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Wildly Co. kids’ capsules! (This is genius!)
Since having our third baby our washing machine has been running what seems like nonstop. It is a lot to get three kids and myself dressed everyday, and to be honest in the winter…most days we didn’t....
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how to find great children’s books at the library
Every summer our library hosts a big summer reading program, doling out prizes for reading stacks of library books. The kids love it! And I do too, especially since it helps us get in a routine of...
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in my pool bag
I realize this is hardly the time for a how-to post on packing for the pool. Most kids in our neighborhood just started back to school this week. But we’ll still be hitting the pool a lot this month,...
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cutest kid pajamas
One of the things I look forward to with the change of season is picking out new pajamas for our kids. It’s such a fun way to express their personalities. My kids often stay in pajamas (especially in...
View Articleone small change: air-dried hair
One of the first posts I wrote on this blog was about cutting bangs. Just a few months into motherhood, I was shocked when a huge amount of my hair fell out. If you read the postpartum,...
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sleeping through the night and other epic milestones
The days are long, but the years are short. If you’re a parent, you’ve surely heard this. And as each year ticks by, I can say it is so true. I’m only on year 4 as a parent, and I can’t believe that...
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arm balances + self care
I’ve been practicing yoga for over a year now, and it is safe to say it will be a life-long love of mine. As a former gymnast, it is the closest I can come to that joy of back handsprings and...
View Articlethe dinner table
We rarely eat at our dinner table, but I can feel a shift coming. So much of parenting is the shifting from one season to the next. With three little ones, life is constantly in flux from changing...
View Articlejulie’s greenroom and other favorite shows
This past week we all came down with a cold, me included. It was enough to force more snuggling on the couch with the TV on than normal. Luckily, a new original Netflix show had just been released –...
View Articlemother’s day gift guide
As a woman in the thick of mothering three little ones all hours of the day and night, a day meant to celebrate the work of those who nurture others is a gift. I know Mother’s Day can be wrought with...
View Articlewhat do your kids LOVE?
Having kids is such a goofy thing. When they are tiny you can sort of direct their interests, but at some point their personalities begin to shine and they latch onto something you never would have...
View Articlemy parenting game-changer
Over the past two months, I’ve been reading a book that has had a huge impact on the way I am parenting. I don’t write about my kids often, so for some of you, this may be something new you didn’t know...
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a sentimental gift for mother’s day
Guys, my Mother’s Day gift showed up a little early this year, and I wanted to share it with you in case you’re on the hunt for a personalized gift full of meaning. This mini tag necklace from ABLE...
View Articlethe best kids’ shoe for summer
It’s that time of year. The mailman just delivered three pairs of Native slip-on sneakers to our house. You may remember when I wrote a roundup of tried + true kids’ shoes, but I wanted to write a...
View Articlesimple summer activities for bored kids
Summer break is almost here. I’m looking forward to setting our own pace, lots of pool time, and having my daughter home all day with us. Inevitably there will be some moments of “I’m bored,” to...
View Articlemy #1 tip for pool days
Going to the pool was one of my big goals for the summer. My kids love swimming, and it’s the best/only thing to do on hot Midwest days. With young kids, it’s a lot of physical work to get to the...
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our favorite back to school gear
In our town, school is about to begin. There’s a certain anticipation that you can sense in the air, as our lazy and free summer days are almost over. This will be our second year in the school...
View Article4 thoughts for the first day of school
Today was the first day back to school. A few of you have asked for tips, and to be honest we’re still new at this and finding our feet. It’s been bittersweet dropping off our oldest both years – but...
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snickerdoodles + seasons of motherhood
I used to make cookies often. It was my thing for Saturday afternoons, Wednesday nights with our house church, and pitch-ins at work. Chocolate chip is my favorite, but sometimes I would switch it up...
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