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I have a one year old!

Published by Joelle

I cannot believe my baby girl is one-year-old. The past year has been so amazing. I remember watching her eyelashes grow, wondering when her hair would follow suit. All...

September 10, 2015

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My Labor Day: Otherwise Known as the Scariest and Happiest Day of My Life

Published by Joelle

This year’s Labor Day just so happens to fall on September 7th, my daughter Genevieve’s first birthday. It seems like only yesterday that I was in the hospital experiencing...

September 2, 2015

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My Baby Learned to Crawl and Now She Won’t Try to Walk

Published by Joelle

Genevieve used to love trying to walk around the house, with someone holding her hands. But ever since she learned to really crawl off her stomach, like a speed...

August 26, 2015

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Teething Survival Secrets

Published by Joelle

A few weeks ago, my husband and I endured our daughter’s worst teething episode thus fur. She had two upper teeth breaking through and an upper respiratory infection. The...

July 29, 2015

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55 Baby Registry Essentials

Published by Joelle

Thank goodness for baby showers! These tiny little bundles require a million things– some you’ve thought of and some you haven’t– just to get them started in life outside the...

July 28, 2015

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5 Downsides to Co-sleeping with your Baby

Published by Joelle

There are many reasons mothers choose to bed share with their babies. Some do so because it makes middle of the night breastfeeding easier, others because their little one...

July 27, 2015

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Easy Beauty Products for Working Moms on the Go

Published by Joelle

As a working mom, I don’t have a lot of time to pamper myself. I like products that are easy and quick to apply, like mineral foundation. Here are...

August 21, 2015

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3 Reasons Jamberry Isn’t Working Mom-Friendly

Published by Joelle

Moms can’t avoid Jamberry nail wraps. Chances are you’ve been added to at least five Facebook groups from friends selling the product. Most of those who’ve tried it become...

August 13, 2015

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Mom Hair Problems

Published by Joelle

When I was pregnant, I didn’t color my hair black as usual. By the time we took our newborn photos, I had about nine months of reddish brown roots and...

July 29, 2015

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Hey Moms! Want to Get Glam? Visit the BRAND NEW Muah Makeup & Lash Bar in Westwood, NJ!

Published by megankathrynkennedy

This past weekend, I was invited to a press event at Muah Makeup & Lash Bar (MMLB) in Westwood, NJ to learn about the wide array of beauty products...

June 16, 2015

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How Motherhood Changed my Makeup Purchasing Habits

Published by Joelle

Mascara. If I see a girl with natural lashes, I want to hand her a wand and lead her on a magical transformation that will change her entire face in...

April 6, 2015

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Chipped Polish of the Week

Published by Joelle

Goodbye, pink. Hello, blue! Let’s see how long this manicure lasts!

March 26, 2015

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August 26, 2015

Happy National Dog Day!

Here are my two rescue dogs/ fur-babies, Lulu (plot hound/lab) and Lucky (Korean Jindo).

by Joelle

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July 27, 2015

10 Reasons Your Dog Hates You After You Have a Baby

Remember all those nights spent spooning in bed? The days romping around the park? And moments of pure bliss,...

by Joelle

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April 24, 2015

When Your Dog is Jealous of Your Baby

My dog hates my baby. OK, hate is a pretty strong word. But our plot hound, Lulu, definitely isn’t...

by Joelle

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April 17, 2015

Bye Bye Baby Online

See what I did there? You will after I explain. I had to buy a few baby items online:...

by Joelle

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Babyshower Alternative: Mother’s Blessing / Blessingway Ceremony

Published by Joelle

I recently attended my first Blessingway ceremony, honoring my husband’s cousin Kate, who is my daughter’s Godmother. When first reading about the ceremony, I thought it was going to...

May 18, 2015

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One of the Lucky Ones…

Published by Nicole

So, every time I tell someone that I am pregnant (with baby #2!), especially women, I am of course congratulated and then met with a facial expression of concern,...

March 26, 2015

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Back to blogging!

Published by Joelle

I had full intentions of blogging about my pregnancy. But then the symptoms started and I was nauseous and exhausted for the first five months. I felt a little...

March 18, 2015

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Maternity Photo Shoot

Published by Joelle

Maternity photo shoot by Jenna Zee. Dress: H&M Sash: From my wedding dress! Baby name sign: Etsy

August 14, 2014

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Zenni Optical: Affordable Eyeglasses for Fashionable Moms on a Budget

Published by Joelle

I used to be able to wear contacts all day long. Then, they started to give me headaches and my eyes itched like crazy when I took them out....

August 28, 2015

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Make a Custom Mommy Necklace with Jenny Present

Published by Joelle

I began obsessing over mommy necklaces during my pregnancy. There are so many options and I needed to find the perfect one. I debated between initial necklaces, bar necklaces,...

August 26, 2015

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4 Reasons Parents Need a Real Camera, Not a Cell Phone, to Take Photos

Published by Joelle

My brother and his wife are preparing for their first baby and everyday I send them annoying texts about scheduling a newborn photo shoot within the first five days...

August 5, 2015

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