Sometimes as parents, we get marketed into buying so many things that don’t live up to the hype. These are a few items we bought for my son last year that either weren’t played with very much or that we just didn’t think was worth it. This is thankfully a…
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10 Toddler Hacks Every First Time Parent Needs To Hear
Some days I’ll think to myself, wow, I’m doing pretty good at this parenting thing and other days I’m running for the door as soon as my husband gets off of work. I know most Mom’s understand this feeling–especially if you have toddlers that have started throwing tantrums. My son…
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Overcoming The Tough Stuff: Burnout/Anxiety/Sickness/Etc.
Yikes. The last month has been tough. Actually Fall through Christmas was tough and during Christmas my body literally just said enough. I experienced some total mom burnout, anxiety, some family losses, a major job change for my husband (a great one, but still a big change), and we were…
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Stay-At-Home Mom Schedule With a Toddler
Wondering what a SAHM (stay-at-home Mom) does all day? Before I became one, I wondered the same thing. I was really looking forward to slow, relaxing days, sipping coffee and baby snuggles, but reality set in quick and I realized it was a lot more challenging than I thought. At…
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Homemaker Series: Get Your Home Ready for Fall
Once September hits in my hometown, the air starts feeling crisp in the early morning and evenings and you know that Fall is only a few weeks away. Sometimes I have a hard time letting Summer go. Sunshine is the best. As much as I love a good pumpkin spice…
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6 Natural Cold Remedies For Adults and Kids
We’ve had a couple of little colds/weird viruses try to come at us this year. Thankfully, we’ve been able to take care of them pretty quickly at home. Here are a few things I like to do when I first feel a cold or a virus coming on. -Pray- I…
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5-Minute Healthy Pumpkin Dip (GF, DF, Refined Sugar-Free)
Fall is just around the corner and if you are anything like me, you are already craving all things pumpkin, warm soups, and cozy food. We are about mid-August in my hometown right now, and today was a blistering 92 degrees, but yet, I still wanted pumpkin. Even with the…
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Baby Registry Must-Haves
There are SO many options when it comes to all of the latest baby gear and things you “need”. As an expecting new mom, or even someone shopping for an expecting mama, it can feel overwhelming sifting through all of the stuff online. Here are my top 10 favorite must-haves…
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Top 5 Essential Oils For Pregnancy
I had a lot of different products that supported a smooth pregnancy, but some of my favorites were essential oils! I have been using Young Living oils for about 6 years, but used them SO much while pregnant. Here are my top 5 favorite oils for pregnancy. Disclaimer: Consult with…
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5 Simple Tips To Make A Road Trip With A Toddler Easier
We took a long road trip with our 2 year old last week. I was not super excited to drive a long distance because past trips have not been fun–lots of whining and crying. During this trip, we had a very short crying spell on the way there because he…