You searched for walking into a hug - Overstuffed Life https://www.overstuffedlife.com/ purposeful parenting and simplified living Mon, 27 Nov 2023 02:46:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.overstuffedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/favicon.png You searched for walking into a hug - Overstuffed Life https://www.overstuffedlife.com/ 32 32 Best Gifts for College Girls https://www.overstuffedlife.com/best-gifts-for-college-girls/ https://www.overstuffedlife.com/best-gifts-for-college-girls/#respond Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:34:00 +0000 Looking for the perfect gift for your college daughter? Find the best gifts for college girls in this gift guide put together by a college girl. Make sure to check out our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide—Find hundreds of gift ideas for EVERYONE on your list! This year is my eldest daughter’s first year in college. I...

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]]> https://www.overstuffedlife.com/help-kids-develop-growth-mindset/feed/ 0 Love the Arts? Plan a Getaway to Cedar City, Utah! https://www.overstuffedlife.com/love-arts-plan-getaway-to-cedar-city/ https://www.overstuffedlife.com/love-arts-plan-getaway-to-cedar-city/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:25:00 +0000 This is a sponsored post for Visit Cedar City. My husband’s first job after receiving his DMA (doctor of musical arts) was in Cedar City, Utah. During the three years that we lived in Cedar City, we were blessed to be able to participate in the rich tradition of the cultural arts there, as both...

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]]> https://www.overstuffedlife.com/love-arts-plan-getaway-to-cedar-city/feed/ 0 6 Ways to Help Kids Beat Seasonal Allergies https://www.overstuffedlife.com/6-ways-to-help-kids-beat-seasonal-allergies/ https://www.overstuffedlife.com/6-ways-to-help-kids-beat-seasonal-allergies/#respond Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:00:00 +0000 Children’s FLONASE® Allergy Relief compensated me in connection with statements made in this post. My youngest daughter had to miss her first two field days at the elementary school due to her severe seasonal allergies. It was the saddest thing ever. Field Day is the most anticipated day for a first-grader, especially when you are...

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]]> https://www.overstuffedlife.com/6-ways-to-help-kids-beat-seasonal-allergies/feed/ 0 Ten Reasons Your Child Isn’t Practicing–And What You Can Do About It https://www.overstuffedlife.com/ten-reasons-your-child-isnt-practicing/ https://www.overstuffedlife.com/ten-reasons-your-child-isnt-practicing/#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000 Are you shelling out the big bucks for music lessons only to have your child not practice? We sacrifice so much so that our children can have good quality music instruction, and it really frustrates me when they refuse to practice.  But it turns out that there are several very legitimate reasons why a child...

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]]> https://www.overstuffedlife.com/ten-reasons-your-child-isnt-practicing/feed/ 1 How to Start Your Own Family Christmas Traditions + 14 Christmas Tradition Ideas https://www.overstuffedlife.com/the-making-of-christmas-tradition/ https://www.overstuffedlife.com/the-making-of-christmas-tradition/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:38:00 +0000 14 fun family Christmas tradition ideas to help you start your own. Make sure to check out our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide—Find hundreds of gift ideas for EVERYONE on your list! I love Christmas. Some of my happiest childhood moments were at Christmas time and I have such great memories of the family Christmas traditions we...

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