ChristineMcGrath

Christine is Wives and Moms of Long Island's blogger. She's been a wife and a stepmom since 2018. And she's the best dog mom!
I Want To Put In a Pool – What’s Next
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I Want To Put In a Pool – What’s Next

Putting in a pool can be a huge lift, but the payoff is a beautiful yard for years to come. Whether you’ve just moved into a new home, or you’ve been staring off into your yard for years dreaming of putting in a pool, there is a lot of decision making and planning that goes […]

Mother Spreads Awareness About HG After Pregnant Daughter Takes Her Own Life
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Mother Spreads Awareness About HG After Pregnant Daughter Takes Her Own Life

Reports say 26-year-old Jessica Cronshaw suffered from an extreme version of pregnancy sickness. Three years after her pregnant daughter took her own life, a mother is spreading awareness about a debilitating condition she suffered from. In 2022, 26-year-old Jessica Cronshaw, of England, was 28 weeks pregnant when she took her own life, according to ITV […]

What I Wish I Knew: Before Signing a Mortgage
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What I Wish I Knew: Before Signing a Mortgage

Buying a house and signing a mortgage doesn’t have to be as scary as it seems. Congrats! You’ve found the perfect home. Before you started searching, you probably got preapproved for a mortgage, which is an offer from the bank (not a commitment) to lend you a specific amount. And it’s usually good for 90 […]

9 Questions to Ask: A New OB/GYN
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9 Questions to Ask: A New OB/GYN

While all doctors are important, your OB/GYN is probably the one answering your most intimate questions. Looking for your first OB/GYN or a new one can definitely be intimidating. You’re going to want someone you can trust with any sort of question – even ones you think might be embarrassing. You want someone who’s going […]

I Just Bought a House, What’s Next?
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I Just Bought a House, What’s Next?

Being a new homeowner doesn’t have to be as stressful as you think! Congrats! The next chapter of your life is beginning and you’ve earned the title of homeowner. After you sign the paperwork at closing (and get those keys!), there are some things you’ll need to do to make easing into homeownership easy. Now, […]

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Stepmom
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Stepmom

Being a stepmom is just as stressful and rewarding as having children of your own. Finding and connecting with your future spouse can be stressful enough. Throw in getting bonus children, and it can be downright scary for some. It can be confusing at times, as you have to navigate being a parent and respecting […]