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'Motherhood Made Me Series' Katie's Story
'Motherhood Made Me Series' Katie's Story

Motherhood made me realize: you don’t have control of WHAT life throws at you, but you do have control of HOW you take it.

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Motherhood Made MeCaitlyn WallingerDecember 16, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood, Motherhood Made Me, Kids, Childhood, ParenthoodComment
Friday Faves - DIY Holiday Gift Guide
Friday Faves - DIY Holiday Gift Guide

These DIY gifts are easy to make, affordable, and will allow you to channel your creative genius. Happy crafting!

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Friday FavesCaitlyn WallingerDecember 13, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Friday Faves, Gift Guide, Gifts, Holiday Shopping Comment
'Motherhood Made Me Series' Joanne's Story
'Motherhood Made Me Series' Joanne's Story

Mother, Mom, Mama, Mommy. The noun that encompasses so much and gives meaning to the women who gave us life.

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Motherhood Made MeCaitlyn WallingerDecember 9, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood Made Me, Motherhood, Parenthood, ChildrenComment
'Motherhood Made Me Series' Alie's Story
'Motherhood Made Me Series' Alie's Story

I can honestly say Motherhood is the best thing that has ever happened to me, but it is quite a roller coaster of emotions!

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Motherhood Made MeCaitlyn WallingerDecember 2, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood Made Me, Motherhood, Mom, Kids, ParenthoodComment
'Motherhood Made Me Series' Melissa's Story
'Motherhood Made Me Series' Melissa's Story

From being a young girl looking up to my cool big sis, to a new mom calling on her to help me through the sleep deprivation; Mel has always been by my side. It is such a pleasure for me to share her insights into the motherhood journey.

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Motherhood Made MeCaitlyn WallingerNovember 25, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood Made Me, Motherhood, Sister, Parenthood Comments
Friday Faves - Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Friday Faves - Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

These are some of the things that we play with constantly. And, that Mom and Dad actually enjoy as well!

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Friday FavesCaitlyn WallingerNovember 22, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Gifts, Gift Guide, Friday Faves, Holiday ShoppingComment
'Motherhood Made Me' Series - Lori's Story
'Motherhood Made Me' Series - Lori's Story

Motherhood made me see life through a different set of eyes - the eyes of a MOM! I never realized how these little people could make me so fiercely protective, so happy, so proud, so mad, so darn tired and so full of love.

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Motherhood Made MeCaitlyn WallingerNovember 18, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood Made Me, Motherhood, Grandmother, Parenthood, GrandkidsComment
'Motherhood Made Me' Series - Candy's Story
'Motherhood Made Me' Series - Candy's Story

Those memories of temper tantrums, nights filled with extra bed-mates, non-solo bathroom visits, never ending homework, sports weekends, sibling quarrels; they all hold little weight. The best memories always persevere.

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Motherhood Made MeCaitlyn WallingerNovember 11, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood Made Me, Motherhood, Grandmother, Family, Children Comments
Friday Faves - Holiday Gift Guide For Her
Friday Faves - Holiday Gift Guide For Her

I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite things, which make perfect gifts. Hopefully you’ll find something you love as well; and will be able to spend a little less time worrying about gift giving, and a bit more time enjoying the season.

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Friday FavesCaitlyn WallingerNovember 8, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Gift Guide, Christmas, Holiday Shopping, Friday FavesComment
'Motherhood Made Me' Series - My Story
'Motherhood Made Me' Series - My Story

So many of the blessings in my life are tied to motherhood. My sense of self and purpose are stronger than ever, because I’m a mom. Motherhood made me.

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Motherhood Made MeCaitlyn WallingerNovember 4, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood, Kids, Mom, Identity, Parenthood Comment
Adulting is Hard - 5 Things I Wasn't Prepared For
Adulting is Hard - 5 Things I Wasn't Prepared For

Yes, there are plenty of highlights to being an adult. But, what about the nitty gritty stuff that we don’t hear about in our youth?

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ParenthoodCaitlyn WallingerOctober 28, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Adulting, Parenting, Grown Ups Comments
Own Your Motherhood
Own Your Motherhood

I realized I had been willing to set aside my feelings, my concerns for my child’s safety, and what I truly felt was right; all to accommodate the wishes of my 4 year old and another grown up.

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MotherhoodCaitlyn WallingerOctober 21, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood, Parenting, Kids, Boundaries, StoryComment
Long Live the Neighborhood
Long Live the Neighborhood

Thank you to our neighborhood crew. Thank you for the endless play dates, the borrowed cooking ingredients, and for sharing in the sweet simplicity of this lifestyle. Cheers to the memories, and long live the neighborhood.

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MotherhoodCaitlyn WallingerOctober 7, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood, Childhood, Friends Comments
How to Create a Fabulous Date Night In {5 Tips to Help You Crush It}
How to Create a Fabulous Date Night In {5 Tips to Help You Crush It}

There are many ways to make the date night in fun and memorable. The important thing is to make time for one another. Set aside a couple nights each month (or more if you’re able to), and commit to being present with your partner. 

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Parenthood, MarriageCaitlyn WallingerSeptember 23, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Date, Spouse, Marriage, Parenthood, Kids Comment
First Friday Fave - Inspirational Reads
First Friday Fave - Inspirational Reads

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’m a big fan of the inspirational quotes and books. So, I’m dedicating my first ‘Friday Fave’ to my favorite uplifting reads.

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Friday FavesCaitlyn WallingerSeptember 6, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Friday Faves, Books, Reading, Motivation Comments
Momler Moments (What if Moms Behaved Like Toddlers?)
Momler Moments (What if Moms Behaved Like Toddlers?)

If you have kids, chances are you’ve lived through your share of total toddler meltdowns. Well, I decided it was Mom’s turn. So I gathered a few friends and we captured some epic Mom-ler moments on camera.

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MotherhoodCaitlyn WallingerAugust 23, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood, Toddlers, Momler, Playdates, Tantrums Comments
Let’s Be More Honest About How Hard Parenting Really Is
Let’s Be More Honest About How Hard Parenting Really Is

There is nothing that can truly prepare you for parenthood. Kids can easily make you want to cry from pride and love as quickly as they can from frustration.

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Motherhood, ParenthoodCaitlyn WallingerAugust 1, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood, Parenting, Children, Honesty, Tantrums, ToddlersComment
Moms Need Screen Time, Too {How to Balance It With #Momguilt}
Moms Need Screen Time, Too {How to Balance It With #Momguilt}

If you’re anything like me, your #momguilt kicks in even when it’s you picking up the device. But, here’s the thing: I need to use this magic multi-tasking tool to get stuff done.

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Motherhood, ParenthoodCaitlyn WallingerAugust 1, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Motherhood, Screen Time, Children, ParentingComment
How to Create a Vision Board {and Why They’re Awesome}
How to Create a Vision Board {and Why They’re Awesome}

A vision board can inspire and uplift you throughout the year (or longer). Let this be a chance for you to disconnect, and focus on intentional living with those around you.

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Holidays, CraftyCaitlyn WallingerAugust 1, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Crafts, Vision Board, DIY, New Year, Goals, Focus WordComment
Raise Good Humans – How to Teach Your Kids to Spread Kindness
Raise Good Humans – How to Teach Your Kids to Spread Kindness

I want our sons to be the ones who sit with the lonely kid at lunch. I want to see them helping in times of need, and caring for those around them.

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Motherhood, ParenthoodCaitlyn WallingerAugust 1, 2019Caitlyn, Caitlyn Wallinger, Kindness, Motherhood, Parenting, Children, Humans Comments
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