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Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011451598912855470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060988326230830413.post-4471249452259636212019-04-11T21:37:00.001-04:002019-04-11T21:37:14.083-04:00Top Ten Safe Sunscreens for Kids<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011451598912855470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060988326230830413.post-74069108186789818962019-04-10T20:17:00.002-04:002019-04-10T20:17:17.042-04:00Birthday Bear: Axton is One<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011451598912855470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060988326230830413.post-21780852713763670282019-03-27T15:18:00.002-04:002019-03-27T15:18:29.318-04:00March Target Try OnAs I running errands child free yesterday I took advantage and did a little try on at Target! It's been a long time since I posted one of these and forgot how exhausting but also super fun they are. I love shorts and sweaters as we transition seasons and trying a few new trends for Spring. Click to shop any photo and watch my Instagram try-on session @hkpfeff for details and sizing info!<br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My little man's first birthday is less than a month away and I can hardly believe it! Sorry about all those monthly updates I totally intended to do, buddy #secondkidproblems. It's the thought that counts, right?! Same goes for birthday gifts, but I've tried to take some of the searching part out of it for you! I've gathered intel from top notch sources (moms), scoured the web and tossed in some personal experience to bring you the ultimate baby boy gift guide. </span></div>
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Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011451598912855470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060988326230830413.post-62455671341498587102019-01-22T22:06:00.001-05:002019-01-22T22:06:36.079-05:00Coffee Bar Favorites<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last week I took a photo of one of my favorite little spaces in our home. The coffee bar. I posted it on Instagram and pinned the photo. And people apparently love it. Who woulda thought?! While I absolutely love having a space dedicated to all things coffee...and a diffuser of course, I had no idea my enthusiasm about it would be shared by so many. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So here's the deal. Our kitchen is kind of small. But we have a room in the front of our house that is supposed to be a formal dining room. We aren't formal dining kind of people so after we welcomed Fallon the obvious choice was to make it a playroom. And then the REALLY obvious choice was to make it a playroom/coffee bar. Everyone is happy, right? Yup. My coffee bar shares a home with a zillion toys. But having all things coffee in a dedicated space, one that I can keep looking nice among all the chaos and decorate for the holidays, it's really so special to me. So I thought I'd round up some cute coffee things that maybe my fellow coffee lovers will appreciate too! Can you even handle the cute stir spoons and swizzle sticks?!</span></div>
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Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011451598912855470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060988326230830413.post-60774786464728489622018-11-23T23:28:00.000-05:002018-11-23T23:28:34.009-05:00Gift Guide: For Baby Boys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Go Pod - We took this collapsable baby seat on our beach vacation a couple months ago and it's the perfect baby gear item for traveling! It folds down and comes with a bag just like a camping chair, easy to clean and great for pre-walkers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Push Car - I have seen so many kids on walks with these little cars and thought it would be the perfect big gift for our outdoor loving boy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mittens - We have cold winters here in Northern Kentucky but mittens are tough to keep on wild baby hands. These have magnetic closures so they stay on and are super warm!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shape Toy - Nearly all of Axton's toys have been passed down from big sis so he should get a few of his own, right? I love the colors on this one and the fact that it's meant for playing and chewing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Trapper Hat - A cute, cozy hat is always a good gift idea for babies who live where it gets cold. They usually still have to be on the go and keeping their little heads warm is a must. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Furry Booties - Parents everywhere rave about this brand and how well they stay on baby feet. I think they will keep our little man's toes nice and toasty all winter long!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/dbxhtgcb7b7" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">wooden walker</span></a> with interactive features will also make it's way into Santa's bag for the chubby cheeked baby boy who lives here. He's going to have to learn to keep up with big sis! <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/dbp472cb7b7" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Cozy boots</span></a> that pair with all the stylish outfits keep little feet warm and keep handsome boys up to stud status. Loving this neutral <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/dbhq4icb7b7" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">growth chart</span></a> that would look so cute in any nursery and is a must have for growing babies. A soft, cuddly rattle is always a great baby gift and this <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/dbhq3qcb7b7" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">raccoon rattle</span> </a>could be a long time friend. This truck <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/dbhpgdcb7b7" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">touch and feel book</span></a> could fill the "something to read" category or just be a nice addition to a growing little library. We had these <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/dbhng6cb7b7" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">reusable food pouches</span></a> when Fallon was a baby and used them all the time! Fill them with purees, applesauce or smoothies and save on buying them at the store. We love this soft <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cw8bhccb7b7" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">hooded towel</span></a> that is big enough to go right into toddlerhood!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tassel Poncho - I keep coming back to this because it's just so dang cute but also very functional for the colder months, not to mention super stylish.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Frog Bath Toys - I love that these are great for developmental skill building + practicing colors and come in a container to store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">Scooter - This was an easy choice for Fallon's big gift this year. Amazing reviews both online and from lots of parents and she will love to join the other kiddos in our neighborhood when she gets hers!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Camera - Monkey see, monkey do. Mama is always taking pictures so of course Fallon wants to and this is the perfect way to let her join me! It actually takes photos but is a much better option than mama's DSLR!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Barista Set - For the kid who has been using her tea set to "make coffee" for months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">If your daughter is a little bit older, check out my girl </span><a href="https://www.arinsolangeathome.com/2018/11/11/best-gifts-for-a-6-year-old-girl/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Arin's gift guide</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> for girls ages 5-10!</span></span></div>
Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011451598912855470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060988326230830413.post-3976807409214370352018-11-15T15:35:00.001-05:002018-11-15T15:35:14.981-05:00Thanksgiving Mini Style<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011451598912855470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060988326230830413.post-46752483316902462952018-10-30T15:31:00.000-04:002018-10-30T15:31:08.563-04:00Baby Jogger City Select Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">After welcoming Axton into our family I knew we would want to get a double stroller but I was in no hurry. I wore him in my wrap for months while Fallon rode solo in our trusty City Mini. But toward the end of the summer I knew it was time to upgrade and was SO excited and grateful to have the chance to work with </span><a href="https://www.buybuybaby.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Buy Buy Baby</span></a><span style="color: #444444;">. We've been so impressed with the Baby Jogger brand and knew that it would be compatible with our Britax infant carseat. I had tested out the </span><a href="https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/baby-jogger-reg-city-select-reg-stroller-with-second-seat-in-onyx-silver/5002475?keyword=city-select-double-stroller" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">City Select</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> with the second seat, asked tons and tons of mama friends and even embarrassed my husband by approaching strangers in public who were strolling with this model to ask them how they felt about it! When I was finally satisfied with my rock solid research, we went forward with our choice and waited excitedly to receive it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Obviously a double stroller is heavier than a single. It has support much more weight! But this one so light compared to many I've tested. The seats lift off with the click of a button and the frame is so easy to fold, just hold + push and it collapses for easy trunk storage. I especially love that the adapter pieces are so simple to take on and off and there are L and R markers to know which side to put them on at a glance. They can also stay on while the stroller frame is collapsed! One of my favorite features is the hand break. That may sound silly but wow does it make quick stops to put a pacifier back in or toss the toddler a snack so easy. The storage basket is spacious and can be accessed from both sides and the front when the stroller is only being used to seat one child. The handle is adjustable to suit all heights and both seats are the same size so there will not be any arguing over who gets one over the other! Did I mention that the fabric is removable and machine washable?! If you have a third child or just want the capability to stroll with three kiddos there is a glider board attachment. Lastly but arguably the coolest feature of all, drumroll please......with the </span><a href="https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/baby-jogger-reg-city-select-reg-stroller-with-second-seat-in-onyx-silver/5002475?keyword=city-select-double-stroller" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Baby Jogger City Select</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> there are 16 possible configurations for this stroller!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I decided to stay classic with mostly orange, black and white and that helped to streamline the decor throughout my house. And I didn't worry about differentiating between "fall" and "halloween". Halloween is my most favorite holiday and Fallon is really getting into it this year too so we just went a little fall and a little spooky from the beginning. And after the 31st I'll just ditch the bats and probably keep the rest until after Thanksgiving. Make your own rules!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was our second year traveling to Hilton Head Island, SC for a family vacation and we are already planning to go again next year! We've now stayed twice at the <a href="https://www.hiltonheadseacrest.com/" target="_blank">SeaCrest</a> hotel and it's the perfect location, right on the beach and across the street from <a href="http://colignyplaza.com/" target="_blank">Coligny Plaza</a> where there are a variety of shops and restaurants. There is the cutest street just outside the grounds with gorgeous private beach homes that makes for a nice morning walk after grabbing coffee from Caretta Coffee. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our favorite family attractions are a short drive away in nearby <a href="https://www.seapines.com/recreation/" target="_blank">Sea Pines</a> and you can even rent bikes to get there. My sister left her phone at the <a href="https://www.seapines.com/dining/quarterdeck-waterfront-dining.aspx" target="_blank">Quarter Deck</a> in <a href="https://www.seapines.com/recreation/harbour-town/" target="_blank">Harbor Town</a>, a restaurant right underneath a lighthouse with gorgeous sunset views of the marina and the Calibogue Sound. So we decided to bike back to get it the next afternoon and it was so much we did it again the next day with my dad, Chris and Fallon in tow! There are child seats and "princess houses" as Fallon called hers for little ones to enjoy the ride too. The scenery is beautiful and you may even spot a gator or two! We rode to The Salty Dog for a late lunch/early dinner but they have live music in the evening and some cute shops right next door. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I think our favorite family friendly restaurant would have to be <a href="http://www.coastoceanfrontdining.com/" target="_blank">Coast</a>. It's beautiful and looks like a pretty fancy place but there's an outdoor bar with beach access and you will find most people dressed casually. There is also live music, which Fallon loved dancing to and a great menu full of choices for everyone. A close second favorite is <a href="https://www.skullcreekboathouse.com/" target="_blank">Skull Creek Boathouse</a> which arguably has the best views in town. I love the twinkle lights strung under the big trees and the tables all look out onto the water. Fallon was most impressed by the light up cup that came with her kiddie meal!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But if hanging around the hotel is really your thing, you also will not be disappointed. The SeaCrest has 2 pools and a hot tub on beautiful grounds and direct beach access. We have taken both of our trips in late September, outside of the busy season, and really enjoyed the smaller crowd. There weren't so many people we were fighting for seats at the pool but not so few that it felt odd to be the only ones around. If it's possible I would especially recommend going around this time with little ones. It can be hectic enough just traveling with kids and it worked out nicely having a few kiddos around for Fallon to play with but so many that it was overwhelming. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If someone told me 3 years ago that I would breastfeed two babies, mostly exclusively, I would have genuinely laughed. I never thought I'd breastfeed at all let alone this much. And actually enjoy it. I fully supported my friends who breastfed before me, never batted an eye at women doing it at the park or at a restaurant, and have always found it to be perfectly normal and natural. I just didn't think it was for me. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">When I was about halfway through my first pregnancy something just changed. I knew without a doubt I was going to try to breastfeed. I still can't tell you why but I like to think it was all part of the plan to prepare me on some level for the way my daughter would arrive into this world. You can read her birth story </span><a href="https://therufflifeky.blogspot.com/2016/07/its-girl-fallons-birth-story.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a><span style="color: #666666;">, but let's just say it was quite dramatic. I found myself not only willing to breastfeed but desperately wanting to be able to. We struggled hard in the beginning. Every day was a fight but that little voice inside me said to just keep going. After 6 weeks of putting my all into it, Fallon and I found our groove. So much so that she only wanted me from there on out. I fed her with my body alone for the next 13 months when she decided she was ready to move on. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is nothing anyone can tell you that will fully prepare you to be a mother or for the journey that is breastfeeding. Each story is so beautifully unique. But so many of us struggle in silence. Breastfeeding is tough! It's natural but does not always come so naturally. You and baby have to learn to dance together, find your very own rhythm. It's a brave thing to do. It's also just as brave to recognize your limits and do what is best for you and your child. Whether you breastfeed exclusively, pump and bottle feed, a combination of both or simply bottle feed with formula, you are brave for following your heart. But if you plan to breastfeed, there are definitely a few ways to help make it the most enjoyable experience possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">If you've been following along with my story you know that this time around I have talked about only one brand of nursing attire that I actually felt was worth sharing. </span><a href="https://www.kindredbravely.com/" style="color: #666666;" target="_blank">Kindred Bravely</a><span style="color: #666666;"> is a company that believes living every day as a mom is an act of bravery. And I whole heartedly agree. So when I was contacted for the post, I jumped at the opportunity to work with a brand that I already loved and want to continue to support. The </span><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c37snwcb7b7" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Marvella Luxe bra</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> is my hands down absolute favorite nursing bra ever. It doesn't even seem like a nursing bra. It's very comfortable and supportive, looks great under all my clothes and easily folds down out of the way with one simple motion. I'm also loving the </span><a href="https://www.kindredbravely.com/collections/nursing-bras/products/limited-edition-french-terry-nursing-sleep-bra?variant=8158179917920" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">French Terry Racerback bra</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> to sleep or lounge around in. Comfort is key, especially in those early days and I barely even know I'm wearing this bra, it's so light and soft. And the most versatile piece I own is the </span><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c8difjcb7b7" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Simply Sublime tank</span></a><span style="color: #666666;">. I can sleep it in, throw a cardigan or jacket over it to wear out or wear it underneath not so nursing friendly tops that I may not even wear otherwise. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">Make your breastfeeding experience as good as it can be with comfortable nursing wear by Kindred Bravely. You can use code HILARYKB20 for 20% off your first purchase either </span><a href="https://www.kindredbravely.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> or </span><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c8difjcb7b7" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a><span style="color: #666666;">. We want to hear your story! Share it on Instagram using #breastfeedbravely and tag @hkpfeff523. You are so brave mamas!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love being a mom. I'm grateful for 2 healthy + amazing kids. I fully appreciate how hard my husband works so that I can stay home with them as my full time job. But I'm losing my mind and I've got to tell someone about it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They say the days are long but the years are short. I'm sure I'll find that to be true sooner than I can imagine. But right now, I'm in the trenches. Navigating daily life with 2 little ones, mostly still fully dependent on me, is kind of like walking through a minefield. One wrong step and the shit is going to hit the fan. I don't know how many times I've looked at the clock and been floored that it's 2PM and I've yet to get dressed, and not by choice. Or realized it's 9PM and the day is somehow over and I have no idea how I spent the last 15 hours. Because they certainly weren't productive and not really all that fun. It sometimes seems like EVERYTHING is a struggle. Simple tasks that would take me 10 minutes to complete take an hour with the constant interruptions. I can't even brush my teeth without stopping! Someone wants to be held, someone is hungry, someone has to go potty (3 dogs!). My to-do list gets so long that I just start taking things off all together, realizing that there will never be time to get them done. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I constantly find myself facing dilemmas about how to spend my time. Do I have Chris take the kids while I speed through those chores that have been put off for too long or do something as a family? Work or play? Plan an outing that will most likely sacrifice nap time and my sanity or stay home and feel guilty about it? Exercise or relax? </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fallon wants me to play cars with her but Axton wants to nurse. The toddler is sleeping and the baby is giggling when I tickle his toes but the bills need to be paid. And when was the last time I shaved my legs?! </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are lots of things that can wait, but they cannot wait forever.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I just want to shower in peace, remember to make the grocery order before we run out of food, wear something that doesn't double as pajamas more than once a week. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are so many things I've given up on trying to accomplish while the kids are awake because they aren't worth the extra time they take and stress they cause. But I have so little time that both kids are asleep it feels like I'm racing the clock and never using the time I do get wisely enough. I feel guilty if I get something done while the kids are both content, because I should be using that time to play with them! But I'm anxious if everything is left until after bedtime, because that means I'll have to choose between getting it done or taking time to relax. I would actually skip lunch if I wasn't breastfeeding simply because it's one more thing on the list.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I spend all this time planning and packing for a fun day out and the stress of actually getting there already has me exhausted. And it's super hard to chase a toddler who fears nothing and apparently also hears nothing (unless she wants to) while wearing a baby. I can't keep him out in the sun + heat too long, climb on the playground or go down the water slide. Yet I also can't just snuggle my teething baby all day, because I have a toddler who needs my attention too. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My husband works an odd schedule and long hours. I am the head of household. The mom. The maid. The chauffeur. The chef. The accountant. The wanna be photographer + blogger + social media influencer. I found something that allows me to fuel my creative fire and get paid for it, working on my own terms while staying home with my babies. But I can't justify the time I spend doing it if I'm not making a certain amount of money. And the time and effort it takes to make that certain amount of money is often more time than I have. It's a constant struggle for balance that I've yet to achieve.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There isn't currently much of a "we" as in my husband and me. We're a hell of a team but we don't get to spend much time together just 2 of us. He works long overnight hours then comes home to tag in while I clean the house or does yard work or tries to make progress on one of the many unfinished projects we have going on. One of us has to be with the kids while the other accomplishes something, we can never work on anything together. And by the time either of us has finished, we choose to use the remainder of our time together as a family. He often stays up for over 24 hours because napping would take away more time. There are so many times he takes Fallon up to bed on those nights he is home and falls asleep next to her. And I don't have the heart to wake him just to watch TV together. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When people tell me to soak it all in, this time with my kids so little, I often want to laugh sarcastically. They mean the snuggles in my arms, the little hand pulling mine, the bedtime stories and the sloppy kisses. But it does give me hope that once I'm out of this stage I will actually look back and miss it. Because it seems like it's pretty easy to forget how incredibly HARD it is. The stress, the frustration, the eat you alive guilt. Sometimes I'm even angry. How am I supposed to enjoy my kids when I'm too busy just trying to meet their needs? It feels like treading water. Survival mode.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I count down till bedtime. I dream of being alone in a quiet room for just long enough to drink my iced coffee before all the ice melts. I pray for patience, for mercy and for forgiveness daily. Sometimes I actually go into a closet to scream.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I get to comfort my kids when they cry. I get to witness their first milestones. I get to put them to bed every night. I know them better than anyone in this entire world. I'm the one who kisses boo boos, sees those sleepy just woke up from a nap smiles, watches them learn new skills and teaches them to be kind. I have the privilege of being with my children as they grow in real time. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And every night when they are asleep, I miss them. I watch Fallon cuddling snuggled in her bed on the monitor and Ax so cozy in his DockATot beside me. I may be completely exhausted, feeling totally tapped out with scrambled eggs for brains. Yet somehow I feel happy. Fulfilled. I see those sweet, perfect little faces before I close my eyes and all is right in the world. Losing my mind and living my dream all at the same time. Motherhood unplugged. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">When I was pregnant with Fallon I ran out of my favorite perfume. I thought a quick google search would show me where to find the best deal on a new bottle. But that lead to me an </span><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/toxic-perfumes-and-colognes/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">article</span> </a><span style="color: #666666;">that scared me straight. I had no idea that I was dousing myself daily in a multitude of toxic chemicals. And, this part really gets me, subjecting my unborn baby to all of them as well. Essential oils weren't even on my radar at the time but I felt strongly enough about the research on store bought perfume to ditch mine completely. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was always the girl who liked to carry a cloud of scent around me, leave a trail in my wake and imprint on anyone I hugged. So when I started using essential oils I absolutely loved being able to wear scents again without worrying about nasty effects on my body. I've now made several of my own natural, safe perfumes that smell amazing! And the best part is knowing that when my babies snuggle into my neck they are not breathing in harmful chemicals. </span></div>
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Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011451598912855470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060988326230830413.post-29098699994909625212018-07-10T20:08:00.000-04:002018-07-10T20:08:33.171-04:00Tea for Two: Fallon's Second Birthday<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011451598912855470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060988326230830413.post-63949788219102580062018-07-08T21:41:00.003-04:002018-07-08T21:41:25.892-04:00Our Oily Summer<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I walk outside for 2 seconds and get a bug bite without repellent. Last summer I whipped up a homemade spray and wow did it keep those creepy crawlers away! Mix 1/4 cup witch hazel + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar + 1 tbsp vodka + 5 drops each Citronella + Clove + Lemongrass + Peppermint + Eucalyptus + Lavender + Tea Tree + Rosemary in an 8oz amber glass bottle.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Healthy, shiny hair is great all year round but summer is the time to rock those beach waves. 1tsp of sea salt + 1tbsp of coconut oil + 10 drops each Lavendar + Rosemary + Cedarwood in a 4oz amber glass bottle. Mist onto damp hair and scrunch in your hands then let air dry. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Summer evenings listening to the crickets sing and watching the sunset are so much more enjoyable when you aren't fending off bugs. You can bring a diffuser outside but a cool hack is to use a fan! Just drop your oils onto clothespins and clip them to the fan. A few drops each of Citronella + Lemongrass + Peppermint will smell amazing to you, not so much to the bugs!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We actually call it carpet sprinkles! Living with 3 cats and 3 dogs means summertime is shedding season and we are constantly vacuuming. We keep a jar of 2 cups baking soda + 10 drops each Purification, Lavender and Lemon to sprinkle on the carpet before vacuuming. It leaves the room smelling so fresh and clean!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Smell amazing without all the chemicals! Add 5 drops each of Geranium + Jade Lemon + White Angelica to a roller bottle and top with fractionated coconut oil. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cool down and relax after a long day out in the sun with a soothing mist. Mix 5 drops each Eucalyptus + Lavender + Frank and top with equal parts fractionated coconut oil and rosehip oil in a 4oz amber glass bottle. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Keep your flowers fresh longer with a few drops of Purification added to the vase.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bug bites, peeling skin and fresh cut grass can make you scratch yourself raw. Keep from clawing with a spray that holds the itchies at bay. 5 drops each Lavender + Tea Tree + Purification topped with fractionated coconut oil in a 4oz amber glass spray bottle. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Even with the A/C running and the ceiling fans going it can get a little stuffy inside with the midwest humidity cranked up. We love diffusing 3 drops each of Stress Away + Lime + Copaiba. Smells like vacation!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Margaritas and guac are brought to a whole new level with fresh limes and a few drops of Lime oil. Seriously, you'll never go back!</span></div>
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