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Mandi Welbaum

Hi, I’m Mandi, mom of three currently living in southwest Ohio. I’ve been blogging since 2008 and over the years have explored all sorts of topics to write about: parenting and family life, travel, food, and even a little DIY and crafting.

Loosening The Cuffs: Coping When Your Child Starts Going Off The Rails

One of the biggest hurdles in life is when you see your child growing up and becoming their own person. But as we all know, when we’re trying to find out who we are, we have to try specific approaches out for size. You may have spent a long time strengthening your family bond and …

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How to Make Trips With Your Kids Less Stressful

The thought of travelling with your little one makes you feel pretty overwhelmed. As you know, kids are unpredictable, they say what they want and they test your patience at times. Even if you have the most well behaved kids in the world, the thought of travelling a long distance can make you anxious. The …

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Running In Winter: How To Make It Less Gruelling

Many people struggle to find the motivation to go out for a run in the winter. The colder temperatures, a higher chance of rain and shorter daylight hours can make the conditions downright miserable. However, there are ways in which you can make running in the winter a lot less gruelling. Here are just a …

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7 Ways To Improve Your Relationship With Debt

Debt can be crippling. It can leave you feeling stressed, depressed, and constantly anxious. The worry that one slip-up could cause you to have your car or even your home repossessed can be devastating.  We all experience money worries from time-to-time. Sometimes financial problems are out of our control. For example, the banking crisis a …

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