Tag: parenting
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Navigating Emotions Before Baby #3
A month from now, we’ll be meeting our third baby boy. And if I’m being completely honest, I can’t fully grasp how I feel about that. Physically, I feel stretched thin. I’m tired. My hips hurt. It’s summer, it’s hot, and everything feels a little harder these days. At the same time, I’m still trying…
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Outdoor Toys that Keep me Sane
I am VERY pregnant this summer, and it has been HOT. 🥵 With two active boys at home, I’m doing my best to encourage imaginative outdoor play that lets them have fun while I sit in the shade and survive. 😂 Here are some of our favorite low-effort, high-entertainment outdoor activities: What are your favorite…
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Essential Items for a Comfortable Pregnancy
I really struggled my 1st pregnancy with knowing what was worth buying and what wasn’t worth buying. I was gifted a lot of used maternity clothes which I was so grateful for, but there are some things I wish I would have bought sooner for myself. Everyone thinks about a baby shower and/or things for…
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Flying Tips
Flying Solo with Kids: My Survival Guide Just typing that title gives me the hot sweats. I used to dread flying solo with my kids — the looks, the tantrums, the sheer inconvenience of it all. HOWEVER, I’m now so glad my kids are well-traveled. My 4-year-old has been on over 40 flights and knows…
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From Chaos to Calm: What Gardening, Baking & Painting Teach Me
Ever wonder why DIY, gardening, or baking can feel so calming? For this busy mom, hands-on projects are more than just creative outlets—they’re sacred pauses in a chaotic world. From painting walls to kneading bread, here’s how slowing down helps me reconnect with myself and hear from God. Read the full reflection on motherhood, faith,…
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Top Gift Ideas for New Moms: Thoughtful Choices
Gift Guide for expecting moms, new moms & breastfeeding moms.
Kranz Co. Life in Bloom 