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Tips to Start a Healthy Lifestyle

September 21, 2024 Comments : 5

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of EpiCor. All opinions are 100% mine. Living a healthier lifestyle is a great first step in being healthy and staying healthy. Even making small changes in your normal routine can help. Here are some tips on how to start living a healthier lifestyle. TipsRead More

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Weight Loss for Busy Moms

May 27, 2025 Comments : 18

Losing weight and keeping it off have always been a struggle for me. I have tried diet after diet to try to lose weight and keep it off. Many were not sustainable because as a busy mom I found it hard to maintain. I finally realized that I needed to change my mindset around whatRead More

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Healthy Habits for Kids

March 30, 2025 Comments : 34

I’s been a rough winter. Colds, flu, stomach bugs and now that COVID-19 has made it’s appearance in our community keeping ourselves and our kids healthy is priority number one. Many community schools have closed as well as restaurants and stores in an attempt to promote social distancing and limit the spread. Even with this,Read More

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Whole 30 Meal Prep with Ball®Jars

January 10, 2025 Comments : 33

It’s a new year which means many resolutions are going to include eating healthier. One of my resolutions this year is just that: to eat healthier. Also on my resolutions list is to be more organized, pay off bills, travel more and read those 8 books on my nightstand that I have never gotten aroundRead More

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How adorable would this playhouse be in your backyard!!??
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It only takes 30 seconds to enter to win this awesome prize!
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This prize is in no way affiliated or endorsed by Instagram or KidKraft. Open WORLDWIDE! Account must be public at the time of choosing and announcing the winner. Winner will be announced randomly in 24-48 hours approx. Giftaway runs from 6/17 @ 8pm EST to 6/19 @8pm EST.
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This moment of silence is brought to you by Disney This moment of silence is brought to you by Disney +. 
I’m not going to lie and pretend that I have my shit together every single day because I 100% don’t. My house is usually a mess, dinner is never planned, and sometimes I let my children have too much screen time. But those things don’t necessarily matter to me. What matters to me is that my kids are happy, healthy and we get to create memories together whenever we can. And yes, these little moments of downtime help me as their mother because sometimes moms need a break too before they completely lose their shit. 
Tell me I’m not alone in this. 
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#realmotherhood 
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As a mom, I am constantly thinking about the impac As a mom, I am constantly thinking about the impact we’re leaving on the earth. (ad) 
One of my favorite ways I’ve channeled those thoughts into climate action has been signing up for Arcadia’s community solar program — which helps us save a bit on our monthly electric bill, while helping save the environment.
Here’s how: Arcadia teams up with solar farms across Maine to help bring more solar energy right to our community. By joining a local solar farm, our family now supports a cleaner power supply here in Maine (visit the link to see if the program is available in your home state). How cool is that? 🌞
Whether you rent or own, joining a solar farm is the best way to access all the benefits of solar energy — without any extra costs, installations, or changes in your energy supplier. Win-win for you and the planet!
Check out the link in my bio to sign up today (it’ll only take you 2 minutes!) and as a thank you, you’ll get a $50 credit towards your power bill by signing up. #arcadiamoresolar
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#sponsored #ArcadiaMoreSolar, #newengland_igers, #sustainableliving, #sustainablemaine, #mainething, #mainecoast, #lovemaine, #mainelife
Mom hair, don’t care? Well not anymore thanks to Mom hair, don’t care? Well not anymore thanks to Bondi Boost! My summer hair is just getting started after using @bondiboost hair growth product lines. My hair has gotten thicker, softer and is becoming hair that I love instead of just deal with. 
Make sure to check out my stories for the entire hair growth line, including this amazing hair mask! 
How are you getting your hair summer ready? 
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#bondiboost 
#boostyourroots
#momhair 
#summerready 
#momstyle
Take the trip. Even if you’re busy, even if you Take the trip. Even if you’re busy, even if you don’t think you can with kids. Take the time to get away any chance you get. 
I was hesitant to bring both the kids away for a couple days by myself. Aaron did join us for a night but his work schedule and my last minute planning meant I would be solo parenting for most of the time. I was pretty nervous to be honest.
But I’m so glad I did. I’m so glad that I got these 48 uninterrupted hours with my kids to do whatever we wanted. Was it easy? Not even a little bit but it was so worth it because at the end of the day the memories we made together will far out last any toy or possession they have. 
What do you do to create memories with your kids? 
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#lifeasmama 
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#mainething 
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#mombody 
#summerstyles 
#mommyandme 
#momsover30 
#styleover30
AD: Being silly and getting his postbiotics in. Th AD: Being silly and getting his postbiotics in. The @countrylifevitamins gut connection kids contains @EpiCorImmune. Unlike probiotics, EpiCor is a postbiotic ingredient which are non-living metabolites and compounds made through a fermentation process helping you give your immune system a kick Also, these kids' ones are Hayden approved! #livemorehealthydays #EpiCor https://lnk2.io/wZDfrsd
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Free. Because of the brave.
Happy Memorial Day ❤️🤍💙
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#memorialday2021 
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Thinking about getting your child their first cell Thinking about getting your child their first cellphone? Worried about how you will keep them safe while doing so? Internet and technology safety is always on my mind as a mama and having a phone like @gabbwireless to trust to give my son the phone he so desperately wants while keeping him safe is important to me. 
The Gabb Wireless GABB Z2 cell phone offers GPS technology, unlimited talk and text, Bluetooth and cameras so it feels and looks like a regular cellphone without the internet, social media apps or games. So if you are looking to get your child their first cellphone make sure to check out @gabbwireless and use the code FIRSTPHONE for $30 off. 
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💛I have teamed up with some awesome ladies to g 💛I have teamed up with some awesome ladies to gift a lucky W I N N E R a Kid Kraft Playhouse!!💛
How adorable would this playhouse be in your backyard!!??
It’s could be yours!
💛1. LIKE this photo
💛2. SAVE this photo
💛3. FOLLOW me 
💛4. Head to @theloopyfarmhouse2 to enter. 
It only takes 30 seconds to enter to win this awesome prize!
🌟You MUST be a public acct to win! NO private accounts. 
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This prize is in no way affiliated or endorsed by Instagram or KidKraft. Open WORLDWIDE! Account must be public at the time of choosing and announcing the winner. Winner will be announced randomly in 24-48 hours approx. Giftaway runs from 6/17 @ 8pm EST to 6/19 @8pm EST.
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📸 @jessicajaccarino
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•Disclaimer:
🌟Beware of any accounts asking for personal info🌟 Good Luck!
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#kidsplay #kidsplayhouse #kidkraftplayhouse #kidskrafts #lifewithkids #playideas #playideasforkids #outdoorplay #motherhoodunplugged #momlife #kidlife #happykids #happykidshappymom
This moment of silence is brought to you by Disney This moment of silence is brought to you by Disney +. 
I’m not going to lie and pretend that I have my shit together every single day because I 100% don’t. My house is usually a mess, dinner is never planned, and sometimes I let my children have too much screen time. But those things don’t necessarily matter to me. What matters to me is that my kids are happy, healthy and we get to create memories together whenever we can. And yes, these little moments of downtime help me as their mother because sometimes moms need a break too before they completely lose their shit. 
Tell me I’m not alone in this. 
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.
.
.
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.
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#realmotherhood 
#honestlymothering 
#realmom 
#momoftoddlers 
#momlifeunfiltered
As a mom, I am constantly thinking about the impac As a mom, I am constantly thinking about the impact we’re leaving on the earth. (ad) 
One of my favorite ways I’ve channeled those thoughts into climate action has been signing up for Arcadia’s community solar program — which helps us save a bit on our monthly electric bill, while helping save the environment.
Here’s how: Arcadia teams up with solar farms across Maine to help bring more solar energy right to our community. By joining a local solar farm, our family now supports a cleaner power supply here in Maine (visit the link to see if the program is available in your home state). How cool is that? 🌞
Whether you rent or own, joining a solar farm is the best way to access all the benefits of solar energy — without any extra costs, installations, or changes in your energy supplier. Win-win for you and the planet!
Check out the link in my bio to sign up today (it’ll only take you 2 minutes!) and as a thank you, you’ll get a $50 credit towards your power bill by signing up. #arcadiamoresolar
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#sponsored #ArcadiaMoreSolar, #newengland_igers, #sustainableliving, #sustainablemaine, #mainething, #mainecoast, #lovemaine, #mainelife
Mom hair, don’t care? Well not anymore thanks to Mom hair, don’t care? Well not anymore thanks to Bondi Boost! My summer hair is just getting started after using @bondiboost hair growth product lines. My hair has gotten thicker, softer and is becoming hair that I love instead of just deal with. 
Make sure to check out my stories for the entire hair growth line, including this amazing hair mask! 
How are you getting your hair summer ready? 
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.
.
.
.
.
#bondiboost 
#boostyourroots
#momhair 
#summerready 
#momstyle
Take the trip. Even if you’re busy, even if you Take the trip. Even if you’re busy, even if you don’t think you can with kids. Take the time to get away any chance you get. 
I was hesitant to bring both the kids away for a couple days by myself. Aaron did join us for a night but his work schedule and my last minute planning meant I would be solo parenting for most of the time. I was pretty nervous to be honest.
But I’m so glad I did. I’m so glad that I got these 48 uninterrupted hours with my kids to do whatever we wanted. Was it easy? Not even a little bit but it was so worth it because at the end of the day the memories we made together will far out last any toy or possession they have. 
What do you do to create memories with your kids? 
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.
.
.
.
.
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.
.
#lifeasmama 
#momlifebestlife 
#motherhoodisdarling 
#mainething 
#maineblogger
#mainetheway
#mainething 
#newenglandblogger 
#mombody 
#summerstyles 
#mommyandme 
#momsover30 
#styleover30
AD: Being silly and getting his postbiotics in. Th AD: Being silly and getting his postbiotics in. The @countrylifevitamins gut connection kids contains @EpiCorImmune. Unlike probiotics, EpiCor is a postbiotic ingredient which are non-living metabolites and compounds made through a fermentation process helping you give your immune system a kick Also, these kids' ones are Hayden approved! #livemorehealthydays #EpiCor https://lnk2.io/wZDfrsd
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#lifewithkids 
#healthykids 
#healthierlifestyle 
#motherhoodunfiltered
Free. Because of the brave.
Happy Memorial Day ❤️🤍💙
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#memorialday2021 
#newenglandliving 
#ignewengland 
#countrylivingmag 
#mynewengland
Thinking about getting your child their first cell Thinking about getting your child their first cellphone? Worried about how you will keep them safe while doing so? Internet and technology safety is always on my mind as a mama and having a phone like @gabbwireless to trust to give my son the phone he so desperately wants while keeping him safe is important to me. 
The Gabb Wireless GABB Z2 cell phone offers GPS technology, unlimited talk and text, Bluetooth and cameras so it feels and looks like a regular cellphone without the internet, social media apps or games. So if you are looking to get your child their first cellphone make sure to check out @gabbwireless and use the code FIRSTPHONE for $30 off. 
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#gabbwireless
#firstphone 
#kidsphone 
#kidlife 
#boymomma
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