The pursuit of well-rounded living.
Allow me to preface this review by saying one thing first: I have tried many different baby carriers since my son was born. This review compares the Miamily Hipster Plus baby carrier to about four other popular baby carriers and slings on the market. In short, I would highly recommend the Miamily Hipster Plus to […]
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So apparently children do not enjoy films such as The Exorcist… (LAME!) I’m only kidding! What kind of mother would let their child watch horror films? (Me.) Anyway, with that being said I have decided to put together a list of kid-friendly Halloween movies for every night in October! Some of these are actually some […]
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I have to be honest: I do not scare easily. I watch horror movies alone before bedtime. I go to haunted attractions where actors in bloody clown suits terrorize guests. I am not afraid to try new foods, take on challenges, fly on planes, and I have never been afraid of spiders. Despite all of […]
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I keep seeing a trend online that I would like to address and give my two cents about. While this post was directed first and foremost to fellow parents, I think this topic extends to just about everyone who is concerned about the up and coming fall season. I also recognize that the topic at […]
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This post is rather unlike any of my other posts. Honestly, this is more like a documented internal debate I was having in my head earlier. I decided to write it down because I think this is an interesting question and one that I cannot seem to solve entirely. (*Side note: I recognize that not […]
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A lot of people claim that children prevent adults from accomplishing their goals. This is especially true in regards to women. I am thankful to live in the current era where it is not completely uncommon to see mothers in higher education, but the narrative that children prevent parents from pursing their passions and interests […]
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Picture it: I’m eight months pregnant at my own baby shower, opening new bottle sets, baby outfits, nursery decorations, car seats, and various other baby goods. It’s a beautiful day. We are celebrating the new life that is going to be coming into the world within the next month by sharing food, cake, laughs, and […]
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*Warning: spoilers ahead! The first time I ever heard of Kristina Kuzmič was a few years ago way before I was a mother, was married, or even met my husband. I remember scrolling through viral videos in my college dorm room one night at about 2:00 AM and stumbling upon her video, “I’m not your […]
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I find it interesting that we use the word “salty” as an adjective to describe someone who is upset over something small. Why? Because as a society we also say “take [that] with a grain of salt.” And that means not paying much attention to whatever the subject in question is. As a parent, one […]
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Practicing good self-care is difficult at any time, especially while being quarantined. However, now more than ever self-care is essential. I listed how I am practicing self-care during this time.
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