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Melissa Walker

Melissa Walker is a former magazine editor and current freelance writer. She's also the author of 9 Young Adult books, including the Violet on the Runway series and Small Town Sinners. Her first middle grade novel, Let’s Pretend We Never Met, is out now.

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Latest Posts by Melissa

Healthy Snack Kids Will Love

A Healthy, Convenient Snack Your Kid Will Love

by Melissa Walker

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Clever Parenting Shortcuts

Guilt-Free Moms Share Parenting Shortcuts They’ve Kept Secret — Until Now

by Melissa Walker

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How Moms Do It All Without a Car

How This Modern Mom Navigates a Demanding Schedule — Without a Car

by Melissa Walker

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American Housewife Season 2

8 Times American Housewife's Katie Otto Was All of Us

by Melissa Walker

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Guilt-Free Snacks For Kids

5 Guilt-Free Snacks That Fuel After-School Adventures

by Melissa Walker

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How to Prepare For Delivery

9 Ways to Prepare For a Safe and Healthy Delivery

by Melissa Walker

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Lunchbox Ideas to Make Kids Happy

6 Fun Lunchbox Surprises to Make Your Kids Smile at School

by Melissa Walker

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Best Advice for Wedding Planning

7 Pieces of Wedding Advice You Really Want to Hear

by Melissa Walker

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Tips For Late Nights With a Baby From a Mom

1 Mom Shares 9 Things That Make Late Nights With a Newborn Magical

by Melissa Walker

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Decor Tips For Your First Apartment

Decor Inspiration

Upgrade to Your First Adult Apartment With 7 Key Decor Pieces

by Melissa Walker

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Nutritious Snack Packs For Kids

Easy Grab-and-Go Kits to Keep Kids Well-Fueled in Any Situation

by Melissa Walker

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Back to School Rituals

Back-to-School Rituals I Passed Down to My Children

by Melissa Walker

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Creative Lunch Ideas For Kids

Kid-Pleasing Lunchbox Staples to Make Lunchtime More Fun

by Melissa Walker

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Easy Summer Entertainment For Kids

The Family Guide to Summer: Party Entertaining Made Easy

by Melissa Walker

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All the Bizarre Places You'll Breastfeed — and How to Make It Work

All the Bizarre Places You'll Breastfeed — and How to Make It Work

by Melissa Walker

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Back to school clothes with personality

Let Your Kids' Back to School Clothes Reflect Who They Really Are

by Melissa Walker

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Creative Twists on Ice Cream Snacks For Kids

Kid-Friendly Recipes

Cool Summer Sweets Your Kids Will Go Wild For

by Melissa Walker

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Dorm Room Items From Target

Mom’s Dorm Room Must Haves

by Melissa Walker

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5 Kid-Friendly Snacks to Fuel Outdoor Play

5 Kid-Friendly Snacks to Fuel Outdoor Play

by Melissa Walker

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Dorm Room Decor by Personality

Chic and Affordable Dorm Room Decor to Suit Your Finicky Collegiate

by Melissa Walker

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4 Baby Milestones You Need to Celebrate

4 Baby Milestones You Need to Celebrate

by Melissa Walker

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Urban Activities to Make Kids Nap as Hard as They Play

Urban Activities So Energy-Sucking Your Kids Will Be Begging For a Nap

by Melissa Walker

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Ice Cream Quiz

Personality Quiz

What Your Favorite Ice Cream Treats Tell You About Your Future Career

by Melissa Walker

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How to Set Up a DIY Root Beer Float Station Literally Anywhere!

How to Set Up a DIY Root Beer Float Station Literally Anywhere!

by Melissa Walker

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