Travel
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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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Just a bite?
It was another rainy day. I wanted to find something to keep Jojo and I entertained. We decided to walk along the shopping street near us and look for decorations that we could put around our new house. Before we got fully inside the first store, Jojo immediately walked out. When we were finally inside,…
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How “Living Like You’re Pregnant” Can Make You Happier
I’ve never been healthier than when I was pregnant. And for good reason too. But it got me thinking. Why do we put healthy habits in place only when another’s life is at stake? When I was making all these healthy changes, I took a step back and asked myself why I hadn’t done them…
Mamma Bloomer 