tips for Using Craigslist PersonalsInstead of spending money and making commitments to online dating sites, try using these tips to successfully date using Craigslist personals.
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Understanding the opposite sex and how to show itThe most challenging part of being with someone is understanding how they think and why they react as they do.
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How to Survive Major Life Changes TogetherWhen life throws you lemons, learn to bring lemonade to your picnic.Also published on:
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Three Signs You Are in an Unhealthy RelationshipSometimes we fail to notice the subtle signs that we are in a relationship we shouldn't be in. Watch for these signs.Also published on:
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The Importance of ExcellenceI was asked to speak at an eighth grade graduation about the importance of excellence. At the tender age of 17, this is what I came up with.
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Five Tips for How to ForgiveYour natural instinct may be to hold onto wrongs and guard your heart, but you're also building walls that keep out happiness and love.Also published on:
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Four Simple Tips for a Respectful RelationshipIt's so easy to take the person we love for granted and forget about their feelings. Follow these tips for a loving, respectful relationship.Also published on:
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Learning to ListenThe biggest part of communicating? It's not just what you say; it's how you listen.Also published on:
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And Then He ProposedSometimes the best Valentine's Days are simple and heart-felt, just like the best marriage proposals...
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Ways to Keep the Romance AliveAs Valentine's Day draws near, we all start to focus on romance. Follow these tips to keep your romance alive every day, rather than just that one.Also published on:
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How to Celebrate Valentine's Day TogetherValentine's Day has become so cliche with the chocolates, flowers, and expensive dinners. Instead of sticking to tradition, don't be afraid to stray from the norm. Make your own traditions.Also published on:
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The Day I Made a Murse CryI was pregnant, starving, and off the grid. What a way to start a hospital stay.
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Are Insecurities Sabotaging Your Relationship?If you think and analyze enough, you can find plenty of reasons to be insecure in a relationship. Instead, remember that confidence is sexy.Also published on:
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With Much Gratitude, I Gladly Accept This HonorMy humble attempt at an acceptance speech for the huge honor bestowed upon me.
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Four Tips for Forever TogetherThere are some essentials that help ensure a relationship will last. If you two have these, then you are well on your way to being together forever.Also published on:
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Five Signs that the Relationship is OverSometimes no matter how hard you try, a relationship can't be fixed. Here are the signs that it has run its course and needs to end.Also published on:
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Seven Steps to a Fair FightEven the best of relationships have moments where a fight brews and anger erupts. What you do in those moments and how you work through the issues is what defines how compatible you are and how long your relationship will last.
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Off to a Bad Start? Institute a Do-Over!Even in the best of relationships people have a moment where they over-react and wish they could take something back. We use the do-over to fix those situations. Give it a try.Also published on:
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Five Tips for Holding Your Relationship Together when Finances Threaten to Tear You ApartToo often, financial difficulties can tear a relationship apart. Tempers flare. Fighting is more frequent. And communication can break down entirely. Don't let that happen to you. Use these tips to keep a bad situation from getting worse.Also published on:
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Four Subtle Signs He's in LoveMen are funny creatures. Nothing makes them more uncomfortable than love. Sometimes, they don't even recognize love when they are feeling it. Here's how you can figure it out.Also published on:
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Five Tips for Sticking it OutIt's easy to be together when life is all sunshine and rainbows, but it can be infinitely more challenging to hang tough in times of stress. Follow these tips for sticking it out through the tough times.Also published on:
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Lesson #157: Why I Should Look Happier During Holiday TravelHoliday travel is not without a certain set of challenges, but they can be exacerbated by problems with TSA. When they are understaffed, and machinery is down, passengers suffer. This is my Thanksgiving travel story of the suffering I endured.
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Excercise: Health or HazardSure, experts agree that there are many health benefits to exercise. I, however, disagree and can cite the many ways I have been injured from participating in these supposedly healthy activities.
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Five Steps to Holding a Relationship Together After Making MistakesRelationships can end for any number of reasons. Sometimes the reasons are valid, but sometimes the reason is flimsy, the result of over-reactions and an inability to bridge the widening gap between you. Follow these tips to make it through.Also published on:
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Time Apart Can Keep You TogetherSpending every moment together isn't always a good thing. Sometimes it can be positively suffocating. Here are tips for ways to have quality time apart and not wreck your relationship.Also published on:
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6 Ways to Great CommunicationBeing able to talk to one another, listen, and share is at the heart of every successful relationship.Also published on:
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6 Tips for Keeping Your Relationship Together While Mourning Your LossA miscarriage can be devastating physically, emotionally, and mentally. Too often, at a time when a couple should be closest and needs each other most, the loss drives a wedge between them. Here are some tips for keeping your relationship together.Also published on:
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Three Holiday Mistakes Singles MakeThe holidays tend to make us more acutely aware of our singleness. Soon, we're making all the classic dating faux pas that keep us from having the life we deserve and the creating the holiday memories that we'll cherish.Also published on:
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5 Tips for Getting a Second DateWhile many people have no difficulty in acquiring the first date, all too often that second date has proven to be elusive for some. Try using these handy tips to prevent some of those common mistakes that keep a potential relationship from developing.Also published on: