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      • What To Expect After Childbirth
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      • Kelty PerfectFit Child Carrier
      • Exersaucer Or Jumperoo?
      • Shopping Cart Cover For Baby – Is It Necessary?
      • Boppy ComfyFit Carrier Review
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      • The Best Toys For Baby’s First Year
      • The Best Toys For Teething
    • Self Care
      • Kiara Sky Dip Powder
      • DIY Eyebrow Tint
      • Genius Joy Supplement – A Real Life Happy Pill
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    • Treating Postpartum Depression
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    Toddler

    Easy Hairstyles For Toddler Girls – With Fine Baby Hair

    May 5, 2020 /

    Most moms can relate to the daydreams I had the moment I found out I was having a little girl. Daydreams filled with bows, pigtails, tutus, dresses, and of course pink, lots of pink! Upon hearing those famous words “it’s a girl!” my mind instantly turned to the thought of dressing her up and doing her hair. When Hayvn was born, she was blessed with a full head of luscious locks. Those newborn locks quickly thinned out, creating patchiness and bald spots, and eventually, we ended up shaving her head (that’s a story for another time). Anyways, a few months down the road, her hair began to grow like a…

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  • Parenting

    Children’s Books For Toddlers – Top 10 Starter Books

    January 24, 2020 /

    Toddlers are curious, energetic, imaginative, busy, and are constantly trying to make sense of the world around them. Books are an awesome way to help your toddler explore this intricate fascinating world, they’re coming to know. Whenever I look for books to buy for Hayvn, I focus on what that book can teach her, as well as how will this book stimulate her senses? Toddlers are naturally drawn to pictures, shapes, and colors, and it goes without saying, you won’t have to look too hard to find a children’s book that contains all of these. And honestly, that’s the best part of reading to a toddler, sometimes all they need…

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    Best Gifts For A Two Year Old Girl – For Any Occasion

    January 17, 2020 /

      Whether it’s a birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, or any special occasion for that matter, it can be tough to find the perfect gift. We all know women like chocolates, jewelry, flowers, and things of that sort, but what about a much younger woman, say a two-year-old little girl? The hardest part about shopping for a little girl is knowing what they like without them being able to really verbalize it. So, to help you out, I have created the ultimate list of gift ideas for a two-year-old girl. Believe me, I know a lot about this given the fact that I have an 18-month-old daughter as well as two nieces…

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    Call it a binky, pacifier, paci, your baby’s first true love, we all have a name for it. And we all know that this thing was the best and is now the worst thing of our existence as parents, and that’s because of the dreaded binky weaning phase. As the oldest of five children, all of whom used a binky, I thought I kind of knew what I was in for when it came time to take our daughter’s binky away. Keywords “kind of.” In all actuality, I had no idea just how hellacious this week would actually be. Mommas it sounds daunting, I know. And I’m sure you’ve put…

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    December 30, 2019 /

    As mothers, we are responsible for everything revolving around our babies’ needs including hygiene. Of course, we all know newborns, babies, and toddlers cannot bathe or clean themselves, so it’s up to us to make sure they are kept clean. However, that is easier said than done, especially when your newborn can’t even hold their own head, and once they’re all sudsy, they become as slippery as a bar of soap. So, that raises the question, what is the easiest way to bathe my baby? Well mommas, let me tell you, the blooming bath flower is by far the greatest invention of our time when it comes to keeping your…

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    December 19, 2019 /

    Before I became a mom, I had no idea what went into breastfeeding. In fact, it was the most shocking challenge I faced once I had my daughter. I figured I am a woman, it’s in my maternal instincts to feed my child, I’ll figure it out and it will just come naturally to me. Boy, oh boy was I wrong. If you’ve kept up with my blog, then you know I didn’t exclusively breastfeed my daughter, and you know I didn’t breastfeed for very long. So I’m sure you’re probably wondering what qualifies me to talk about the necessary breastfeeding must-have items for new moms. Believe me when I…

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    If you’re reading this, then I’m sure you’ve tried desperately to find sure-fire ways to treat your anxiety and depression naturally or without prescription medication. I was the same way when I came across the genius joy supplement. I was feeling down-and-out, lethargic, and anxious. And then I would feel guilty for accomplishing nothing during my day due to feeling lethargic and anxious. Sound familiar? I just couldn’t seem to break the cycle. Then one day my friend recommended that I try taking the self-proclaimed feel-good capsule, called Genius Joy. Initially, I laughed, and thought to myself, really? A feel-good capsule? Haha, what is it like some form of a…

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    If there’s anything I’ve learned about myself over the years, it’s that I thrive when I follow a routine. Seriously, without one, I’m not sure how I would get anything done. When I first became a stay at home mom, I found myself struggling to get into a good routine. Becoming a mom proved to be a bigger change than I had ever anticipated. After the chaos of newborn life, and once Hayvn started to get a little older, I decided it was time to start forming a schedule that would help me stay productive during the day. It’s been proven that people are more often successful and happier when…

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      As a stay at home mom, you can probably relate when I say that things can get lonely at times, and with this, we can find ourselves feeling unhappy. Along with these feelings of being lonely and unhappy, often comes an overwhelming feeling of guilt.  Our husbands go to work all day so that we are able to stay home and raise our kids. So we shouldn’t complain, we should be grateful for this amazing opportunity to be a massive part of our children’s lives, right? Well yes, we should be grateful. And we are. But that doesn’t mean we don’t get lonely or have feelings of isolation which…

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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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