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My Toddler’s Capsule Wardrobe

August 28, 2017

My son Bryce has a capsule wardrobe. It sounds fancy, but it’s not.  That means he has a selection of carefully selected clothes that are simple to mix and match, and there isn't a special number of shorts, pants, tees, etc. that make it a capsule or minimalist, in my opinion. I fully support capsule wardrobes for children. Curating one is one of the most helpful things you can do in the way of buying clothes for your littles. And although I've been trying to carefully curate one for Read More

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How To Be a Dinner Hero…and a Giveaway!

July 27, 2017

You know those days when you are struggling with what to make for dinner? Yeah, me too. Finding something nutritious that the whole family will enjoy (even picky toddlers) isn't exactly easy.  But I've found an awesome new line of products that are not only flavorful and convenient, but also healthy and ready in 30 minutes and makes you feel like a hero in the kitchen. Enter Revolution Foods.  It was founded by two moms who wanted to change the way that kids eat in America, with a mission Read More

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What’s in My Beach Bag: Toddler Edition

July 17, 2017

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hyland’s Earache Drops. The uses for Hyland’s products are based on traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. I grew up down the road from the Indiana Dunes with the beaches of Lake Michigan right at my fingertips. I have many fond memories of time at the beach growing up--from days of swimming and sand castles as a kid to soccer conditioning in high school (running up the Dunes is Read More

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Favorite Toddler Product Roundup and a Giveaway

July 10, 2017

Last week, I shared some of my favorite baby products and now I have a post dedicated to some of my favorite toddler products and brands I've come to known and love. Check it out, and enter to win the giveaway below! Personalized PJs (shop here) You can't have enough pajamas for a toddler, especially as you enter potty training zone. This 100% cotton set is oh so cute, and you can't beat a pair of personalized ones where you can pick the font, saying and color. Silicone cups and bags (shop Read More

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How I Store Baby Clothes

July 6, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OrganizeWithZiplocSpaceBags #CollectiveBias This little guy just turned two a couple months ago, and I am still in awe. TWO!  Time literally does fly by. It’s hard to believe he was just a little nugget that I held in my arms. Now he is definitely looking more and more like a big boy. In just two short years, he has grown so much, including outgrowing his clothes. Now that we have Read More

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Favorite Baby Product Roundup and a Giveaway!

July 3, 2017

Several babies have made their debut around here lately, and it's been so fun meeting all these little cuties. It got me thinking to when Bryce was a newborn, so tiny and sweet-- time really does fly! So today, I'm sharing a roundup of some of my favorite baby products and brands.  Beyond the obvious basics like diapers, wipes, burp cloths and bibs, etc. these items are must haves for any Mom or Mom-to-be in my opinion. Covered Goods multi-use nursing cover (shop here) Hands down, one of the Read More

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On Starting the Potty Training Journey

June 28, 2017

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PottyPartners #CollectiveBias From finger foods to first steps, there are so many milestones in the first few years of a kiddo’s life. In fact, we just started transitioning Bryce into a big boy bed (ahh!) Another huge milestone on the horizon? Using the potty all by himself, a true sign of growing up! Now that Bryce has transitioned into the 2 year old toddler room Read More

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Splish Splash! Toddler Water Safety for Summer

June 6, 2017

This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Whether it's a kiddie pool in the backyard, a local community pool or on the beaches of Lake Michigan, I want Bryce to feel comfortable around water, learn how to swim, and hopefully develop a love of water. It's an essential skill in my opinion, and one that will keep him safe too.  We intend to spend a lot of time at the local pools, the beach and Read More

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I'm Valerie: full-time mama and wife, part-time corporate gal. Based in the Chicago burbs. Loves coffee, a good workout and chocolate. Aspiring minimalist. I’m in the midst of finding my style– from fashion & fitness to healthy living to motherhood and beyond!

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