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Southwest Modern Arrow Review

Do you like jewelry? Do you like to support products made in the USA? Then you will want to try these earrings.

They are made of wood and yet very lightweight. They are great for every day or to dress up. I really love to wear them every day because they are so comfortable.

I am not much of an everyday jewelry person so for me to wear these so often is a big deal. I think you should definitely…

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Breastfeeding Moms: They Aren't Judging You

Breastfeeding Moms: They Aren’t Judging You

I struggled with breastfeeding and when I would pull out a bottle to feed my baby I felt the eyes of all the breastfeeding Moms around me, judging me.

The truth- they weren’t even looking at me. They were in their own heads. When you are breastfeeding you are thinking, are they getting enough? Am I doing this right? I’m so tired. I hope they sleep.

Why can I say this? How do I know? Because…

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How To Make Night Feedings A Little Easier

How To Make Night Feedings A Little Easier

  As a new mom, the one question you hear the most is “how do they sleep or do they sleep through the night?” For some mothers, they do have good sleepers but if your baby is not a good sleeper don’t think there is something wrong with you or that you are doing anything wrong. Today I want to try to give you some tips to help make the nights a little easier speaking from experience.

All four of…

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Should You Supplement?

The most common reason parents decide to supplement is concern for nutrition, especially in the first few days. You’re just getting used to breastfeeding, and it may feel like your baby isn’t getting enough to eat, especially at night. It can take time for both mom and baby to adjust to their new routine, and supplementing should only be started after talking with your healthcare provider. 

Paren…

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Breastfeeding and the Flu

Breastfeeding and the Flu

Many times when we get sick our first thought is how we can keep from passing it to our baby. We may think that by breastfeeding we will pass whatever we have to our baby through both our milk and by holding them. So we might decide to not breastfeed. Did you know though, that you are actually more likely to get your baby sick by not breastfeeding?

When we are sick our body immediately begins to…

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Marriage

So when I open Facebook and it says in the text box what is on my mind I have never really used Facebook to really say what is on my mind except to share recipes, pictures, events and so forth. But there is something on my mind tonight and I want to share it.

I have been married to my husband for 15 and a half years and I have never felt stronger to express how much I love and appreciate my…

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Causes of Gas in Babies

Causes of Gas in Babies

Some causes of gas in babies

Many young babies have a certain amount of gas and seem to strain as it is passed or as a bowel movement occurs simply because of the immaturity of their digestive system. Most babies can manage gas more easily with growth, maturity, and greater activity.

Anything that causes baby to take in too much air may result in a gassy baby such as:

Crying – Babies swallow air…

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This Week's Beauty Review

This Week’s Beauty Review

Are you looking for new skincare to try? Do you like Physicians Formula? Do you like roses? I recently purchased the Rose’ All Day line of skincare from physicians formula. I have already finished the serum and I’ve almost finished the eye cream. I repurchased the serum today and I am so glad I did. The scent is very light but very nice. This whole line is oil free and great for the skin.

The…

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Spicy Foods and Breastfeeding

Spicy Foods and Breastfeeding

Will eating spicy food while I am breastfeeding hurt my baby?

What you eat does enter your breastmilk but only traces of food that you eat. In many cases what you eat does not bother your baby, in fact eating foods such as spicy foods can benefit your baby. The flavor of your breastmilk changes according to what you eat and this introduces different tastes which can help your baby when they begin…

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Where Did It Go

Where did it go?

I looked at you as I was driving away and I asked myself how eighteen years went by so fast. I feel like it was just yesterday when I was counting your feeds and marking them down on the booklet the hospital sent me home with. I remember watching you as you fell asleep at my breast with your little hand holding me as if you were afraid I would let go. Now you look…

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I Want To Go Back

I Want To Go Back

As the years go by and I look in the mirror I see less and less of my babies and more of myself. I don’t like it, I don’t like it at all.

Am I the only one? I hear people talk of how excited they are when their kids begin to grow up and hit all their milestones. Some talk about how great it will be when they can sleep again. When they have their body back or when they can focus on themselves…

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My Negative Thoughts

I am forty-three years old and yet I still can’t look in the mirror and except what I can’t change. Ever since I was a teenager I struggled with my weight although I am not a dieter my weight has always fluctuated by 20 pounds.

After having children you would think I would be pretty overweight but health issues have me struggling to maintain a reasonable weight. I have hypothyroid and so that has…

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Your Talent. Your Value

Your Talent. Your Value

Talents. We all have them. Some talents are bigger and louder than others. Some generate income, fans, and fame. Talents can grow and mature quickly or they can take years. But have you ever wondered if you were short changed? That you didn’t receive any talents of value?

When I am surrounded by artistic family members I think about my writing. I have been told that this is my talent and I will…

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Working From Home

Dealing with chronic health issues can really mess with your head. Thats what I am dealing with at the moment. I want to feel useful. I want to work and make a little money. I want to feel like I haven’t lost as much as I have. I have researched so many different ways to make money from home, but with all the scams out there you have to be so careful. What have I tried?

My first endeavor was…

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Fad Diets- Get on the Band Wagon

Fad Diets- Get on the Band Wagon

I have this rebellious attitude which started when I was in my early twenties. Fad diets. There was always some new great diet and my sisters and my mother would try them all. They would work for a time but didn’t last long and the weight would come back, plus some. For me whenever I saw any diet become a craze, people talking about it and passing the book from friend to friend, I was immediately…

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Wednesday Beauty Review- First Impressions

Wednesday Beauty Review- First Impressions

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Red Correction Cream vs Dr Jart’s+ Cicapair

The older I have gotten, the more I have noticed the aging of my skin. Like many others, I didn’t really think about my skin as a youth, and now that I am in my forties and dealing with not just age but health conditions that effect my skin, I am trying everything I can do to reverse the damage. In some cases maybe that is possible…

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Beauty Review UPDATE- Do I Still Love it or Hate it?!

Beauty Review UPDATE- Do I Still Love it or Hate it?!

I recently talked about a few different favorite bb/cc creams and foundations. I have to say that although I have talked about these in previous reviews I want to talk about them again because I am in complete love with them all but I am most impressed with No.7 Stay Perfect Foundation. Targets website said that it was “lightweight and breathable..even-toned and smooth that feels fresh all day…