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- Cold Weather Gear that Holds Up all Winter for the FamilyLooking for cold weather gear that will withstand not only the cold but also the snow? We live in cold and snowy Minnesota and here I’ll share what works for us!
- Postpartum Depression Snuck up on Me & Nearly Took My Life after TwinsAre you struggling with your emotions even months after your had your twins? Postpartum depression snuck up on me after the birth of my twins and it wasn’t until they were 6 months old that I was able to admit what was going on and work on getting better.
- Easy and Fast Meal Planning with Plan to EatAre you looking for an easy and fast way to meal plan? Try using Plan to Eat, it’s the best meal planning site out there! I’ve been using it for several years now and it’s helped me so much, especially working around the food allergies in our home.
- Discover Fun Hobbies for Moms: Find Your Passion and Self-CareLooking for fun hobbies for moms? It’s easy to lose your own identity when you become a mom. Here are some hobbies I’ve picked up in the past few years that have really helped me regain a sense of self after having my twins.
- The Best Bluetooth Headphones on a BudgetFinding the best Bluetooth headphones on a budget can be a daunting task. After trying many different brands, I’ve come to love this brand so much that I’ve converted the whole family over to the brand!
- Early Twin Pregnancy Symptoms Signs of MultiplesAre you wondering if you’re pregnant with twins? Here are the twin pregnancy symptoms I had that were different from my singleton pregnancy.
- My Favorite Places to get Gluten Free Foods on a BudgetAre there food allergies in your house and you’re not sure where to buy gluten free foods? Here are some of our favorite places to buy gluten free foods that are also dairy free and soy free.
- A Guide for Having Fun Building a Do It Yourself Miniature HouseWant to get started building Do It Yourself Miniature Houses? They are so much fun to do, a small investment, and hours of fun! I started building them recently and I absolute love it! Here is my guide for what you need to get started!
- Over 15 Gift Ideas for Women You May Not Have Thought OfAre you looking for gift ideas for women in your life? Here is a round-up of some top gifts women of all ages will like whether they’re single, a mom, a wife, a daughter, etc.