Travel
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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…
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10 Precious Things I’ll Miss When My Daughter Starts School
Being a stay at home mom isn’t easy, but it sure is special. I truly don’t know what I’ll do without my daughter around all the time. In the Netherlands, all children start school as soon as they turn four. Which means that my daughter is halfway there. The thought of this always puts me…
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“Just Wait Until…” — The Harmful Advice Moms Hear (and Why We Should Stop Saying It)
If one more person tells me to “just wait until Jojo is three” I might lose it. Similarly, if they tell me how fun and special this age is I might cry. It’s easy to forget what an age is like once you’ve moved to the next level, but you need to remember that other…
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How to Cleanse Your Life: Removing External Influences That Hurt Your Health
Moving abroad has taught me many things about myself. In the past when things were hard or I was struggling mentally, I would make a big change. From rearranging a random part of my house to doing something drastic to my hair, I had no limits. In the moment, I’d get a sense of relief.…
Mamma Bloomer 