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Doing Something a Little Different
Doing Something a Little Different

This week was rough. From a short work week with a new boss to a child who doesn’t want to sleep at night. I’m sharing highlights from our week and some cute Logan pictures.

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Five Must Haves for an Unmedicated Labor
Five Must Haves for an Unmedicated Labor

These five things helped get me through an unmedicated labor.

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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by Sharing Our Diagnosis Story
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by Sharing Our Diagnosis Story

It hasn’t been the easiest journey and we were devastated by the news, but if I could tell my past self one thing it would be “Don’t rob your present joy by worrying about your future life. It will all be okay”.

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A Canceled Baby Shower and Isolation During Pregnancy
A Canceled Baby Shower and Isolation During Pregnancy

It was supposed to be my baby shower today. How I’m feeling about missing out on this celebration and my thoughts about isolation while pregnant.

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First and Second Trimester Pregnancy Essentials
First and Second Trimester Pregnancy Essentials

I’m less than a week away from my third trimester of pregnancy. Here is my run down of all the things I used frequently during the first three months.

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Make Automatic Cleaning Part of Your Life
Make Automatic Cleaning Part of Your Life

Life gets busy and it’s easy to get off track and then overwhelmed with the amount of chores it takes to keep a home running smoothly. See how I came up with my weekly cleaning routine and a few tips to help you implement your own routines.

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2020 Goals ... Better Late Than Never
2020 Goals ... Better Late Than Never

We may be halfway through February, but I’ve just recently set my 2020 goals. Here’s a look what I plan to accomplish in 2020.

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January Reset
January Reset

While I’m happy to say “Bye 2019,” I am also not ready to set goals for 2020. I’ve decided January will be a month to reset, review and plan for the year ahead.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Her
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Her

Holiday gift ideas for women all under $100!

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Main Bathroom Reveal
Main Bathroom Reveal

A Before and After look at our bathroom renovation.

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What Are You Thankful For?
What Are You Thankful For?

I’m so grateful for my husband. And today I’m reminiscing about a day date he planned a few weeks ago.

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Blog-mopolitan Quiz
Blog-mopolitan Quiz

Some things don’t go as you plan. My intention was to post about my bathroom renovation today, but we’re still a few days out from completion. What I expected to take 5-ish days has turned into almost three weeks and counting. So I have to be flexible and change up the plan.

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Ten Most Used Kitchen Tools
Ten Most Used Kitchen Tools

Yes, Thanksgiving is a day to show our gratitude. But it’s also a day of cooking and eating. Today I’m running down a list of my ten most used tools to help you be more efficient in the kitchen.

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October Goal Setting and Progress So Far
October Goal Setting and Progress So Far

Is it too late for end of year goals? I didn’t think so either. Here are the goals I’ve set for the end of 2019 and my progress so far.

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Not-So-Random Acts of Encouragement
Not-So-Random Acts of Encouragement

Chatting about acts of kindness and encouragement. And ideas to help you start your own kindness practice.

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Trying to Get Pregnant Sucks
Trying to Get Pregnant Sucks

An honest and real rant about my experience trying to get pregnant.

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You Run the Vacuum and I’ll Clean the Bathroom: A Must-Have Conversation Before Living Together
You Run the Vacuum and I’ll Clean the Bathroom: A Must-Have Conversation Before Living Together

A deep dive into one of the most important conversations you should have with your partner before moving in together.

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Why “The Good and The Hard” ?

Because both exist. Because neither should be ignored. Because in this space, we hold room for grief and joy, fear and pride, challenge and celebration - all at the same time.

When I think about my parenting and how I want to raise Logan, I always come back to this:
I want him to know — and truly believe — that he is worthy just as he is.
I want him to love the parts of himself that make him unique, including h
World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) is coming up, and I’m so excited to share that I’ve created a collection of WDSD shirts, now available on Etsy! 🎉

There’s something for everyone—parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, an
Logan got to wear his Santa costume again for his preschool Christmas party and to our surprise Mrs. Claus showed up to see all the boys and girls. 🤶 🎅🏼 🔔  He talked about it all day! 

I’m loving his excitement this year and am soaking in
This is your sign to make the santa waffles for dinner, throw on your holiday pjs and watch a festive movie with your family. 

Logan is huge into Santa and Christmas this year (I’ve been waiting 2 years for his excitement during this season) s

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