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How Becoming a Mom has Changed Me

June 11, 2015 by hewella1 1 Comment

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Becoming a Mom can bring on a lot of emotions. It is scary, exciting, overwhelming, wonderful, and intimidating all at the same time. A lot of things have changed since my beautiful little girl came into this world. Some of the changes were expected while others were not. My outlook on life has completely changed and so has the meaning of certain words. Becoming a Mom has changed me for the better.

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Top 10 Nursing Essentials I Couldn’t Live Without

June 10, 2015 by hewella1 4 Comments

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I will be honest and say that I did not have an easy time nursing my baby. It was a struggle for both of us. There were some nursing essentials that made the process a lot easier for both of us though. Some of these things I used daily and couldn’t live without. I had registered for a lot of my nursing essentials but there were some things I didn’t even think I would use and really wish I had thought of them beforehand. I hope this list helps you get prepared for your little one’s arrival.

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5 Tips to Help Lose the Baby Weight

June 3, 2015 by hewella1 10 Comments

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I remember that feeling when I was 9 months pregnant. I had gained 40 lbs, I looked down at my HUGE belly and thought, “How am I ever going to get my body back?” The truth is that you may not get it back exactly like it was but you can get pretty darn close. We are not celebrities and don’t have the time to workout all day like they can so what are normal people to do? I have 5 tips to help lose the baby weight that worked for me. I hope they can help you too.

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Decorate a Nursery on a Budget: Thrifty & Adorable Ideas

June 1, 2015 by hewella1 21 Comments

I know that a lot of parents are looking for ways to decorate a nursery on a budget. I remember when I first took on the task of decorating my daughter’s nursery.

It was a bit daunting and overwhelming but I think I did a pretty good job. It is cute, simple, and didn’t cost me a lot of money to put together.

I am not very crafty so I stuck with the basics. If you do love to craft, you can get a lot more bang for your buck.

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Spread the love with Huggies Snug & Dry Ultra #UltraHug

May 29, 2015 by hewella1 Leave a Comment

I have partnered with Huggies Snug & Dry Ultra to help spread the word about an awesome new contest they have going on. They will be offering a selfie contest where you can win a $2,000 grant to help a community project that is near and dear to your heart! They will choose 10 winners to receive the grant and help their community. This is an amazing opportunity that I hope you take advantage of.

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