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  • I am partnering with Baby Dove to remind you not to compare yourself to other moms on social media - we’re all a hot mess, some of us are just better at hiding it. Y’all, mom life isn’t picture perfect even if some of the moms you follow make it look like it is. @BabyDoveCare celebrates the REAL side of motherhood. While there’s no one right way to parent, there is a superior way to care for baby’s skin Baby Dove cleansers and lotions are made with 100% skin-natural nutrients, meaning they are ultra-gentle for that super delicate baby skin. And, no stress about questioning yourself with these products, all Baby Dove products are dermatologist and pediatrician tested, hypoallergenic and created with no dyes, no parabens, and no phthalates! #DovePartner #BabyDoveLove
  • Sleighing my holiday shopping (get it?! Yea, that’s as close to a pun as you’ll get from me). Thanks to my @dunkin vanilla latte featuring their new, smooth espresso, I’m over here like “Tackle all the holiday shopping! Holiday crowds don’t phase me!” 💁🏻‍♀️🎅🏻💪🏻 Have you tried the new #dunkin espresso drinks? #ad
  • Color me flattered because so many of you have been requesting I share my makeup/hair products and routine as a new mom. Honestly having a few minutes to “put myself together” in the AM makes me feel more motivated and ready to tackle the day. Anyone else? But, time with a newborn is limited so this look only takes me about 15-20 minutes. I just posted the makeup routine to my stories and saved it as a highlight on my profile so you can watch it whenever! Will share my hair this weekend (also SOOO quick!) . . Also can we talk about this lip color really quick!? It’s a LipSense product (I’m finally on the bandwagon!!!) and I’m so in love. This color is Praline Rose and it’s a “my lips but better” color that LASTS ALL DAY LONG! It’s a mom’s best friend. Message my girl @themoderntulip to order and use KALLIE10 for 10% off your order!
  • The REAL Christmas debate isn’t when to decorate or put up your tree...it’s which is the BEST Christmas movie. Leave yours in the comments 👇🏻 . . Also we’ve already established on my IG Story that picture perfect holiday decor is not my strong suit...further case and point being this haphazard tree skirt 🤷🏻‍♀️ idk guys, let’s just say Better Homes and Garden won’t be calling me anytime soon for a front cover feature.
  • What are your Christmas tree decorating traditions? I always have a glass of egg nog while I deck the halls (usually with a little bourbon because falalala 🎁🎅🏻🎄)
  • It’s a mommin’ multitasking Monday over here, made a little easier with the new #Dunkin espresso drinks 🙌🏻 Make sure to check out your local @dunkin to snag a rich, smooth espresso drink from their NEW state-of-the-art espresso equipment... sipping is believing, friends! You won’t be disappointed! ☕️ #ad
  • Yesterday Miles turned one month which means I’m also one month postpartum. In the last weeks of my pregnancy as I continued to gain weight, I began to worry about what my body would be like after pregnancy. I remember the day after giving birth I was getting changed in the hospital bathroom facing away from the mirror because I wasn’t ready to see myself. But, this last month has amazed me at what our bodies can do. You hear it all the time, but until you go through it it’s hard to fully grasp. That this body created and carried life it’s nothing short of a total miracle. Do I want to lose the rest of the baby weight? Yes. Am I dying to fit back into my regular jeans? You bet. My body has changed, but I’ve never loved it more for what it has accomplished. Until then, I’d like to personally thank the inventor of the jegging.
  • My baby is one month old today 😭 Insert comment about wanting to slow down time. (Also, I’m not ACTUALLY bitter that Miles has decided to look like his dad’s mini-me and leave me out because I happen to think his dad is quite a stud.) #butfirstmiles

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