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Finally!
I’ve finally done it! Taken the time to create a blog about my mama-hood, that is. About 18 months ago I created a “family + friends only” blog to share my pregnancy journey and had all of the...
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Family trip to FL!
We spent the past week visiting grandma and grandpa Brooks in sunny Florida! They both retired this year and recently made the drive down to their home in Miromar Lakes. So we thought, why not plan a...
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My not-so-baby, baby!
My “baby” turned 11 months yesterday! I say “baby” because he is looking and acting more and more like a little toddler these days. Between sprinting around the house with his walker, racing up the...
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Squeaky clean: 3 must-have items for a baby + mama approved home
Chasing after my mobile mini-man leaves me little time to clean and lots of dust build up. I have a total Type A personality and thrive off of a tidied home, so I try to keep my house “picked up” at...
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Tag-a-long trip to DC: just the hubby + me
A couple weeks ago, Vinnie was asked to fly out to D.C. for a quick work trip. He has a few cousins who live there that I had yet to meet, so he asked if I wanted to tag-a-long and meet up with them...
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Fun at Snip-its: Rocco’s first haircut
From the day he was born, our son has had a full head of beautiful brown hair, which we’ve absolutely adored! Rocco’s fohawk at 4 days old. Lately, those luscious little locks have been getting in the...
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Decking the halls of our home: a silver + white Christmas
I’m not much of a Black Friday shopper, but I AM an eager Christmas decorator the day after Thanksgiving. So, that’s exactly what I did today. Vinnie helped me drag out the tree from the basement...
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Rocco’s 1st birthday invitations: I…love…Etsy!
While searching on Etsy for the perfect rock star themed items for Rocco’s first birthday party, I stumbled across a few vendors who sold printable designs. Absolutely brilliant concept. I found the...
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LITTLE red sweater: BIG holiday reminder
Grandma Fran found this adorable little red sweater the other day that someone had knit for Uncle Paulie. It then got passed down to Uncle Peter and daddy…and last week she gave it to Rocco! We tried...
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Sneak peak: 1st birthday fun + wardrobe for 1 year photos
Three days until we party like “Roc-stars” at Rocco’s 1st birthday party! Here’s a sneak peak at some of the items I (with help from Grammy Dawnte) made from the printable set I purchased from Etsy...
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Rocco is ONE: what a rockin’ first birthday party!
Today is Rocco’s first birthday! I still cannot get over the fact that my baby is ONE. The past year, becoming new parents, has been one of the most challenging, yet the most rewarding year of our...
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Oh Holy Night: new traditions
This Christmas Eve, I will be taking in all the love surrounding me and my family, especially the love from our savior Jesus who was born on this holy night. For the past six years, Vinnie and I had...
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A New Year: a wedding on the way
HAPPY NEW YEAR! So, I am a little behind on posting about the topic I am sharing today, but I can’t think of a better way to talk about it as we kick off 2014! On that note, I am getting a new sister...
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MOA Adventures: sea life and new shoes
After nearly a week stuck inside due to arctic temperatures, Rocco and I decided it was time to get out of the house! So, we asked Grammy D if she wanted to go on a little adventure with us. I thought...
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Winter play: skating + sledding 101
Today we finally got to bring Rocco outside to play! With the arctic temperatures, it has been too cold to bring him out lately, so once we heard a pleasant 30-something degrees was in store (I know, I...
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Family room fitness: workout with Next Fitness Star Stacie Clark
Ever find it impossible to get out of the house and into the gym? Whether something comes up work-related, weather-related, kid-related, the list goes on, it can be difficult for mamas and non-mamas...
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Another Florida Adventure: family + fun
I know, I know. We are spoiled having a set of parents that live in Florida and another set that loves vacationing there. To all you fellow Minne-snow-tans, my intentions are good in this post and I...
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A kick start: fashion + feeling good
This post is for all you fashionistas out there. Sorry Rocco fans…he won’t be featured in here. However, this topic definitely incorporates an aspect of mama-hood that gives respect to our inner and...
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Smoothie love: nutritious + delicious
With the combination of having a bit of a sweet tooth and striving to maintain a healthy lifestyle, along with supporting my energy output as mama and fitness instructor, nutritious and delicious...
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Mama-talk: perspectives + postivity
When you’re experiencing a specific milestone in life (buying a car, engagement, marriage, pregnancy, parenthood, etc.) doesn’t it seem like you see and hear about that particular thing everywhere?...
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