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8 Meaningful Christmas Traditions for Busy Moms

8 Meaningful Christmas Traditions for Busy Moms

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Christmas as a mom hits different, doesn’t it?We’re the memory-makers, the list-keepers, the hot-cocoa warmers, the gift-wrappers, and the ...

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5 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays

5 Tips for Getting Your House Ready for Holiday Guests

December 21, 2018 By Tips From a Typical Mom 1 Comment

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Customized Teacher Tote Bag Christmas Gift Idea with the Cricut Easy Press 2

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