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SALE ALERT! You guys have heard me talk about thes

SALE ALERT! You guys have heard me talk about these @aerie leggings time and time again and they’re ON SALE! Some as low as $13 and most no more than $35. And these are the Lululemon Align dupes 100%. So comfy, not sheer, high waisted to pull it all in, and come in longs and shorts! Literally the best. Check out all of the pairs that I have (literally, I have them all) and couldn’t love them more. Linking @liketoknow.it. http://liketk.it/2WHoG

Missing my sweet boy this week! Mamas what are you

Missing my sweet boy this week! Mamas what are your tips to get by when you’re away?! I just keep looking at photos of him and can’t wait to hold this little Bubs so soon. ♥️

GROUNDING 🙏🏼 Some way some how, I find a min

GROUNDING 🙏🏼 Some way some how, I find a minute to ground myself each day. Especially when things get super chaotic, taking the 5 minutes via one of the below tips drastically help better my mood, and decrease stress/anxiety. Grounding helps me to stay calm and adaptable (which mamas, we esp need this as we realize many things are out of our control).
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Grounding helps me to show up each day as a better me, realize what I can and cannot control and be ok with the craziness and unpredictability of daily life. Most of all grounding allows us to feel present. To feel solid in the moment, therefore giving the ability to make smarter, happier, and more conscious decisions. Here are a few of the ways I try to ground myself each day.
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🙏🏼Morning devotional with your cup of coffee (I love Journey to the Heart)
🙏🏼A warm cup of tea in the afternoon (warmness helps to ground)
🙏🏼Take an hour off your phone and screen (even 15 minutes helps!) + add a quick meditation with breath work
🙏🏼Take a short walk (outside if possible with bare feet to quite literally feel the ground)
🙏🏼Take a bath or shower
🙏🏼Do a flow (@melissawoodhealth is especially helpful for me when I’m in need of grounding)
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How do you help yourself feel happier, clam and ultimately more in control of your emotions during the craziness that seems to be everyday?! Linking a few things that help me including my favorite devotional! http://liketk.it/2WyIq
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Happy 9 months to the happiest baby on the planet.

Happy 9 months to the happiest baby on the planet. We love you Bubs! Praying this smile stays forever. ♥️😍

HYDRATION STATION We all know that dehydration is

HYDRATION STATION We all know that dehydration is a major cause of ailments and discomfort in skin, body, and mind health. Water is the most important nutrient to keep everything running smoothly. It aids in digestion, regulates temperature, delivers oxygen, helps our brains with hormone production/regulation, keeps cells reproducing and delivers the nutrients from all that we eat.
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And yet so many of us are walking around dehydrated without even knowing it. Do you ever feel forgetful and lacking concentration? Or feel tired (esp later in the day) for no reason? These are all signs of dehydration. So how can we increase our hydration? Here are a few tips and products that help me stay hydrated throughout the day and some of my favorite skincare products for hydration as well!
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💦 Before anything else in the morning, drink water! This means pre coffee. I drink a glass, then do my morning routine (saved in highlights).
💦 Continue drinking earlier in the day, it get’s harder as the day picks up and goes on!
💦 Drink half your body weight in oz of water. So for a 130lb person that’s around 8 glasses or 65oz
💦 If you’re tired in the afternoon grab a cup of water before coffee or food. See if you feel better after a few minutes.
💦 Herbal tea, and flavored/sparkling water, can count toward water consumption. More than a cup of coffee, soda, and alcohol don’t count (these are actually diuretics that remove water from your body!) Drink an extra cup of water for each of the drinks mentioned above to balance.
💦 Fill your bottle/glass every time you go to the restroom, hey it’s an easy way to remember! I like the large bottles/big jugs, or cups so I am not filling EVERY time.
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Products:
💦 @esteelauder advanced night repair
💦 @peachandlily wild dew treatment essence
💦 @theinkeylist polyglutamic acid
💦 @summerfridays jet lag mask
💦 @tatcha the water cream
💦 @glowrecipe plum plump hyaluronic serum
💦 @skinmedica HA5
💦 @simplemodern water bottle
💦 @liquidiv hydration packets
💦 @vitacoco pressed coconut water
💦 @hydromate half gallon water jug
💦 Book: Quench by Dana Cohen
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Happy Hydrating babes!

Got to sneak out for a date night tonight, and met

Got to sneak out for a date night tonight, and met such nice people as we explored some neighborhoods in Miami. Excited to start to get the feel for what it might be like down here!
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We’ve been checking out Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami Shores, the Beach and of course Edgewater where the majority of our friends live! So excited to spend some more time this weekend learning about all the different gems in each of these areas in Miami. I’m really loving these jungle vibes in the Grove. Does anyone else love driving and seeing new neighborhoods and houses? In my next life (or side hustle 🤷🏼‍♀️) I’m moving into real estate! I have always loved it and can’t wait to hopefully one day build a house of our own. I have my ideas saved and ready 😂
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Where are your favorite neighborhoods?! We’re both from FL but not Miami here so learning as we go!

You guys! My FAVORITE exfoliating cleanser is on s

You guys! My FAVORITE exfoliating cleanser is on sale 2 for 1 @qvc! The @tatcha Polishing Rice Enzyme Powder is literally the best exfoliant and makes my skin feel SO. SOFT. (But doesn’t irritate it like some exfoliants) If you’re looking for a product to create a smooth, glowing canvass, THIS IS IT. Here are a few more deets. Shop here @liketoknow.it. http://liketk.it/2WfIp

⭐️ WHAT IT IS: water-activated exfoliant that uses rice and papaya enzymes to clean dirt and debris from the skin.
⭐️ WHAT IT DOES: helps with skin cell turnover and polishing away dullness. The finely milled powder lathers into a creamy foam when mixed with water to lift away impurities without the use of harsh chemicals and abrasives. Skin is left with a touchably smooth and soft finish.
⭐️ PRICE: $65 for TWO (usually $65 for one). Run don’t walk, this is going fast!

Questions?! I’m here for them! 🙋🏼‍♀️

So, as expected, IT WAS A DAY. Had baby Bubs 9 mon

So, as expected, IT WAS A DAY. Had baby Bubs 9 month check up today! He will be there in just a few short days and I CANNOT BELIEVE IT. Literally, where has the time gone. I am so grateful for this special little guy. He is about to start eating chunkier foods if any mamas out there have any recommendations- thinking we’ll start with scrambled eggs because my Dad and T have eggs every morning so they can just have a little breakfast together. A few fun highlights…
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🤓 Bubs is in the 97th percentile for height and his legs are long like mamas! They said most people who are 6’ are in the 75th percentile so our Doctor thinks he will be tall (but this is all guessing)
🤓 He has gone from the 52nd percentile in weight to 64th and weighs 20lbs 7oz. Hard to believe this little munchkin started at 7lbs 13oz!
🤓 He is waiving bye bye (not always but close) which is surprising at 9 months
🤓 Bubs is all about army crawling- he props himself up but then scoots forward on his tummy
Its almost time to start swim lessons! Any tips mamas?!
🤓 He has 8 teeth and is getting molars- like how?! They usually don’t come until 15 months, but that’s why poor C has been drooling so much
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Mamas will you please share your tips for the above? I know you guys have em! I am just trying to absorb and love every minute. If there’s anything I’ve realized its to not wish a single thing away because it will be gone in a flash.

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