Operation Me Time

Something I’ve really noticed about myself since having my third child is that I have a stronger need for time to myself. I need a break from my every day routine and a break from…

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When Family Doesn’t Support Babywise

I’m closing out Babywise Friendly Blog Network week with a post I’ve been asked about a LOT. Usually whenever I help a new mom get going on the Babywise schedule, I end up getting asked…

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Remaining “Emily” While Being “Mommy”

Remaining Emily while Being Mommy. Self care is so important and valuable as a mom and it’s important to find ways to stay connected to who you were before motherhood. I take my role as…

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Mother’s Day 2012

We make a BIG deal about Mother’s and Father’s Day around here. We go more overboard on gifts for birthdays, but we celebrate the parent days bigger. I think it’s important to teach our children…

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Mother’s Day 2011

Our tradition is to celebrate Father’s Day and Mother’s Day as a little family the day prior to the actual holiday. That way we have a full, uninterrupted Saturday to make plans, and can spend…

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