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posted on March 15, 2022

Real Moms Share Their Best Family Travel Advice: Episode 356



From packing and organization to sleep arrangements and laundry, there are a million little things that can make or break a family trip. This latest episode in our travel series is a collection of our community’s best tips and cleverest hacks for traveling with kids of all ages. We cover what to bring, where to put everything (including your people!), efficient strategies, and how to stress less. Sarah talks about moving hotel furniture, and Meagan shares a surprising hideaway to sneak in some alone time. Whether you’re

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posted on September 22, 2021

Yes, You Can Take Your Kids Car Camping

Camping is a great way to spend time together as a family. New experiences help your child develop confidence and gain independence. Plus, it’s fun!

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posted on September 15, 2021

My Daughter’s Future Memories

For a moment, my mind flashed to the future. I didn’t see my four-year-old; I pictured her as a young woman. Will I someday get the chance to hold her wedding dress in a bathroom, her dark hair falling around her face?

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posted on September 3, 2021

Eighteen Summers With My Kids

I think about a saying I’ve heard, we only have 18 summers with our kids. 18. I want to do all the things, make all the memories, be the happy and fun mom they deserve.

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posted on August 20, 2021

The Magic of Porch Popsicles

Nearly every day this summer my son and I have been sharing these popsicles on the front porch while his sister naps. Just after noon, as my daughter slips into her second stage of sleep, the sun creeps toward the backyard providing just enough shade on the front porch for us to sit and only have our toes exposed to the sunlight. 

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posted on August 10, 2021

Late Summer Grab Bag & What We’re Loving Lately: Episode 325



Meagan and Sarah are inviting you in for a good old-fashioned catch-up sesh as we wind down Summer 2021. There’s a bit of everything in today’s episode: updates on our own kid and family milestones, reflections on the second pandemic summer (a few fails, some sweet moments, and everything in between), thoughts on the strange time of year that is mid-August, and some of what’s been keeping us entertained lately (books, TV, podcasts, and more!). Join us!

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