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Family Health

Autoimmune Disease and Fertility

The majority of women with autoimmune disorders are able to conceive and progress through pregnancy with little problem, producing healthy babies with few if any apparent complica

Green Living

Eco-Friendly Musical Instruments That Will Delight Tots

Did you know that early music training benefits your baby's brain? With that in mind, we've rounded up 5 green musical toys for your budding musician!

Family Health

Heavy Period: How to Make Your Period Lighter

When it comes to going with nature’s flow, maybe you’re among the women who would rather not deal with heavy menstruation. Instead of just wishing your period could be lighter, there may be something you can do about it.

Beauty and Pampering

Green Beauty and Skin Care Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy from Inhabitots

Pregnancy gives moms-to-be that proverbial natural "glow,"and even though being a  new mom can be exhausting, women look radiant postpartum as well.

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Cooking

Mother's Day: A Colorful Celebration

Mothers can be lovely, sweet, tart, sassy, and come in as many colors as the rainbow - hence this amazing Mother's Day cake, baked with love by i am baker! To all of the amazing moms out there - enjoy this colorful inspiration and recipe!

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Crafts

A Roarin' Round-Up of Dinosaur Toys, Crafts & Decor

Dinosaurs are definitely at the top of the "cool" list for kids. With their larger than life legendary tales (and tails!) and gigantic statures, what wee one wouldn't be awestruck by these remarkable creatures from a bygone era?

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Family Dynamics

Are You a Married Single Mom?

If you have kids you know how hard the job of mothering is.  Even though married moms have a spouse to help them with household chores, parenting, and managing the home, they still may feel as overwhelmed as moms who don’t have a partner.  This situation, where women feel like they are stuck doing it all, is becoming more common and has even led to the start of internet sup

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Family Finances

The Family Bum: How to deal with family members who constantly ask for money

Money is more important now than ever for many families.  If you are one of the families fortunate enough to be in good financial shape during these tough economic times, this may make you a magnet for the family bum.  Jeanne Fleming, financial ethics columnist for Money magazine and co-author of Isn’t It Their Turn to Pick Up the Check?, surveyed 800 people across the

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Family Health

Autoimmune Disease and Fertility

The majority of women with autoimmune disorders are able to conceive and progress through pregnancy with little problem, producing healthy babies with few if any apparent complica

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Family Travel

Tips for Traveling Green with Babies & Toddlers from Inhabitots

Summer is almost here, and the good times are about to roll on family vacations. Although you anticipate a relaxing time at your destination, the thought of traveling with a baby or toddler may send a shiver up your spine.

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Gardening

Inhabitots on JustMommies: Celebrate Spring by Gardening With Your Kids

Yesterday was the official first day of spring! Celebrate the blooming season by planting a garden with your kids.

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Holidays

Mother's Day: A Colorful Celebration

Mothers can be lovely, sweet, tart, sassy, and come in as many colors as the rainbow - hence this amazing Mother's Day cake, baked with love by i am baker! To all of the amazing moms out there - enjoy this colorful inspiration and recipe!

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Home Organization

Inhabitots on JustMommies: Easy Ways to Organize Kids' Bedrooms & Playrooms

A new year is all about fresh starts, and getting organized is one of the easiest ways to streamline your home and rejuvenate your surroundings.

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Just for Dads

Undoing the Permanent: Facts about a Vasectomy Reversal

At some time in the past, you made a permanent decision not to father any more children and had a vasectomy. Now, life circumstances have changed and you and your partner want to have a baby. What can you do about it? Vasectomy reversal surgery is a viable option to make you a dad again.

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Just for Moms

Can You Afford to be a Stay at Home Mom?

Deciding whether or not you can stay at home after you have a baby can be a big decision. Emotions play a big factor, especially after holding your precious newborn for the first time. It's hard to imagine leaving this tiny little thing with a stranger.

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Parties and Decorating

4 Reasons to Create Personalized Stationery Online

Busy moms know how important it is to streamline what you can, without sacrificing that personal touch. Online stationery services provide a great way to reach out to your loved ones with birth announcements, greeting cards, party invitations and more, but keep the process fast and easy. Here’s why you should give them a try:

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Scrapbooking and Digital Scrapbooking

4 Reasons to Create Personalized Stationery Online

Busy moms know how important it is to streamline what you can, without sacrificing that personal touch. Online stationery services provide a great way to reach out to your loved ones with birth announcements, greeting cards, party invitations and more, but keep the process fast and easy. Here’s why you should give them a try:

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Work and Work at Home

Working from Home: How to Get Your Unsupportive Spouse on Your Side

You’ve finally found the perfect gig to earn some money from home. But just when you think you have it all figured out, you learn that your spouse is not on board with the plan. Whether it’s a concern about money, time, housework, or anything else that might be on his mind, you’ll need to work it out together if you want your new arrangement to succeed.

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Green Living

Eco-Friendly Musical Instruments That Will Delight Tots

Did you know that early music training benefits your baby's brain? With that in mind, we've rounded up 5 green musical toys for your budding musician!

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