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This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. One of the best things about living in an area with changing seasons is that every few months, you get to switch out your wardrobe. It used to be just my own wardrobe, but now that I have a little […]
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Groupon Things To Do sponsored this post, though all opinions are mine. We’ve been using Groupon for several years now and it has been our go-to place for finding good restaurant deals. Over the years, it has expanded quite a bit and now includes Things To Do, designed specifically for your city. Here’s an example of
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A 12 week old entering the teething stage is a very scary thing. At first we thought there was no way it could be teething because it’s so early. When we talked to the pediatrician, she kindly informed us teething can and has happened this early and to buckle our seat belts for the ride. She
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Feedings. Diaper changes. Picking outfits. Bath time. Bedtime. That about sums up the baby experience, no? I mean, there are about a thousand feedings and diaper changes. And if your skills in the diapering arena are lacking, you’ll have a ton of outfits to pick out, too. But given the nature of things, my feeding
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It’s National Breastfeeding Month! Yes, a whole month dedicated to creating awareness and normalizing breastfeeding. So it’s only natural we wanted to contribute to the cause. Breastfeeding in public, while gaining support, still has somewhat of a stigma attached. So we’ve put together a list of our favorite portable breastfeeding products designed to make breastfeeding
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Packing is one of those tasks that is bittersweet. You don’t really like it, you just like the idea of it. It’s exciting knowing you are about to go on a trip. But it’s exhausting trying to remember everything to bring, so you ultimately put it off until the last possible minute. What we’ve learned
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Monthly Newborn Photography Ideas! We’ve all seen them. The monthly newborn photography that is so adorably creative. New ideas and ways of capturing your baby’s first year are popping up all over the place. The major problem is, with all the diaper changes and 3am feedings, how is anyone to remember to take a baby photo
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Summertime is perfect for packing up and taking the kids on a relaxing road trip. Although, relaxing isn’t typically what you think of when you pair kids and road trip together. If your kids are easily bored or antsy during long car rides, these apps will help entertain the youngsters so your next trip will run smoother.
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It’s no secret that breastfeeding can be challenging in the early weeks. Whether a seasoned pro or a newbie, there’s really no downplaying the bumps in the road that come with nursing. As a new mom, I searched all over for ways to make breastfeeding easier. While there is no magic formula (Heh. Get it?
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Bluetooth enabled baby products are popping up everywhere. It’s like there’s an app for everything: monitoring newborn sleep patterns and tracking baby weight. Even creating a detailed history of baby’s diapers. Well now, smart technology has expanded into pregnancy. Pregnant women have traditionally relied on their own gut when it comes to timing contractions. Bloom Technologies is
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