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11 Valentines Traditions to Start with Toddlers
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11 Valentines Traditions to Start with Toddlers

Growing up, Valentines was my favorite holiday behind Easter and Christmas. I always looked forward to the fun family dinner we’d have and the little gifts my mom would have on each of our seats. It usually meant fun family baking and always exchanging notes with friends at school. We aren’t on top of ALL…

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The Intersection of Style and Function of Modern Motherhood STYLE MOTHERHOOD RECIPES PRODUCT REVIEWS Stages of Motherhood What do you want to chat about today?  Just found out you’re expecting? Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect pair of maternity jeans or tips for surviving your first trimester, I have 3 pregnancies worth of…

Our Family Turns 8! A Family Anniversary Tradition
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Our Family Turns 8! A Family Anniversary Tradition

Four days past my due date, we fully anticipated we’d be spending our anniversary eating our takeout of choice in pajamas and snuggling a newborn, all while reminiscing over the last 8 years of marriage. Turns out, this baby has other ideas and we found ourselves without plans and without a babysitter on our anniversary….

Holiday Mocktail: Triple Berry and Rosemary Spritzer Recipe
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Holiday Mocktail: Triple Berry and Rosemary Spritzer Recipe

This holiday spritzer recipe post is being sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Can you believe we’re into the holiday season? Soon enough we’ll be putting up Christmas decorations and planning holiday parties. When the kids are in bed, one of our favorite things to do is enjoy a…

A final findlay date + thoughts on feeling settled
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A final findlay date + thoughts on feeling settled

We said goodbye to Ohio two weeks ago and had a fiasco moving our stuff to my parents in New Hampshire while we slowly move into our place in Massachusetts over the next few months. Today I’m talking a little bit about goodbyes and the perks + struggles of this in between stage we’re in…

8 Simple Moments to Cherish as a Young Mom
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8 Simple Moments to Cherish as a Young Mom

Being a mom is wonderful. And exhausting. And hard. And testing. And wonderful. A lot of the power of motherhood, of raising kind and stable children, comes from repeatedly doing the mundane things with love. It’s a lot of diaper changes, bedtime routines, and laundry. It’s never ending explanations, goodnight kisses, and stray cheerios. And…

Strengthening Your Marriage After Kids (it’s not what you think):
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Strengthening Your Marriage After Kids (it’s not what you think):

Today I’ve partnered with Prepare/Enrich to bring your my favorite strategies to strengthening your marriage after babies, and they aren’t all what you’d expect. How many times since having kids have you heard the importance of getting out the house with your guy for a kid-free evening and strengthening your marriage? A lot right? The…