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When your first baby was born, did you feel like you were dropped into motherhood? I could not seem to find that instruction manual. Sure, there were plenty of parenting books, but nothing could ever really prepare me for...
If you choose to be a stay at home mom, I am sure you have heard this question more than once. I get it why people ask. I had NO idea just how busy a baby would keep me ALL...
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Spring is in the air! The weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and people are coming together for community events across the Coastal...