Night wakings for feeds and diaper changes are two of the particular challenges that all mamas know very well. There is a real art to being able to navigate these needs quietly and efficiently, so as not to stimulate the baby, or in my case the babies. Keeping the room quiet and dimly lit is key, but it’s not the easiest thing to do. You need enough light to be…
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A Winter Bucket List
Read moreOh, January. The magic of the holidays has passed. The days are dark and cold. Spring feels like a lifetime away. Winter can be so tough in this part of the world. I needed a little cheering up so I decided to make a fun,…
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Tips for Creating a Productive Home Office
Read moreWhen it comes to working outside of the home versus inside of the home, everyone has their preference. Working from home can be convenient in many ways, however when you have small children at home, it can be a real challenge. The daily struggle is…
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Normalize “Not Getting Anything Done”
Read moreToday I want to talk about the difference between “seen” and “unseen” work. This is such an important topic and it is so close to my heart. As a stay at home mom, or a work from home mom, there are so many times when…
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Hey there, pumpkin…
Read moreI honestly can’t believe that it’s Halloween week. What’s even harder for me to believe is that my twins are 3-months-old today. No matter how long I live, I am forever surprised by the bizarre way that time passes. On one hand it feels…
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Bucket List Travel Destinations: China
Read moreI’ve been thinking so much about travel recently. With all that’s been going on in the world and in my personal life, I haven’t done any traveling in nearly 3 years, but that doesn’t keep me from dreaming about it. I am doing a little…
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The Stages of Mindfulness
Read moreThe Stages of Mindfulness ❈ P𝕒𝕪𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟: Be aware of your surroundings. Use your senses to bring you more deeply into this moment. What do you see? What do you hear? Be aware of your body. Be aware of your breathing. ❈ 𝕀𝕟…
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And all at once…
Read more“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” Hello, dear friend. How are you? I hope that you are okay. These times are heavy, I know. I saw an article the other day titled, “When Did We All Become So Miserable?” It broke my heart.…
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Review: Pure Parima Sheets
Read moreAutumn is in the air and that’s got me thinking about all things cozy. After the twins were born, they spent the first couple of months in my bed, exclusively co-sleeping with me in their co-sleepers. Now we are doing a mixture of crib sleeping…