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The Moment You Fell In Love

July 21, 2013 By Melanie

Do you remember the moment you fell in love with your child? That absolutely sweet moment when you were holding them in your arms, staring at their little face and fell madly, deeply in love? I am not talking about the moment that you first loved them. If you are anything like me, you have… [Read More]

BabyKicks Beach Bash Cloth Diaper Giveaway

July 21, 2013 By Melanie

  This giveaway is sponsored by BabyKicks. I am a BabyKicks Ambassador. One of the best things about being back in the cloth diapering community is trying out all the new (to me) diaper companies. It is amazing how much the cloth diapering world has changed in the past 2.5 years. One of companies that… [Read More]

Breastfeeding, The ACA & You – What I Have Learned This Month

July 19, 2013 By Melanie

This past January, after learning about new provisions in the Affordable Care Act that provides new mothers with breast pumps and lactation services, I wrote a post about my experiences calling my insurance. You can read that post HERE. The provisions were very unclear and there does not seem to be any consistency at all… [Read More]

Maxwell Designs Ultimate Fan Giveaway! Details Inside

July 18, 2013 By Melanie

Earlier this month when I was my search for a new diaper bag, My friend Mindy (The Inquisitive Mom) sent me a link to a fantastic WHAM company called Maxwell Designs. I was instantly in love and wanting to add some of her wet bags and and especially the Diaper Clutch in Flock Together  to… [Read More]

Praise & Giveaway: The Blessings Jar (Children’s Book)

July 15, 2013 By Melanie

After 19 straight days of rain, a slightly boring summer due to the new baby and limited play dates, we have definitely have had our share of disappointing days. I have had a grumpy Lulu on my hands several times because I had to take care of the baby and I wasn’t available to take… [Read More]

Diaper Bag, Oh Diaper Bag! Which One is Best?

July 9, 2013 By Melanie

The baby is a month old now and I have been kind of using a variety of “bags” as a diaper bag for when we head out of the house. The problem with this is that I have also left the house without some of the necessities. Like wipes, a blanket or a nursing cover…. [Read More]

Welcome Ezra! Our Newest Arrival

June 27, 2013 By Melanie

So, I left the blog dead for 2 weeks and for that I am a very bad blogger. I hope you all will forgive me. I do have an excuse (really 2 excuses). The first one weight 7lbs 15oz and is doing amazing. It might be because I am a 3rd time Mom or an… [Read More]

Baby Day Is Upon Us

June 12, 2013 By Melanie

It’s here! It’s here! In just a few hours I will be having this baby and I honestly can’t wait! I was going to share Lu’s last day of school pictures but I am just too tired and still have a handful of things to take care of before I try to sleep. So instead… [Read More]

Eph’s Last Day of School

June 11, 2013 By Melanie

Its been a couple of weeks, but Eph celebrated his last day of 2nd grade! We have a tradition of taking a first day and last day of school picture. I love being able to compare the two and see how much my little guy has changed in the past 10 months. You can see… [Read More]

Not My Only Little Man Anymore

June 9, 2013 By Melanie

When I became pregnant with my first child, I desperately wanted a boy.  I have always had a very difficult relationship with my mother and was fearful of what kind of mother I would be to a little girl. I was desperately scared to bring a daughter into the world and I am certain that if the doctor had announced… [Read More]

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