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Archives for March 2015

Uncategorized | March 31, 2015

30 Weeks!

30 Weeks!

How far along? 30 weeks! Holy cow!  Maternity clothes? Yep, still mixing and matching maternity and non maternity. My belly is getting out of control! I wore the same dress this morning that I did in my 30 week photo with Hudson. And now it's confirmed.....big mama on board. Let's hope I loose the weight by breastfeeding again this time or ... Read More

Uncategorized | March 30, 2015

Easter Bunny Race Cars

Easter Bunny Race Cars

  Can you believe Easter is this weekend? As a mom of a busy two year old boy, I'm always on the lookout for fun and simple ways to celebrate the holidays in an interactive way. I stumbled upon these bunny race cars  and just knew they would be a BIG hit with my car loving little guy! I whipped these up during nap time and Hudson was ... Read More

Uncategorized | March 27, 2015

Oh Hey Friday!

Oh Hey Friday!

It's finally Friday! This week has been a rough one for me mentally and physically....I'm glad to see it end! Let's do this....five things.... {one} Our Citrus Lane box arrived and it is possibly our most favorite one ever! Everything was spot on and super cute. Click here for 50% off your first box and free shipping. You can cancel at any ... Read More

Uncategorized | March 26, 2015

Name that Baby…GIRL Edition!

Name that Baby…GIRL Edition!

Hearing all of your boy names last week was SO much fun! We still haven't decided on a boy name yet, but added a few more to our list, thanks to you guys! So today....let's talk girls! When I was pregnant with Hudson we knew we were having a boy, so we didn't talk about girl names too much. I can't even remember what names we liked in the ... Read More

Uncategorized | March 25, 2015

The Breastfeeding Diaries: Katie from For Lauren and Lauren

The Breastfeeding Diaries: Katie from For Lauren and Lauren

Hi there!  I'm Katie and I blog at for Lauren and Lauren, and am mom to 20 month old Addilyn.  I'm excited to share on Julie's blog, as I have loved reading everyone's stories.  It's wonderful when you can find someone who can relate to you, especially when it comes to such a personal and emotional thing as motherhood.  But it's ... Read More

Uncategorized | March 24, 2015

7 Things that should NEVER EVER be said to a pregnant girl

7 Things that should NEVER EVER be said to a pregnant girl

1. Any day now huh? Um, no. I have like two more months to go, thank you very much. Thanks for that boost of confidence. For the record, a man said this to me. I don't think a mother would ever say this to a pregnant girl. And I never once got this comment during my first pregnancy. #SecondPregnancyProblems  2. I bet you're hoping it's a ... Read More

Uncategorized | March 20, 2015

Name that Baby….BOY Edition!

Name that Baby….BOY Edition!

Don't worry, we still don't know if we are having a boy or a girl...but friends, I need your help! Baby #2 will be here before we know it, and sense we don't know the gender, this babying naming business is even harder, because we need a boy name and a girl name! So that's where you come in.....I would love to hear your favorite boy ... Read More

Uncategorized | March 18, 2015

The Breastfeeding Diaries: Sharlee from My New Lines

The Breastfeeding Diaries: Sharlee from My New Lines

Prior to ever getting pregnant I had things I just *thought* I knew about breastfeeding: *I would do it.  And I wouldn't "give up" like so many women I had met or heard about. *I would breastfeed for one year and then wean. *I would combine pumping and nursing when I returned to work. *It was hard.  And it was pretty much ... Read More

Uncategorized | March 17, 2015

Kiss Me, I’m Irish (maybe?)

Kiss Me, I’m Irish (maybe?)

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Kiss me, I'm Irish! Or at least I think a little bit of me is? But who knows for sure? So obviously we are celebrating in our house. Mostly because redheads look good in green. But any excuse works, right? And now, a St. Patrick's Day list.....  1. A certain little leprechaun woke us up at 2am and was ready to ... Read More

Uncategorized | March 16, 2015

Every Pregnant Girl’s Dream Come True….

Every Pregnant Girl’s Dream Come True….

Cookie dough and pregnancy don't mix well....something about consuming raw egg and yada yada yada....you are told to steer clear. I mean, eating something with raw egg in it is bad at any time...but we totally do it anyway. For some reason, every time I'm pregnant I crave homemade cookies.....and not being able to lick that spatula clean is rough. ... Read More

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Soccer moms unite! Items linked in my bio. Soccer moms unite! Items linked in my bio.
“We go together like blue skies and sunny days. “We go together like blue skies and sunny days. Like a picture on a page. Like PB&J. We put the ILY in family.” We can’t stop singing the songs on the Growin’ Up Country Vol. 1 album over here! I’ve always loved country music and love that this album features original songs with positive messages that I can sing and dance along to with my kids. The album is fun and sweet and just so magical. We couldn’t love it more! You can find Growin’ Up Country Vol. 1 on all music streaming platforms. Pop on over to @nashville.moms for details on a fun giveaway! Share your favorite Growin’ Up Country Vol. 1 song for a chance to win a family bundle! #GrowinUpCountry #CountryFamJams
This is 11! Happy birthday Hudson! I love you to t This is 11! Happy birthday Hudson! I love you to the moon and back a million times forever.
It really is true when they say the days are long It really is true when they say the days are long but the years are short. One day I’m struggling to carry two babies at a time while wrangling a toddler and then next minute they are all off to school and practices and friends’ houses. With all three kids in school we’ve been thinking a lot about their futures and how we are going to one day pay for college. We set up a Michigan Education Trust 529 plan for each of our kids when they were babies and I am SO happy we did! With a MET account, we can pay for future college tuition at today’s prices. With MET’s discounted age-based pricing the earlier you start, the more you are able to save! Plus grandparents and other loved ones can contribute to my kids’ accounts too! With MET you get back what you put in if your child chooses a different path and the money goes with you if your child goes to school out of state. You can even transfer it to immediate family members and all contributions to MET plans are tax deductible! To learn more about how to set up a MET account and the benefits of starting your child’s account early, check out my stories or the link in my bio. @mieducationtrust #sponsored #SETwithMET #MI529 #collegesavings #METSept2023
Let’s put together a tween boy gift basket! Let’s put together a tween boy gift basket!
Our power went out so we made the best of it. Thes Our power went out so we made the best of it. These are the moments I don’t want to ever forget.
Calling all girl moms! Talking to my girls about p Calling all girl moms! Talking to my girls about puberty and their bodies has always been important to me. I want my girls to know they can always come to me with any question and that we can learn and talk about our bodies together. Being a girl is amazing and wonderful but bizarre at the same time! That’s why I’m so excited to share Girlology with you! Girlology is an age-appropriate video subscription made by doctors and real moms to help moms and their daughters talk about everything from bra-shopping to periods. And SO much more. I love watching the short bite-size videos with Sadie. They provide just the jumpstart we need to talk about all the changes coming our way, body image, answer her questions, and get in some quality time together….plus A LOT of giggles! @girlology is a trusted name in girls' wellness and provides expert on demand support and coaching for kids and parents. Girlology has grade-level playlists and videos for every age and stage, whether your daughter is in 3rd grade, like mine, and just getting ready for puberty all the way through the teen years. Girlology helps parents feel confident and ready to talk about body changes with their daughters and 96% of Girlology girls report they are less anxious asking questions about their body! I am SO glad I discovered Girlology. Use code Julie20 for 20% off a Girlology subscription or try Girlology risk-free with a 7-day FREE trial!  #Girlology #Parentingthroughpuberty #Empowerher #Girlmom

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