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Work, Life, Chaos? 10 Tips Every Working Mom Needs to Thrive

Being a working mom can feel like a constant juggling act. The demands of our world can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. But, what if you could find a way to thrive in this chaos? In this guide, we’ll share key strategies to help you manage your life better. You’ll learn how to boost […]

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Simple, Easy Daily Activities For Toddlers- How to Establish a Daily Routine

As a parent, you know how important a daily routine is. It helps manage the chaos of life with a toddler. But, what’s the secret to creating a seamless schedule that keeps your little one happy and engaged throughout the day? The answer is understanding the role routines play in a toddler’s growth and well-being.

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Overcome Mom Burnout: Self-Care Tips & More!

Motherhood can be beautiful, but let’s be real—it’s also exhausting. From never-ending to-do lists to sleepless nights, it’s easy to feel like you’re running on empty. That feeling of being totally overwhelmed and burned out? That’s “mom burnout,” and it can sneak up on even the most organized mom out there. But here’s the good

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Break the Boredom: How to Encourage Independent Play in Toddlers

Alright, let’s be real—every parent dreams of their toddler being able to play on their own, even if it’s just long enough for us to enjoy a hot cup of coffee. But we don’t just want them to be entertained; we want them to thrive, spark their creativity, and learn a bit of independence. So,

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Aubree’s First Birthday. 1-year-Old Girl Birthday & Holiday Gifting Guide- 10 Gift Ideas.

Aubree has her first birthday in a few days. While I’m so excited for this milestone, I’m also so sad that the baby days are coming to an end. I think that’s what makes “mom life” so beautiful, the fleetingness and bittersweet moments. For now let’s focus on the sweet, fun moments while I share

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Fun Toddler Craft Idea: No Mess Painting, How-to & Supply List.

On the lookout for a fun, easy craft idea for your baby or toddler? Plastic bag painting is one of my favorite crafts to do with Sophie, my 3-year-old. I love it because it’s a fun sensory activity, and when finished, you have a cute canvas painting to display or a gift for the adoring

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10 Airplane or Road Trip Toys & Activities Your Baby or Toddler Will Love

Travel… It used to be such a magical word for most of us, but now as moms it can conjure horrifying images of public meltdowns in TSA lines, screaming babies on planes, scary rest-top bathrooms and fifty billion “are we there yets” in the car. While all of these traumatic scenarios are not completely unavoidable,

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What’s in My Diaper Bag- 5 Things I Never Leave the House Without (Newborn Edition )

Okay I lied, these aren’t the five most important things, diapers and wipes obviously are the most vital items to bring along when you leave the house. It is called a diaper bag after all. You can’t really leave the house without a carseat and or stroller but that’s a topic for a whole other

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