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How Do I Choose A Bottle Warmer? Avent, Ventaire Bottle Warmer, And More!

This post may include affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you purchase items through certain links. Bottle warmer basics explained. Bottle warmer features and limitations. How bottle warmers work: steam, hot water and warm water models. We personally love our Ventaire Bottle Warmer! Baby…

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Ways To Step Away From Screens This Summer

Ways To Step Away From Screens This Summer: If your household is anything like today’s average family’s household, then you have all these darn Gen-Z kids who are attached to their phones, tablets, or the TV all the freaking time. There is nothing that bugs my husband or me more than being on electronics constantly…

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“Won’t You Be My Neighbor” Hitting Theaters June 15th! + GIVEAWAY

The movie “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” will be hitting theaters June 15th. How many of you remember morning time or after school with Mr Rogers? I am pretty sure all of us have a favorite memory of watching Mr Rogers…, and we all have the song memorized. I am thrilled to announce that Dazzling…

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Frugal Summer Fun For The Whole Family

With the rising cost of living, more families are seeking less expensive ways to entertain their summer days. Looking for ways to keep your family entertained and occupied during the long, hot summer days without breaking the bank? You’re not alone! As the cost of food and fuel rise, more families are seeking less expensive…

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An Open Letter To My Boobs

Let’s be open, boobs. Hey girls, it’s me. I am writing this with tears in my eyes while giving my baby his first bottle of formula. Earlier today I had yet another weight check for the baby and an appointment with a lactation consultant surrounded by “Breast Is Best” posters and fliers letting my know…

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Instant Pot Rainbow Carrot Baby Food Recipe

Instant Pot Rainbow Carrot Baby Food Recipe Call me crazy, but I absolutely couldn’t wait until my little guy was old enough to eat solids so I could make homemade baby food for him. We are only a month in, so there is definitely time for it to lose its appeal, but for now I…

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Flying Internationally With A 3 Month Old

Over Spring Break, my whole side of the family traveled from Portland, Oregon down to Cancun, Mexico. With 9 hours of flying, 4 hours of layovers, 1.5 hours by car, and a 2 hour time change- I am so surprised at how well our 3 month old did! I was making myself absolutely sick the…

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Our Little One’s Struggle With Colic

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Philips Avent via Momtrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Philips Avent or Momtrends. Well, I have survived the first eight weeks of motherhood! And while it has been the most incredible experience of my life so far, it…

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How Do I Increase My Milk Supply?

If you have done it, you know that breastfeeding is no easy task- especially when you are just starting out. There are sore, cracked, and blistered nipples and your back and neck ache from bending over yourself to see if they are latching. But just when you feel like quitting, it all seems to work…

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Ugh, Those Postpartum Blues

After giving birth- which is the most incredible experience of my life so far- I expected to feel over the moon 24/7. But, within just a few short hours, I was slapped with the reality that is not 100% the case. Now, don’t get me wrong, I was completely in love and excited about finally…

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It’s A New Year, Not A New Me + Fit Momma GIVEAWAY!

Okay, I’ll admit, in the past I have been one of those people that jump on board with the “new year, new me” thing, and end up horribly disappointed a few weeks later. Especially with the fact that I have just had a baby, I will NOT be promising to have my shit together, eat…

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11 Things I wish I knew Before Labor and Delivery

As many of you may know, my husband and I welcomed our first child into our lives last month! While we were originally expecting a New Year’s Eve baby, we were both shocked and pleasantly surprised that I would be induced three weeks early due to high blood pressure. I was super excited that we…