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  • The Birth of Krue Nicolas

    Another birth story I get to write... honestly. It's a privilege I don't take for granted. I get to write another birth story for a beautiful child I get to mother. I don't take it lightly. And I am ... Read More

    The Birth of Krue Nicolas

  • Twice the Fun, Twice the Learning

    We've been attending Goldfish Swim School for just over a year now and the level of competency and confidence I've seen in the boys' swimming is INCREDIBLE. And that was with just one weekly ... Read More

    Twice the Fun, Twice the Learning

  • PODCAST // Episode 3: Conquering the Fears of Homeschooling

    Have you ever considered homeschooling your children, but you're honestly just afraid? Yeah, me too. That was me. And I'd say you're in the majority here. From worrying about if we're going to fail ... Read More

    PODCAST // Episode 3: Conquering the Fears of Homeschooling

Five Things To Keep In Your Summertime On-The-Go Bag

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This post is sponsored by Degree Women but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. It's summer time which means we are poolside OFTEN. My boys loooove to swim, so you can usually catch us by a pool or a splash pad on any given day in the summer. And if we're not there we're either at a park or playing at a friend's house. One of the most important things about ... Read More

Bump Date: 13 Weeks

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Welcome, to this baby's first update! I am nearing the end of this wretched first trimester. It has been a doozy that's for sure... Can't wait to say goodbye to this first trimester next weekend! How Far Along? 13 weeks, 2 days. My due date is January 6. However, I'm crossing my fingers he comes in December! Size of Baby: A Matchbox car! Weight Gain: No ... Read More

Summer Mealtime Battles – Solved

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This post is sponsored by Red Baron but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. We try to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. I am not one for any extremes one way or another. For us, and our family, it's simply not realistic to live by any extreme. Whether it's all organic, plant based, whole food, junk food, only meat & potatoes... you get it. We truly ... Read More

Three Things I Wish I Knew About Feeding Infants

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This post is sponsored by Happy Family Brands but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Feeding your baby can be so stressful and overwhelming. When your baby is born it's the big debate of giving them breast or bottle... or both? And from there on you feel like you're constantly judged for the decisions you make about feeding your child, no matter what they ... Read More

Summertime Mommy Mocktail

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This post is sponsored by Sparkling ICE but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. If you're pregnant or  nursing or just don't want to partake in any alcohol this summer, but still want a refreshing, low calorie drink -- I HAVE IT! I made this last week & knew I needed to share the recipe. It's SO GOOD and so simple to make! We'll call this one the ... Read More