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My Baby Wants to Stop Nursing, But I’m Not Ready
My plan was to breastfeed my baby until he was a year and a half. Or at least a year. But he had other plans about nursing and I’m not ok with it.
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This Dog Birthday Cake is So Adorable and Affordable
We have a tradition every year of getting our dog(s) a birthday cake. This year we tried a new baker on Etsy called Butters Barkery and here’s what we thought.
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An Easy Way to Design Wedding Invitations
Planning your wedding can be an overwhelming task. Make your life a little easier by designing your invitations and save the dates with ease on Basic Invite.
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My Advice to New Parents: Don’t Blink
The days may be slow, but the years slip away in a blink. Here are some tips to keep your memories of your children near and dear, even as they grow up.
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How to See if Your Baby is Ready for Camping
We wanted to try tent camping with our baby, but we weren’t sure if he was ready and didn’t want to have a bad experience. We found the perfect solution!
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My Thoughts on Our New Etsy Espresso Cups
Recently we got an espresso machine and I decided to track down some handmade espresso cups on Etsy that are gorgeous and functional.
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Super Simple Recipe for Dog Oreo Cookies
Want to make your own dog treats that look like Oreo cookies? This recipe is super simple and pups love it! Substitutions are available for sensitive stomachs.
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Anxiety Killed My Dog, Not Her Cancer
Babe came to us as a frightened stray dog. After seven years, she’d been relocated seven times and the anxiety from moving finally led to her death.
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Banana Bread with Peanut Butter Recipe
Peanut butter bread can be dry and dense. Banana bread can be boring. Combine the two for the best of both worlds and it’s kid friendly!
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Visit Stowe, VT and Hike Mt. Mansfield with Kids
Travel tips for visiting Stowe, VT and hiking Mt. Mansfield with kids, including trail information, options for reaching the top, dining tips, photos, and more.
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It’s OK to Hate the Newborn Stage
Having a newborn is supposed to be joyful, full of bonding experiences. But the nonstop crying of newborns makes it almost impossible for the first months.
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What to Expect With IVF: Passion and Pain
The emotional rollercoaster of one couple’s IVF journey, as told from the hopeful mom-to-be. Needles, tests, never ending appointments all for one final test.
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Visit Watkins Glen, NY with Kids
Travel tips for visiting Watkins Glen, NY with kids, including where to stay, what to do, and what to eat – a photo rich mommy blog for traveling families.
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Traveling With Kids to The Adirondacks, NY
Tips for a family of 4 visiting the Adirondacks in New York. Where we stayed, what trails we hiked, what to expect and what to do when traveling with kids.
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Easy Fresh Blueberry Dog Biscuit Recipe
Make your own healthy dog biscuits at home from scratch with fresh blueberries and watch your pups go wild for their new treats.
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How to Teach Empathy By Saving Ants
In an effort to teach about empathy and kindness, I stop my kids from killing insects. I hope they grow into compassionate adults.
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Quick and Easy Herb Garden Hummus Recipe
A great way to use up some thriving herbs from your herb garden is to whip up this quick and easy hummus recipe. It tastes great and is kid and baby approved.
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Compassion Fatigue in the Maternity Ward
Giving birth is the most painful experience in most mothers’ lives, so having a little empathy during labor should be expected from the attending nurse.
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A Day in the Life of Lyra
One summer day in the life of 16-month-old Lyra, as told via iPhone photos by her mom:
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A mommy blog for babes and pups.