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    • Shay’s 9 Month Update + Our Everyday Schedule...

      It’s been a while, guys. Life with three tiny ones is busy. But also the best. It’s crazy to think Shay is now 9 months old. I feel like...
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    • How We Go About Sleep Training (Gentle CIO Method) + Sh...

      Alright y’all… our 6 month old is finally sleeping through the night. Cheers to another successful sleep training experience thanks to the same method we’ve used for all three...
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    • Holiday Care Packages for Toddlers & Babies // HAL...

      One of my favorite traditions is making the boys holiday care packages. Both Nate and I grew up with our parents doing this for us so it’s a fun...
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    • Our First Disney Cruise

      If you’re contemplating whether or not to plan a Disney Cruise, I’ll just get straight to the point – you should do it. They can get pricey but are...
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      September Wish List

      the book of awakening // crate&barrel wine glasses // UO leopard ceramic tumbler // Maison Miru shooting star open hoop earrings // Maison Miru whisper open hoop earrings //...
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    Second Trimester Favorites

    December 28, 2018 in MOTHERHOOD, PREGNANCY
    pregnancy favorites, second trimester, pregnancy must-haves, pregnant, new moms, second trimester essentials, pregnancy essentials, 2nd trimester, 2nd trimester essentials, when life gives you lehmanns, maternity must haves, third baby BODY PILLOW // The “replacement pillow” (as Nate likes to call it) is out of storage and here to stay. I’ve used this body pillow throughout all three of my pregnancies. I’ll be 19 weeks on Wednesday (hard to believe we’re almost halfway there) and am at that point where I need all the extra
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    THE FOUR AGREEMENTS // A LIFE-CHANGING BOOK

    August 22, 2018 in SELF-CARE
    I’m always on the hunt for a good self-development book. I downloaded Rachel Hollis’ Girl Wash Your Face this summer – it was pretty good. I also liked The Power of Now and The Secret. I read these books years ago but they still speak to me today. There’s one book in particular that had been
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    REIKI

    August 14, 2018 in SELF-CARE
    SO… Reiki (pronounced RAY-KEE). You’re probably wondering what it is. If you’ve heard of it, it might be because that’s what Jax Taylor did on the most recent season of Vanderpump Rules. I have to admit that I watch everything on BRAVO… I love it. But Jax and his reiki healer, Kelsey, weren’t the reason
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    DIY CHARCUTERIE BOARD: ALDI STYLE

    July 16, 2018 in LIFESTYLE
    charcuterie board ideas, DIY, DIY charcuterie board, charcuterie board cheap, charcuterie board, wine tasting party, wine tasting diy, how to make a charcuterie board, charcuterie board how to make a, charcuterie board display, charcuterie board ideas, charcuteries, meat and cheese tray ideas, meat and cheese tray, meat and cheese board, meat and cheese platter, wine pairings, aldi, aldi meals, meat and cheese board ideas, easy entertaining, appetizers, diy appetizer This summer I’ve really been into charcuterie boards (I’ve had two of them). Not going to lie – up until three months ago, I didn’t know what charcuterie was. To me, it’s called a meat and cheese board. Otherwise known as the appetizer I huddle over at every family party. They’re fun to get at restaurants,
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    TEACH MY TODDLER LEARNING KIT // Colors, Numbers, Shapes, & Letters for Toddlers

    July 9, 2018 in LIFESTYLE, MOTHERHOOD, TEACHER MAMA
    teach my toddler, toddler activities, toddler activities 2 year old, toddler activities indoor, teaching letters, how to teach ABCs, teaching numbers, teaching shapes, how to teach toddlers colors, how to teach toddlers shapes, how to teach toddlers letters, how to teach toddlers colors, motherhood blog, mom blogger One teacher-y thing that I’m currently loving is this Teach My Toddler kit from Amazon. It comes with four curriculum packs: numbers (1-10), letters (upper & lowercase), shapes, and colors. Each pack includes a poster, foam pieces, flashcards, and a book. It also comes with a little teaching guide that explains how you can use the
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    WHITE PEACH SANGRIA RECIPE

    July 2, 2018 in LIFESTYLE, RECIPES
    sangria, sangria recipe, sangria recipe easy, white peach sangria, sangria recipes white, sangria recipe easy, summer sangria, peach sangria, easy sangria, summer sangria, summer drink, summer beverage, easy summer drink, girly summer drink, sweet summer drink, sweet sangria, california pizza kitchen, california pizza kitchen sangria, CPK, california pizza kitchen recipes There’s something about summer that screams SANGRIA. We recently had a family party and tested this recipe for the first time. It was a huge hit and even had non-drinkers going for a second glass. Refreshing, delicious, and extremely easy — this is a crowd pleaser and perfect for summer cookouts or a get-together with
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    BOY BEDROOM: TODDLER EDITION

    June 27, 2018 in INTERIOR
    toddler, toddler room, boy room, toddler boy room, removable wallpaper, IKEA bookshelf, toy box, twin bed, boy bedding, toddler boy bedding, toddler boy bedroom, animal theme, teepee, teepee decor, toddler teepee decor, toddler decor EDIT // The dark wall is Sherwin Williams HUNT CLUB. The light wall is Sherwin Williams ORIGAMI WHITE. 🙂 Drake has officially transitioned to his big boy room and it went much smoother than Nate and I thought it would. The day we got home from our weekend getaway in Nashville, he went to his
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    OUR TTC JOURNEY & HOW ACUPUNCTURE HELPED

    June 22, 2018 in MOTHERHOOD, SELF-CARE
    Nate and I knew we were ready for a baby right after we got married. The first few months of trying, we took the approach that everyone recommends. “Just have fun and don’t stress. It’ll happen.” But eight months went by and we started to get antsy. Somewhere in that timeline, I had a chemical
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    THREE THINGS RIGHT NOW

    June 13, 2018 in LIFESTYLE
    THREE THINGS RIGHT NOW Ford – almost 8 months Ford Man is a screamer. We call him Scream-O, Ford Monster… the list goes on. He’ll just stare us right in the eyes and scream until his face turns red, then smile. It’s not that he’s even upset, he just likes to scream. He is so close
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    HOW WE INCORPORATE SPEECH THERAPY INTO EVERYDAY PLAY

    May 31, 2018 in LIFESTYLE, MOTHERHOOD, TEACHER MAMA
    Speech Therapy, Speech Therapy Activities, Toddler Speech Therapy, Speech Therapy Activities, Toddler Activities Some kiddos are little parrots from the start and repeat everything their parents say. It’s really interesting to know now, because when I look at Ford when he’s babbling I can already tell he’s making certain shapes with his mouth that Drake didn’t make when he was that little. Anyways – Drake was more of the
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    ✔️ weekend project: new storage cubes/bins and ✔️ weekend project: new storage cubes/bins and add a 4th frame. Can’t wait to fill it with another squishy face. 🤗 #playroomdesign #mytargetstyle
    Happy Friday + hello third trimester. 👋🏼 tha Happy Friday + hello third trimester. 👋🏼 that came quick! I’ll be 28 weeks this weekend and we’ll get to see bub on Monday. ♥️ 

I always look forward to my appointments. Mostly to check in on baby - but also, I love to see all the OBs. 😆 I guess having 4 kids in 5 years with the same doctors (and nurses) will make them feel like friends. 

I’m officially at that point where I’m exhausted by the end of the day and if I don’t relax, Braxton Hicks start. Warm baths and lots of water have been game changers this time around. 

I think this is the first pregnancy (..actually, the first time ever 😅) that I’ve been properly hydrated. Swipe right to see the water bottle I’ve been finishing everyday for the last month 💦 I have noticed a huge difference in my energy level and honestly feel so much better - no more mid-afternoon slump! 

Hope everyone has a great weekend. 💫 #28weekspregnant #inspirepregnancy #ltkbump
    wrapped 🎄🐆🤎 kraft paper + label maker ta wrapped 🎄🐆🤎

kraft paper + label maker tags inspired by @snyderfamilyco
    first charcuterie board of the Christmas season. 🎄 raise your hand if you could eat this kind of spread for every meal 🙋🏻‍♀️ #AlwaysSnacking

P.S. the person to blame for the diminishing amount of grapes can be found in the last photo.
    the boys got to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus today! the boys got to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus today! 🎅🏻 Drake is asking for the game There’s a Yeti in My Spaghetti (gonna enjoy the $10 “main gift” request while it lasts 😆) and Ford is asking for Mack from the movie Cars. Shay LOVES puppies, so he may be getting something special from Santa (1000% will not be a real dog. We already have 3 animals in the house). 👦🏻👦🏼👶🏻

Our Santa visit looked different this year but @waterlemonkids did a great job with this Covid-friendly option. 👍🏼
    Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Hope Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Hope you all have a great day celebrating with your people. 🥰
    kudos to Nate for turning our unused loft into a 5 kudos to Nate for turning our unused loft into a 5th bedroom. wanted to do something fun with the exterior wall + since we don’t have a gallery wall in the house, we decided to go that route. love how it turned out! I’m thinking a floor vase w/pampas grass where the tree is. 🌾

P.S. the only requirement for this space was a dimmable light. who else loves mood lighting? 🕯
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