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Falling out of first place
Last month was kind of weird for our family. Work schedules, after school activities, evening commitments, and multiple bouts of a stomach “situation” left my husband, our son, and me like three ships...
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7 Unsung Milestones
Parenting a young child is very much about “firsts.” First smiles, first laughs, first steps, first words, first day of school—all wonderful and important moments in your little one’s life. I love...
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Missing my baby
I’ve had a heavy heart the last few days. I’m really, really missing my baby. You see, somehow my baby has turned into a kid. I’m sure it was a gradual change, but it’s hit me very suddenly. It feels...
View ArticleParental encouragement on the internet (it DOES exist!)
I’ll never forget the first time I got a truly negative, punch-in-the-gut comment on a parenting article I wrote. “I feel really sorry for your son.” Other writers who share their parenting experiences...
View ArticleJoy in the “junk”
Since last spring, we’ve been on quite the KonMari kick in our household. Well, to be more accurate, my husband has been on quite the KonMari kick, and when he’s on a kick, it’s best to just go with...
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Postpartum Diary
Day 1 So this little nugget arrived in the wee hours of the morning. I try not to call things “the best” because I feel like it minimizes old memories and sets you up to never surpass new ones. But I’m...
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The Magic of the Buy Nothing Group
If you haven’t joined your local Buy Nothing group on Facebook yet, here’s why you NEED to. (Especially if you are a mom.) But first, what is a Buy Nothing group? Buy Nothing groups are local Facebook...
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3 Things to Expect When You’re No Longer Expecting
Done having kids? Here’s 3 things to expect: 1- The relief you may feel. People talk often about the sadness that comes with being done having babies, but it’s as important to talk about the relief...
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Babies at Work: a Workplace Revolution
The joy of bringing a new baby into the world is immeasurable. The squishy cuddles, the quiet coos, and the beginning of your breastfeeding journey wrap a new mama up in the cozy bubble of new...
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I Don’t Need a Break From My Kids.
I sighed and plopped down on my mom’s plush, white couch, exhausted. Stating the obvious, she said “You look tired. Can I take the kids off your hands this weekend?” I heaved another heavy sigh as my...
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