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Legoland Discovery Center Chicago Review

If you have a kid that is Lego obsessed, and you're in the Chicago area, this is definitely a place you will want to visit. It's not as...

Sofia George

Sep 22, 20213 min read

Let Moms Work

I'm currently a mom of 3 little boys. But even when I was expecting my first, I would be asked if I was going to stop working and just be...

Sofia George

Sep 19, 20212 min read

Our Review of Lambs Farm

And why it should be your next stop in Lake County If you live in Lake County, Illinois or happen to be passing through, this is a must...

Sofia George

Sep 15, 20212 min read

Being a Mom is the Most Thankless Job

We are nannies, housekeepers, taxi drivers, chefs, personal shoppers, nurses, camp counselors, event coordinators, tutors, financial...

Sofia George

Sep 12, 20212 min read

5 Great Postpartum Exercises

IMPORTANT: Make sure you speak with your doctor before starting any form of exercise after birth! Birth is traumatic on the body- even...

Sofia George

Sep 11, 20213 min read

Amber Teething Necklaces

What's the Deal with Them? And Do They Really Work? Some of you may have noticed babies with those amber beads around their necks and...

Sofia George

Sep 9, 20210 min read

Top 5 Favorite and Free Family Outings in Lake County Illinois

1. Illinois Beach State Park Although it's not an ocean, it certainly looks as if it could be. Lake Michigan is breathtakingly beautiful...

Sofia George

Aug 23, 20214 min read

10 Funny Things We Say As Parents

1. No! This is the most overused word in our vocabulary. Before I became a mom, I didn’t realize I would be using this word infinite...

Sofia George

Jul 29, 20212 min read

What You Need to Do Before You PCS

It’s Summer! And that means it’s PCS season for many military families. If you’re a seasoned military spouse, you may know summer can be...

Sofia George

Jul 24, 20215 min read

My Miscarriage Story and How I Coped with Grief

Continuing life after something devastating has happened to you can seem very unattainable at first. You start asking yourself things...

Sofia George

Jul 24, 20214 min read

How to Make it Through a Deployment

I’ve been a navy wife for almost eight years now. There have been those blissful moments of ceremonies and homecomings. But the...

Sofia George

Jul 17, 20212 min read

Making Mom Friends

Being a mom is hard. Being a mom and trying to make new friends is even harder. As military spouses, we move a lot. And that means every...

Sofia George

Jul 17, 20212 min read

Favorite Sensitive Skin Baby Products

I just wanted to start off by saying that I am not being paid to promote any of these products. None of these companies are my sponsors...

Sofia George

Jul 11, 20212 min read

5 Best Stroller Friendly Trails in San Diego

Here are some of our favorite, beautiful, and wonderfully paved paths for strollers or others still needing wheels. If you live or find...

Sofia George

Jul 11, 20212 min read

What I Packed in My Hospital Bag, and What I Actually Used

As you are preparing for the big day, you’re probably asking yourself, “What should I pack?” In the few short weeks leading up to our...

Sofia George

Jul 9, 20213 min read

Tips for Hiking With a Baby

I fell in love hiking a few years before I had my oldest. After I had him, I wanted to hit the trail again, but I was scared about doing...

Sofia George

Jul 8, 20213 min read

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