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Found: The Best Black Friday Deals on Everything!

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As promised, stayed up until the crack of dawn this morning (roughly 4:30am) to send you all the best Black Friday deals. Not gonna lie, I treated myself to a robot vacuum in the wee hours of the morning. But enough of me, let's get to the list... be sure you read all the way to the bottom- I've packed a ton of great deals in here for the whole family!   For Baby High-End Strollers & Car Seats - Up to 35% Off Included BOB, Britax and more! For the Home   Hot Gift … [Read more...]

What Dr. Sears and Huggies Taught Me About the Power of a Hug

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We all know that hugs are good for our kids, but I recently got the chance to take a major deep dive into the science and culture of hugs with one of my personal parenting heroes, Dr. Sears. Today I’d love to share with you all that I learned. So- why was I in a room with Dr. Sears (a man whose books had a spot of honor on my nightstand for a LONG time once I started having babies)? And why was he so focused on hugs? As I’ve mentioned here before, I once again have the honor of being a … [Read more...]

236 Holiday Recipes You Won’t Believe are Allergy-Friendly

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For the first time this Halloween, our family decided to offer a candy alternative to kids with allergies. It was something I'd heard about before but hadn't thought a lot about until we actually did it. I learned there are A TON of families out there dealing with food allergies! Which is why I am so excited to tell you about this incredible resource for families dealing with allergies - available for the next 2 DAYS ONLY.   psst - the best part? YOU get to name your … [Read more...]

Parenting Styles: We Suck at Bedtime

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Close to a million hits in less than half a second can’t be wrong - bedtimes are important for kids. And that’s a bit of problem around here, because we suck at bedtime. But we can’t be the only ones, right? I mean, with the exception of my one friend who, every single night, spends a good twenty minutes listening and chatting and reading and, you know, just killing the parenting game with one child while her husband does the same with the other - and then they switch - how many parents … [Read more...]

A Day in the Life: What it REALLY Takes to Start a Thriving Diaper Drive

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As a parent, you have probably heard of (or hopefully even participated in) a diaper drive in your area. But have you ever thought about what goes into getting an operation like this off the ground and running? Or how the need for diapers can truly be the difference between security and tough times for a family? Did you know, for example, that diapers aren't covered by federal subsidies? When I learned this while visiting the HomeAid Orange County, an emergency shelter for families and member … [Read more...]

Our Family’s Tips for Managing Nighttime Wetting

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  This post is sponsored by GoodNites and Sam’s Club Before I was a mom I thought that potty training a child meant you spent a week or two teaching them how to use the toilet and then you were done. Now that I have three kids, all of whom have been potty trained, I know better. All three of my kids experienced night wetness long past the time they started “peeing in the potty”. So if you’re new to this whole potty training scene and you’re worried that your child isn’t waking up … [Read more...]

The Parenting Super Bundle (aka Your New Parenting Bible)

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Do you ever ask yourself why it's still such a daily struggle to be the connected and patient parent you want to be? ME TOO. That’s why I am so excited about the e-Course:   I’ve already had a sneak preview, so I’m trying to figure out my favorite part. Is it learning… How to effectively set limits and problem-solve with my children How to recognize, respond to, and validate what my child is feeling How to give my kids what they need while still maintaining … [Read more...]

19 Incredible Christmas Gift Ideas at the Nordstrom Sale

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I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale isn't the first place you think of for shopping for Christmas gifts - being that it starts in July and all. But it's a well-kept secret is that it's a major money saver to shop the sale for Christmas gifts - there are so many great finds for everyone on your list! To help you find the best stuff fast (cause I know you need fast), I've rounded up all my favorite ideas below. Grab a few before the sale ends on August 6th - … [Read more...]

3 Simple Hacks for Freeing Up More Time for Summer Fun

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Summer is supposed to be all about relaxing and finally spending more family time together right? So why are the bags under my eyes bigger than ever and, for the life of me, can I not keep our schedule straight?! Why? Because summer is a bit of a pipe dream. Yes, the weather is great and you don’t have to worry about getting up for school in the morning. But usually you also have a lot less child care and a much less predictable schedule thanks to a different camp or family trip from one week … [Read more...]