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Marriage advice from a blind date

marriage advice from a blind date

This past June Mike and I celebrated nine years of marriage! And yeah, I mean, that’s awesome and everything, but what’s really interesting is that the past nine years and two months have all been thanks to a blind date that happened 10 years ago this month. I feel like that statement makes me really […]

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A mom's advice: being prepared with Huggies Plus and Costco

a mom’s advice

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SuperAbsorbent #CollectiveBias   As you can imagine, with four children under the age of seven, we have gone through a lot of diapers over the years. And since my eldest daughter was born in 2012 I’ve almost always had two children […]

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Gift Giving made simple with Incredibundles

gift giving made simple with IncrediBundles

As you might remember from Monday’s blog post (or if you follow me on Instagram) we just celebrated my youngest turning one. Celebrated, mourned… same thing. Watching your children grow up is so bittersweet! I can’t believe how quickly this past year has flown by! I still feel like I’m adjusting to life with four […]

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Fun ideas for your family summer bucket list.

motherhood–what I wish someone had told me

There are so many things that people will tell you when you get pregnant. Things about getting enough rest–both you and your children. All about the proper techniques for this or that. More breastfeeding tips then you could imagine. Lots of advice about car seat safety too. And of course, there’s the pros of baby […]

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Don't Ask Me If I'm Pregnant

please, don’t ask me if i’m pregnant

Not too long ago I had posted something online about how pretty soon I wouldn’t be able to say I had four children under the age of six anymore, referring to my son’s upcoming birthday where he would be turning six. Apparently, however, that was not as clear as I assumed it to be and shortly after […]

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