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Summer Clean Beauty Round-Up

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Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer // This is a must-have year-round in my book, but especially so in the summer months! I appreciate the SPF 20 protection it provides along with lightweight coverage to make your skin look flawless but feels like you’re not wearing any makeup at all. Cote Nail Polish // My husband treated me to some new Cote nail polish for Mother’s Day! Cote is a clean polish line that is formulated without the major toxins found in … Read More

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Emotionally Challenging Pregnancies

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I’ve had this post brewing in my head for quite some time, but finding the words to write about something so joyful yet so challenging has felt nearly impossible. How do you find the words to write about something that feels so real, yet so self-indulgent at the same time? As a momma who has walked through miscarriage three times, I know as well as most what it means to long for a big, round belly. Each time I’ve been … Read More

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New Baby Items

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Snuggle Me Organic Newborn LoungerFull disclaimer: This product isn’t designed for evening sleep, but I found having a newborn lounger of some type was great for daytime napping around the house. We used a different newborn lounger last time, but it was pink and covered in hearts so we upgraded this time around to something more appropriate for baby boy. Owlet Smart Baby Sock I thought about buying this smart sock monitor for Collins last time around, but at the … Read More

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My Thoughts On: Not Taking Maternity Leave

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I’ve listened recently to a few podcasts from fellow mommas who work for themselves talking about maternity leave and setting yourself up to check out when a new baby enters your family. When I worked a traditional 40 hour/week job before Ainsley was born, I took a traditional maternity leave that entailed checking out completely from all work responsibilities for 12 weeks. It was lovely, and going back to work full-time after Ainsley was born was soul-crushing for me at … Read More