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What To Pack In Your Maternity Hospital Bag

As of 35 weeks of being pregnant, my doctor had asked hubby and I to make sure our hospital bag was packed. Thank goodness we too her advice, because our tiny baby decided to show up a couple of weeks early! There are tons of long lists out there, but I thought I’d give it […]

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Weight Gain During Pregnancy

“Please step in the scale.” The aforementioned words terrify me. God, I actually can’t wait to not hear those words once month/twice a month/and soon to be once a week. For when I do hear them, fear rushes through me as if I were back at Weight Watchers meetings. Those WW receptionists, oh those WW […]

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How To Throw A Breakfast For Dinner Party

We held our third annual Breakfast for Dinner Party this weekend. It was originally scheduled for February, but a blizzard got in the way. Damn you, Nemo. Oddly enough, our Breakfast for Dinner Party finds it’s origins in a major snow storm we had three years ago. We had people over one night and coincidentally […]

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Importance Of Staying Social During Pregnancy

Between acid reflux, my new friend Braxton Hicks (a real one sided relationship if you ask me), not fitting in 99% of my wardrobe, and doctors appointments that appear from nowhere like the genie in Alladdin, being a social human being during my third trimester is difficult. I use the term “difficult” because going out […]

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Our Last Valentine's Day As A Family Of Two

My Valentine knows me all too well. Instead of dressing up and going to an overdressed overpriced presumptuous restaurant, we dressed in our favorite jeans and t-shirts, and headed off to our local taco shop. I love tacos, and believe that one should eat what they love on Valentine’s Day! After having our delicious dinner, […]

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Braving A Snow Storm for Nime Chow

What can I say. I was hungry, and desperately desired Nime Chow. Sure, there was a massive snow storm, but that didn’t stop by itty bitty family. Have you ever had Nime Chow? It’s delicious, and light. Did you ever brave the elements for a craving, pregnancy induced or not?   Posted with Blogsy

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Star Wars Pancakes – A Christmas Tradition

We have a one year old tradition in my itty bitty family – Star Wars pancakes on Christmas Day! I make the batter, and Blake whips out a skillet. He dons a stylish Star Wars apron, and gets to making some of the most beloved, and feared, characters of all time. They are cute, and […]

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