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I am always looking for whimsical designs on James' crib sheets to create a creative yet soothing ambiance in his crib. Yes, I know...

I am always looking for whimsical designs on James' crib sheets to create a creative yet soothing ambiance in his crib. Yes, I know this sounds a little overboard when it comes to sheets and I can't prove that the design actually affects his little mind positively, but I do know one thing, sheet quality and breathability really do make a difference. ...

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Luvs at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. Every momma who ha...

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Luvs at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. Every momma who has had more than one baby knows that baby number 2 is much less stressful, and your patience has become the ultimate virtue. In this post I am going to share a few tricks to making "momming" with an infant much easier. While all tips and lessons are my very own, this post is sponsored by Luvs 5 Lessons from an Unconventional Yet Experienced Mom BROW AND BRIDGE RUBS Both of my boys loved...

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Dear unconventional mom in 2018...I have 4 very "mom" questions to ask you. Mama to mama, Madre a Madre, mammy to mammy. Ok I...

Dear unconventional mom in 2018...I have 4 very "mom" questions to ask you. Mama to mama, Madre a Madre, mammy to mammy. Ok I'll stop now, but seriously. Can a mama help a sista out? Oh, and don't judge me. Especially if you are not a mom! ...

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Struggling to find a last minute gift for dad? Here are my top 5 favorites for him this Father's Day! What do you do if you can't...

Struggling to find a last minute gift for dad? Here are my top 5 favorites for him this Father's Day! What do you do if you can't get it in time? Just print a picture and stick it in his card. Holidays always seem to creep up on me and I find myself scrambling, last minute for gifts. In this post, you will discover my go to sites and shops. ...

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As a tribute to grandfather's all over the world this Father's Day, I am sharing 4 reasons why I believe my son's relations...

As a tribute to grandfather's all over the world this Father's Day, I am sharing 4 reasons why I believe my son's relationships with their grandfathers are so very important and a few fun ways to encourage bonding. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Gillette at Walmart. All opinions and text are my own. 3 Reasons Important Reasons 1. Link to Their Cultural Heritage I remember crawling up in my grandfather's lap and listening to all of his war stories as well as his regaling of our family lineage. My ancestors in the...

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I have recently found the perfect way to teach my boys compassion and kindness towards the less fortunate through a pretty awesome compa...

I have recently found the perfect way to teach my boys compassion and kindness towards the less fortunate through a pretty awesome company, cuddle + kind. This amazing company sent me two knitted stuffed animals and a bit of information for a review. Little did I know that this would evolve into a family lesson on philanthropy and helping others. You have got to check this out and let me know what you think. ...

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  All of my fellow mommas to boys will be able to relate to me when I say, that boy's toddler fashion can be a drab, super basic, a...

  All of my fellow mommas to boys will be able to relate to me when I say, that boy's toddler fashion can be a drab, super basic, and fashion-less. I like to dress my boys in a city metro skater style with out wildly investing in expensive brands. This fashionable look is usually hard to attain on a budget, however, this season, Osh Kosh has caught my eye with their chill boy styles. ...

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  At first glance these look like 2 common items gifted to ladies and babies but do not let the eyes deceive. Looking for a mommy/baby...

  At first glance these look like 2 common items gifted to ladies and babies but do not let the eyes deceive. Looking for a mommy/baby's first gift duo? Well I have got a treat for you!   At first glance these look like 2 common items gifted to ladies and babies but do not let the eyes deceive. Looking for a mommy/baby's first gift duo? Well I have got a treat for you! ...

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Moms, if you have had one child then you know that there are many milestones in your baby's first year, one very large one being, SI...

Moms, if you have had one child then you know that there are many milestones in your baby's first year, one very large one being, SITTING UP! I always worried that my boys laid down too much. Being told stories of a "flat head" had me paranoid that if my babies laid down for any amount of time, their head would begin to mold into a pancake back. I am not sure how true this is but one thing I do know is that as soon as my boys began trying to sit up, I went straight to...

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It is pretty hard when it comes to boys fashion. Mom of boys, are you with me? I always see oodles of super cute fashion pieces for g...

It is pretty hard when it comes to boys fashion. Mom of boys, are you with me? I always see oodles of super cute fashion pieces for girls but when it comes to boys, I struggle majorly. One piece that always gets an "awww" is Jack's fishing vest. ...

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   Yes I am being frank but why sugar coat it? Kids bring joy and fulfillment to our lives, but they also bring the "mom boobs....

   Yes I am being frank but why sugar coat it? Kids bring joy and fulfillment to our lives, but they also bring the "mom boobs." It's like the fluffy, youthful denseness to the breasts just dissipated. Some of us are left with droopy socks, some with pancakes that like to ooze from our underarms, and a very small percentage get better breasts...I HATE YOU...haha Just kidding ;-)    Yes I am being frank but why sugar coat it? Kids bring joy and fulfillment to our lives, but they also bring the "mom boobs." It's like the fluffy,...

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  As my family grows, so do the traditions! There are several traditions that we have created as a little family of four over the past co...

  As my family grows, so do the traditions! There are several traditions that we have created as a little family of four over the past couple of years. I would love to share a few with you to give ideas on traditions that you may start with your family, as well as my FAVORITE tradition of all!   As my family grows, so do the traditions! There are several traditions that we have created as a little family of four over the past couple of years. I would love to share a few with you to give...

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It is that time of year again and Tuesday the neighborhoods will be full of little ghouls with a hand extended for something to satisfy ...

It is that time of year again and Tuesday the neighborhoods will be full of little ghouls with a hand extended for something to satisfy their sweet tooth! If you have older kids, trick or treating is a no brainer. They are seasons treaters and know the deal, but for the little ones, it is a little more of a learning curve, and not a curve just for the little one. Here are 5 tips for mommy's with babies and toddlers! As well as a sneak peek of what Jack, James, and I will be for All Hallows...

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    There are always activities available for the adults this time of year but what about some family fun with the kiddos? Creating famil...

   There are always activities available for the adults this time of year but what about some family fun with the kiddos? Creating family traditions for the youngins not only adds wonderful memories to their childhood for them and for you, but also teaches them family values and starts traditions for them to pass down to their children. Let's encourage our kids to put down the electronic devices and have some good ole' fashioned family fun. ...

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If you are a momma to little boys, you know that FASHION IS HARD! It is so easy to walk into any store with children's clothing and f...

If you are a momma to little boys, you know that FASHION IS HARD! It is so easy to walk into any store with children's clothing and find the cutest pieces for little girls but when it comes to boys, everything is so....BASIC! ...

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So I usually post every other day but have been out of the scene for a minute as I was welcoming my second son into the world, Jamie Patr...

So I usually post every other day but have been out of the scene for a minute as I was welcoming my second son into the world, Jamie Patrick Scharff "James". After my experience of labor and delivery with James and my extreme surprise over the vast differences from my experience with Jack, I decided to share James' birth story for fellow second time mommies. Moral of this Post: Do not expect your first experience to be anything like the second! ...

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I would love to share a few things that really helped me in the first few months of having Jack, which I have pulled down from the atti...

I would love to share a few things that really helped me in the first few months of having Jack, which I have pulled down from the attic for round two! These items are simple but lifesavers when you have a fussy newborn. ...

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In preparation of Jame's arrival, we moved the boys into the larger room and redecorated. After giving much thought to the inspirat...

In preparation of Jame's arrival, we moved the boys into the larger room and redecorated. After giving much thought to the inspiration behind the nursery/room and the idea of environmental influences on children, I decided that I wanted to create a space that would challenge the mind and influence my boys of worldly things filling their space with items that tell stories and teach them of exploration. ...

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  Potty training a little boy has many stages and coming from a mom who is just experiencing the training process for the first time, ...

  Potty training a little boy has many stages and coming from a mom who is just experiencing the training process for the first time, I know the importance of having the proper equipment. There are really 3 stages when you think about it. In this post I will share my experience and my recommended product to help get the job done! ...

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  CALLING ALL MOMS...I have found a genius invention, a completely washable mattress and no.... it is not like washing a pillow where i...

  CALLING ALL MOMS...I have found a genius invention, a completely washable mattress and no.... it is not like washing a pillow where it gets all dis-formed and what not, this matress can be taken outside and rinsed off with a hose, look just like new, and NEVER SMELL LIKE BABY BARF, PEE-PEE, or SPOILED MILK! ...

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