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What you DON’T see when you look at my picture-perfect photos

Next time you look at a picture-perfect photo, remember that there is almost always more to the story than meets the eye.Next time you look at a picture-perfect photo, remember that there is almost always more to the story than meets the eye.We just got our family portraits back and I couldn’t be more thrilled! My kids look adorable, and I’m so excited to finally have a beautiful photo of the people I love to put on the wall above my fireplace.

And yet, when I look at these photos, I also have to laugh a little and shake my head. Why? Because getting those perfect shots and precious smiles was actually a pretty awful experience….

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Dear Moms, You don’t have to enjoy every moment… (overcoming mom guilt)

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the popular phrase, “enjoy every moment”? If so, try these mantras to overcome mom guilt…Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the popular phrase, "enjoy every moment"? If so, try these mantras instead...From time to time, when I’m wandering through the home decor aisles of a craft store, I’ll see a lovely little sign that says in beautiful, scripty lettering, “Enjoy Every Moment.”

It’s a lovely sentiment, really.

But whenever I read that phrase, I am suddenly filled with a strong desire to gently take the sign off the shelf and THROW those lovely, artistically-rendered words across the store….

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I am THAT mom…

If you ever feel discouraged that you are “that” mom you always said you’d never be, take heart and remember that you are doing more good than you think you are.If you ever feel discouraged that you are "that" mom you always said you'd never be, take heart and remember that you are doing more good than you think you are.I am that mom. You know, the one you used to look at before you had kids and say, “I will NEVER do that when I’m parent.” Yep, I used to think that, too.

Well, now I’m her….

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12 must-know blogs for moms that will make your life easier (and more fun!)

In motherhood, we all need a little (or really A LOT) of help. Here are my favorite blogs for moms–from putting food on the table to keeping the flame alive, these ladies have got you covered.

In motherhood, we all need a little (or really A LOT) of help. Here are my favorite bloggers to follow for all things

And….we’re back! Sorry for the radio silence, my friends. My family just moved a week and a half ago, so I took a little blogging break while I packed a house, moved, and at least partially unpacked at the new place.

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Making time for my kids: the struggle…and a few solutions

Mom life is busy, and it’s easy to get wrapped up in the millions of tasks it takes to keep our homes and families running. Here are four things that help me to make time for my kids, even when life gets crazy. Mom life is busy, and it's easy to get wrapped up in the millions of tasks it takes to keep our homes and families running. Here are four things that help me to make time for my kids, even when life gets crazy.

“Mom, will you play with me?”

I look up from folding the laundry to see my six-year-old son’s big, pleading eyes. I want to say yes, but so many other tasks are vying for my attention, too. …

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A toast to mothers…

Here’s to you, moms…

Here’s to the moms who were up all night with sick babies, who kept rocking even when they felt like they might collapse from exhaustion.

Here’s to the moms who make meal after meal after meal…even when they know someone will complain about the “green stuff.”…

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Dear stay-at-home moms, your job isn’t small

Life as a stay-at-home mom of young kids is demanding and often thankless, but our role as mothers is more important than we sometimes give ourselves credit for.Life as a stay-at-home mom of young kids is demanding and often thankless, but our role as mothers is more important than we sometimes give ourselves credit for.How are you today, mama? What has filled your day? Because I’m sure it has been full. If you’re like me, it’s been a smorgasbord of grocery shopping, laundry, wiping runny noses, changing diapers, more laundry, picking up toys, and million other little things.

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A practical baby shower gift perfect for any mom-to-be (with free printable gift tags)

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RegisteringForBaby #CollectiveBias

Need a baby shower gift? This simple, practical gift is something every mom-to-be needs, whether it’s her first or fifth child. 

Need a baby shower gift? This simple, practical gift is something every mom-to-be needs, whether it's her first or fifth child. When was the last time you went shopping for a baby shower gift? What did you buy the mom-to-be? For first-time moms, it’s not too hard to find something useful. Babies require A LOT of stuff, after all. There’s a reason they have whole stores dedicated to these tiny people. First time-mom’s registries are filled with much-needed blankets, clothes, cribs, strollers, bottles, teething toys…the list is endless….

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You know you’re a mom of three young kids when…

Being a mom of three kids is its own brand of chaos. Here are a few of the funny (and sadly true) realizations I’ve had in my first month as a mom of three little boys.Being a mom of three kids is its own brand of chaos. Here are a few of the funny (and sadly true) realizations I've had in my first month as a mom of three little boys.Before we had our third child, people always told me how hard it is to have three kids. As parents, you’re finally outnumbered. As the daily caregiver, you no longer have enough hands to hold on to all of the children at once when you’re walking across a parking lot. Not even the Costco shopping carts can hold all the kids you have in tow….

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3 simple tips to save money when you have a baby

Babies are expensive. There is no way around that…however, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars during your baby’s first year by following these three tips.Babies are expensive. There is no way around that...however, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars during your baby's first year by following these three tips.For being such little people, babies sure cost a lot of money. According to a 2010 USDA report, families spend an average of $12,000 on child-related expenses in their baby’s first year of life. What?! That’s almost twice the cost of my first car! …

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