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My Slightly Chaotic Life

Balancing Life, Children and Chaos

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The Breastfeeding Struggle

April 25, 2018 Comments : 11

Facing the breastfeeding struggle with your new baby? Here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind to get your though breastfeeding. | Breastfeeding | Motherhood | Newborn |

When you have a baby you think the most natural thing you can do is feed them. Women for centuries have been able to nourish their babies by breastfeeding without issues. Surely before the invention of formula babies had to survive somehow. This is what many women hear. It makes them think that breastfeeding willRead More

Parenting

Lessons Learned by Going From One Child to Two

April 13, 2018 Comments : 14

Affordable childcare should be a right not a privilege. Here is how you can help make quality, affordable healthcare available for everyone. | Childcare | Working Mom |

While pregnant with Avery I never gave much thought to what it was going to be like going from one child to two. Mostly because Hayden is six years old and I didn’t have to worry about extra diaper changes or feedings. At six, Hayden can be pretty self sufficient when he wants to be.Read More

Pregnancy

Avery’s Birth Story

March 31, 2018 Comments : 11

So little Miss Avery is finally here and a week old yesterday! After months of feeling her grow, kick, roll and hiccup her way into existence she decided to make her debut at 37 weeks and 2 days on March 23rd. Since I love reading other birth birth stories I decided to share Avery’s birthRead More

Parenting

Co Parenting: What Not to Do

February 10, 2018 Comments : 5

Disclaimer: This is a very personal post about co parenting and my own experience over the past year with my six year old son and what I have learned. I absolutely applaud those that can co parent without any discord or contention between the other parent however that has not been the case for me.Read More

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Why create a blog?

January 7, 2018 Comment : 1

Why did I, someone who feels as though she had nothing to say, write a blog? This is the reason and my very first post.

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Hi! I'm Danielle. I'm a mom, wife and ED nurse. I love sharing my honest take on being a mom, traveling with kids and lifestyle content.

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Today is the day!! (5/23) Grab yourself an iced co Today is the day!! (5/23) Grab yourself an iced coffee from @dunkin and for every iced coffee sold at participating locations, $1 will be donated to the Dunkin’ @joyinchildhood Foundation. (#ad). 
The Dunkin’ Joy In Childhood Foundation brings joy to kids at local hospitals. 
For those in Maine, that’s The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. So grab an iced coffee today from Dunkin’ and spread some joy to local children! 

Excludes Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew. 
#dunkinmaine #dunkinpartner #bringjoy
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#busymom #busymomlife #mainemom #mainelife #mainething #momlifestyle #coffeelove
I swear he secretly loves the chaos that I create. I swear he secretly loves the chaos that I create. We are complete opposites but it works. He loves calm and I apparently love mayhem.
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#marriedlife #marriagehumor #husbandandwife #marriagememes #hubbyandwifey #newreel
There are many things that I like to do to keep my There are many things that I like to do to keep my cool during the crazy days with 3 kids, and one is to always be sipping on a Dunkin’ Iced Coffee. (#ad) You too can keep your cool with Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day, which is right around the corner on 5/23 and #bringjoy to kids at local hospitals!
On @dunkin Iced Coffee Day, $1 from every iced coffee sold at participating locations nationwide will be donated to the Dunkin’ @joyinchildhood Foundation. This will help bring joy to kids in local hospitals.
In Maine, my home state, that’s The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. 
So, make sure to mark your calendars for 5/23 to get your iced coffee and help bring joy to kids in the hospital in your community!
#dunkinmaine #dunkinpartner
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#mommyandme #momstyle #momstylelife #busymom #busymomlife #maine #mainemom #mainelife
Chloe is definitely giving us a little bit of a ru Chloe is definitely giving us a little bit of a run for our money lately. Teething, leaps and learning new skills is making sleep pretty much non existent. Definitely walking around like a zombie lately. 

At least this cute plant stand is making me happy and adding some fun to my living space. Linked this one and others that you can get from @walmart for under $30 in my bio! 
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It’s Mother’s Day and this day wouldn’t be c It’s Mother’s Day and this day wouldn’t be complete without trying to get a photo of myself and my kids. This was the best we got, uncoordinated outfits and all.
Thankful to be their mom today and everyday. 
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#mothersday2023 #momof3 #momstyle #motherhoodjourney #momswithcameras #motherhoodunfiltered
Saturdays are for soccer and running around like a Saturdays are for soccer and running around like a crazy person trying to entertain a bunch of kids. 
Honestly though leggings and a tank make up about 70% of my wardrobe. 

Everything is linked in my @shop.ltk, link in my bio. 
Happy Saturday friends! ☀️
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#momstyle #momstylelife #affordablestyle #dailylooks #everydaystyle #mombod Mom style, Mom bod, Everyday look, easy style, soccer mom
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Life sure is crazy like that, isn’t it?! . . . Life sure is crazy like that, isn’t it?! 
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#momhumor #funnymom #momlifebelike #momlifeunfiltered #adulting #mommemes
Today is the day!! (5/23) Grab yourself an iced co Today is the day!! (5/23) Grab yourself an iced coffee from @dunkin and for every iced coffee sold at participating locations, $1 will be donated to the Dunkin’ @joyinchildhood Foundation. (#ad). 
The Dunkin’ Joy In Childhood Foundation brings joy to kids at local hospitals. 
For those in Maine, that’s The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. So grab an iced coffee today from Dunkin’ and spread some joy to local children! 

Excludes Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew. 
#dunkinmaine #dunkinpartner #bringjoy
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#busymom #busymomlife #mainemom #mainelife #mainething #momlifestyle #coffeelove
I swear he secretly loves the chaos that I create. I swear he secretly loves the chaos that I create. We are complete opposites but it works. He loves calm and I apparently love mayhem.
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#marriedlife #marriagehumor #husbandandwife #marriagememes #hubbyandwifey #newreel
There are many things that I like to do to keep my There are many things that I like to do to keep my cool during the crazy days with 3 kids, and one is to always be sipping on a Dunkin’ Iced Coffee. (#ad) You too can keep your cool with Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day, which is right around the corner on 5/23 and #bringjoy to kids at local hospitals!
On @dunkin Iced Coffee Day, $1 from every iced coffee sold at participating locations nationwide will be donated to the Dunkin’ @joyinchildhood Foundation. This will help bring joy to kids in local hospitals.
In Maine, my home state, that’s The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. 
So, make sure to mark your calendars for 5/23 to get your iced coffee and help bring joy to kids in the hospital in your community!
#dunkinmaine #dunkinpartner
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#mommyandme #momstyle #momstylelife #busymom #busymomlife #maine #mainemom #mainelife
Chloe is definitely giving us a little bit of a ru Chloe is definitely giving us a little bit of a run for our money lately. Teething, leaps and learning new skills is making sleep pretty much non existent. Definitely walking around like a zombie lately. 

At least this cute plant stand is making me happy and adding some fun to my living space. Linked this one and others that you can get from @walmart for under $30 in my bio! 
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#livingroomdecor #plantlady #momsofig #walmartfinds #walmartdeals #cornerofmyhome #livingroomideas
It’s Mother’s Day and this day wouldn’t be c It’s Mother’s Day and this day wouldn’t be complete without trying to get a photo of myself and my kids. This was the best we got, uncoordinated outfits and all.
Thankful to be their mom today and everyday. 
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#mothersday2023 #momof3 #momstyle #motherhoodjourney #momswithcameras #motherhoodunfiltered
Saturdays are for soccer and running around like a Saturdays are for soccer and running around like a crazy person trying to entertain a bunch of kids. 
Honestly though leggings and a tank make up about 70% of my wardrobe. 

Everything is linked in my @shop.ltk, link in my bio. 
Happy Saturday friends! ☀️
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#momstyle #momstylelife #affordablestyle #dailylooks #everydaystyle #mombod Mom style, Mom bod, Everyday look, easy style, soccer mom
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