Author: Danielle Jones
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Annoying things People from Michigan Post on Facebook during the Winter
There is a long list of things people, specifically from Michigan, post about on Facebook during the winter. Some of them are kind of unique and cool while others are simply annoying and repetitive. For instance, here are some of the things posted that are annoying, and ALL of us are guilty of doing at… Read more
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Preparing for Parenthood
I find it kind of funny when people ask my husband and I if we’re “ready” to be parents. I don’t understand why they look so appalled when we answer, “No.” Any expectant parent will tell you that there is no way to adequately prepare yourself to be a parent. Even when we were registering,… Read more
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Things to not say OR ask a Pregnant Woman
Being that I am expecting my first child with my husband this Spring, I have been actively taking notes of the things that individuals have been asking me OR saying to me throughout my pregnancy. Some of it is comical and some of it is outrageous, but I have compiled a short list of things… Read more
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30 Weeks Pregnant
My husband and I will be meeting Baby Jones VERY soon. As of Weds, we are 30 weeks along and 70 days (approx) out from meeting our son. Let me tell you, my nerves are ALL over the place right now. I’m excited, nervous, overwhelmed, ecstatic..and everything in between. I truly feel that there are… Read more
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2013-Counting our Blessings
Many individuals always look to the New Year, hoping to leave the remnants of the previous far in their wake. That is not the case for Jason and I. We are so very much thankful for everything that happened to us in 2013-the good AND the bad. We realize that without the bad, there would… Read more
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Benefits of Working out While Pregnant
In the past, women were told to refrain from strenuous physical exercise because it was thought to not only hurt the mother but also the baby. These days, it’s practically recommended to work out regularly during pregnancy because there are tons of benefits that come with it! NOTE: If you haven’t been exercising regularly before… Read more
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Benefits of Exercising During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be the most exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be one of the most exhausting times as well. Most women are preoccupied with what needs to be done for the baby’s arrival, that they forgot one of the most important things they can do for the baby and for… Read more
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What NOT to do when raising a Child
I stumbled upon this terrible article this morning about a couple who beat their adopted child to death. They were following the techniques and lessons from the book “To Train Up a Child” by Michael and Debi Pearl. First off, what the heck is WRONG with these two?! Secondly, just skimming through some of their… Read more
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Gender Reveal: It’s a BOY
Friday, the 15th, Jason had our Gender Reveal Party. We had immediate family and close friends and shared with them the news of what Baby Jones was. We prepared some food (mostly snack foods) and prepared some Gender Reveal props. We filled a black balloon with the color (Blue OR Pink) of what Baby Jones… Read more