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- Great Gear for Cold Weather that Holds Up all Winter for Kids and AdultsLooking for gear for cold weather 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.
- 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.
- A Comprehensive Guide of What to Buy for TwinsWondering what to buy for twins? Are you pregnant with twins or buying for someone who is? You’ll want to see the posts below regarding what we actually used two of for our twins and what we found we only needed one of, or didn’t need at all!
- The Best Gifts for Moms of TwinsLooking for the best gift for moms of twins? Here are some great ideas that she’s sure to love! Picked out by a fellow mom of twins!!
- 5 Year Old Birthday Gift Ideas for All KidsAre you looking for awesome gifts for 5-year-olds?! I’ve gathered 11 gift ideas that your kids are sure to love based on what my twins loved when they were 5!