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Healthy Tips for Kids: Take the Smoke-Free Pledge

April 10, 2019 Comments : 48

Looking for ways to make your home healthier for your children and pets? Take the pledge to keep your home smoke free! | Smoke Free Maine | Maine Living | Maine | Healthy Living | Healthy |

When you have children, your first instinct is to protect them. You want to keep them safe from all the dangers that the world may bring to them. For me I would research safe sleep practices, harmful chemical laden baby products and ways to keep kids healthy. So I baby-proofed anything that could possibly beRead More

Parenting

7 Things I learned During Baby’s First Year

April 5, 2019 Comments : 40

7 things that I learned during baby's first year as a second time mom. | New Baby | Baby | Baby's first year | First year |

Ok, maybe I am a second time mom and these are things that I learned during baby’s first year the second time around. Regardless, being a mom is hard. No matter what number baby this is for you, you will always learn a little bit more as you go so here are the 7 thingsRead More

Lifestyle

Unique Baby Shower Ideas

March 6, 2019 Comments : 18

Tired of the same old baby shower ideas, decorations and games? Check out these unique baby shower ideas that any mom to be will love. | Baby sower | Baby shower ideas | Baby | Mom | Mom to be | Baby shower decorations |

I have a love, hate relationship with baby showers. I love celebrating the new parents to be but I generally dislike the games and decorations that go along with baby showers. If you have ever wondered about unique baby shower ideas that don’t suck for the mama to be or her guests; I have compiledRead More

Pregnancy

What to Expect During a C-Section

February 11, 2019 Comments : 30

Nervous about having a c-section? Here is what you can expect to happen before, during and after a c-section birth. | C-Section | New mom | Birthing options | Baby | Newborn | #csection #birth #pregnancy #birthingoptions #baby #delivery

It has been 10 months since Avery was born and I have received so many questions around her birth and the c-section I ultimately had with her. When my first was born over 7 years ago, I ended up with a c-section then as well. I had no idea waht to expect during a c-sectionRead More

Parenting

Meal Time with Nuby

January 20, 2019 Comments : 18

Looking for the perfect plates, bowls and cups to use with your baby just starting to eat with their hands? Check out my full review on Nuby products for your little one! | Baby | Baby food | Nuby | #babyfeeding #babyfood #babytips #mealtime

Avery is finally starting solid foods. She has been doing purees since around 6 months old but is finally crossing over into finger foods which has been so easy to be able to give her little bits of what we are eating as a family. I have always loved Nuby products and was so excitedRead More

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I’m guessing it’s my postpartum body posts or I’m guessing it’s my postpartum body posts or the ones where I talk about not feeling comfortable in my own skin that pushes people to send these messages. I’m all about connecting and being supportive but don’t connect with me only to try and sell me your products or a program that you just know will work for me. 
I’ve had many of these messages over the years and some women genuinely want to make a connection and I will be your biggest cheerleader but it’s the women that pray on the postpartum moms only to shame them when they say no, thank you is what is giving these companies a bad reputation. 
So please think next time before you send that mom a message because her postpartum body and insecurities is not your money making opportunity. 
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Sad that my kids are growing up in such a scary wo Sad that my kids are growing up in such a scary world. Sending my kids off to school this morning caused massive amounts of anxiety not knowing what could happen.
I know we all think that it can’t happen to us but the truth is; it can and it does. Hoping for some kind of change to keep our kids safe. 
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The last couple of weeks, well months have been ab The last couple of weeks, well months have been absolute insanity for my family. Was finally feeling like life was starting to slow down and then Avery falls and breaks her collar bone. 🤦🏻‍♀️
It seems like if it’s not one thing, it’s something else. 
My new phone case is from @wallicases and I love the loop on the back to hold it as well as the card holder. You can use my code lifeasdanielle to get 10% off! 
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Looking to have a date night but not pay the high Looking to have a date night but not pay the high prices that come with going out to a restaurant? #ad @hannafordmkts is helping you save money with their store brand products! I was able to create my husband’s favorite dish: Shrimp Alfredo at home for a fraction of the cost we would have paid if we had gone out. So if you are like me and looking to save money but still have a date night; on your next trip, challenge yourself to try their store brand products like Hannaford, Taste of Inspirations, or Nature's Promise, instead of choosing a national brand product. You might be surprised how much the savings start to add up! Check out my stories for the recipe! 

and check out my stories for the recipe!

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#hannaford #hannafordstorebrands #sponsored #hannafordpartner
Date night for a fraction of the cost? Yes, please Date night for a fraction of the cost? Yes, please! #ad 
We use @hannafordmkts store brand products to remain budget conscious without sacrificing nutritious, high quality and fresh foods. Check out my stories and recipe highlight to get the recipe for this Shrimp Alfredo to make tonight! #hannafordstorebrands #hannaford #hannafordpartner 
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#datenightideas #easymeals #relationships #mealideas
Happy International Women’s Day! ❤️ I am so Happy International Women’s Day! ❤️

I am so fortunate to have some amazing women in my life who support me, push me and inspire me to be the best version of myself; 
my mom, sister, friends and most importantly my two daughters. 
“When women support women; we can do amazing things.”
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#internationalwomensday #womensupportwomen #momofgirls  #raisinggirls
Happy 6 months Chloe! You have survived half a yea Happy 6 months Chloe!
You have survived half a year of absolute chaos. We love watching you grow!! ❤️
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#6monthsold #youngest #momof3 #momhumor #funnymom #parentingmemes #parentinglife
Our Florida vacation recap in less than 15 seconds Our Florida vacation recap in less than 15 seconds. 
The kids had so much fun and I’m happy we took the time out of our crazy life to slow down just a little bit and spend time together.
Already looking forward to planning our next family vacation. Where should we go? Any recommendations for a family that loves to get away but for a mama that gets stressed out super easily? 😂
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#familytravel #visitflorida #travelwithkids #motherhoodunplugged #newreel #momreels #visitorlando
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I’m guessing it’s my postpartum body posts or I’m guessing it’s my postpartum body posts or the ones where I talk about not feeling comfortable in my own skin that pushes people to send these messages. I’m all about connecting and being supportive but don’t connect with me only to try and sell me your products or a program that you just know will work for me. 
I’ve had many of these messages over the years and some women genuinely want to make a connection and I will be your biggest cheerleader but it’s the women that pray on the postpartum moms only to shame them when they say no, thank you is what is giving these companies a bad reputation. 
So please think next time before you send that mom a message because her postpartum body and insecurities is not your money making opportunity. 
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#mombod #momssupportingmoms #womensupportingwomen #momfriends #motherhoodinspired
Sad that my kids are growing up in such a scary wo Sad that my kids are growing up in such a scary world. Sending my kids off to school this morning caused massive amounts of anxiety not knowing what could happen.
I know we all think that it can’t happen to us but the truth is; it can and it does. Hoping for some kind of change to keep our kids safe. 
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#motherhoodunplugged #honestmom #parenting #momof3 #raisingkids #motherhood
The last couple of weeks, well months have been ab The last couple of weeks, well months have been absolute insanity for my family. Was finally feeling like life was starting to slow down and then Avery falls and breaks her collar bone. 🤦🏻‍♀️
It seems like if it’s not one thing, it’s something else. 
My new phone case is from @wallicases and I love the loop on the back to hold it as well as the card holder. You can use my code lifeasdanielle to get 10% off! 
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#busymomlife #momlifestyle #momstyle #motherhoodsimplified #mamahoodinsquares
Looking to have a date night but not pay the high Looking to have a date night but not pay the high prices that come with going out to a restaurant? #ad @hannafordmkts is helping you save money with their store brand products! I was able to create my husband’s favorite dish: Shrimp Alfredo at home for a fraction of the cost we would have paid if we had gone out. So if you are like me and looking to save money but still have a date night; on your next trip, challenge yourself to try their store brand products like Hannaford, Taste of Inspirations, or Nature's Promise, instead of choosing a national brand product. You might be surprised how much the savings start to add up! Check out my stories for the recipe! 

and check out my stories for the recipe!

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#hannaford #hannafordstorebrands #sponsored #hannafordpartner
Date night for a fraction of the cost? Yes, please Date night for a fraction of the cost? Yes, please! #ad 
We use @hannafordmkts store brand products to remain budget conscious without sacrificing nutritious, high quality and fresh foods. Check out my stories and recipe highlight to get the recipe for this Shrimp Alfredo to make tonight! #hannafordstorebrands #hannaford #hannafordpartner 
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#datenightideas #easymeals #relationships #mealideas
Happy International Women’s Day! ❤️ I am so Happy International Women’s Day! ❤️

I am so fortunate to have some amazing women in my life who support me, push me and inspire me to be the best version of myself; 
my mom, sister, friends and most importantly my two daughters. 
“When women support women; we can do amazing things.”
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#internationalwomensday #womensupportwomen #momofgirls  #raisinggirls
Happy 6 months Chloe! You have survived half a yea Happy 6 months Chloe!
You have survived half a year of absolute chaos. We love watching you grow!! ❤️
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#6monthsold #youngest #momof3 #momhumor #funnymom #parentingmemes #parentinglife
Our Florida vacation recap in less than 15 seconds Our Florida vacation recap in less than 15 seconds. 
The kids had so much fun and I’m happy we took the time out of our crazy life to slow down just a little bit and spend time together.
Already looking forward to planning our next family vacation. Where should we go? Any recommendations for a family that loves to get away but for a mama that gets stressed out super easily? 😂
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#familytravel #visitflorida #travelwithkids #motherhoodunplugged #newreel #momreels #visitorlando
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