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To that mom on the cell phone at the park. Being so selfish with her time. How could she?

To the Mom on Her Cell Phone: You are doing great!

PUBLISHED: May 5, 2016 | By Hilary Erickson

This is to that mom, at the park so selfishly looking at her cell phone.  Or, there she is at the mall scrolling while her children look for Continue Reading

{screaming} Sometimes being a mom is WAY too much and my SHIP is SINKING. What to do, what to do -- read this post. :)

May-Day! May-Day!….

PUBLISHED: May 2, 2016 | By Hilary Erickson

Yesterday was May Day (you can read more about it here).  But, for ME I kind of think of the month of May as a "may-day-may-day ship is heading down" Continue Reading

Let's all take a nice deep breath and talk about the Zika Virus in pregnancy. What we know, what we don't know, and what we can do.

What We Know About The Zika Virus in Pregnancy

PUBLISHED: April 25, 2016 | By Hilary Erickson

I am getting a lot of nervous women about the Zika Virus in pregnancy.  I wanted to do a post to give you the basics.  As with all things Continue Reading

What is your story and how can you stop questioning it?

When Different Is Still Good

PUBLISHED: April 24, 2016 | By Hilary Erickson

It was just over  year ago that we announced a new plan for our family.  My husband was leaving his job at the end of the year.  We Continue Reading

Ready for a little downtime from your baby? Check out this new Boppy Lounger that lets them explore the world on their own with a new viewpoint!

Oh Baby! I’m ready for some down time!

PUBLISHED: April 22, 2016 | By Hilary Erickson

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Boppy. The opinions and text are all mine. I love holding my babies.  With my third I Continue Reading

This mind blowing tip will save you big at the grocery store. Or, maybe you're smarter than me, but this has saved our family big time!

How to Save Money On Groceries: The dummy edition

PUBLISHED: April 18, 2016 | By Hilary Erickson

Oh, the feeling of a stocked pantry.  The idea that you'll never run out of anything.  You'll always have the item you need at your finger Continue Reading

Do you have kids who just want the basic "kid fare" and don't extend themselves much beyond that? Let's head into new territory with our tongues and try a few things. All baby steps to loving lots of different flavors!

Eating Around the World: Mexican

PUBLISHED: April 11, 2016 | By Hilary Erickson

Mom, that looks gross. And by gross, your kids mean that looks different than what we usually eat.  Where are my chicken nuggets and pizza? Kids Continue Reading

Why is Informed Consent Important?

PUBLISHED: April 4, 2016 | By Hilary Erickson

Your doctor says you should do A, but you're not so sure.  He says "it's what I would do" and leaves it at that.  You feel a little lost and Continue Reading

March 2016 saw income rise THREE times more than last year. Come find out what I'm doing!

March 2016 Blogging for Income CFO Report

PUBLISHED: April 2, 2016 | By Hilary Erickson

Pretty much right on par with last month here at Pulling Curls! Over 3 times what I earned last year!  Gotta love that! (Always a huge self esteem Continue Reading

Why Your Home School Is Often the Best School

PUBLISHED: March 28, 2016 | By Hilary Erickson

Open Enrollment.  You're all the rage. Certainly the grass MUST be greener elsewhere!  Why be tied to the school that our home lands in when Continue Reading

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