Travel
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The Things I’m Thankful for in This Season of Motherhood
Motherhood has a way of stretching us in every direction — emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually. Some seasons feel soft and calm. Others feel overwhelming and loud. But each one carries moments worth holding onto, even if we don’t always see them in the moment. Today, on Thanksgiving, I’m giving myself permission to pause long enough…
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12 Essential Tips for Flying With Young Kids (Stress-Free Guide)
It’s that time of year again. My daughter and I were headed back to the United States for a couple of weeks to spend time with family. Unfortunately, my husband had to stay behind with our dog to work. Meaning I would face the long flights alone. I made a personal goal to not have…
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When Motherhood Feels Heavy: Why It’s Okay That Mommy Gets Sad Too
A lot has happened the last few days. I’ll spare the juicy details, but what set me over the edge was getting a call from our doctor that we need to take Jojo to a pediatrician at the hospital for an issue they are worried about. Everything else that was going on seemed so minimal…
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Why The Netherlands Is a Paradise for Kids (Parenting Abroad)
The Netherlands might be one of the most kid-friendly places I’ve ever been. Everywhere you turn, there’s a playground, kid cafe, children’s farm, or something else magical for kids. With my transition to becoming a stay at home mom, this was so helpful for me to have a long list of activities I can do…
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5 Powerful Ways Motherhood Changed Me Forever
Nothing humbles you more than how you react when you’re overtired, overworked, and dealing with an illogical little being. Picture this: you were up between 2am and 4am because your child couldn’t sleep. You then “slept in” until 6am, missing your opportunity to collect the trash for the day and get some emails sent out…
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