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9 Items Every Breastfeeding Mom Actually Needs Postpartum

  • March 23, 2021
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Are you a new breastfeeding mom? Congratulations! You should be proud of yourself. It’s a selfless thing to give your baby and while it’s not always easy, it will be so worth it. As a breastfeeding mom myself, I’m writing this blog for you to let you know what items will be super helpful when […]View post →

20 Easter Basket Ideas For Kids

  • March 17, 2021
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*This blog contains affiliate links. This means if you purchase an item I may get a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you. I only share products I’ve used and love! I don’t know about you, but Easter snuck up on me this year. It’s less than 2 weeks away already! Can […]View post →

How To Develop A Nap Routine for Your 3 to 6 Month Old Baby

  • March 16, 2021
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So, you’re out of that fourth trimester fog. Your little tiny newborn is suddenly not so tiny anymore and you’re ready to start getting them into some sort of nap routine. Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a mom of 3 who truly believes sleep is SO important, not only for baby and […]View post →

Creating A 6 Month Old Schedule For Your Baby

  • March 11, 2021
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Are you ready to crack down and get your 6 month old on a schedule? If naps are few and far between for your baby and you’re exhausted, you’ve come to the right place! As a mom of 3, I know how important it is to get your baby on a good schedule and have […]View post →

3 Tips to Make the Morning Rush Easier

  • March 1, 2021
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You’re probably here because you have school aged kids. And getting through the morning rush is frantic and overwhelming sometimes. I hear ya, mama! I’m here to tell you though, that it doesn’t have to be hard! Here are 3 super simple ways to get through the morning rush and make it easier. That way, […]View post →

We Made A One Christmas Gift Rule This Year and Here’s Why

  • January 26, 2021
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Since having kids, Christmas seems to be more overwhelming for me than fun. The amount of Christmas gifts received by all from our large families can be a bit much sometimes. Once my husband and I had our second baby we knew we needed to make some Christmas changes so we weren’t bombarded with gifts. […]View post →

My Third Pregnancy: An Unexpected Journey

  • December 16, 2020
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On December 13, 2019 I found out I was pregnant with mine and my husband’s 3rd baby. We were a little surprised, but excited to add another little one to our family. Judging by my last period, we could expect our bundle of joy in August, so we set out to enjoy the holidays and […]View post →

My Very Basic Hospital Bag Checklist

  • August 5, 2020
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It can be stressful when you’re preparing to give birth to your baby. Especially if you’re a first time mom! There’s so many things that need to be done and it can become overwhelming. Packing your hospital bag shouldn’t be! When I had my first child, I way overpacked. Like I’m talking huge suitcase, filled […]View post →

4 Insanely Easy Things To Gift A New Mom When She Brings Home Her Baby

  • June 10, 2020
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They say September is the most popular birth month. But I’m pretty sure May and June are close runner ups! I feel like so many women I know–personally and through Instagram– are having babies right now. And since I am about to be one of them as well, I figured I’d share some great things […]View post →

How To Manage Working at Home With Kids

  • April 1, 2020
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Let’s face it, these have been strange and uncertain times. Most of us are working at home or are out of work because of the Coronavirus. Our kids are out of school, leaving us moms to figure out either how to work at home with them or keep them entertained during the day. Heck, some […]View post →
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Hi! I'm Alessandra. I'm married to my high school sweet heart, Tom and I'm a stay-at-home-mama to Roman, Mallory, and Kinsey. I love coffee, shopping, singing to my steering wheel, and spicy margaritas. I hope to offer light and positivity, humor and inspiration to your motherhood journey, along with a fun craft here and there!

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