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Do You Play at the Playground?

Thanks to a couple of lovely days recently, the entire family and I have hit the park two days in a row. My kids have had a blast swinging and sliding and just being outdoors. And I’ve had a lot of fun, too—I’m not afraid... Continue reading...

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Do You Keep Your Body Image Issues to Yourself Now That You Have Kids?

We all know that one of the many awesome side effects of working out is looking healthy and strong. Looks are certainly not the main reason I work out, though, and because I have a daughter, I’m super aware of what I say about my body... Continue reading...

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Do You Make Resolutions?

Happy New Year! I always take a few minutes each year to plan for the next. Like I said yesterday, it’s fun to think of a new year in terms of the endless possibilities. I shared a few of my goals yesterday, but I’m curious whether... Continue reading...

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Do You Feel Guilty About Daycare?

Yesterday I chatted about checking out my daycare options to get some dedicated work time. I know millions of mamas drop their kids off to daycare every day. But do you feel as conflicted as I do? Let’s weigh in! poll by twiigs.com... Continue reading...

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Are You Guilty of Oversharing?

A few weeks ago I stumbled across the site STFU, Parents. I can’t even remember how I got there, but once I was, I must have spent an hour perusing the site. The site’s once-anonymous and now-public blogger gets submissions from... Continue reading...

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What Would You Like to See Here?

We’re celebrating Fit Bottomed Mamas’ birthday all week! Click here for all the celebratory birthday content.   It’s been super fun celebrating our birthday this week with fun giveaways and posts. But now it’s time... Continue reading...

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Does ‘Baby Bump’ Need to Retire?

As a word nerd, it’s always interesting to me to see the annual list of banished words. This year is especially relevant as it includes the term “baby bump.” I think the phrase is most overused when it comes to celebrities.... Continue reading...

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Do You Cut the Caffeine When Pregnant?

I was a model pregnant citizen the first go-round. I nixed caffeine entirely until the end of the third trimester. I avoided scary soft cheeses. I did all kinds of prenatal workouts. But this time? Well, you can certainly tell this ain’t... Continue reading...

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Hot Topic: Can You Really Not Know You’re Pregnant?

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I became addicted to all of the baby programming on TLC. A Baby Story, Baby’s First Day and Make Room for Multiples (which, by the way, will make having a single baby feel less overwhelming) were... Continue reading...

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How High-Tech Are Your Baby Gadgets?

Back when I was pregnant with my first—and having total overwhelmed meltdowns at Babies “R” Us—I always tried to keep in mind wants vs. needs when it came to baby products. After having watched the Babies movie, I’ve... Continue reading...

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