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June Doran

June could talk to you all day about homeschooling, parenting, and minimalism. When she’s not homeschooling, decluttering, or blogging, she loves to enjoy perfect silence while sipping a hot cup of coffee and thinking uninterrupted thoughts—which, of course, with five kids, doesn’t happen very often.

Infant Travel Essentials for Car OR Plane (Be Prepared for Anything)

Inside: Wondering what to pack when you’re traveling with a baby? It can be overwhelming, I know. That’s why I’m giving you a complete list of infant travel essentials We were just going away for a few days – a short car trip for a family event. Sure, my oldest was an infant, only a …

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7 Natural Ways to Prepare Your Body for Labor

Inside: You’ve entered your third trimester, and you’re getting so close to the big day! Here are 7 natural ways to prepare your body for labor. Do what you can, but rest assured, your body was made to do this. I distinctly remember the days leading up to my first labor and delivery. What stands …

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20+ Best Gifts for Nursing Moms: Practical & Thoughtful

Inside: 20+ of the best gifts for nursing moms! This is the ultimate guide to practical (and thoughtful) gifts for breastfeeding moms. Breastfeeding is a special, but sometimes tough, time in a mom’s life. For some moms, it can be even harder than pregnancy. The stress of not knowing whether or not your baby is …

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Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks: Quick, Easy & Satisfying

Inside: Breastfeeding is hard work and can leave you feeling ravenous what feels like all the time. Stock up on these easy, healthy breastfeeding snacks to fight hunger ’round the clock. This is the most awesome-est list of quick healthy breastfeeding snacks for breastfeeding moms on the web. Forreal. I’m going to show you the …

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Baby Essentials for the First 3 Months (from a mom of 5)

Inside: According to a mom of 5, these 40+ baby essentials for the first 3 months will make your life SO much easier those first few months with your newborn. Could you live without them if you had to? Sure. But trust me when I say: you really don’t want to. Every baby registry checklist …

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Baby’s Crying In Their Car Seat? Here Are 15 Ways to Make It STOP

Inside: Does your baby scream when you put them in their car seat? You’re not alone! Here are 15 things you can do to stop your baby crying in their car seat. Plus, how to cope and still drive safely during those times when they just won’t stop screaming – no matter what you do. …

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17 Healthy Snacks for Your Hospital Bag (for Labor and Recovery)

Inside: Wondering what are good snacks to bring to the hospital for labor? Here’s a list of the best healthy snacks to pack in your hospital bag – some to pack with a cooler, and other non-perishables you can pack in advance. Because contrary to the advice of some, hospital bag snacks are a mama’s …

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The Ultimate Pregnancy Survival Kit: 25 Things Every Expecting Mom Needs

Inside: Use this pregnancy essential items checklist to put together the ultimate pregnancy survival kit! It’s also the perfect guide if you need to grab a gift for a mom-to-be friend. Congratulations! You’re pregnant! Now the real work of growing another human begins. People seriously underestimate what your body goes through to host this little …

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Perfect Middle Names for Maverick: Best-Sounding Ideas (With Meanings)

Inside: Looking for middle names for Maverick? I’ve gone through an entire baby name book just to find the best-sounding middle names that go with Maverick. Get all kinds of options, from badass middle names to gentler middle names to balance Maverick’s strength. You’ve already chosen your first name: Maverick. If you’ve done this before …

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7 Things To Try When Baby Suddenly Refuses a Bottle

Inside: When your baby suddenly refuses a bottle, it’s easy to spiral into full-on mom panic mode. But resist that temptation! Take a deep breath, step into problem-solving mode, instead, and try these 7 things first. Bottle refusal: yet another fun and exciting problem to add to your list of parenting woes. As if sleep …

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