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April 24, 2018

Learning to Love Myself

Losing the weight after baby #2 was much more difficult than with baby #1. When I had Sawyer the weight just kind of…fell off. With all the calories I burned breastfeeding, and the swelling that finally went down after preeclampsia, I lost a lot of weight in the first few weeks by doing nothing at all. 10 lbs or so stuck around, but then I went back to my job at Orangetheory Fitness where I could literally workout whenever I wanted, for free, and lost those last 10 lbs pretty easily after that.

And then, badaboom, my pre baby body was back.

Don’t get me wrong, things were different. I had a C-Section which means I was pretty much stuck with that “mommy pouch” and a giant scar for life but the number on the scale went back to what it was, and I started fitting back into my old clothes.

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April 23, 2018April 23, 2018

Your Guide to Legoland California

Disclaimer: Thank you to Legoland for providing media tickets for our day. All opinions are my own.

We recently visited Legoland California and had an amazing time! Sawyer has been loving legos lately, and Legoland is such a little boy’s paradise, he had a blast! And we had a blast watching him. We were pleasantly surprised, that even at only (almost) 3, he was tall enough for a TON of rides and activities! There’s so much to do at Legoland California, and you want to make sure you see it all so here’s my official guide!

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April 22, 2018April 23, 2018

Family Travel Tips

Traveling with kids. It’s not for the faint of heart. Traveling with your family, especially if you’re doing a lot of activities while away, it can be a real chore when the kids are along for the ride.

But, as always, there are a few things you can do to make it easier. Here are a few tips I picked up on our most recent trip. They’re slightly random, but they were too good not to share!

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April 19, 2018

What I Wish I Had Known About Hospital Birth

I’ve had both my babies in hospitals. One naturally, and one surgically. Both times there were things about my stay while giving birth that surprised me. Good and bad. I thought I was more prepared the second time, but I was still taken aback about some things that came differently with a vaginal birth!

You can do all the research and feel as prepared as possible. I was, and there are still things I wish I had known going into it, or things I would’ve prepared for or done differently!

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April 2, 2018April 4, 2018

The Toddler Lunch Battle

Ah, toddlers and food. Yet another daily battle we face as parents: Getting your children to eat something.

It’s not for the faint of heart. Sometimes I have to go into lunchtime with my game face on. Knowing full well I could be spending the next hour pleading with my 2 year old to have a bite of applesauce. How are you supposed to get your kids nutrition when all they want is chicken nuggets and mac and cheese? I definitely don’t have it all figured out but I sure am trying!

I know for a fact Sawyer will eat 5 things: Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Mac n’ Cheese, Yogurt, Fruit and Berries, Hot Dogs, Quesadillas…and that’s pretty much it.

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March 28, 2018March 27, 2018

Disney on Ice Presents Frozen – Coming to Denver!

Disclaimer: This post is in collaboration with Disney on Ice. All opinions are my own.

We’re so excited because Disney on Ice Presents Frozen is coming to Denver next week! I’m going to be taking Sawyer and my dear friend and her daughter to see the show and we’re counting down the days.

Last year Sawyer was obsessed with all things Olaf- it was so cute! He still loves to watch Frozen and sing all the songs so we can’t wait to see the show!

Disney on Ice Presents Frozen tells the classic tale of the Academy Award winning film Frozen. The show is hosted by Mickey and Minnie with special guest appearances by the Disney Princesses and characters from Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and The Lion King!

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March 24, 2018March 27, 2018

Preparing For a Disney Trip

Disclaimer: This post is in collaboration with Freshly Picked and may contain affiliate links. Please visit my disclaimer page for more information.

Only 16 days until we visit Disneyland! We are so excited. Sawyer asks every day if today is the day we’re getting on an airplane to go to Disney. While we’ll be spending a week in San Diego, we’re heading up to Anaheim for 2 days for some Disney fun!

Last spring, we took Sawyer to Disneyland for the first time and he had a magical time. This year, we’re going to California Adventure so he can see Cars Land!

When going to Disney Parks there are so many things you can do to make the experience extra special for your kids! I like to immerse them in Disney before heading on a trip, make sure everything for our travels is Disney themed, to really amp up their excitement! Here are some of my must haves:

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March 23, 2018March 26, 2018

Biba M Double Stroller Review

Disclaimer: This post is in collaboration with Biba M. All opinions are my own.

You guys may know this about me, but I’m kind of a baby gear junkie. Especially strollers. Life with kids is hectic and I get overwhelmed easily, so I’m constantly on the hunt for the latest and greatest gear that can make this wild ride a little easier. Before kids I was constantly purging, throwing things out, selling things, not wanting my home to be too overcrowded, wanting to live a “simplified life”. Now, I just want anything and everything that can help me. Give me all the baby gear!

I think I’ve found something special with Biba M!

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March 19, 2018March 23, 2018

The Transition From Brothers to Friends

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Carter’s. All opinions are my own. Please visit my disclaimer page for more information.

I’ll let you in on a little secret: I love having two boys.

I’ll admit, when we went into our gender reveal ultrasound and got the news that baby #2 was another boy, I felt a twinge of disappointment. How could I not? A boy and a girl is the American Dream. It’s what everybody wants, right? My disappointment lasted only a second as I gave myself a reality check and counted my blessings. I loved being a “boy mom” with Sawyer and now I got to continue on. Brothers so close in age would be the best of friends. They were going to be born at the same time of year so hand me downs would always work out. I didn’t have to buy pretty much anything to prepare. It was going to be great!

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March 15, 2018

How to Freshen Up After the Gym…When You Have no Time to Shower!

Happy Thursday!

Do you follow me on Instagram? If not, you should.

And if you already are, you might have participated in the silly polls on my story when I was having an argument with my husband.

An argument about whether or not you need to shower after every workout.

My husband thinks you should shower after every workout, and don’t get me wrong, I don’t disagree! In a perfect world I would be fresh and clean after every sweat session. But I have kids. So that’s just not possible.

I’m already taking 2 hours out of my very, hectic, diaper-changing day to go to the gym in the first place. Another 2 hours to shower, wash, dry, and style my hair? Absolutely not.

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