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If you’ve kept up with our blog, you know we are always on the lookout for great family travel products. From the frequent jet setters to the occasional road trippers, everyone has their own strategy for squeezing tons of gear into the smallest possible space. In honor of Summer, we have teamed up with Planet Wise to […]
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We all know somebody who has that inspiring, artsy style. If that person has kids or is expecting, it’s challenging to find the perfect gift that will fit in with their perfectly modern nursery. Recently, I came across Lucy Darling and immediately thought of these creative types. Lucy Darling got its start after mom and graphic
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For anyone that has never swaddled a baby before, the process looks fairly complex, but is actually pretty straightforward. I Googled some videos that show how to swaddle a baby, but never found one that I loved. So we decided to come up with our own visual that will help you on your quest to
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When babies are first born, they nap all the time. They essentially spend their whole day doing one of two things: eating or napping. They might even interrupt the cycle with a diaper change once and a while. Since majority of your babies first days are spent sleeping, many companies have come out with products to
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It’s a tradition for many parents. Reading the kids a book before bed as they drift off to sleep. If you think your baby is too young or you’ve never been a nighttime reader, there’s no time like the present! The only “problem” with starting this practice is that kids often pick a favorite. And
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It’s grilling season! And it’s not Summer without a juicy, flavorful burger to enjoy with friends and family. We are always looking for new flavors and creative ways to dress our burgers, so we came up with this delicious concoction. This recipe was made possible by the delicious finishing sauces from Top Mates. Top Mates
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So just to be clear, when we say baby bump here, we’re talking about the large inflatable ball. Not the baby bump pregnancy belly, though… now that I think about it, this could be a great future post. Ok, back to the baby bump ball. This is one of those cool products that both mom
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Living in Chicago, we experience all manner of crazy weather. Harsh Winters and humid Summers are pretty common. You never know what you’re going to encounter next so you have to be prepared for all mother nature has to offer. Recently, I came across a company called Cozy Cover, which offers a convenient way to
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Majority of kids are just naturally picky with their food. Aside from a few exceptions, all they want is their Kraft Mac’n’Cheese and cut up hot dogs. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not ashamed to admit I enjoy a bowl of K-Mac from time to time. But by introducing your kids to new cuisines, you are
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If you are currently pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or nursing, you’ve likely heard about one of the most common and painful pregnancy and postpartum symptoms: back pain. It’s a frustrating feeling to constantly toss and turn with no relief. Doctors typically recommend different strategies like Tylenol or heating pads. Both these are legitimate solutions. Unfortunately,
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