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Potty Training Tips Tricks and Advice

Potty training is hard.  Well, not for everyone I suppose.  You could have a prodigy who goes from diaper to porcelain throne within two days.  (By the way, I am very jealous of whoever that is.) But for us common folk – it’s the source of a lot of stress.  In fact, I’d say I’m more »

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My Happy Moments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone. #KleenexCares #CollectiveBias Being pregnant can really suck.  But, it can be really beautiful too.  I’ve never felt more beautiful in my life than when I took my maternity photos. On the same level, having kids can really suck too. more »

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Top 5 Nurturing Tips for New Dads {guest post}

Mothers nurture their babies for nine months in their womb, care for them when they are born and are understandably more attached to the newborn than fathers are. When we brought home our first child, I remember my husband shying away from the nursery. So one evening, after he came home from work, I put more »

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Tackling My To-Do List With A Newborn

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone. #HealthySavings #CollectiveBias Is anyone else in the same situation as me? My to-do list is a mile long. I have a notebook version of a to-do list, a list on my fridge and even one in my reminders more »

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Newborn Baby Felicity – One Month Old Update

Our sweet little lass, Felicity, is a month old! These four weeks have flown by, and I’m in awe of how remarkable our newest baby is! Stats: 11lbs 11oz 22.75 inches long Loves & Dislikes:  Loves being swaddled, her pacifier (she prefers the MAM newborn pacifier), being worn in the NuRoo Pocket baby-wearing shirt, being outside, sleeping more »

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I Was Tortured By Postpartum Depression

Hi there. Remember me? I’m that tall freckled mom who used to blog ALL the time about her life, her family, and her adorable little son – Itty Bitty (aka Rhys.) I kinda disappeared from the blog-o-sphere, and life to be honest, for a large part of 2014. I’ve barely blogged about my new pregnancy – more »

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Are You Ready For Another Baby?

Are you thinking about having another baby? When are you guys going to start on your second? Doesn’t it just make you want another one? Itty Bitty needs a brother or sister. Umm…     No.           At least for a loooong time. No thank you, no way, I don’t think more »

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