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Aug 30

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THE TRANSITION TO TWO KIDS

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I’m three months into being a mother to two kids (Iris 3 months and Hazel 22 months), and I’ve got to say, it’s way easier than I expected. It’s been so much fun and I’m really loving it! That’s not to say that it hasn’t had its struggles, but I think

Aug 14

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HOW TO HELP YOUR TODDLER ADJUST TO A NEW BABY

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Hazel’s Tie Front Top c/o Pink Blush | Iris’ Floral Dress c/o Pink Blush

The arrival of a new baby can be a huge adjustment for a toddler. Hazel was 19 months old when Iris was born, and I was worried she’d struggle with the fact that she now has to share Mommy and Daddy. Especially because, being a stay-at-home mom, she has gotten 100% off my attention her entire life. So throughout my pregnancy and since bringing baby sister, Iris, home, we have made a conscious effort to

Aug 08

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5 WAYS TO TEACH TODDLERS COLORS

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The earlier you start teaching your child colors, the better, but don’t get discouraged if it takes a while for them to learn and recognize colors. Children start to be aware of the different colors around the age of 18 months, but it’s usually not until the age of 3 or 4 that they can name colors. In other words, children comprehend the

Aug 01

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3 MUST-HAVES FOR OUTINGS WITH KIDS

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Dress c/o SheIn | Tortoise Earrings | Diaper Bag | Gathre Leather Mat | UPPAbaby Vista Stroller

The girls and I get out of the house almost every day. We go on walks, go to library time, the toddler gym, the park, the store, etc. At first, I was so intimidated to take the girls out of the house, worried I

Jul 18

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CHERISHING THE NEWBORN STAGE

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The newborn stage flies by! Your hear everyone say it but you don’t really realize it until it’s gone. When you’re in the newborn stage, sometimes it can feel like it’s going to last forever. The sleepless night, the crying baby who only stops crying when you’re standing up but all you want to do is sit down, the unpredictable day to day routine. It can be a tough stage to get through. And then in a blink of an eye, it’s gone. Gone are the sleepless nights (well, mostly), gone is the sound of newborn cries. But with that means so many of the

Jul 11

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DIY CRIB MOBILE

By Kacie | Home Decor, parenting | No Comments

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Yarn

Picture Frame (in the size you want your tassels)

Scissors

Stick/Branch

I struggled to find a crib mobile I loved for Iris’s nursery. Well, actually, all the ones I found that I loved were over $100 and I just couldn’t bring myself to spend that much on a crib mobile. So instead, I decided to make one. This crib mobile only cost me $15 to

Jul 02

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10 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS

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When the weather is nice, we like to spend as much time as possible outside. There’s just something about being outside in the sun that really wears a kid out and makes them nap extra good, which this mama is a fan of. Haha! Of course, we do the typical activities like going for a walk, going to the park, and swimming at the pool, but it’s also fun to get creative,

Jun 29

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HOW I’M SURVIVING TWO UNDER TWO

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Chambray Romper | Solly Baby Wrap | Hazel’s Dress | Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid

It was always my dream and plan to have my kids close in age. I imagined my adorable kids playing together, wearing matching/coordinating clothes, and basically being the best of friends forever. My sister and I are 22 months apart and we’ve been best friends since the day I was born. I love it! And I knew that was

Jun 26

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THE BEST TIPS FOR BOOSTING MILK SUPPLY

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Off The Shoulder Dress c/o Pink Blush | Iris’ Bow | Glider Chair | Crown Pillow | Faux Fiddle Leaf

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Breastfeeding does not come easy for me. With both Hazel and Iris, I had to start supplementing when they were only weeks old. My body just doesn’t produce enough milk. It was really discouraging for me at first. I had planned on exclusively breastfeeding for a year, and it never even crossed my mind that it might not be possible. Everyone says

Jun 20

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15 SENSORY TUB IDEAS

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Sensory tubs are not only fun for kids, but they are also educational. As Bev Bos, a well-known early childhood educator and author, says ““If it hasn’t been in the hand, the body, and the heart, it can’t be in the brain!” Children learn through play, interaction, problem

THE TRANSITION TO TWO KIDS

HOW TO HELP YOUR TODDLER ADJUST TO A NEW BABY

5 WAYS TO TEACH TODDLERS COLORS

3 MUST-HAVES FOR OUTINGS WITH KIDS

CHERISHING THE NEWBORN STAGE

DIY CRIB MOBILE

10 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS

HOW I’M SURVIVING TWO UNDER TWO

THE BEST TIPS FOR BOOSTING MILK SUPPLY

15 SENSORY TUB IDEAS

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