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Book Review: Mom Tested, Kid Approved – All Dogs Dog Park
My kids love reading books; I love reading with them. Spending time exploring books together slows down the pace of our day, even if only for a short while. Often times, my kids get tired...
Pregnant and Fit: Freed from the SCALE
SCALE is a dirty word in our house right now. Weight is not discussed. I'd love to be able to say that I've never been one to demonize or idolize a certain number on...
What is Love (for a Pregnant Woman)?
In honor of the much-loved - or greatly despised - Valentine's Day, I thought I would share with my fellow moms the joys of how marital love has played out for this pregnant woman....
Work those ABs!
Abs! To do - or not to do - while pregnant? There is a big misconception out there that you shouldn't work your abdominal muscles while pregnant. While it is true that in your...
Enjoy Your Food – Don’t Buy New Pants
The holidays. Ironically, a season created to slow down and enjoy loved ones has become (in our culture, at least) a season of parties, food, full schedules, and weird family dynamics - all things...
Adoption: The Faces.
MEET ELIZABETH and ABRAHAM
After having two biological daughters, we decided to grow our family through adoption for any subsequent children. I had known since I was a little girl that I wanted to adopt,...
Adoption: The Need.
Adoption. A word that I believe we are hearing in a more positive light in our country these days. I'm excited and thankful that this word is becoming more and more familiar to our...
My Kids DON’T NEED a HOT mom
The recent HOT topic about the mom who posted a picture showing off her post-babies bod has been on my mind a lot these past few weeks. The changes my body is going through while...
I’m Pregnant! Can I Workout?
As soon as I get pregnant, the first question most people who know me ask is, "how much longer are you going to workout?" If I'm honest, this question makes me crazy; but I...
Tighten That Tummy: Exercises to Sneak into Your Busy Day
Two things I know are true: 1) moms are busy, which means we have a hard time finding time to work out (in a later post, we can talk more about how to find...
5 Things You Might Not Know about City Moms
Note: This is the second post in our five-part "Metro Wars" series covering all the things we love about Kansas City. Head back next Monday for more! To see all posts in this series,...
Football Season is HERE {Let the Brainwashing Begin!}
In the Marasco house, we LOVE football! Be sure to understand me when I say WE, because I don't just mean that my husband watches it while I tolerate it. NO, I am a...
Lines, Wait Lists, and Limited Options: Back to School in the CITY
Note: This post is the first in our six-part "Back to School" series. Join us for more next week!
I grew up in a suburb with strong schools and award-winning teachers. Heading back to school...