Author Kristin Herman

Kristin Herman is a mom of 2 boys, and a lifestyle and parenting writer at Academized and Ukwritings, as well as an editor at Boomessays. Among her favorite places to frequent in New Jersey with her family are Hamilton Park, Cape May, Belmar and Brigantine Beach.

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January 7, 2022 0

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