by Pregnant Pauses | Jan 6, 2022 | Babies, Blog, Moms, Pregnancy
What to do in an emergency? At one time or another during pregnancy, most women wonder about what will happen should they not be able to make it to the hospital on time. Given the nature of our world now, the thought of COVID and if the hospital will be taking patients is also a concern. These concerns hit home even more for the moms-to-be who are due during the winter months. With a snowstorm around every corner, black ice, and sleet impeding their path to the hospital, what would a mother in labor do in the event that she couldn’t get to the hospital to birth her baby?
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by Pregnant Pauses | Dec 16, 2021 | Babies, Blog, Dads, Moms
If you’re like a lot of Americans, “Santa” is going overboard at your house this year…again! Did you shop ahead in an effort to save money, but then forget about some of your purchases? Or, the “hottest” toys are currently in stores, and you are buying more than you thought. Or, Amazon is just calling your name during the pandemic.
Once you factor in friends and family buying gifts as well, it can be overwhelming to think about all the toys and gifts that will be in your home in the next month. Get ahead now and have a plan for the New Year!
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by Pregnant Pauses | Mar 8, 2021 | Dads, Moms
Let’s just go ahead and say it: Mom-ing is stressful. Everyone has stress, but mom stress is on a whole other level. Being a mother is possibly the most amazing, fulfilling thing you’ll ever experience, but it’s also likely the most stressful. Here you are, suddenly in charge of another human’s life; in charge of caring for them around the clock as you shape them into a productive member of society.
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by Pregnant Pauses | Feb 22, 2021 | Blog, Dads, Moms
A great way to save money on your kids clothes is to shop in the off season. So at the end of Spring and Summer when you would usually be buying for Fall and Winter, you go ahead and stock up on clothes for next year. By purchasing off season, you can save 40-75% off of retail prices. That adds up to huge savings when you are trying to support a family.
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by Pregnant Pauses | Feb 2, 2021 | Dads, Moms
At Pregnant Pauses, we love to save money. If you are like us and you’re a deal-seeker, you’ve probably spent many-a-Sunday clipping coupons from the paper, and weekdays perusing the grocery ads to see where the best deals on your favorite products are. Most of us have access to multiple grocery stores so the research was sometimes exhausting. However, as technology has grown, there are even better ways to save money on your grocery bill and your gas bill.
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by Pregnant Pauses | Jan 30, 2021 | Dads, Moms
If you haven’t already, it’s time to begin thinking about Spring Break travel plans! Spring Break is always a cherished time of year and this year is no different, even if we have to adjust our plans a little due to virus concerns.
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