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The last thing I need this year is to complicate my list for gift giving (2020 has been complicated enough and my pregnancy brain is on full blast.) That’s why I’m planning to #SpreadALittleHolidayCheer by gifting @ctlottery scratch tickets. Not only is it a super easy gift, it’s also something adults loves to receive. Who doesn’t want a chance to get lucky and win some extra dough this holiday season? I think I might even gift myself a few. #CTLottery #ad

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Mood for the next month. I waited SO PATIENTLY to put up my tree and turn on Christmas music but ya'll it's the day after Thanksgiving and now we're gonna DECK THESE HALLS. And by

#ad I'll just be here sipping my peppermint mocha

#ad I'll just be here sipping my peppermint mocha and wrapping up my Christmas shopping with @amazon ! I love that this year #amazon is making it easy to shop small, since you guys know we're trying to do at least 3/4 of our shopping from small businesses. So I'll be checking out the small biz deals and browsing the Small Business Gift Guide! Check out my stories for more! #primelife

When Miles was first born we loved him more than w

When Miles was first born we loved him more than we ever could have anticipated, you really can't explain the love you have for your child. But, bringing him home was also hard. Michael and I had lived together for over 12 years by the time we had Miles. We had our routines and our little way of life and suddenly that looked very, very different. Slowly but surely we adjusted and we found a new routine and a new little way of life as a family of 3. And now, of course, we can't imagine it any other way...just in time to invite baby girl into the mix! . . The most common thing I've heard from first time parents about to become second time parents is that they worry

Let's talk about the holidays and social media. Ra

Let's talk about the holidays and social media. Raise your hand if you've ever felt pressured by social media to do more for the holidays? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ We all see it...the matching family pajamas, the cute Christmas cookies, the perfectly wrapped presents, the house with every room decorated, the perfectly strung lights outside...the list goes on. I'm just here to say, it's ok not to do it all. . . Last year was the first year that we had an artificial tree. I was so against them, it seemed so un-Christmas to me. But wanna know something? It was really easy (like really really easy.) And this year, I am not going to feel guilty choosing easy. This year we'll have a fake tree. We won't have matching pajamas. I probably won't decorate a lot because a newborn will be joining us shortly after Christmas and I have other things to do. But you know what? It's still going to be a special Christmas. A pretty wise man (aka Dr. Seuss, duh) once reminded us Christmas will come without ribbons and tags, it'll come without packages, boxes, or bags. 🎄 #kalliesletterboards . . . #christmas #momlife #momsofinstagram #motherhood #momsatchristmas #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodthroughinstagram #motherhoodthroughletterboards #letterfolk #letterboardquotes

We’re all spread thinner than usual right now. I

We’re all spread thinner than usual right now. It really puts a new perspective on enjoying the little things, am I right? Honestly, I’ve been so lucky to have a @stopandshop less than a mile from my house because it takes grocery shopping off my ever growing to do (and to worry about) list. #sponsored I add what I need to my cart on the app (which conveniently shows me sales, weekly deals, and helps me generate bonus points and promotions based on what I buy) choose a pickup time (I can usually get same day), and checkout. If I forget something (because, duh, mom brain) I can even edit my cart up until about 6 hours before pickup! When my time slot is up, I just pull up and someone brings my groceries to my car, totally contactless. It saves me time and money and worry and is such a no-brainer I’ve even turned a few of my friends on to the convenience and so now I’m sharing my secret with you! To learn more about simply download the app or visit stopandshop.com/rewards #StopandShop #MoreWaysToStopAndShop

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