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Melissa Brown

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30 DIY Beauty Gifts That'll Turn Your Home Into Santa's Workshop
Beauty
Dec 2, 2020

30 DIY Beauty Gifts That'll Turn Your Home Into Santa's Workshop

'Tis the season to give the most thoughtful, creative, and curated gifts of the year, but it doesn't have to break the budget.

11 Amazing Gifts For Kids With Autism
Family
Dec 9, 2019

11 Amazing Gifts For Kids With Autism

Before the holiday celebrations can really begin, I have to ask myself the one question all moms face every year: "What do the kids want or need?" To be clear, I'm not complaining.

What I Wish Parents Would Tell Their Kids About Autism
Family
Jun 26, 2018

What I Wish Parents Would Tell Their Kids About Autism

I know I should be thankful that my child with autism was born at a time when our society is starting to realize there's so much beauty in being different.

5 Apps That Will Save Your Life as a New Parent
Family
Jun 26, 2018

5 Apps That Will Save Your Life as a New Parent

The amount of resources available to new moms these days is amazing!

8 Tips That Have Helped Me Become a Better Mom to My Child With Autism
Family
Jun 26, 2018

8 Tips That Have Helped Me Become a Better Mom to My Child With Autism

When I recently found myself laughing and having fun with my two children in the family room, I couldn't help but get a little emotional.

How to Ensure the First Months With Your Baby Are as Joy Filled as They Should Be
Family
Jun 26, 2018

How to Ensure the First Months With Your Baby Are as Joy Filled as They Should Be

Having a baby is a HUGE life change — one that is both incredible and incredibly hard at the same time.

5 Newborn Sleeping Tips That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier
Family
Jun 25, 2018

5 Newborn Sleeping Tips That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier

As the founder of Sleep Shop, a company dedicated to helping new babies and parents get the sleep they need, I get asked all the time, "How do I get my little one to sleep?" While my answer varies based on the situation, the baby, and the parenting style, there are some things that remain the same no matter what.

This Is What a Typical Day Looks Like When You're a Mom to a Kid With Autism
Family
Jun 22, 2018

This Is What a Typical Day Looks Like When You're a Mom to a Kid With Autism

I'm not a morning person.

5 Things You Shouldn't Say to Parents of a Child With Autism
Family
Jun 14, 2018

5 Things You Shouldn't Say to Parents of a Child With Autism

I'm a mom of two beautiful boys.

12 Gifts For Introverted Kids, Because Alone Time Is Important, Too
Family
Dec 23, 2017

12 Gifts For Introverted Kids, Because Alone Time Is Important, Too

Having a child who's an introvert in today's socially driven world is not easy.

10 Make-Your-Own Beauty Kits For the Friend Who Loves to DIY
Beauty
Dec 8, 2017

10 Make-Your-Own Beauty Kits For the Friend Who Loves to DIY

Whether you love whipping up your own products or you're constantly searching for more natural beauty options, these DIY kits are an absolute must.

The Trick to Creating Kate Middleton's Royally Modest Eye Makeup Look
Beauty
Dec 7, 2017

The Trick to Creating Kate Middleton's Royally Modest Eye Makeup Look

Royal beauty icon Kate Middleton knows how to rock eyes that are both smoky and bright.