Father’s Day Musings on Stepping Up, Sleep and Savings!

When you start a family of your own, Father’s Day takes on so much more meaning. It of course provides fresh perspective and makes you appreciate the sacrifices your own father figures made to raise you and give you the life you’ve had, but it also forces you to step back and value your own spouse or companion for the job they do every day to raise your kids.

Being a twin mom means you usually appreciate the idea of partnership in parenthood a bit earlier on. One person just doesn’t have enough limbs to simultaneously tackle bedtime, bathing, feeding and diapering two babies. You quickly learn to rely on your significant other to carry a heavy, if not equal load, and as your kids get older, even more crucial is the learned skill of balancing your own schedules so that each parent has time to focus on themselves as well.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: High or Low

With Mother’s Day around the corner, here are some thoughtful gift ideas that will charm mommy dearest, whether you’re looking to splurge or save! From a pretty pouch to keep mom organized to a vintage-inspired tea kettle to a fashion-forward scarf, here are some suggestions to make the mother in your life smile at any price point.

Chantal Vintage Tea Kettle, $50, David’s Tea

Le Creuset Classic Tea Kettle in Matte White, $145, Williams Sonoma

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