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“Tickled Pink” Kid-Friendly Juice Recipe

I don’t ever recall eating beets as a child. In fact, the first time I ever remember trying beets, I was pregnant with Jack…which means I was 30 years old! I didn’t like them, to be honest. I thought...

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Breastfeeding Resources for New Moms

Last week was World Breastfeeding Week. For the last several years, I’ve meant to write a post full of breastfeeding resources for new moms who might be struggling with breastfeeding, and every year...

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New Meal Planner Designs, and a Few Notes on Small Businesses in General

I have been hard at work getting some new meal planners ready. I’ve added some features and seven new designs and I finally have them all listed and ready to go in my Etsy shop. I am excited to share...

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Take a Peek Inside Our NatureBox (and Get a NatureBox Coupon!)

I’ve said it before but this is an appropriate place to say it again: I love subscription boxes. I’ve also said this before, but will say it again here: I need all the help I can get when packing...

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I’m Sad About the First Day of School. But I’m also Excited. And Anxious. And...

I feel all kinds of emotions about my kids starting school. Especially about Jack starting Kindergarten. Kindergarten! Today he said to me, “Are you sad that I’m starting Kindergarten?” “Yes,” I told...

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10 Mom-Approved TV Shows for Kids

My kids would watch TV all day long if I’d let them. We actually limit them to one hour per day, but there are always exceptions and days when honestly? I need TV to help a sister out as I’m trying to...

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My Suburban Life

I used to think that the suburbs weren’t for me.  This is Harry. I’m not that girl, I would tell myself, and I meant it. I didn’t want a cookie cutter house, a tiny postage stamp of a lawn, an HOA...

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5 Newborn Gift Ideas

I participated in Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Baby Mantra. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating....

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Getting My Kids to Eat Veggies: A Recipe and a Printable for Kids Who Don’t...

I’ve written about this before. Getting my kids to eat their veggies is kind of a…battle. To put it nicely. In all fairness, I have one child who will try anything I ask her to try and willingly eats...

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Halloween Fun with Black Olives

Olives have always played a role in my holiday experience. As a child, I remember standing next to my mom as she opened the cans of black olives on Thanksgiving, antsy to get the first ones and toss...

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Party Like a Princess: Sofia the First Party Ideas

I received a magical box of Sofia the First goodies to help host our #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate. All opinions are my own! Both of my kids love Sofia the First. Even Jack, who is going through an...

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Connect with Other Moms at the Dallas Mom Expo

Hey, fellow Dallas moms! Are you looking for a chance to hang out with other moms, check out the latest and greatest products for families, and even entertain the kids? The Dallas Mom Expo is all of...

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A New Favorite Baby Product for Parents Everywhere

This post is sponsored by Graco®. All opinions are my own. I attended a live event to learn about one of their newest products…and I can’t wait to show you the new Graco® Pack ‘n Play® Playard Portable...

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11 Uses for Lemon Essential Oil

One of my favorite things about learning to use essential oils is finding clever ways to work oils into my daily routines (and in many cases, even replace old products!). Lemon is my son’s favorite...

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Spring Break in Galveston

When the kids and I went on our Disney cruise, we sailed out of Galveston. It was the first time in nearly ten years of living in Texas that we had ever visited the Gulf Coast, and I wasn’t sure what...

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How to Turn a Onesie into a T-Shirt (and Other Play-Friendly Clothing Ideas...

This is a sponsored post brought to you by Garanimals. Be sure to see below for a tutorial on how to turn a onesie into a t-shirt (no sewing required!). When I was pregnant with Jack, I loved buying...

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From Flip-Flops to Floaties: 13 Summer Necessities I Couldn’t Live Without

It’s basically been raining for the last several MONTHS here in Texas. Months, you guys. So that probably means that Texas will be extra hot this summer, just to make up for all the cool Spring days...

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Free Printable Father’s Day Card: Star Wars

I know I am not the only one who has gone online looking for free printable Father’s Day cards. Although I’ve probably been in Target or Walmart or the grocery store six times in the last week, I never...

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No-Sew DIY Princess Leia Costume for Kids

This past weekend, my husband took the kids to Comic-Con in Dallas. Both kids love Star Wars and Minecraft, and as I was at a blogging conference for the day, he loaded up the kids and joined some...

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Easy Family Dinners and SAUCESOME Family Time

Ragú® sponsored this blog post. The opinions, text, and messy-haired children are all mine. Do you ever just have one of those days where the kids are loud and no one has brushed their hair and you’re...

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