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Fun Indoor Snow Day Activities For Kids

Parenting

Look no further than these fun indoor snow day activities for kids! Full of imagination, learning, and laughter! Certain to be a hit!

Best book to inspire your kids to try something new

Kids

This book is packed full of fun and inspiring stories and facts to help get your kids to try new things… and maybe even find their passion! Also makes an amazing gift for kids of any age!

Are you protecting your kid’s eyes from screen time?

Parenting

ve you ever wondered if you’re doing everything you can to protect your kids’ eyes? Is there anything you can do to help your kids avoid needing glasses? Could screen time be hurting your kids’ eyes and causing digital eye strain? Read this post to find out more and what you can do about it!

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My baby girl is 10th months old, and I was able to breastfeed her thanks to your article (The Breastfeeding Mom’s Guide To Latch)

I have inverted nipples and I couldn’t breastfeed her until she was 2 months old and when I finally did it, it was the most beautiful achievement in my life.

I am so proud of me and her, and I am also thankful for my milk and my body! I stopped producing milk 2 days ago… So, it is the end. The whole experience means a lot for me. I miss those moments… and if I was able to accomplish it it was thanks to your guide.

Thank you very much! You helped us!

Liliana

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Rachel's 11 ways to make mornings easier

I’ve asked around, and the #1 thing most moms seem to want help with is making their mornings easier and I can relate! So many articles and posts out there will tell moms to wake up a “few” minutes earlier so they can get done more in the morning… REALLY?! We get so little sleep as it is! What mom can sacrifice ANY sleep? I can’t! So here’s my 11 tips for how you can make your mornings run a bit more smoothly, get the kids out the door, keep your sanity, and NOT sacrifice any more sleep!

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When you try to get a photo with your LO but he won't cooperate! 😆 AD
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I really can't blame him though. I mean look at that view!! 😍 🌳🌳
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I never realized just how much I love the mountain views until this weekend. .
We had such a great time at #massanuttenresort going snow tubing, playing at the water park, go karting, playing mini golf and taking in these views! .
We were surrounded by views like this! Next time, we will definitely try out the trails!
I can't wait to share more details and my tips for making the most of your visit to this resort in my upcoming blog post! First I need to pick which photos to share - I took way too many!
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We definitely need to spend more time here during our next visit!
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What's the perfect number of days for a family vacation? .

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Do you do gifts, experiences, or a mix of both? (Ad)
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If I'm being 100% honest, we are a mix of both BUT we are making a real effort to default to experiences. .
That's why we are spending this weekend at @massresort to celebrate my second son's birthday!
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We just finished our first day here and the kids said they it's the best family day they can remember! .
Check out my stories (or highlight if it ecperired) to see more from our trip! Even the lodging is AMAZING and better than I expected from the photos (that never happens!)
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Today we did snow tubing and tomorrow we are going to their indoor water park! Can't wait!
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Scroll right to see what big brother did to make his toddler brother happy! Unfortunately the youngest was too small to go snow tubing and he felt left out ...
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If you live within a few hours of Virginia, then Massanutten needs to be on your bucket list! They have so many activities for all year long!
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Ok now to get all these excited kids to bed....wish me luck!
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#massanuttenresort #snowtubing #virginiablogger

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Thinking back to the beautiful weekend we had;
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Why has it been raining all week?
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If you're facing hours indoors with the kids because of bad weather, then be sure to check out my latest post with fun indoor snow day activities? They are perfect for rainy days too! Click the link in my bio!

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Don't pretend! I know it's not just me! 😂
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When was the last time you put on something that wasn't stetchy without grumbling? 🙂 .
I'm dressed in @WHBM from head to toe (yes, even my shoes) and it's all got stretch and I love it! .
I'm so thankful that so many brands are making comfortable clothes that we can wear to work! Since having my babies my weight has fluctuated a lot (and not from yo-yo dieting) so clothes that can keep up are so key!
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Yes, I plan to get back into shape soon but it's mostly for health reasons. I need to keep up with 3 boys after all! .
Until then, I'll flaunt my stetchy clothes!
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May your wine glass stay full, your sleep plentiful and your clothes stetchy 🙂
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Happy Monday!
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(Oh and yes the dogs are blurry ... That goes to show how despite their age they are still super hyper!)

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