This election season, I have a simple plea (and it’s not just that political mailers stop arriving in my inbox). It’s that if you have children, please involve them in the election process.
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“...but I’m going to be able watch my girls grow up, right?” This was my tearful plea to my doctor when she called with my biopsy results on November 17, 2017.
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With Covid-19 cases on the rise in Montana and the CDC suggesting people forgo traditional trick-or-treating this Halloween, many families are brainstorming creative ways to celebrate the spookiest of holidays in a way that is safe and socially distanced. Here’s some suggestions that ensure you will have a spooktacular time this Halloween.
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I can never go wrong with pumpkin recipes in my household. Read about our favorite pumpkin foods here.
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To me, this controversy reflects society’s attitude toward women: That sex that is freely given, pursued, and enjoyed is more dangerous than sex that is coerced or taken.
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It’s taken me a long time (and will be a forever work in progress) to love myself fully, despite the numbers attached to my being. My weight. My pants size. (My follower count, etc).
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Two local businesses got a makeover with portraits of music icons on their building!
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Neighborhood farm stands are the next best thing, helping you bring home fresh, locally grown produce and groceries. We asked our readers about their favorite farm stands, and here’s what they said.
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When I was thinner I got a lot of compliments on my weight loss. But ya know what I never got? Questions about my mental health.
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Where to buy local masks for kids and how to encourage them to wear them.
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Construction themed birthday parties tap into everything young kids love: dirt, trucks and tools. Plus, it works great at a park OR an indoor venue, which is a necessity with unpredictable Montana weather.
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Need to know where to buy masks in Missoula? We’ve included a list of local Montana vendors along with some national retailers where you can purchase a number of trendy masks!
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My son is in that sweet, innocent age where his heart bursts with patriotic pride every time he sees the American flag. I don’t want to steal that from him, but I know that in order to tell him the true story of American, I can’t amend history to exclude the ugly parts.
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We’ve been playing cards a lot in quarantine, so I knew this analogy would crystalize for them.
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Pauley was nominated for our Mother’s Day giveaway, and when her name was drawn I was reminded of all the ways the demands of motherhood ask unremarkable things of us. And then other times the challenges of motherhood seem remarkably insurmountable. Raising a toddler and a newborn as a grieving widow seems to embody both.
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406 Families co-founder Charity Stubb is a military wife. As you celebrate the long weekend, reflect on this time to honor those members of the military who have given their lives in service to our country and be thankful for the service of those that are still with us today.
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So you’ve made the decision to book family photos, and now your biggest question looms: "What do we wear?" I understand this predicament. It's a good idea to follow some really simple rules and not overwhelm yourself.
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COVID-19 got you down? Here’s some of the most delightful things we could find on the Internet to make you smile.
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