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      • Boppy ComfyFit Carrier Review
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      • The Best Toys For Teething
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      • DIY Eyebrow Tint
      • Genius Joy Supplement – A Real Life Happy Pill
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  • The-Best-Prenatal-Vitamins-For-Pregnancy
    Pregnancy

    The Best Prenatal Vitamins For Pregnancy

    October 18, 2019 /

      If you’re trying to conceive, or have already received the good news that you are soon going to be a parent, then you’ve probably already heard of prenatal vitamins. If you haven’t then it’s a good thing you found this post because you are about to have your eyes opened to the many wonderful benefits to taking a prenatal vitamin. There are so many advantages to taking a prenatal vitamin before, during and after pregnancy, such as supporting and promoting healthy brain and heart development in your baby. Not to mention some even have benefits such as thicker shinier hair, clearer skin, and strong nails! With amazing benefits like…

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    October 11, 2019 /

    As a new mom, this was the biggest mystery of all, the first 24 hours after delivery. It was not only the scariest but the most intriguing daydream that would consume my thoughts as my labor neared. What was it going to feel like holding my new baby? What would my baby look like? Should I be scared? Will I be in pain? All these questions swirled around my head. Looking back now, the first 24 hours after delivery was a complete blur. To be honest I probably couldn’t even tell you half of what I experienced if I was going solely off my memory. Luckily, I am an avid…

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    October 4, 2019 /

    Alright mommas, it’s that time of year again! AKA one of my favorite times of the year – HALLOWEEN! If you haven’t already, it’s time you started thinking about costume ideas for your little ones. Although this is my favorite time of year, I’ll admit, I’m the worst at planning costumes. I get so wrapped up in the changing leaves, the pumpkin spice, and good vibes of fall, it tends to sneak up on me each year. So, I’m changing things up and I’m planning ahead! This year, I am dressing Hayvn up as an old lady. I saw this idea before I even had kids and I thought it…

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    Something I remember vividly about pregnancy was realizing just how often strangers love to offer their two cents. Mommas, I know you can relate, when I say that although most of the time they mean well, we typically wish they would just keep it to themselves. One thing specifically, that I was asked a lot while I was pregnant was “first baby?” I would politely smile and nod. Then they would raise their eyebrows, and the words that would follow, were what I found to be, some of the most annoying phrases: “Ah your whole world is about to change.” or “Your life will never be the same.” Like I…

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Happy birthday to this crazy, wild, dancin fool😎. Bring on another year of laughter, dancing, flips & tricks, and smiles that melt my heart. I love you Harvey and I hope you have the best day🖤. #birthdayboy #3yearsold #myboy #toddlerlife
This is 29. Last year of my twenties, here we go😎
#birthdayselfie #almostthirty
We chose to homeschool and although it was scary a We chose to homeschool and although it was scary and it took a while to reach that decision, it’s been the best one for our family. 

Since I took the leap and decided to go all in with homeschool, I realized it wasn’t as daunting as I thought it would be and it’s actually been one of the most fulfilling roles I’ve ever taken on. I also realized that homeschool can be whatever you want it to be. 

It’s so special to be there for moments when my kids accomplish or experience something new. I love having such a huge part in teaching them about the world around them and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 

#homeschoollife #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolpreschool #schoolfromhome
Happy 7 years my love! So fun to see how much we h Happy 7 years my love! So fun to see how much we have grown and how much our family has grown. Thank you for everything, I love this life with you! 🥂💋
Happy ✨5th✨ birthday my sweet Hayvn💗. Its s Happy ✨5th✨ birthday my sweet Hayvn💗. Its so fun watching you grow! You bring us so much joy and laughter. I love you with all my heart baby girl!
Happy 4th🇺🇸 Happy 4th🇺🇸
Happy birthday to the sweetest, silliest, rowdiest Happy birthday to the sweetest, silliest, rowdiest 2 year old there is. I love you little man!🖤
It all started with a date💕 I can’t believe i It all started with a date💕 I can’t believe it’s been 6 years! The places we’ve been and the things we’ve seen, Dars you are part of all my favorite memories. 

This past year has been so full of growth for us and I’m so grateful for every minute of it. I didn’t believe in soulmates until I found you and now I truly can’t imagine my life without you. 

You push me, you’re always there for me, you have my back no matter what, you’re my rock, my best friend, and I really don’t know how I got so lucky. 

Thank you for sticking by my side through the ups and the downs. I love all the memories we’ve made and this beautiful family we’ve created. Happy 6 years my love! Here’s to many more 🥂♥️.
I just love this family of mine🖤 I just love this family of mine🖤
Fun little get away this weekend! Boy do I love th Fun little get away this weekend! Boy do I love these 3😍

#camping #outdoors #lovemylife #mywholeworld #familyof4 #girlmom #boymom
Just out here enjoying the nice weather ☀️😎 Just out here enjoying the nice weather ☀️😎
My sweet valentines♥️ My sweet valentines♥️
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARVEY🥳 My sweet boy is ONE! I HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARVEY🥳

My sweet boy is ONE! I can’t believe how fast that year went by.

This year with Harvey has been so full of fun, laughter and love. He’s so happy and so silly. I feel so blessed to be his mom! 

Happy one year Harv! Here’s to many more little man. You are so loved🖤

#oneyearold #firstbirthday #littleman #youareloved #staylittleforever
My little dancing Queen had the time of her life t My little dancing Queen had the time of her life this weekend at my cousins wedding. In fact we all had a blast dancing and celebrating! 

Thanks @maisonmafi and @kulunimafi for such a fun time!!! And congratulations you guys make an amazing couple! ♥️

#themafis #weddingoftheyear #mylittledancingqueen #marriage #love #happilyeverafter #familyiseverything
Our little man is 11 months old! It seems impossib Our little man is 11 months old! It seems impossible that he is already almost a year old! Where has the time gone??

He is into absolutely everything and he’s gotten really fast at crawling. He said his first words this month, “no no no” which is super fitting seeing as he hears it all the time😂🤦🏼‍♀️. 

He loves food! Especially Mac and cheese and ice cream. He keeps us on our toes and we just love seeing him grow and develop. 

Happy 11 months Harv!♥️
Harvey is 10 months old and I just can’t get ove Harvey is 10 months old and I just can’t get over the fact that he will be a year old in just two months! Time has flown!

He is on the move and into absolutely everything. We have our hands full with him! He’s curious as can be and also just the sweetest, cuddle bug. 

He’s standing up on everything and even trying to take some steps and his top teeth finally broke through! Thank heavens!

It’s so fun watching him grow and getting to see his cute personality but sometimes I wish time would stop because I absolutely love this age and phase he’s in. Happy 10 months little man we love you so much!
9 months in ➡️ 9 months out. It blows my mind 9 months in ➡️ 9 months out. It blows my mind what the human body is capable of. 

#pregnancy #9monthsin9monthsout #postpartumweightloss #postpartumhealth
They may drive each other (and me) crazy but these They may drive each other (and me) crazy but these two are the best of friends and they have my whole heart! 

Also Harvey is 9 months now and curious as can be. He is into EVERYTHING. He crawls around everywhere and is starting to pull up on furniture. 

Let’s just say life has gotten pretty crazy now that we have two kids on the move🤪 

#9monthsold ##onthego #lovehim #mamasboy #littleman #momofboth #familyof4
Happy birthday my love!!!! We all love you more th Happy birthday my love!!!! We all love you more than you’ll ever know! I’m so grateful to have you as my partner in crime for life and Hayvn & Harvey are the luckiest to have you as their dad!!! Here’s to 32 years and many more!! I love you!🥂💕🥳
More family photos. I can’t help myself, I love More family photos. I can’t help myself, I love them all!! It’s so hard to choose but these are some of my all time favorites! 

My beautiful babies. I love these two more than words. I wish I could freeze time and keep them this little forever 🥺
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As a new mom you learn quick, kids don’t come with instruction manuals… Until now! My name is Madysen Wilcox, wife to the most amazing man, Darin, and momma to the sweetest babes, Hayvn & Harvey. I am also the founder of Momma Survival Guide.

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