Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The day most people associate with pots of gold and throwing back a few beers with friends. Lucky for you I have compiled a list of things to incorporate your kids in the festivities.   Wear Green Obviously. BUT I want you to go all out. Spray your hair green with…

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Whether you’re a parent or not, most of us suffer from some sort of body image issue. I had terrible postpartum depression and lost a ton of weight after having Trent. When I could finally eat again I gained everything back plus some. The truth is I had to learn to love myself just the…

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Growing up I moved A LOT. So you could say I’m a pro when it comes to moving. The whole process can seem daunting and your kids don’t always make it easier. Here are some tips to make the process smoother for you and some tricks to help your littles settle in a little easier.…

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People say it all the time. “Life isn’t fair.” They don’t prepare you for the hard stuff though. When I started this blog I wanted to create a safe space for parents to feel heard. Sometimes life can feel isolating and like no one really understands what you’re going through. There isn’t a manual on…

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Winter time with kids is like locking yourself in a cage full of deranged Tasmanian devils. Everyone is cooped up, it gets darker so much faster and seasonal depression kicks in with a vengeance. You can only watch so much TV and if you have to watch another Ryan’s World video you are going to…

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It’s about that time of year again. The time where kids are crying and parents are rejoicing everywhere. You know what I’m talking about. Back to school time. Soon we will get to ship the kids off to school for most of the day and either get peace and quiet or save some money on…

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Scheduling time for dates is so important in any relationship, especially with kids. Dates can make you feel human again. It can respark your relationship and remind you why you are even with each other outside of having children. Here is a list of my favorite date night/date day activities. Hikes Lucky for us there’s…

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Sometimes I wish I lived in a giant mansion with a panic room to block out the noise of the kids fighting. Unfortunately, I don’t have that luxury. Instead we have a big open floor plan where sound travels so when they fight it sounds like someone is being murdered. This is why self care…

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I have had this on my list of topics for some time now. With the formula shortage I think it’s time to talk about it. The big debate in every mom Facebook group: Breast Feeding vs Formula. First of all let me say that I don’t know why we are taking opinions of strangers on…

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