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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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November Mom Crush Monday

This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. You’ve heard the term “MCM” before, right? Well, on my blog, I give that term a different meaning. On the first Monday of every month, I feature a fellow mom as my Mom Crush Monday, and allow them to share their own journey through motherhood.   Meet my November MCM: Vetta C. This month, I’m featuring a beautiful mama of three who is as sweet as she is selfless. She is always the first to help fellow  ...

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Must Have Apps for Parents of Babies & Toddlers

Before I became a parent, I swore I wouldn’t let technology interfere with my parenting. I also swore my kids would never use technology as toddlers.   And then I had kids.   Turns out, I’m more reliant on my phone than I should be (you know, for social interaction) and my toddler is so tech savvy that she could probably teach Apple® a few things. And you know, that’s not really a bad thing. There are good (and bad) ways to utilize technology for yourself and  ...

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Isla Anneston Kate: From Bump to Baby

Wow. I can’t believe that it’s been a month since we welcomed our second sweet girl into the world. She has truly completed our family and filled our hearts with so much joy; we are beyond blessed. So, since she’s a month old now, I figured it was time to share details of my pregnancy and her birth story.   Getting Pregnant: The decision to have another baby wasn’t something sudden. I had been thinking about a second child since Elsie was around a year old. But, I knew that having two  ...

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