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How Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags Save Pumping Moms Time

April 7, 2018

When it comes to breastfeeding it has its advantages and its sacrifices. I’ve breastfed both of my children, still currently with my second child, and one of the biggest sacrifices is time. Time to breastfeed in the middle of the night and cluster feedings. Time to have the right clothes and nursing bras, and making… Read More How Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags Save Pumping Moms Time

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30 Day Self-Care Challenge

March 1, 2018
30 day self care challenge

By the end of the day I’m often times maxed out between all the hats I wear and to do lists in my head: Mom, wife, work, cleaning, what’s for dinner, packing lunches, did the dog eat? The list can go on and on and on. Sometimes it can be tough to think how you… Read More 30 Day Self-Care Challenge

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Mom-Care Monday: My February Goals

February 12, 2018

At the start of the new year I created a list of my self care goals for the year. A progressive list to achieve, knowing that realistically all would not and could not be marked as complete the first month of the next 365 days. For the month of January I dedicated my goal to… Read More Mom-Care Monday: My February Goals

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To The Working Moms Who Feel They’re Missing Out

January 28, 2018

This Mama Needs Chocolate is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. There are days that I work extended hours and I don’t really get to see my kids. And that sucks.… Read More To The Working Moms Who Feel They’re Missing Out

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How To Make A Valentine’s Day Heart Attack

January 7, 2018

No people were hurt in the making of this Heart Attack. You’re probably thinking, heart attack? That’s not very Valentine’s Day like. A Valentine’s Day Heart Attack is actually the contrary. It is a family tradition that teaches and shares love. Here’s how it works. You’ll need 14 hearts for each child or participant. The… Read More How To Make A Valentine’s Day Heart Attack

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Mom-Care Monday Returns: New Year New You

January 1, 2018
Mom-Care Monday New Year New You

Mom-Care Monday took a hiatus the end of 2017, but it is BACK IN ACTION! I have still been trying to incorporate my own self care into my life, how about you? To be honest the initial weekly frequency of Mom-Care Monday caused some increased stress, in combination with my return to work after having… Read More Mom-Care Monday Returns: New Year New You

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4 Reasons I Chose To Breastfeed 

November 8, 2017
breastfeeding nursing baby

Whether you choose to breastfeed or formula feed, no judgements here. Moms come in all different forms and some of those situations don’t allow for breastfeeding. And then there are those that want to breastfeed, and it just doesn’t work out. Planning for the birth of my son I knew I had a goal to… Read More 4 Reasons I Chose To Breastfeed 

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The Very Best In Fall Food, Fun, & Fashion 

October 6, 2017

Fall is such a great time of year so I’ve gotten together with some of my fav bloggers to put together the ultimate list of fall fun! Make sure to check out all of the awesome posts below and get inspired for fall fun! Fall Fun for Little Ones – Travels with Tots Fall is… Read More The Very Best In Fall Food, Fun, & Fashion 

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Toddler Pillow Talk: Where Meaningful Conversations Happen 

September 23, 2017

As a parent I have a love/hate relationship with bedtime. At the end of some days I am counting down the time until the kids are asleep. After all it’s then that I have a chance to be still, catch up on chores, eat, watch TV, spend time with my husband, the list goes on… Read More Toddler Pillow Talk: Where Meaningful Conversations Happen 

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Baby Books: Who Has Time For Those?

August 27, 2017

The concept of a baby book is lovely. Somewhere to keep all the memories and data month by month, year by year. A place to document the milestones (because if you asked me the first time my son did XYZ I don’t really recall the specifics). My mom made me my own baby book. It… Read More Baby Books: Who Has Time For Those?

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