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  • Letting Go of the Guilt When Routines Fall Apart

    It’s the beginning of August, and if you’re anything like me, you’re living in this strange space between summer freedom and back-to-school planning. Part of me is craving the return of routine, sharpened pencils, labeled folders, a clean fridge, and mornings with coffee that doesn’t get cold. But the other part? The mom part? She’s

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  • Elf on the Shelf: Week Two

    Elf on the Shelf: Week Two

    Our mischievous little friend has been coming back everyday this week. He has had lots of good fun for our family. I have been having a blast setting him up each night.  Last Friday, Bob greeted us with special letterhead to write Santa with. You can write a letter to Santa and get a response. Send

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  • The Unforgettable Six Pack

    The Unforgettable Six Pack

    My husband and I met in the beginning of 2006. I married my best friend in 2009. We were happy, love birds.  It was just the two of us. We moved across the country to Washington State that year. And in 2010, we found our new member of the family, Jerry. A scruffy but distinguished

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  • The Waiting Game

    The Waiting Game

    The last few weeks of pregnancy feel as if you have to pass through an eternity. So here I am, almost 38 weeks pregnant, waiting on baby #2 to make his debut. The signs of labor coming soon are starting to appear, yet nothing significant so far. I’m ready for maternity leave. I barely make

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  • Independent Tot

    Independent Tot

    How quickly my little one has grown up. My sweet pea is almost 16 mos. He amazes me everyday with how independent he is. I’m proud to see that he is so free-spirited, yet there is still a part of me that misses his always needing me. With my next bundle of joy due in

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  • Fun, Thrifty Summer Activities for Your Toddler

    The sun is shining and the weather feels great! If your little one is anything like mine, he constantly wants to be outside. He loves to run around in the yard, but that gets old after a while. So here’s a few fun and inexpensive activities to do with your toddler this summer: 1.) Sidewalk

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  • Mom On-The-Go Chicken Fajitas

    Are you always on the run? Easy dinners make your life easier? Love Mexican Food? Well these Chicken Fajitas are for you. I am always looking for easy, fast, and delicious recipes. I work a full time job, have a 15 mo old little boy at home, and don’t always have time to cook a

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