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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.

Just Because You’re A Mom Doesn’t Mean You Shouldn’t Take Care Of Yourself

For a lot of moms, it’s pretty common to put yourself last compared to the rest of your family. It’s a pretty natural thing, after all, your priorities change when you have a family, and there isn’t really anything wrong with that. However, living your life that way can often lead to you feeling as …

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Disney’s Descendants 2 Available on DVD!

We are obsessed, and that’s putting it mildly, with the Disney Descendants franchise. The DVD is available now in stores so this can only mean we will be watching it over and over. There are also TWO alternate endings. WHAT?! If you have kids who have caught the Descendants bug, this is a DVD you …

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All Moms Deserve Some Summer “Me Time”

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PEOPLE®, Real Simple®, and Southern Living®. The opinions and text are all mine. “Me time” during the summer is like trying to speak a foreign language in the wrong country. It just doesn’t work. I mean, with three kids home and needing entertainment and …

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Screwdriver Pops with Orange Juice and Vodka

These ice pops are for adults only and can be enjoyed on hot summer nights or a fun mid-morning brunch treat. What better way to celebrate summer than to have some friends over for an ice pop tasting party around a bonfire! This recipe will yield 8 screwdriver zipcicle pops and is so incredibly easy …

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How to Handle Job Rejection – When the Interview Doesn’t Go the Way You Hoped

Getting rejected from a job you’ve applied for is not the end of the world. I know in that moment, the moment you hear it over the phone, or in person, or via an email is like “Oh my god, I’m such a loser”, but you aren’t. I know this because I’ve been there, time …

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