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Jen Pistor

Motherhood

Accessories With Baby in Mind

  teething jewelry I have always been a girl who loves some well appointed accessories.  I actually used to be an accessory buyer for a boutique I used to manage.  When baby (or babies, in my case) come along, we usually have to pass on hoop earrings, sparkly necklaces, and noisy bracelets with sharp bits on them.  So how does one accessorize?   I say keep it simple.  Choose one item that will amp up your style but not add…

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Motherhood

Kingdom of You

  With so much of my time needing to be devoted to the babies lately, I jump at any opportunity I get to do something a little special for Madelyn.  This beautiful little book, called  Kingdom of You, is the latest personalized gift item from the creators of Lost My Name.   This colourful book is bursting with Madelyn’s favourite things and her name is everywhere in the story.  What makes this book so special is that you can choose…

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Motherhood

Oh Mother Care Kits

  One thing I have been struggling with since having my twins is self care.  It is so difficult, with three small children, to carve out a bit of time in a day for myself.  It is something I have been working on.  Lately, I’ve been trying to take a little walk when I can.  Even if it’s just 15 minutes, it gets me out of the house and into the fresh air.  I also recently received this beautiful parcel…

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Lifestyle

Springtime Hygge

  hygge [hoo ga]: slowing down, getting cozy, and taking pleasure from the simple things in life When I first heard this Danish word last year at an Etsy event, I thought it was a perfect word for the lifestyle I am working on having.  Fast forward a year and Hygge, or coziness, is exactly my life right  now. Being an at home mom means that my home is my everything.  It is my office, my sanctuary, my coffee shop,…

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Motherhood

Fantastic Firsts

  This is my twins debut on my site!  A first!  My girls, Lily and Sabrina, are 4 months old today.  I can’t believe it.  I feel like I was just taking there 1 month pics like a minute ago.  I’ve been doing pretty good so far at taking their milestone pics each month, but now it’s getting easier.  The creators of the popular customized children’s book, The Little Boy/Girl Who Lost His/Her Name, now offer customized milestone cards called Fantastic…

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