Tag: mommy blog
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Why We Made Apple Picking a Family Tradition
We’ve been picking apples every year for a few years now and we’re happy to make it a family tradition. But we’re not just doing it for the apples.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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12 Months in a Blink
It’s remarkable how slowly and quickly a year can pass. It was literally ages ago that I gave birth to Lyra. But also it was yesterday. I’m pretty sure every parent can relate. That’s why I’m so happy I took monthly photos. On the 18th of every month, I snapped that picture and as time…
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Our First Ever Gingerbread House
Mom came to visit this weekend and we spent the time building our very first gingerbread house. I picked up the kit a couple weeks earlier from the grocery store. It was labeled as “easy” with a 2 out of 4 simplicity rating. The image on the box certainly made it look simple and adorable.…
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Presque Isle Park
After spending a couple years in the tropics, a couple years in one of the world’s biggest cities, buying a house and living in New England for a few years, it’s so nice to finally be back home. Erie feels much more manageable and inviting after traveling around so much. And it’s wonderful to be…