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The second time around- Part 1

“The second time around” is a journal of a second pregnancy.  Mom2 has a beautiful, energetic toddler.  Since only family and close friends currently know she’s pregnant, she’s keeping her identity under wraps until she’s ready to shout the great news from the roof tops at work, or until her belly gives it away for [...]

To Work or Not to Work after baby…Can you afford it? Part 2

Deciding whether or not to return to work following maternity leave can be a tough question for every family to answer. While the issue is a highly personal one there are some financial issues to consider.  In part one of this post we discussed financial issues, increased insurance/ medical costs and those ever important diapers.  [...]

Terrific Margarita Pie with Pretzel Crust

Long ago and far away during an earlier life, I was handed down a few good to go recipes from some very noteworthy military wives. This terrific non-alcoholic, no bake Margarita Pie with Pretzel Crust recipe was one of them – and after all of these years, I’m still in awe of everything they taught [...]

To Work or Not to Work after baby…Can you afford it? Part 1

Deciding whether or not to return to work following maternity leave can be a tough question for every family to answer. While the issue is a highly personal one there are some financial issues to consider.   1-     Do you have paid/ partial paid or unpaid maternity leave?  The majority of U.S. businesses don’t offer [...]

Obama Makes COBRA More Affordable For Families

There is a little bit of good news for those who were recently laid off. Thanks to US Government subsides, COBRA health insurance premiums are now more affordable. COBRA gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits, however, COBRA premiums were often expensive, as [...]