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November 2017

Everything Else

“Stranger Threes” – A Stranger Things Themed 3rd Birthday Party

The Stranger Things obsession is REAL in my household. At first, only my husband and I watched it because we felt that our toddler would be too scared of the monsters. But one night, she joined us for an episode. To our surprise, she wasn’t scared at all. In fact, watching that episode made her love everything about the show. Now, she’s always asking to watch Stranger Things and loves to talk about the characters in the show. So, when she asked for a Stranger Things themed  ...

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10 Gifts for the Jet Setter for Under $50

This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.   What do you buy someone who values experiences over things? You buy things that will enhance their experiences!   Here are 10 gifts for your on-the-go, jet setting friend or loved one that are sure to make their future travels a breeze! Oh, and they’re all under $50!     Anne Klein 20″ Carry On (Currently SOLD OUT in teal, but available in other colors!) Luckie’s Scratch-Off  ...

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Everything Else

Shop Small: Mama Made Shops You’ll Love

If there’s one thing I love, it’s shopping. Window shopping, online shopping…..you name it, I love it. But my favorite way to shop is small. I love the idea that I’m supporting a person rather than a company. I’m helping a little girl get dance lessons or a little boy go to summer camp instead of helping a head honcho fly in a private jet to his fancy island. And that makes me happy. So, I decided to share a few of my favorite small shops with you all! These  ...

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Motherhood

I Chose to Formula Feed (and I’m Not Sorry)

The road to motherhood is paved with a million choices. One of the biggest choices moms have to make is how to feed their baby. But, there is an immense amount of pressure on moms to not make a choice at all. We’re told from the beginning that the only right option is to breastfeed…..and it’s wrong.   “Women must be educated regarding all their options, but supported in their unique choices”   — Here’s my story: The second I found out I was  ...

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