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Meal Plan Monday: Peanut Tofu Rice Bowl with Avocado

January 27, 2020

It has been a minute since I shared a Meal Plan Monday, and I’ll be honest it is a HUGE goal of mine to share more recipes in this space! I know so many of you follow me not only for fashion, but also for nutrition & fitness which is why I want to share more behind the scenes of what I eat on a daily basis. My goal is to share two recipes a month, if I can churn out more, great! The hardest part is that I am a creature of habit…so writing new blog posts on recipes means I have to make new ones! ha!

I meant to make this recipe last week, but I just reverted to making pancakes for dinner because by the time I got all 3 kids to bed I was tired AF! Trust me when I say that this recipe was worth the wait! This is hands down one of my favorite recipes I’ve ever made for the first time and I’ll definitely be adding this into the rotation. Its fast, easy, and not a lot to cut up (this is key for me in my stage of life!).

Keep in mind that you definitely don’t need to use Tofu (you could totally use chicken), but I thought it would be good so I went for it!

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Peanut Tofu Rice Bowl with Avocado

INGREDIENTS

1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup spinach leaves (you can use more or less! Up to you!)
1 cups broccoli florets
2 teaspoons olive oil or additional sesame oil
16 oz extra firm tofu (I used firm and it was a little mushy so I would recommend extra firm!)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Avocado

Peanut sauce

1–2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons chili sauce
1/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter

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INSTRUCTIONS

Cut tofu into small cubes. Warm olive oil in frying pan or wok. Sautee tofu until lightly browned. While tofu is cooking, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce (sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, chili sauce, peanut butter) until creamy and smooth. Add sauce to the tofu bowl and let marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Cut Broccoli and mince garlic. Sautee garlic until fragrant. Add the broccoli for 3-5 mins.

Add tofu, in batches, along with the marinating sauce until crispy and golden browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add shredded carrots, and spinach. Cook until spinach begins to wilt. Add 1/4-1/2 cup water depending on how thick you want the sauce. (I used 1/4 cup)

Top with Avocado & Enjoy!

xo

Alex





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Goldfish Swim School Review: My thoughts

January 21, 2020

I’ll never forget the importance that my own mother put on my brothers and I on learning to swim when I was growing up. We religiously attended swimming lessons multiple times a week, and she always told me it was because she never learned how to swim herself. She didn’t want us to be in the same boat, so she prioritized learning to swim basically since we were babies! 

Now that I’m a mother myself, I completely understand the importance and urgency of your children learning how to swim. Learning to swim, in my opinion, has to be one of the most important life skills a child can learn. Why? According to the CDC, swim lessons have actually been shown to reduce the risk of drowning by 88% in one to four year olds. From a physical standpoint, swimming is a fun, low impact way to build muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance. Ensuring your kids have all the swim skills they need to get a full body workout will make it that much easier for them to stay active. Additionally, due to the exercise during swimming, children develop their mind/body connection. This, in turn, helps kids to significantly improve their brain development and intelligence.

Thanks to Goldfish Swim School in Williamsville, the WNY community has the opportunity to give their children the gift of learning to swim and water safety in a fun, safe, interactive environment. 

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From the moment I walked through the doors at Goldfish Williamsville, I was impressed. The facility was extremely clean and the atmosphere is fun & tropical which is especially nice in winter. The employees are friendly, and the amenities are excellent: a fully stocked diaper station, high chairs, a bathing suit dryer, and body wash/ shampoo provided at the showers. Convenience is Goldfish’s middle name and they sure know how to make parents lives easier! They even have coloring, games and toys for siblings who might be waiting in their ever so spacious lobby. 

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I know from being in the service industry that your coaches are your product! Goldfish swim school doesn’t disappoint in this category (and I’m a hard sell, trust me!). The coaches are all about making the kids comfortable in a safe, learning environment. They are enthusiastic, energetic and read each child’s personality in order to see how they can help them grow as a swimmer. In addition, they always have an extra coach on deck who acts as a lifeguard. This makes me feel at ease when my sons are taking turns with the other students in the water with the coach. Knowing that there is another set of eyes strictly watching the children makes me feel so much more comfortable. Water safety is first at Goldfish Williamsville.

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One of the best things about Goldfish is the feedback that we receive on a weekly basis. This was huge for me. I’ve noticed that sometimes in youth sports programming coaches avoid parents. This is crazy to me, especially when the children are under the age of 10! We are all in this together- It takes a village to raise good kids & humans! Communication is so important. At Goldfish, the coaches are confident in their ability to teach, connect and speak to not only the children, but to you as the adult/parent on a weekly basis. I LOVE how after every lesson they go over what your child is doing well, and what they need to work on. They even hand out progress reports which is so helpful. Knowing where your child stands in learning a new skill, especially if you are investing time, energy and money into it means a lot to us.

Both of my boys love coming to swimming every week and connecting with their coaches. The water is like a bathtub, which is especially great in the cold winter months! Both boys are making huge progress which I’ll be updating you all in 4-6 weeks!

Spring & swimming season will be here before we know it. Now is the perfect time to get your child enrolled at Goldfish swim school in Williamsville! Call & Use code “ALEX” to get your registration fee waived (a $25) value.

Thank you to Goldfish Swim School for sponsoring this post. As always, thoughts & opinions are my own.

Go on and get wet!

xo

Alex







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Saturday Sales 1/17/19

January 18, 2020

Helloooo weekend! I’m pumped to have a weekend where I can actually enjoy myself and not be SICK lol! Also, the kids don’t have school on Monday and honestly I love days off…no rushing in the morning, packing lunch, etc. AND most of all spending extra time with the kiddos! Do you guys have to work Monday or are you off?

Besides the kids being home from school and getting some extra time with them…I’m also feeling this weekend because there are a TON of good sales that i wanted to share-some great ones on Nordstrom Rack (a lot of madewell stuff on sale!), a HUGE Sam Edelman winter sale (the prices are crazy good, guys!) and AE has 25% off basically everything and some items are under $15— for example, my favorite sweater from there!

Anyway, I hope you all have an amazing weekend :) I’ll be busy tomorrow getting ready for my baby’s 1st birthday party! ugh I don’t even know how he is one!

Happy weekend and happy shopping friends.

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Extra 30$ off sale- use code “wintersale”

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These are all clearance items; plus 10% off 3 items, 25% off 4 items or more!

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30% off entire purchase

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xo

Alex







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And just like that, he's One. A letter to my last baby......

January 16, 2020


To Sammy, my sweet third baby, 

You came into our lives like a whirlwind in the dead of winter, thrusting us into life with three boys aged 4 & under unplanned.

There were a lot of sleepless nights and tears (for you and me both!). Let’s be honest, its been organized chaos. And it’s been a lot of work. But is all worth it when I see you smile.

And amidst the craziness, theres been so many cuddles & so much love. And there is no doubt you have completed the trio. The three musketeers. Nothing can replace the bond I see between you and your brothers.

You made our family of five complete.

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Today & this weekend, we will celebrate your first birthday. We’ll sing songs and blow out birthday candles. I’ll hug you extra close and savor this final first. I try to close my eyes and etch these moments in my mind permanently because I know they will be gone before I blink my eyes....The late nights holding you & nursing you, your gummy, toothy smile. Your giggle as you crawl away from me. Holding you on my hip everywhere I go, my sidekick. The way you snuggle into me every night. The way you look for me.

I’m the center of your world today, but tomorrow you will need me a little bit less. 

Even though the years seem so far away, I know how fast the time goes by watching your older brothers. I know someday too soon, you’ll be waving your first goodbye as you leave me on your next adventure. 

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So, if I hold on too tightly, please try to understand. This is my way of trying to soak in all these final firsts so I’ll never forget. The final firsts and the “lasts” have already started. And I pray that some of those lasts I’ll know as they happen so I can make them last a little longer. 

And while I tear up thinking about what I’m leaving behind, Your smile and laugh reminds me that I have so much to look AHEAD to rather than looking back. So as this chapter closes, I’ll be crying and dying a little bit inside. But I’ll also be smiling tears of joy for the next one because it’ll be just as beautiful, just in a different way. 

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Thank you for being everything I didn’t know I needed. Thank you for being the glue in our family. Thank you for being the third boy to balance out our trio. 

Happy birthday to my sweet boy. Here’s to many more!

xoxo




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2020: Words of the year

January 15, 2020

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Happiest of New Years to all of you! I meant to have this post up the first few days of January but life happens! We were on vacation, then we got home and we were all hit with the flu. I am JUST starting to feel like a human again! 2020 sure has been a ride ((already!))

I love the fresh start of a new year, especially after the holiday period. The holidays are so amazing but they are also so exhausting at the same time! Its nice to have January to reflect, reorganize, refocus, RELAX, and declutter!

I think every year there is this pressure to make yourself into a super woman at the start of the new year. I do think its great to have goals to shoot for-BUT remember that everybody is in a different space in life and sometimes just BEING is enough.

We can all get caught up in wanting to do more, and be more, achieve more literally 24-7 without just enjoying and being in the moment. We don’t appreciate who we are in this very moment because we are so busy trying to become “better” or “conquer” the next best thing. Which …to be honest…makes you miss a huge part of life!

Sometimes its ok to just BE what we are. To relax and do “nothing”. I know one of my goals for 2020 is to just BE in the moment, enjoy the progress that I’ve made as a person and to just relax. You don’t always have to go, go, go to make steps forward! Appreciate the journey, and take a deep breath before moving forward again.

I’m doing things a little bit differently this year. I’ve selected a few words of the year through which I’ve tied goals to.

For those of you who would also like to have a word of the year, here are a ton of them to give you some ideas.

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How do you choose a word? Here’s some tips:

  1. Ask yourself what do you need in life right now?

  2. Think about traits that are important to you

  3. Think about this past year and anything you want to keep/change.

  4. Make a list of words that resonate

  5. Don’t overthink it!

My words:

  1. Fulfilling: My biggest one this year is Fullfillment. Does _____ give me fulfillment? If it doesn’t, it doesn’t belong in my life. End of story.

  2. Memories: Creating and making memories is high on my list this year. Too often we can get caught up in “doing” so much that we really aren’t living life!

  3. Discipline: Discipline is honestly the key to so much in life! It’s the difference between what you want that very moment and what you want most!

  4. Balance: My last word is balance. I think this is something we are ALL striving towards in life. Balance between work & family life…balance between motherhood and holding on to the individual person that you are. The list could go on and on. And while sometimes i think balance is something that is sooo hard to achieve, I’m still going to try and do my best to get there!

Balance:

Just BE more. Be content with everything and anything. Its so easy nowadays to want more: success, happiness, health, etc. Slow down, enjoy the moments. Slow down for my mind. For my kids. For my health and my body! Of course I’m not saying be this way every day (impossible) but every now and again. relax. Breathe. Fight the voice that is telling me to “do”. Celebrate who I am and what I am and what I’ve accomplished for once before taking the next step forward!

Discipline:

Run double digits every week (10 miles or more). Run a half marathon. Wake up earlier: Honestly I would love to be up at 5 am every day. This really hasn’t been feasibile this past year because, hello, newborn…but I’m hoping 2020 is all about sleeping through the night so I can get into a schedule & rhythm! Routines: Get back into a REAL routine with the kids. Sure, I’ve had a routine with the boys over the last year…but to be honest its been ever evolving based around Samson’s schedule. Any addition to a family is a huge change to the dynamic, but three was mind. blowing. at times! The first 6 months were really hard, especially when I’m on my own at bedtime a few nights a week. I’m excited because I feel like through this next year we are going to be able to really settle into a longer term routine and I’m vowing to make time for more reading, more prayers, and more baths now that the ever exhausting first year of baby is done.

Memories

Buy less things & travel more. I’m currently doing a #nospendjanuary that hopefully will spill over into February :) So far, so good! Lunch helper at school: continue to commit and spend the time to be at my son’s lunch! its so special for him and he (and I) look forward to it! Now that we’re more mobile, find more interesting and fun things to do with all three kids to make memories.

Fulfilling

Be at church more: even if I miss out on half of what the sermon is because the baby…or the older kids want a snack! Community Service: Take the time to do some sort of community service with my older two sons . Spend time doing things I LOVE like being outside, being with my family & kids, working out, and blogging.

Those are just a FEW of the “goals” that I have for the year, obviously I have others that are more traditional and apply to my family, to my work/ family businesses, to my blog/instagram & brand, etc. !

I hope this served to inspire you in some way shape or form to organize for the upcoming year!

Do you have any goals for 2020?

Happy New Year!

Alex



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Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale: LAST DAY

January 2, 2020

Hi Friends!

Happy New Year! We have been enjoying the sun and family over the last 5 or 6 days down in Florida and rang in the new year down here! Its been an awesome time, but I’m looking forward to getting back home into a routine (just not looking forward to the snow and cold!)

Today is the last day of the Nordstrom Half Yearly sale and there’s some great finds for up to 40-50% off! If you have some gift cards, are going on vacation soon….or are just looking to treat yourself Nordstrom is the place to go!

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    • Sep 3, 2020 Favorite Fall Foods Sep 3, 2020
    • Aug 27, 2020 Talking Snacks: Nature Valley Packed Sustained Energy Bars Aug 27, 2020
    • May 18, 2020 Monday Meal Plan: My favorite snacks May 18, 2020
    • May 6, 2020 Breastfeeding: How I keep my supply up while working out & getting fit May 6, 2020
    • Apr 9, 2020 Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe Apr 9, 2020
    • Mar 2, 2020 Monday Meal Plan: Healthy Chicken Parm Mar 2, 2020
    • Feb 10, 2020 Meal Plan Monday: Chicken Piccata Feb 10, 2020
    • Feb 3, 2020 Fast Shrimp Paella Feb 3, 2020
    • Jan 27, 2020 Meal Plan Monday: Peanut Tofu Rice Bowl with Avocado Jan 27, 2020
    • Nov 11, 2019 Monday Meal Plan: Turkey Bolognese Nov 11, 2019
    • Oct 28, 2019 Meal Plan Monday: Chicken Tetrazzini Oct 28, 2019
    • Oct 7, 2019 Monday Meal Plan: Apple Pie Recipe Oct 7, 2019
    • Aug 9, 2019 6 Months Postpartum: The Body & FASTer WAY to Fat Loss Results & Review! Aug 9, 2019
    • Aug 5, 2019 Meal Plan Monday: Stir Fried Pork with Vegetables Aug 5, 2019
    • Jun 10, 2019 Meal Plan Monday: Sesame Chicken Stir Fry Jun 10, 2019
    • Jun 2, 2019 4 Months Postpartum: The Body Jun 2, 2019
    • Mar 23, 2019 2 Months Postpartum: The Body Mar 23, 2019
    • Mar 11, 2019 Meal Plan Monday: 3/11/19 Mar 11, 2019
    • Feb 1, 2019 Week 2 Postpartum: The Body & Fitness Feb 1, 2019
    • Jan 28, 2019 Meal Plan Monday: Homemade Chicken Nuggets Jan 28, 2019
    • Jan 10, 2019 My Diet/ Nutrition while Pregnant Jan 10, 2019
    • Nov 29, 2018 Fast & Easy Family Friendly Recipe: Turkey Pepperoni Chicken Nov 29, 2018
    • Nov 20, 2018 Appetizer 101: Rustic Guacamole Nov 20, 2018
    • Oct 22, 2018 Make your own Panera Bread: Family friendly Chicken Avo Panini Oct 22, 2018
    • Aug 17, 2018 Friday Flow: 17 weeks & Our Go-to Recipe Aug 17, 2018
    • Aug 10, 2018 Family friendly Breakfast & 16 Weeks Bumpdate Aug 10, 2018
    • May 7, 2018 Monday Meal Plan: Breakfast May 7, 2018
    • Apr 23, 2018 Meal Plan Monday & snacks I'm loving Apr 23, 2018
    • Apr 16, 2018 Meal Plan Monday #2: No Bean Chili Apr 16, 2018
    • Apr 9, 2018 MealPlan Monday: The best healthy Sweet Potato fries Apr 9, 2018
    • Apr 5, 2018 5 Tips for for better Fitness/Wellness Apr 5, 2018
    • Nov 17, 2017 30 minute meal: Chicken Arugula Salad Nov 17, 2017
    • Sep 8, 2017 Friday Free For All Sep 8, 2017
    • Sep 1, 2017 Friday Free For All Sep 1, 2017
    • Jun 1, 2017 Thursday Thoughts 6/1/17 Jun 1, 2017
    • Oct 1, 2016 A 'lighter' lasagna Oct 1, 2016
    • May 19, 2016 Easy Chicken Bake May 19, 2016
    • Apr 26, 2016 Hot Chicken Recipe: The healthy alternative to Chicken Wings Apr 26, 2016
    • Mar 12, 2016 Burrito Bowl...made at home! Mar 12, 2016
    • Feb 16, 2016 "Eat Clean" Turkey Bolognase Feb 16, 2016
    • Feb 14, 2016 Mediterranean Pita Feb 14, 2016
  • Pregnancy 18
    • Jan 21, 2021 Mira Fertility Tracker Review Jan 21, 2021
    • May 6, 2020 Breastfeeding: How I keep my supply up while working out & getting fit May 6, 2020
    • Mar 15, 2019 Birth Plans & What I wish I knew about C-Sections Mar 15, 2019
    • Feb 14, 2019 Pregnancy Workout Series #3: Strength Training Feb 14, 2019
    • Feb 7, 2019 3 weeks Postpartum Thoughts & My #1 PP Must Have Feb 7, 2019
    • Feb 1, 2019 Week 2 Postpartum: The Body & Fitness Feb 1, 2019
    • Jan 21, 2019 Pregnancy Fitness #2: Swimming/Aqua Jogging Jan 21, 2019
    • Jan 15, 2019 What I packed: Hospital Bag for Baby #3! Jan 15, 2019
    • Jan 12, 2019 Change, 38 weeks Pregnant & Saturday Spotlight Jan 12, 2019
    • Jan 10, 2019 My Diet/ Nutrition while Pregnant Jan 10, 2019
    • Jan 8, 2019 Tips for Surviving pregnancy with littles Jan 8, 2019
    • Sep 14, 2018 Pregnancy workouts & The Ten Minute Rule Sep 14, 2018
    • Aug 24, 2018 18 Weeks & Friday Fashion Aug 24, 2018
    • Aug 17, 2018 Friday Flow: 17 weeks & Our Go-to Recipe Aug 17, 2018
    • Aug 3, 2018 4 Tips to Survive the 1st Trimester and Stay Active! Aug 3, 2018
    • Jul 24, 2018 I guess 3 was meant to be....{{Pregnancy thoughts}} Jul 24, 2018
    • Sep 17, 2016 36 weeks.. Sep 17, 2016
    • Aug 1, 2016 Bye Bye Second Tri... Aug 1, 2016
  • Travel 7
    • Sep 12, 2022 Family Travel: Our stay at Marriott Clearwater Sandkey Sep 12, 2022
    • Mar 17, 2022 Experience Sandestin: Our family trip to the Emerald Coast at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort Mar 17, 2022
    • Mar 15, 2022 Travel Series #1: How we fly affordably as a family Mar 15, 2022
    • Dec 23, 2021 Doing Disney: Hacks, Fashion & More! Dec 23, 2021
    • Nov 10, 2018 Peanut Butter Blondie's NYC Travel Guide Nov 10, 2018
    • Oct 18, 2018 Paris Babymoon! Oct 18, 2018
    • Sep 18, 2018 Hawaii Vacation P1: #whatiwore Sep 18, 2018
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    • Dec 16, 2022 Give the Gift of Dynacraft Bicycles this holiday season! Dec 16, 2022
    • Jun 2, 2022 Jumping into summer with ACON Trampolines   Jun 2, 2022
    • Dec 23, 2021 Doing Disney: Hacks, Fashion & More! Dec 23, 2021
    • Oct 8, 2021 Swinging into Fall with Microban 24 Oct 8, 2021
    • Aug 20, 2021 Kids Back to School 2021 Essentials Aug 20, 2021
    • May 20, 2021 Child Proof Hacks & The Door Guardian May 20, 2021
    • Feb 23, 2021 Top 10 Mom Hacks & talking Triple Paste Diaper Cream Feb 23, 2021
    • Feb 15, 2021 BLAST OFF WITH NY’S 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM DIRECT PLAN Feb 15, 2021
    • Jan 29, 2021 Kids Nutrition Spotlight : Arnold Organic White made with Whole Wheat Bread Jan 29, 2021
    • Jan 21, 2021 Mira Fertility Tracker Review Jan 21, 2021
    • Jan 19, 2021 Goldfish Swim School Review: This past years progress & Water Safety Jan 19, 2021
    • Dec 18, 2020 Preschooler Gift Guide! Dec 18, 2020
    • Dec 16, 2020 Toddler Gift Guide Dec 16, 2020
    • Oct 7, 2020 Its October: Fall decor Oct 7, 2020
    • Sep 29, 2020 Learning to Swim with Goldfish Swim School! Sep 29, 2020
    • Sep 27, 2020 8 things to do on Sunday for a better week! Sep 27, 2020
    • Aug 27, 2020 Talking Snacks: Nature Valley Packed Sustained Energy Bars Aug 27, 2020
    • May 6, 2020 Breastfeeding: How I keep my supply up while working out & getting fit May 6, 2020
    • Apr 25, 2020 PBB's Mother's Day Gift Guide! Apr 25, 2020
    • Apr 15, 2020 How I'm getting through Quarantine Life with 3 Boys 5 & under Apr 15, 2020
    • Mar 29, 2020 Social Distancing: 10 ways I'm handling it & My quarantine essentials Mar 29, 2020
    • Mar 21, 2020 50 things to do with Kids & my Amazon Faves Mar 21, 2020
    • Feb 11, 2020 100 Days of school....by a rookie Kindergarten Mom Feb 11, 2020
    • Jan 21, 2020 Goldfish Swim School Review: My thoughts Jan 21, 2020
    • Jan 16, 2020 And just like that, he's One. A letter to my last baby...... Jan 16, 2020
    • Jan 15, 2020 2020: Words of the year Jan 15, 2020
    • Dec 13, 2019 Our yearly tradition: Picture Christmas cards with Basic Invite Dec 13, 2019
    • Dec 9, 2019 Gift Guide #1: ETSY Dec 9, 2019
    • Oct 30, 2019 9 Month Baby: Sleep, Nursing, Food & Routine! Oct 30, 2019
    • Oct 1, 2019 Fall Bucket List Oct 1, 2019
    • Jul 25, 2019 6 Months Baby: Schedule, Sleep & Favorites! Jul 25, 2019
    • Jun 2, 2019 4 Months Postpartum: The Body Jun 2, 2019
    • May 21, 2019 The Willow Pump Review May 21, 2019
    • May 16, 2019 4 Month Sammy: Favorites, Sleep & Routine May 16, 2019
    • May 14, 2019 My Three Sons: The Transition from Two--> Three Kids May 14, 2019
    • May 5, 2019 Motherhood: 6 Ways its Changed Me & My Mothers Day Gift Guide May 5, 2019
    • Apr 27, 2019 3 Months Postpartum: the Body Apr 27, 2019
    • Apr 18, 2019 Last Minute Easter Basket Finds Apr 18, 2019
    • Apr 17, 2019 3 months old: Sleep, Favorites, & Routine Apr 17, 2019
    • Apr 11, 2019 The 4th Trimester Series #1: Fashion after the bump Apr 11, 2019
    • Mar 23, 2019 2 Months Postpartum: The Body Mar 23, 2019
    • Mar 19, 2019 2 Months: All about Baby, Sleep & Routine Mar 19, 2019
    • Mar 15, 2019 Birth Plans & What I wish I knew about C-Sections Mar 15, 2019
    • Feb 16, 2019 1 Month Old & 1 Month Baby Picks Feb 16, 2019
    • Feb 11, 2019 -Last Minute Valentines Day Gifts for Kids- Feb 11, 2019
    • Feb 7, 2019 3 weeks Postpartum Thoughts & My #1 PP Must Have Feb 7, 2019
    • Jan 23, 2019 Week 1 Postpartum & 10 Hacks to surviving the first week PP Jan 23, 2019
    • Jan 15, 2019 What I packed: Hospital Bag for Baby #3! Jan 15, 2019
    • Jan 12, 2019 Change, 38 weeks Pregnant & Saturday Spotlight Jan 12, 2019
    • Jan 8, 2019 Tips for Surviving pregnancy with littles Jan 8, 2019
    • Jan 3, 2019 Running while Pregnant: My journey & tips for the Pregnant Runner Jan 3, 2019
    • Dec 15, 2018 Peanut Butter Blondie's Maternity Favorites! Dec 15, 2018
    • Aug 10, 2018 Family friendly Breakfast & 16 Weeks Bumpdate Aug 10, 2018
    • May 2, 2018 3 things I love about being a Mom & Gift Ideas for your Mom May 2, 2018
    • Mar 30, 2018 Documenting the lasts....Weaning Mar 30, 2018
    • Mar 21, 2018 Easter Basket Ideas Mar 21, 2018
    • Jan 1, 2018 2018: Don't wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect Jan 1, 2018
    • Nov 1, 2017 Doing Disney with Toddlers Nov 1, 2017
    • Oct 20, 2017 Sebby's 1st Birthday Party/1 year update Oct 20, 2017
    • Oct 6, 2017 Birthday weekend & Helicopter Tour in NYC Oct 6, 2017
    • Sep 19, 2017 10/11 Month Sebby Sep 19, 2017
    • Aug 5, 2017 My review on: Ollie Gray Breastfeeding/Pumping Bra Aug 5, 2017
    • Jul 15, 2017 9 Month Sebby Jul 15, 2017
    • Jun 23, 2017 8 Month sebby Jun 23, 2017
    • Jun 15, 2017 Max's 3rd Birthday Party...and 6 tips for your first kiddo party Jun 15, 2017
    • May 25, 2017 Seven Month Sebby May 25, 2017
    • Apr 14, 2017 Six month sebby Apr 14, 2017
    • Feb 17, 2017 Our New Normal: 4 Months Feb 17, 2017
    • Dec 9, 2016 On the Clock: 2 Months Postpartum Dec 9, 2016
    • Nov 16, 2016 6 Weeks Postpartum..Life with Sebastian Nov 16, 2016
    • Aug 1, 2016 Bye Bye Second Tri... Aug 1, 2016
    • May 14, 2016 Weeks 17 & 18 Pregnancy Update: Nutrition & Workouts May 14, 2016
    • May 3, 2016 Pregnancy weeks 12-16: Our big scare May 3, 2016
    • Apr 23, 2016 Pregnancy Workouts/Update: Weeks 8-12 Apr 23, 2016
    • Apr 16, 2016 Another time around the sun: Pregnancy #2 Apr 16, 2016
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    • Sep 18, 2018 Hawaii Vacation P1: #whatiwore Sep 18, 2018

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