tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404167662603323432024-03-24T03:53:47.317-05:00Work it MommyA mom blog about a little bit of everything! Family, Mom life, fashion, book & product reviews, recipes and whatever else tickles my fancy! Welcome and thank you for joining me on this adventure called Life.Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.comBlogger775125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-53104201792284064042023-02-07T03:30:00.003-06:002023-02-07T03:30:00.183-06:00My Year in Books 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-style: italic; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Affiliate links used. 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My Year in Books for 2022 was 42 total books read! I had pledged to read 30 titles and hit that goal back in the summer. Anything after that was just the cherry on top!</div></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Of those 42 books, I gave the following star ratings:</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">⭐️: 1</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">⭐️⭐️: 6</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">⭐️⭐️⭐️: 7</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: 15</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: 12</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And one book I didn't rate because it was more of a special interest book vs a novel. For full disclosure, I loved it.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">These were my 5-star winners. Highly recommend!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3wsI2M9" target="_blank">The Summer Place</a> by Jennifer Weiner </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rb2dIg" target="_blank">The Island of Missing Trees</a> by Elif Shafak </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1984803166/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_JDPQHXSYJFASB3CXEJHB?linkCode=ml2&tag=woritmom-20" target="_blank">The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany</a> by Lori Nelson Spielman </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/145164941X/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_BX2NDRXA4EH2DBK683QW?linkCode=ml2&tag=woritmom-20" target="_blank">The Clockmakers Daughter</a> by Kate Morton </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3kHLWOV" target="_blank">The Book of Magic</a> by Alice Hoffman </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3H3JdXy" target="_blank">The Making of Us</a> by Lisa Jewell </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3XLAHDc" target="_blank">If You Ask Me </a>by Betty White </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0425270033/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_ZMJP9K7124GEM8X29JVR?linkCode=ml2&tag=woritmom-20" target="_blank">A Hundred Summers</a> by Beatriz Williams </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250120950/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_9VJJ2XHEJ76SHYQYW8E4?linkCode=ml2&tag=woritmom-20" target="_blank">The Good Sister </a>by Sally Hepworth </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3kAhXYZ" target="_blank">I Must Betray You</a> by Ruta Sepetys </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0778319806/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_WHM6MJT9KM1689BHWFB6?linkCode=ml2&tag=woritmom-20" target="_blank">The Curious Charms of Alfred Pepper</a> by Phaedra Patrick </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/198212394X/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_25WNCPWFZY9Q6JWQG60X?linkCode=ml2&tag=woritmom-20" target="_blank">In a Holidaze</a> by Christina Lauren </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">DNF:</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #333333;">I actually stopped reading a couple of books because they were getting on my nerves. I can only tolerate so much character discrepancies or poor writing. My reading time is valuable and I can't mess around with "bad" books. And this is even more "telling", I cannot for the life of me even remember what books I dropped. Unmemorable in every way, ha.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Because I know my opinions are subjective, I share these lightly and only as a way to keep track of my reading habits. BUT if you want to persuade me otherwise, I'm open to a book discussion any time!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Have you read any good books lately? I'm always looking to add to my Want to Read shelf!</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UJmVOzIyrzOpFeplHRE20jXicZhdLLNSCxYKNxYiSxIsaila3bUC5TuP8Zt4WGhr9_99d5DWHb6eRxaPPNQB24xFfbQ6DCov1OtxiA7QPMbahJFEF1hDDrI9tKiLy4c8A_AtEh5WeEm2jJlUOALH-3DQ-ihfRZS6RoPeQciYuvO2LwusjuFXlnuX/s1500/52619838988_7d20b6973e_o.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My Year in Books 2022 on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UJmVOzIyrzOpFeplHRE20jXicZhdLLNSCxYKNxYiSxIsaila3bUC5TuP8Zt4WGhr9_99d5DWHb6eRxaPPNQB24xFfbQ6DCov1OtxiA7QPMbahJFEF1hDDrI9tKiLy4c8A_AtEh5WeEm2jJlUOALH-3DQ-ihfRZS6RoPeQciYuvO2LwusjuFXlnuX/w213-h320/52619838988_7d20b6973e_o.png" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-69095765589419696252023-01-10T02:30:00.030-06:002023-01-10T02:30:00.194-06:00Want to overhaul your toxic products? Start HERE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Its 2023 and the consciousness of harmful ingredients in the products we use is old news, right? Are you fed up with yucky cleaners that can potentially harm your health? Disgusted by big brands trying to greenwash themselves into your good graces? Me too.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnUnpHNcGuLarOQUQLpCjw9kmFxGuUs6qsHGDVbyh3j8l6ZTVSjcIW25YNr0C9Zd-YuGLSfn2n-BGgynlf-ejWIw8NUYhvbXn33sw-gGOazdHf4fDoBCTH2AZZLlJBvQN8ZmgwiaPHNvXT7H_aKcp1m6iRTUDMrmrnSsWE3F8K-qXt4ya0hRRtQoB/s800/52609260241_def74cfa51_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Want to overhaul your toxic products? Start HERE! on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnUnpHNcGuLarOQUQLpCjw9kmFxGuUs6qsHGDVbyh3j8l6ZTVSjcIW25YNr0C9Zd-YuGLSfn2n-BGgynlf-ejWIw8NUYhvbXn33sw-gGOazdHf4fDoBCTH2AZZLlJBvQN8ZmgwiaPHNvXT7H_aKcp1m6iRTUDMrmrnSsWE3F8K-qXt4ya0hRRtQoB/s16000/52609260241_def74cfa51_c.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #333333;">Over the past five years I've been systematically reducing our exposure to toxic products from our personal care and home cleaning products. We have always used safer laundry products; sensitive skin and a strong sense of smell really drove that journey. Living in California and the close proximity to the ocean with street runoff made it a necessity. But since moving to Arkansas my efforts have really intensified. And I realize that it can be super overwhelming on where to begin. So if you're wanting to overhaul your 'old me' and streamline your care and cleaning products, I've gotcha. Here are my easy to implement lifestyle switches to a safer home. (There's also a </span><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/en27e3p22oqy53e/overhaulworksheet.png?dl=0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">free worksheet</span></a><span style="color: #333333;"> to help you organize your action plan!)</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">What is your WHY</span>. Identify exactly what it is you want to accomplish with bringing in cleaner products. Health and wellness is always worth prioritizing!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Start by taking inventory. What products have you identified as toxic? Personal care products, the ones that go directly in or on your body would be a great place to begin. This is where reading labels comes into play. Flip those bottles over and see exactly whats inside, anything that has an ingredient you disagree with, gots to go!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you need help figuring out what those labels mean, I'm working on a blog post!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-weight: bold;">Pick a starting point</span><span style="color: #333333;">. Its super tempting to want to get rid of EVERYTHING and start fresh but that can be super expensive. Of course if you're able, by all means go for it, just know you can set your pace. Pick 1-3 areas as a starting point and laser focus. For example, I started with </span><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2018/04/switching-to-safer-beauty-products.html?m=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">deodorant</span></a> <span style="color: #333333;">and switching to safer beauty products like mascara and eye cream. Once those items were replaced I was able to move on to my next set of items (shampoo/conditioner, body wash, pressed powder, etc) Rinse and repeat!</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Go room by room</span>. If you start with personal care items, the bathroom is most likely your first room. The kitchen would be another great room to focus on after that. Cleaning products, food prep items, even food and eating habits can be addressed here. Mapping out how you use your rooms and what you use in them is really helpful. As an example, our laundry is in the kitchen so I would group kitchen & laundry care together. In my bathrooms, I also store my cleaning supplies, so along with personal care items I also needed to swap out cleaners. Do what makes sense to you and your living arrangements.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">By breaking down a huge concept of 'reducing toxin buildup' to identifying your <b><i>why </i></b>and <b><i>action plan</i></b> and a further breakdown into manageable baby steps, you remove all the noise and overwhelm. Your journey to a safer home is well on its way! You can do this!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #333333;">I've included a </span><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/en27e3p22oqy53e/overhaulworksheet.png?dl=0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">handy dandy worksheet</span></a><span style="color: #333333;"> to help you organize, process and implement your path to 'new me'. Don't forget to print it out!</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4SSGdL1w8oM3LER9wp20PZeIyjxsJk5zGP-QcYaO4HqaEtSsBTRw1oC6FKo8sfAxT4VbeTMG3KixpXWuTVJjRa6djdQLF9u8SUSakI-HKYUe-froJDH3PkGcMwlZsEx59Y0BqRaFph5c7S-f-d9yDgw-ih2eSfH1lHW8MhR-LdYAi-ulX7baZgSA/s1102/52609751858_a1602399c7_o.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Want to overhaul your toxic products? 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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-1206149071581523052023-01-02T02:30:00.033-06:002023-01-05T15:34:23.433-06:00Word of the Year 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaPgTrnKZSx5Znhk2j0X3oChxbgh1OQdp-wPGz_LO5goeBv77BgNAFfZPE42aT1qqtmAOrG5BK2AP2npRM0yq923H7-zw_XO0_2r02bShGpYjdsJ_HVP927Yugbw-j-Ufa-C0edmqt69YWRqEZ1-ZqMudHdOdULkYFDDCDlbny4X9LkG10xox7WIf/s800/52582404908_72bba3ea5b_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Word of the Year 2023 on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaPgTrnKZSx5Znhk2j0X3oChxbgh1OQdp-wPGz_LO5goeBv77BgNAFfZPE42aT1qqtmAOrG5BK2AP2npRM0yq923H7-zw_XO0_2r02bShGpYjdsJ_HVP927Yugbw-j-Ufa-C0edmqt69YWRqEZ1-ZqMudHdOdULkYFDDCDlbny4X9LkG10xox7WIf/s16000/52582404908_72bba3ea5b_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;">Well-</span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;">[ wel ]</span></div></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-style: italic;">adverb</span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1. in a good or satisfactory manner.</span></div></span><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;">2. thoroughly, carefully, or soundly.</span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic; text-align: center;">adjective,</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic; text-align: center;">comparative</span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;">1. in good health; sound in body and mind.</span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-align: center;">I'm leaning into health and wellness this upcoming year. I'm declaring 2023 my year of <i>well</i>.</span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;">I want to work through some health issues including postpartum recovery (</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic; text-align: center;">still</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;">, goodness, don't I </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic; text-align: center;">k n o w </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;">it</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;">), being intentional with cycle syncing and overall honoring my body, </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">well</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;">. I'm also recommitting to a daily <a href="https://lindywell.com/friend/ref/19797" target="_blank">pilates practice</a> with a weekly total of 5-6 workouts. Thankfully I have a dear friend/pilates buddy who is helping to keep me accountable. </span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-align: center;">Emotionally, I want to clear out and process some past problems. I realize I shut myself off (hello, introvert) and then still don't deal with issues and I don't want to be left holding the bag, so to speak.</span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-align: center;">And with body + mind covered, my physical space will also come under the umbrella of well with a thorough decluttering and putting to order.</span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Psalm 42:7</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;"> <i>Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waterfalls; All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me. Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is </i>well,<i> it is </i>well,<i> with my soul.</i></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2022/01/word-of-year-2022.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">2022</span></a> </span>// <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2021/01/word-of-year-2021.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">2021</span></a> // <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2020/01/word-of-year-2020.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">2020 </span></a>// <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2019/01/word-of-year-2019.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">2019</span></a> // <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2018/01/word-of-year-2018.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">2018</span></a> // <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2017/01/word-of-year-2017.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">2017</span></a> // <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2016/01/word-of-year-2016.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">2016</span></a> </span>// <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2015/01/word-of-year.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">2015</span></a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div></div>Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-9698076223562107362022-12-29T02:30:00.027-06:002023-01-11T11:31:58.163-06:009 natural remedies for mastitis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Or, alternatively, the first time I got mastitis.</span><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/52577513991/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Untitled"><img alt="9 natural remedies for mastitis on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52577513991_b736c73785_c.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a name='more'></a></span><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Its no secret around here that I'm an extended breastfeeder. As someone who enjoys the bonding experiences and extended health benefits that nursing provides to my babes (and me) the positives always outweigh the negatives. And this is a negative I thought I had gotten away with, har har.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I actually I had to look up symptoms of mastitis because I wasn't entirely convinced that's what I had.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My symptoms were:</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Constant pain</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Red wedge extending from nipple *the ultimate giveaway</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hard lump where the stagnant milk was located</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Slight engorgement</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have a theory as to WHY I got mastitis this late in the game; Laurel has been cutting molars like nobody's business. They seem to come in in pairs. The week before she was constantly comfort nursing and once the molar cut the gum, she lost sight of the boob. And after a few days of neglect, here we are.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I'm thrilled to report that with these methods in place I only suffered for 5 days! Such relief! Ill take that over 10 days ~ 3 weeks as some information indicated. I couldn't EVEN 😱</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Now, I'm not a doctor nor do I claim to be one. I just like being able to take my health into my own hands and saving doctor visits for absolute needs. Do what feels right for you. You know your body best. And that is my disclaimer. On with the goods.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;">9 natural remedies for mastitis:</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>•Massage</b>- As much as it hurt, hand massaging really helped me feel 'in control' of the situation. I could feel exactly where the block was and by pushing down toward my nipple and applying pressure helped to get things flowing. I also used my <a href="https://amzn.to/3l53SfZ" target="_blank">japonesque eye roller</a> for this task and it worked wonders! I keep mine in the freezer so the added cold also felt nice in contrast to the elevated heat in my skin.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></b></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>•Swallowing chopped garlic</b>- </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I did this twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. One clove, chopped into small dice pieces and swallowed down like a vitamin with water. Now, this is one that has some smell aftermath but I didn't care because 1) I eat garlic all the time anyway (looooove garlic) and 2) because of its natural antiviral properties, I may have also boosted my general immunity.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>•Emergen-C drinks</b>- Vitamin C is also recommended to help with mastitis so I drank one packet of Emergen-C each morning before my garlic for 4 days.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>•Upping water intake</b>- I tend to drink a lot of water in general but upped my intake to help flush my system.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>•Tea tree Essential Oil</b>- I used <a href="https://www.gopjn.com/t/Qz9LREZIP0RDQ0pKRj9LREZI?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.planttherapy.com%2Forganic-tea-tree-essential-oil%3Fv%3D3584" target="_blank">Plant Therapy organic Tea Tree oil </a>in a coconut carrier oil and massaged onto my affected breast. I would suggest doing this at night, it can be a little messy.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>•Offering affected breast first</b>- Again, its going to be uncomfortable, but getting the milk flowing through is the ultimate goal. Just don't exclusively nurse from it, no need to get engorged also.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>•Different nursing positions</b>- get comfortable and switch it up. Football hold was my go-to. Laurel is also pretty active while nursing now, so she would be sitting up and latched. I tried getting her to latch with her chin facing the same direction as the red wedge (as suggested by <a href="https://www.llli.org/" target="_blank">La Leche League</a>) but that was a logistical nightmare 🤪 and she wasn't having any of it.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>•Loose fitting bras</b>- I swapped my underwire nursing bra for a bralette for better blood flow and comfort.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>•Increasing sleep aka napping</b>- I relish a good nap session. I let my body's needs dictate how long I napped for and it seemed each day varied. On Monday, my sickest day, I slept for an hour. It dwindled down significantly on Tuesday, 30 minutes. And Wednesday was the shortest at 15 minutes. Thursday and Friday didn't warrant extra rest. Just listen to your body, it won't steer you wrong.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I hope this is helpful! I am so grateful there are home remedies for most ailments and that these helped me get through a very painful experience fairly quickly. </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/52589340757/" title="Untitled"><img alt="9 natural remedies for mastitis on Work it Mommy blog" height="200" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52589340757_6cf5b6671b_c.jpg" width="134" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-85538878722783653212022-12-26T02:30:00.031-06:002023-01-05T15:37:23.469-06:00Gallery Wall update with Photowall + discount code!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This post is sponsored by Photowall. As always my opinion is completely my own.<span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-style: italic;"><span>Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links. Thank you for supporting my blog!</span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.3px; text-align: center;"> </span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14.3px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I haven't updated our gallery wall in four years. Have I thought about it? Occasionally. But I'm also of the mind of, <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;">if its not broke, don't fix it. </span>On the other hand, I also like having choices so that's where<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="https://www.photowall.com/" target="_blank">Photowall </a> </span>comes in handy!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDlLf6JqmDMqxOqFSeljQ75lXgZio18_JB5HUZTE7w1GSPS5n4X25hMhSO6e_Lo1dO72oFkbO3eYlJIoPEM0y-bLy8PfluQD_AynTN1PSRuUmAiLRnr_LlxG-N62vVVKOe0NWwUKpHkoA67x08uPgABiUugy3Py8vCp6Du3OarTi2ahGJSrlV9_bI/s800/52582167418_2633c9dff4_o.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gallery Wall update with Photowall + discount code! on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDlLf6JqmDMqxOqFSeljQ75lXgZio18_JB5HUZTE7w1GSPS5n4X25hMhSO6e_Lo1dO72oFkbO3eYlJIoPEM0y-bLy8PfluQD_AynTN1PSRuUmAiLRnr_LlxG-N62vVVKOe0NWwUKpHkoA67x08uPgABiUugy3Py8vCp6Du3OarTi2ahGJSrlV9_bI/s16000/52582167418_2633c9dff4_o.png" /></a></div></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I spent hours searching their online galleries and still don't think I saw everything; so many good prints!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I'm leaning into my darker, feminine side and got two floral canvases. One bouquet style and the other more botanical. Both are <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">mood</span>.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">They also have a customizeable canvas option so I uploaded my favorite shot from our fall Family pictures. Can you even believe this is my first time getting a family canvas? I'll tell you, it was worth the wait.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I need to brag on the ease of use navigating their site and the quick turnaround. I think I waited less than a week before my prints arrived on my doorstep. Now that's service.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I'm pleased to provide you with a discount code for 20% off any of Photowall's products plus free shipping! 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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-24905744952880779272022-06-07T03:30:00.034-05:002022-06-07T03:30:00.179-05:00Summer 2022 Bucket list<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOY1zsatXfXSruFm7NIJikKES-DIpmzJVuPmgMSt52x3T7Qu_H96RKLuQPy0eti9_o1Ynt8nkKfmLSD6kCUU_Qqj6gedOmjz2lT8Zir-JCoVIz1gsHfb_k1lfZH97U2O51aXPl0W405ig8exq47O0dmiR9f5pG8rQh5Oo0uUNOLmovcuZygctpWqf/s800/52117353486_b8205d6eef_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Summer 2022 Bucket list on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOY1zsatXfXSruFm7NIJikKES-DIpmzJVuPmgMSt52x3T7Qu_H96RKLuQPy0eti9_o1Ynt8nkKfmLSD6kCUU_Qqj6gedOmjz2lT8Zir-JCoVIz1gsHfb_k1lfZH97U2O51aXPl0W405ig8exq47O0dmiR9f5pG8rQh5Oo0uUNOLmovcuZygctpWqf/s16000/52117353486_b8205d6eef_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We've been enjoying summer vacation for exactly a week now, how about you? In summer's past, I had activities planned every day of the week, for three months straight. Let me tell you, now with 4 kids and the way Laurel has been (not) sleeping lately, its going to be a lot </span><i style="font-family: helvetica;">less</i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> structured this year. Mama is tired.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">But just because I don't have every day planned to the gills doesn't mean I want summer to pass us by in a blur of non-activity and television watching, though there will be some of both happening, no shame here.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I went back to my old-school blogger roots and made up a quick bucket list graphic of all the things we want to do as a family. I can proudly say we've already gotten one hike under our belts (the second day of vacation, no less, too-toot!) and I introduced the kids to the lost art of friendship bracelet making so our crafts are coming along nicely.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A little rundown on how we're filling our summer days this year:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Hiking: </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There are so many amazing natural areas around us, (Hello, Natural State!) and I have added a few more local spots to visit and hike. We obviously are starting small and slow but the great thing about the trails we pick is the ease of transversing by little feet. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzL15z-gQwdD3mv_fE7aUSvVxAauE5tSRezM2GVPRClzwTpAnXWplFqUb8o5TY8eTjZvAPy0QFo3L68rQiqqoCzN51YBXiozOpjZV4bdDIaWgTEJ7nNnQdzD8xTFa6HeSm9icq23WpPgqaIDR7FS6jPePIx_hwNNuUNcWj8Db84XYxEPxmv9o-yfGW/s800/52116139372_7d81906e1f_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Summer 2022 Bucket list on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzL15z-gQwdD3mv_fE7aUSvVxAauE5tSRezM2GVPRClzwTpAnXWplFqUb8o5TY8eTjZvAPy0QFo3L68rQiqqoCzN51YBXiozOpjZV4bdDIaWgTEJ7nNnQdzD8xTFa6HeSm9icq23WpPgqaIDR7FS6jPePIx_hwNNuUNcWj8Db84XYxEPxmv9o-yfGW/s16000/52116139372_7d81906e1f_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Gardening:</b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Clark picked up a pack of watermelon seeds at Target. He is invested in their growing. We shall see!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Reading:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Our local library just kicked off their Summer Reading Program and you know we were there! I have a stack of books on my shelf and a long list of want to reads.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Skating:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Kinsey outgrew her inlines and got a new pair for Christmas but she hasnt had a great opportunity to break them in yet. We have nice flat streets but she also wants to go to the roller rink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Baking:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bea has been<b> </b>anticipating her next Baketivity box. And of course we always have a running list of treats we want to eat, errrr, bake.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Mini Golf:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Anyone else watching Holey Moley? We love it! It has also inspired the desire to play at the mini golf course.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Bowling:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We have a couple of bowling halls around us and there are always great deals to be had.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Arts & crafts:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I want to take some watercolor painting classes. Kinsey has her chalk pastels. Bea and Clark are working in tempera paints. Besides friendship bracelets, we have clay beads and loom bands to create with. Honestly, the crafting is unlimited!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Berry picking:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Did you know Arkansas is a proliferate blueberry producer? There are a handful of blueberry farms near us including The Berry Farm run by the Marrs of From Fixer to Fabulous fame. We have yet to actually go and pick and I want to remedy that this summer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Fireworks:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Not only is the 4th of July a national holiday but also a very special little girl's birthday. Her 8th to be exact. Not a shabby day to celebrate, amiright?!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">What are your summer plans? Feel free to use our bucket list as inspo! You can download it <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/gsp2kdjrmmo8por/Summer2022bucketlist.png?dl=0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #fce5cd;">here.</span></a> Happy Summering!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs26msa9nwKkAqqd4ybIGXFPI_Pis9gtXCBs-oqQMo_zGIdDkNw4AtFsCg4WOLWlw9I1q-mFxApwMMhWlcqkkjuX272KwpxtkONyVulqdllaB2lrKwPn1WeHhja8DxC8aMKY8PAoOl5oETdOVDi3UF8GQ52EM2WrAWFZrUikfn041JYUrASH3l0Qk8/s1102/52117764065_7fe0c76047_o.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Summer 2022 Bucket list on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs26msa9nwKkAqqd4ybIGXFPI_Pis9gtXCBs-oqQMo_zGIdDkNw4AtFsCg4WOLWlw9I1q-mFxApwMMhWlcqkkjuX272KwpxtkONyVulqdllaB2lrKwPn1WeHhja8DxC8aMKY8PAoOl5oETdOVDi3UF8GQ52EM2WrAWFZrUikfn041JYUrASH3l0Qk8/w213-h320/52117764065_7fe0c76047_o.png" width="213" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-36200409233708363212022-06-03T03:30:00.004-05:002022-06-03T03:30:00.193-05:00How I'm healing my tooth sensitivity with Smile Brilliant + a giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This post is sponsored by Smile Brilliant. All opinions are my own.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEh2z8DYvONJkEedH9udSYRMPq72hLhCd-y16Ozf0vJVsvdj815SHdnbN7KmmiEKHZ1MrgrOoqEjzALoVdGdtRk0Vzw7pKCjTji5732j6Tsy7jbiAkwvjngJccJqfUStjCdbiK0x1Kx3p_IBqiQm2L5pTiKAJYqj8Z4tcjRAAn4BrOmja1NHljAFd/s800/52115761509_32f519aac0_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How I'm healing my tooth sensitivity with Smile Brilliant + a giveaway on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEh2z8DYvONJkEedH9udSYRMPq72hLhCd-y16Ozf0vJVsvdj815SHdnbN7KmmiEKHZ1MrgrOoqEjzALoVdGdtRk0Vzw7pKCjTji5732j6Tsy7jbiAkwvjngJccJqfUStjCdbiK0x1Kx3p_IBqiQm2L5pTiKAJYqj8Z4tcjRAAn4BrOmja1NHljAFd/s16000/52115761509_32f519aac0_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Did you know...?</i></b></span> <span style="font-family: helvetica;">Alm</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ost 1 in every 8(!!!) Americans suffer from having <b><a href=" https://www.smilebrilliant.com/sensitive-teeth-guide/?ref=5472utm_source=IMC&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=workitmommy&utm_content=enamel#workitmommy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">sensitive teeth</span></a></b>? </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I am sadly part of that statistic. And it sucks. </span></div></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Tinos; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Picture this scenario- it's a hot summer day. You and the kids are cooling off by enjoying </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica;">an ice cream cone. As you take your first tentative bite, you have to brace yourself for what you know will happen, your teeth reacting to the cold. What was a treat is now not so satisfying because you suffer from <a href=" https://www.smilebrilliant.com/sensitive-teeth-guide/?ref=5472utm_source=IMC&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=workitmommy&utm_content=enamel#workitmommy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>tooth</b> </span></a></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;"><a href=" https://www.smilebrilliant.com/sensitive-teeth-guide/?ref=5472utm_source=IMC&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=workitmommy&utm_content=enamel#workitmommy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">sensitivity</span></a></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica;">. </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Tinos; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Tinos; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica;">Sound familiar? I can physically feel that zing of pain shoot through my nerve endings. How did I get into this predicament? Pretty sure my love of acidic foods (berries and coffee to name a couple) and my multiple pregnancies were factors. </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Tinos; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Tinos; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica;">I've lived with tooth sensitivity for too long so I was excited to try Smile Brilliant's<span style="color: #ea9999;"> </span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/enamel-armour/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">enamel armour</span></a></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica;"> leave-on treatment! Enamel armour protects the teeth from everything we eat and drink and rebuilds them, facilitating healthy saliva flow and getting everything into balance. Since using it the last few weeks, I've noticed that I no longer cringe taking a sip of an icy beverage or that bite of ice cream! And the heavens sang! Or maybe it just felt like it :) </span></div></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Smile Brilliant’s oral care products are custom-formulated with the latest research to improve oral care through real science and innovation. Their lab-direct process makes achieving professional results at an affordable price, easy. In the last few years, they've taken this model and expanded their line of oral health products to include something for everyone including: </span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><ul style="border: 1px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><li style="border: 1px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/electric-toothbrush/?ref=5472 utm_source=IMC&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=workitmommy&utm_content=enamel#workitmommy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Electric Toothbrush</span></a>:</span> dentist-style polish every day with super effective cleaning through timed vibration</div></li><li style="border: 1px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/water-flosser/?ref=5472 utm_source=IMC&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=workitmommy&utm_content=enamel#workitmommy" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Water Flosser</span></a>:</span> floss teeth more effectively & comfortably using targeted water pressure</div></li><li style="border: 1px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/night-guards/?ref=5472 utm_source=IMC&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=workitmommy&utm_content=enamel#workitmommy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Custom Night Guard System</span></a>:</span> custom guard that protects teeth at night from grinding & clenching</div></li><li style="border: 1px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/plaque-highlighters/adults/?ref=5472 utm_source=IMC&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=workitmommy&utm_content=enamel#workitmommy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Plaque Highlighters</span></a>:</span> for kids & adults; use temporary oral dye to show areas plaque is gathering so it can be removed by good brushing.</div></li></span></ul><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Remember when I reviewed Smile Brilliant's custom-fitted whitening system and was </span><i style="font-family: helvetica;">very</i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> pleased with the results? You can read more about my experience here: </span><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2018/08/teeth-whitening-for-sensitive-teeth.html" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth</span></a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This is my very own before/after pictures. I'll just leave them right here...</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4wFlHypwv-MgdI_vXGAJ4E03VIA0kvqk3qAnUk59fFJn70S5qd6H1jjq7QY0qUgZxHaYIt8X4qZRE_WLqKlsh-7Q20D7XR-C9muF9dvwKHGrrDzVA4XCCHUs6tsFiEVEtWfbsYShjw6CAs3waXaB8fYxpxRm1GhOQUQPkBlvwrFVLbOYshkmRMEH/s800/52092268305_0330a309e5_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How I'm healing my tooth sensitivity with Smile Brilliant + a giveaway on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4wFlHypwv-MgdI_vXGAJ4E03VIA0kvqk3qAnUk59fFJn70S5qd6H1jjq7QY0qUgZxHaYIt8X4qZRE_WLqKlsh-7Q20D7XR-C9muF9dvwKHGrrDzVA4XCCHUs6tsFiEVEtWfbsYShjw6CAs3waXaB8fYxpxRm1GhOQUQPkBlvwrFVLbOYshkmRMEH/s16000/52092268305_0330a309e5_c.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica;">If any of this has resonated with you, I have some exciting news- a giveaway! All you have to do is visit <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/enamel-armour/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Smile Brilliant</span></a> (click that link!) and</span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">comment below with an interesting fact about the causes of tooth sensitivity to be entered to win a 30 day supply of enamel armour! Entrants must be 18 years or older and reside in the US or Canada or the UK. Winner will be randomly selected and notified via email. Giveaway runs from June 3rd through June 10th, 2022. 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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-69779139255139984722022-05-26T03:30:00.043-05:002022-06-02T11:24:28.045-05:009 Months In// 9 Months Out {Life with Laurel}<div class="separator"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And just like that</span></div><div class="separator"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/52091806814/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="9 months in/9 months out on Work it Mommy blog"><img alt="9 months in/9 months out on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52091806814_62c08df639_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Laurel has graced us with her presence for as many months outside my body as she did inside.</span></div>
<span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The last 9 months have gone by </span><b style="font-family: helvetica;">ridiculously</b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><i style="font-family: helvetica;">fast</i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. Like, I blinked and we're coming upon someone's milestone first birthday. How dare she grow up. The audacity, right? In an attempt to be more present in the every day, I've blogged little about Laurel's monthly growth but had to document this.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My body held you for 9 months. It grew and sustained you for 9 months. Even before I knew of the miracle growing inside me, my body took care of you. For 9 months.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And now, I get to watch you grow. And change. And become who you are meant to be. For the past 9 months and beyond. You are truly a gift from God. We are so blessed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here's to the what was, and is, and is to come. Cheers to you, sweet girl.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-16259893875797018982022-05-23T03:30:00.121-05:002022-05-23T03:30:00.196-05:007 Reasons to try Baketivity // baking subscription kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This post is sponsored by US Family Guide. As always all opinions are my own. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links. Thank you for supporting my blog!</span></span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/52036821058/" style="text-align: center;" title="7 Reasons to try Baketivity // baking subscription kit on Work it Mommy blog"><img alt="7 Reasons to try Baketivity // baking subscription kit on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52036821058_d0ca9e8197_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Ever since Bea was five years old, she has been dreaming about opening up her own bakery and restaurant in her garage. She talks about her menu items on a weekly basis, thinks of plating designs and pairings and tells us about her ideas. If that isn't entrepreneurship than I don't know what is.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It's also a plea for some extra hands-on time in the kitchen. Enter <a href="https://baketivity.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Baketivity</span></a>, the monthly subscription baking kit that arrives in your mailbox stocked with parts to prepare a yummy treat!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/52035733487/" title="7 Reasons to try Baketivity // baking subscription kit on Work it Mommy blog"><img alt="7 Reasons to try Baketivity // baking subscription kit on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52035733487_f3d4fb7112_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Our first kit arrived at the end of April and contained items for an Earth Day- themed treat. </span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bea had a blast taking ownership of this baking project! You can see our Instagram Reel <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdDs7-hAJmV/" style="color: #333333;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">here</span></a><span style="color: #333333;">, </span>but prepare yourself for cuteness overload.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here's our <b>top 7</b> <b>reasons why you should try Baketivity:</b></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>1) IT'S MORE THAN JUST A BAKING KIT:</b> Baketivity is a wonderful way to bond with children and build skills in an informal way; it is easy, fun and mess-free with the most delicious results!</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>2) WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS:</b> Create everlasting memories with fresh, certified Kosher ingredients that are manufactured in an FDA approved facility in the USA.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>3) EASY BAKING</b>: Mix and stir in a snap with pre-measured ingredients and simple, kid-friendly instructions.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>4) RECIPES BOOK:</b> Step-by-step instructions with colorful, kid-friendly illustrations to make sure every bite comes out perfectly.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>5) ENJOYABLE LEARNING:</b> Explore exciting, colorful lessons and play educational games while your treats bake.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>6) SHOPPING LIST:</b> Detailed shopping list for the wet ingredients and baking tools you will need in each kit.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>7) FREE HAT AND APRON:</b> One size fits all Baketivity kids apron with a chef hat; it will be the best addition for your little baker!</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYG5eeePlYHWr36N156eQOtVdOTsR1r4Sz5JEhsYW7xdCTJODweM_sISfmPbAr6WOLwD-iaGZN8-FfoeUWLflyOrpCFHqSaASZb3itf4cjjJ8wfo6UrQ1MIWPdKSwsWiebc5mHqpLN9_yPV49MZQ1BXOPJJ-nFX-YUS99dxIMfL3cTcC28HCqAes1S/s800/52036769926_d92514de29_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYG5eeePlYHWr36N156eQOtVdOTsR1r4Sz5JEhsYW7xdCTJODweM_sISfmPbAr6WOLwD-iaGZN8-FfoeUWLflyOrpCFHqSaASZb3itf4cjjJ8wfo6UrQ1MIWPdKSwsWiebc5mHqpLN9_yPV49MZQ1BXOPJJ-nFX-YUS99dxIMfL3cTcC28HCqAes1S/s16000/52036769926_d92514de29_c.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Enjoy sweet savings today! 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</div>Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-21647878795501005312022-01-17T03:30:00.013-06:002022-01-17T03:30:00.194-06:00Creating an Atmosphere for Learning // a roundup post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-b7c4bbb1-7fff-3795-cb6c-9b5810e5f497"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWm5jlHSvvwxkbl0BoleHkvWkbzt3AoMeAlEpIKXqpUmwE-x5gIQ8FvEVYyRmyQ_MnB4RbN7ky36hW7f5mtoHilMh9XviPxJYsHYPFKoJjmZJLL_ClwnvH2e9fP7a9luJT5_CEsSQc225HxI3uf9NCyCdCoKSWnWuaj_f75mQiYROOeVub9TKZO_mE=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Atmosphere for Learning // a roundup post on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWm5jlHSvvwxkbl0BoleHkvWkbzt3AoMeAlEpIKXqpUmwE-x5gIQ8FvEVYyRmyQ_MnB4RbN7ky36hW7f5mtoHilMh9XviPxJYsHYPFKoJjmZJLL_ClwnvH2e9fP7a9luJT5_CEsSQc225HxI3uf9NCyCdCoKSWnWuaj_f75mQiYROOeVub9TKZO_mE=s16000" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />I recently had the privilege to collaborate on a post about preparing a learning environment within the home that was featured on <a href="https://www.redfin.com/blog/how-to-create-a-learning-corner-at-home-for-kids/" target="_blank">Redfin</a>. Hope you'll take away some new ideas and a renewed sense of purpose for your home learning space!
<a name='more'></a>Children are quick to learn, and a great way to continue their learning experience is by creating a space for them to practice everything they’ve learned. A learning corner at home is a great way to help children exercise their minds outside the traditional classroom setting. And by dedicating a space in your home for the sole purpose of learning, children can benefit from their surroundings. So whether you want to dedicate a space for learning at home in</span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.redfin.com/city/30794/TX/Dallas" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Dallas, TX</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, or are thinking of upgrading an existing learning corner in </span><a href="https://www.redfin.ca/bc/vancouver" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vancouver, BC</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, here are some creative ways to create a learning corner at home for kids.</span></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Customize your learning corner</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As home staffing experts, we know the challenges of educating from home. To create a learning corner our advice would be to customize it so that it reflects your child’s interests and personality. Make a sign with your child’s name in the space, have an art table, along with educational games, books, and a custom activity sheet. Make sure to add in a corkboard to pin their artwork and crafts. Make it fun and have your little one help in designing the space! - </span><a href="https://jdanielle.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">J Danielle & Co</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Organize the space to create more room</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can create an effective learning corner without cluttering your space. Take advantage of floating shelves and folding desks as great space saver options. - </span><a href="https://majorleaguemommy.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Major League Mommy</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Separate the space from the rest of the room</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When creating a learning corner for your child/children think of ways to make the space feel special and separate from the rest of the room. Use bright colored pom-pom or flagged garland and drape from ceiling, walls, etc. I love choosing a theme for a special corner and I always use fun wall decals to add a unique fun flair to the space - think dinosaurs, fairy princesses, pirates, etc. A great comfy child-sized chair and matching table to add a sense of ownership to the space is ideal for reading, STEM learning activities, arts and crafts, or relaxation. - </span><a href="https://sugarplumnannies.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sugarplum Nannies</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Place a shelf in the space to showcase the child’s work</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Any corner of your home can be transformed into a cozy and creative learning nook for your child by adding a functional small space desk and chair, fun storage bins, a craft organizer cart, and a whiteboard, chalkboard, or magnet board. Consider including a special shelf that your child can decorate independently by displaying their arts and crafts. This unique space should be vibrant and bursting with color, filled with supplies (like pencils, paper, scissors, crayons, paint, chalk, markers, stickers, etc), stacked with books, and tons of creativity. - </span><a href="https://www.celebrationdaystudio.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Celebration Day Studio</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Don’t over decorate the learning corner</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our best tips to create a fun learning corner for a child would be to incorporate a few of their favorite things first like items with their favorite color. Make sure they can interact with the space by adding a small shelf to put some of their favorite things on or even a small desk to write and draw on. Also, add organization solutions with cube organizers or something similar that your child can easily keep the space tidy with. My biggest tip: don't "over decorate" by stuffing it with too many toys or items that become a distraction. In order to be a learning corner, the distractions need to be at a minimum. - </span><a href="https://craftingwithkids.net/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Crafting with Kids</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Designate a curiosity corner in the learning space</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Work with your kids to design a curiosity corner in your home. Hang a board or large sheet of paper in the space. Keep a pad of post-its and markers close by to write down any questions you or your child asks throughout the day. Take photographs of things you are curious about, and post them on the wall. Go on weekend adventures to find the answers to the questions. - Dr. Cyndi Burnett, Director of </span><a href="https://creativityandeducation.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creativity and Education</span></a></span></p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Bring the outdoors inside</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a nature box where interesting stones, feathers, shells, leaves, or anything else that catches your little one's attention whilst outdoors can be stashed for future crafty and learning fun. Also, consider that less is more when it comes to stimulating imagination and creativity. - </span><a href="https://www.makerlycrafts.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Makerly Crafts</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Add a whiteboard or bulletin board</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make the family learning corner shine by adding a small whiteboard or bulletin board. This will give everyone a spot to post excellent work, inspiring sayings, personalized decorations, and hard-won achievements. A display also makes it convenient to hang reminders and checklists to keep everyone on track with learning goals. - </span><a href="https://sandyflemingonline.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sandy Fleming Online</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Reduce overstimulation with natural elements</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Having natural sunlight as your primary light source can help set a happy mood in the learning environment. I prefer natural materials for their workspace or use muted tones for their desks and chairs to reduce overstimulation in their perception. Proper posture is very important. Having adjustable chairs and desks that will grow with them would be ideal. - </span><a href="https://chocoviv.home.blog/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Create a comfortable environment </b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We believe learning starts with comfort. When your little one is comfortable, they can focus on learning and not fidget with belts, buttons, or zippers. MomMeAndMore leggings for girls are easy pull-on pants made with our signature dreamy soft fabric. They are not see-through, sewn with serged seams for durability, and fade resistant to last wash after wash. Shop limited edition leggings like unicorns, dogs, and horses. Guaranteed to please any little diva! Also available in matching mommy and me leggings. - </span><a href="http://www.mommeandmore.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">MomMe & More</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Find out what type of learner your child is</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creating intentional workspaces and workflow systems at home doesn’t have to be expensive and can work wonders to keep kids engaged and focused (hint: what works for you probably works for them). Have you ever asked yourself: is my child a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner? e.g. If they are visual learners, consider placing a magnetic wall where they work and watch how their productivity transforms. -</span><span style="color: #0042aa; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://www.spaceyourplace.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space your Place</span></a></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: small;">Make sure the space is visually engaging</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning should be fun, as should be the space in which we expect children to learn. So, it only makes sense that the space should be visually engaging. Spark children's creativity with lots of colorful art supplies in handy little buckets painted with your children's names or bucket contents. Making the space creatively fun is a win-win for families, it'll have kiddos super-duper excited for learning and parents doing the happy dance! - </span><a href="https://www.artadventurebox.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Art Adventure Box</span></a></span></p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: small;">Let your child decorate their learning space</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Involve your child in decorating their learning space by letting him choose office supplies such as colorful file folders, pens, and scissors so he feels more excitement and ownership about where he works. To help your child focus when it’s school time, separate the space from the rest of the house visually with “Work Space” or “Learning Corner” signs to make a clear delineation between where more formal learning and play occur. Create similar visual cues for your office space if you’re working from home so your little one feels like she’s part of the action. </span><span style="color: #454545; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- </span><a href="https://modernmommydoc.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Modern Mommy Doc</span></a></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: small;">Use an area in the home that is not being used </span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Find a space you're not using or not using well and give it a new purpose. You save money, and you already know that it fits the space and style of your home. - Dayna Dyer at </span><a href="http://thisyellowfarmhouse.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This Yellow Farmhouse</span></a></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: small;">Keep your child focused on their space</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A great learning corner needs to be enticing, engaging, and convenient in order to compete with addictive "screens" like tablets and TV's. To create a truly great learning corner at home, first, pick a section of the home that your kid would feel comfortable in and naturally go to. This may not be their room. Then make it a space where they can easily focus - using short bookcases to create the feeling of "walls" or use decorative screened room dividers. Then stock it with everything they will need including bright-colored decorations like posters, books, pencils, paper, playdough, and even stuffies to create a cozy, fun, and inspiring space they will naturally migrate to and spend time in. - </span><a href="https://www.theanalyticalmommy.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Analytical Mommy</span></a></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: small;">Create a minimalistic learning corner</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Less is always more! Overwhelming the space overwhelms the child; keeping only a few open-ended toys on a shelf at kid-level will serve you both well. - </span><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Work it Mommy</span></a></span></p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: small;">Get creative with their learning space</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Did you know your small space can encourage big, creative fun? Create a Craft + Play Nook, in your condo or townhome. Stock it with colorful supplies, viewable to your crafters, and watch their creativity soar. Get started: </span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-b7c4bbb1-7fff-3795-cb6c-9b5810e5f497"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: helvetica; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: helvetica; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carve out a 6’x4’ corner in your main living area — about the size of a loveseat. Near a window is best, to create an inviting space.</span></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-b7c4bbb1-7fff-3795-cb6c-9b5810e5f497"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: helvetica; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Table: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: helvetica; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Choose a craft table that is 36” x 24” or bigger. Add sturdy chairs, stools or poufs. This will accommodate 2 or more kids and adults. Butt the short side of the table up to the wall, to maximize floor space and seating area. </span></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-b7c4bbb1-7fff-3795-cb6c-9b5810e5f497"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: helvetica; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Supply Shelving: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: helvetica; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Install 2-3 floating shelves above the table. Grab 6-8 clear, clean jars (those spaghetti sauce jars in the recycle bin are perfect.) Stock them with colorful basics like Crayons, pompoms, paint, straws, popsicle sticks, string, Play Dough, scissors, etc. </span></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-b7c4bbb1-7fff-3795-cb6c-9b5810e5f497"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: helvetica; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Crafts:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: helvetica; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Choose simple crafts, mixing in foraged items from your kitchen or outdoors: potatoes to stamp, or rocks to paint, or egg cartons to sculpt. -</span></span><a href="http://www.orangemommyco.com/blog/2017/2/1/craft-play-nook-for-small-space-living" style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Orange Mommy + Co</span></a></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj64DVdelMZCT8GvMp2-a3fXPNYLS4-cculuQj-ldYkeimc7TA8Zad7x8yz5epC75E4oYCvhjQEpG1btiLuH8OiyFvi1ltFSj0actK6H0w9lhw51ak0W2vYbBTPjVih1FiYrBkwvKKG2mztcJ9bywY2O7J8xbIInOJaBXSJRGPyziAaclgY28H-_lb=s1102" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Atmosphere for Learning // a roundup post on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj64DVdelMZCT8GvMp2-a3fXPNYLS4-cculuQj-ldYkeimc7TA8Zad7x8yz5epC75E4oYCvhjQEpG1btiLuH8OiyFvi1ltFSj0actK6H0w9lhw51ak0W2vYbBTPjVih1FiYrBkwvKKG2mztcJ9bywY2O7J8xbIInOJaBXSJRGPyziAaclgY28H-_lb=w213-h320" width="213" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-35960395489284888162022-01-13T03:30:00.212-06:002022-01-13T03:30:00.196-06:00My Year in Books 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica; font-style: italic;">Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links. Thank you for supporting my blog!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgncCi8yOq0_iehWQx5kLONiGEeeIvXZ1MjRtMs2R7svoejZuTd1reO5_dX-hFtNIIK_3cGxeNs80bfxsa_VKf-Ly_CMOrhEY-pYtG7WSs37FtbaxolRMc2uMDXnGEztapGtLPvfSF1TvjhXT4S_EvPhjfnS69jZCXrNi1pidWQnDkoz6xZxAGoXu4z=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My Year in Books 2021 on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgncCi8yOq0_iehWQx5kLONiGEeeIvXZ1MjRtMs2R7svoejZuTd1reO5_dX-hFtNIIK_3cGxeNs80bfxsa_VKf-Ly_CMOrhEY-pYtG7WSs37FtbaxolRMc2uMDXnGEztapGtLPvfSF1TvjhXT4S_EvPhjfnS69jZCXrNi1pidWQnDkoz6xZxAGoXu4z=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It has been a hot minute since the last time I shared a book roundup and even though reading is one of my favorite things ever, organizing those posts takes <i>forever, </i>hence the<i> </i>non sharing. But a yearly post? That I can do! Here's a glimpse at my 2021 reading life, a few favorite titles, what to pass on (in my opinion) and some surprise twists. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I use <a href="http://goodreads.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">Goodreads</span></a> to track my reading habits over the years- such a handy app! I find myself referencing it often when I'm at the library or browsing in a store. Adding to read titles is easy and fun and all in one place, how <i>convenient</i>. This, by the way, is not a sponsored post, I just really dig 'em.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In 2021 I challenged myself to read 50 books. Fully knowing my time was limited since I was literally counting down days until birthing a baby, that is not a euphemism either, <span style="color: #f4cccc;"><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2021/11/laurels-name-explained-baby-4.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">Laurel</span></a> </span>joined us in August, ha.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I came up short by six titles, but I will hands down call that a win! A few of my favorite authors had some new releases, Lisa Jewell, Jodi Picoult and Alice Hoffman. I read several new-to-me authors, Alyssa Cole, Chris Bohjalian, Joshilyn Jackson and Emma Donoghue. And many debut authors. It was definitely a mixed bag but mostly mystery and romance. Hmm, wonder what that says about me? ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOF5p3lRnNiVOTnh-mDJVxvj9djN1t2CiSDYLn9vFrdh_68ztbVBA5bQn_DHhyduq0oUCQpni-LQXrIWn_VIfswv0Kd0jdlFeKAIGVhLSDHeddMtv4vLs3T832MQ8_RIlKlMw18gbeOIxisqeI-6u79n1iQ18atWF4GndlnjfTbq_RYCcxvIMrzW2d=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My Year in Books 2021 on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOF5p3lRnNiVOTnh-mDJVxvj9djN1t2CiSDYLn9vFrdh_68ztbVBA5bQn_DHhyduq0oUCQpni-LQXrIWn_VIfswv0Kd0jdlFeKAIGVhLSDHeddMtv4vLs3T832MQ8_RIlKlMw18gbeOIxisqeI-6u79n1iQ18atWF4GndlnjfTbq_RYCcxvIMrzW2d=s16000" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I gave out one, 1 star, six, 2 stars, fifteen, 3 stars, sixteen, 4 stars and seven, 5 stars in a 5-star rating system. Perhaps my rating scale is a little loosey-goosey because my favorite books from the year didn't always garner a full 5-star rating, but that's why this kind of post intrigues me!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Leave it.</b> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My single star went to Alice Feeney's <a href="https://amzn.to/3q67V26" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">His and Hers</span></a>. What a bunch of very interesting ideas in a horribly mashed up book. Completely implausible with unlikeable characters, so what is the point?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A 3-star rating but a time-waster of a book is Lauren Groff's <a href="https://amzn.to/31EAvy3" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">Fates and Furies</span></a>. I still get upset thinking about this one.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Love it.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My favorite's were <a href="https://amzn.to/3f3AsyY" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">The Rosie Result</span></a> by Graeme Simsion, <a href="https://amzn.to/3n6HBCT" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">28 Summers</span></a> by Elin Hildebrand, <a href="https://amzn.to/3nb75zc" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">The Jane Austen Society</span></a> by Natalie Jenner, <a href="https://amzn.to/3fmWfSB" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">The Bookish Life of Nina Hill</span></a> by Abbi Waxman, and <a href="https://amzn.to/3Gam0Bd" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">Mrs Everything</span></a> by Jennifer Weiner (another one of my favorite authors and a 4-star rating.) and <a href="https://amzn.to/3qc1aMl" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">The Almost Sisters</span></a> by Joshilyn Jackson (another 4-star) My single non fiction title is Allie Casazza's<a href="https://amzn.to/3f45M0D" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #f4cccc;">Declutter like a Mother</span></a> (read it, follow the instructions, change your life! I've been a fan of Allie's since discovering her right after having Clark. I would literally jump off a bridge if she told me to.)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I'm challenging myself to read 30 books in 2022 and so far I have one title under my belt. Are you challenging yourself this year? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Did you catch my twists? Maybe it was too subtle lol but just because a book isn't rated 5-stars, does not mean it wasn't a favorite read. A favorite can be a story I can't get out of my head, or think about long after I've finished reading it. Basically, an all-around good book! So why the missing stars? Probably had a minor "flaw" (remember, opinions are completely subjective here, these are just mine) like an ending or sub plot I didn't care for, something along those lines.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Also, if you have any book recs, as always, I am all ears (or eyes, I guess is more accurate ;) I will basically read anything! Thanks in advance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgU7rC-t20mR6ktZavb_SJryQlC0QTo36ebzm5gOSJDL9ZmMgvtqWFqhxunJZWTxms_bWWH2jWOJHNIQYEQeSgb92Xqtbywdh5WjfSona8iirbJXqu4sPV9G3AclKsdvpVd06G7-G9Z0nf_0xS-JPFqh3jCd5MWObd0f-coLt3WDfYMUaWUYt4hwlhB=s1104" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My Year in Books 2021 on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgU7rC-t20mR6ktZavb_SJryQlC0QTo36ebzm5gOSJDL9ZmMgvtqWFqhxunJZWTxms_bWWH2jWOJHNIQYEQeSgb92Xqtbywdh5WjfSona8iirbJXqu4sPV9G3AclKsdvpVd06G7-G9Z0nf_0xS-JPFqh3jCd5MWObd0f-coLt3WDfYMUaWUYt4hwlhB=w213-h320" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-61433953047190749022022-01-10T03:30:00.001-06:002022-01-10T03:30:00.202-06:00Snow Dough // a recipe {preschool fine motor activity}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjENTOS9fAsYFK9zIS_DRdpYOaYCRwZOp7zp-9NG1U5xNHmH91ik0Nsdh4oAZJdqscmrgZJUQmQHz_4YmgwwJG9iW3hEMWc9ivriTftU92r_NTpjjgT3EbVRXPiALhzKMAMjUcgfPXRblFEnQkP49CuY5GilvdrLXItGKEtafjbsluMboEBrPYUFtSS=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Snow Dough // a recipe {preschool fine motor activity} on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjENTOS9fAsYFK9zIS_DRdpYOaYCRwZOp7zp-9NG1U5xNHmH91ik0Nsdh4oAZJdqscmrgZJUQmQHz_4YmgwwJG9iW3hEMWc9ivriTftU92r_NTpjjgT3EbVRXPiALhzKMAMjUcgfPXRblFEnQkP49CuY5GilvdrLXItGKEtafjbsluMboEBrPYUFtSS=s16000" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We had a slight dusting of snow recently and it was the catalyst for our new homeschool unit. Preschool activities have been very seasonally focused this school year and I find it keeps us attuned to nature in a deeper way.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1c9xSp4gDtcJkr0-IUNLbABMpe5KDLSTxVenU1zHAg16kfLbrK5lnNN9fHoz2iCU124TNwS4Ex8lIlMjEmDXV7MRIE6NHTtIdcGr_umB8tLmKgDnXcM9HySe5LuokbUmcxOw7BxN2cCqXA2Oe5SFSVb6CaU_Rf9tiSx5l2cgVPuXAZFt1AyvrJBrm=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Snow Dough // a recipe {preschool fine motor activity} on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1c9xSp4gDtcJkr0-IUNLbABMpe5KDLSTxVenU1zHAg16kfLbrK5lnNN9fHoz2iCU124TNwS4Ex8lIlMjEmDXV7MRIE6NHTtIdcGr_umB8tLmKgDnXcM9HySe5LuokbUmcxOw7BxN2cCqXA2Oe5SFSVb6CaU_Rf9tiSx5l2cgVPuXAZFt1AyvrJBrm=s16000" /></a></div>To help encourage more fine motor movement, I whipped up a batch of "snow dough" using cornstarch in place of flour (a very first for me) and coconut oil instead of vegetable oil to help preserve the white color. Boy it sure smells good! (It also leaves your hands feeling silky smooth!) Plus we added a couple of drops of peppermint essential oil, creating a sensory smorgasbord.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This dough comes together fast!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Snow Dough recipe:</b></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1 cup cornstarch</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1/2 cup salt</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1 TBSP cream of tartar</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1 TBSP coconut oil, melted</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1 cup boiling water</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1-2 drops essential oil of choice, optional</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Mix all ingredients together in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir continuously until a soft dough forms into a ball. Remove from heat and let cool before playing. The more you play with it the better the texture. Store in a plastic bag or container. Can last for a couple of weeks.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Have fun!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: helvetica;">And because they are all so cute, a few pictures from our snow day!</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjl-lbJw7rb7YdaX7rZFVOA2KJjG06mObILTbJkSrDdLXxZwL-WrPWcTHsI5W7bZ_F-cHR-rIvpEy0A7QEVdG5iR1UmRO3E_tpQk9xHMI9jcNBI7BuJs5tNmkK2lB1zw87WEMeWWVbbvVOvxsVumHVrN0yJz-clEMCtsPga3y0dhnDqkZIbPGxYRaLT=s799" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Snow Dough // a recipe {preschool fine motor activity} on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjl-lbJw7rb7YdaX7rZFVOA2KJjG06mObILTbJkSrDdLXxZwL-WrPWcTHsI5W7bZ_F-cHR-rIvpEy0A7QEVdG5iR1UmRO3E_tpQk9xHMI9jcNBI7BuJs5tNmkK2lB1zw87WEMeWWVbbvVOvxsVumHVrN0yJz-clEMCtsPga3y0dhnDqkZIbPGxYRaLT=s16000" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB8NDkyRwL1RfYpbpMbQQ3eLs7T_4VFbXu_WVEuBjefegsUpdyMs8pEZJXpIMmVgS_t3j-sIGybhQ84t_UwETSjb2XvwHDyXZZfZPIhAJKAKPff_peOrcUKGaW9VqBfLVqBh3rMJ9HuW1WMEdG3vV-dHVycX1Wm__vtU1jJLAk8CuzSLalFbh2wDKL=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Snow Dough // a recipe {preschool fine motor activity} on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB8NDkyRwL1RfYpbpMbQQ3eLs7T_4VFbXu_WVEuBjefegsUpdyMs8pEZJXpIMmVgS_t3j-sIGybhQ84t_UwETSjb2XvwHDyXZZfZPIhAJKAKPff_peOrcUKGaW9VqBfLVqBh3rMJ9HuW1WMEdG3vV-dHVycX1Wm__vtU1jJLAk8CuzSLalFbh2wDKL=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilBamiZ48ovG7mrSO42UPJFcKIgOSWDriq-38hL6z45J6SDQh8KrWrzkYE4JWfXUkBNJGN5Nj6fshnCIhfTmznW4deFarqqQMJCFFFugUw_dMPz2d0IEusMWVE-c9NDaxDTRIq4z6U_s45M4752appec7T_RXepA8yJrt6bQLzzGzyogOjI-lKu5Pp=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Snow Dough // a recipe {preschool fine motor activity} on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilBamiZ48ovG7mrSO42UPJFcKIgOSWDriq-38hL6z45J6SDQh8KrWrzkYE4JWfXUkBNJGN5Nj6fshnCIhfTmznW4deFarqqQMJCFFFugUw_dMPz2d0IEusMWVE-c9NDaxDTRIq4z6U_s45M4752appec7T_RXepA8yJrt6bQLzzGzyogOjI-lKu5Pp=s16000" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It was too bright to allow Laurel to fully open her eyes but she was amazed by the soft falling flakes and the chill air!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj18WorTkaj8iAcY_GA_HDDPZdJeBCkSVwsbFMaA6jHVncL_WAVrClpPHWWJhzWZAdr5iYbkaGl3eH-zFgXOAqEn53j1b2ZtcPLsnOPnficP1o--GYi5BpZ9tZyl3jmSFSfzFpq_cHtL_1UaDkOHqMkyECD68XoMW5SNNP-lRrtkak8hrAeCvE3XrJt=s1104" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Snow Dough // a recipe {preschool fine motor activity} on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj18WorTkaj8iAcY_GA_HDDPZdJeBCkSVwsbFMaA6jHVncL_WAVrClpPHWWJhzWZAdr5iYbkaGl3eH-zFgXOAqEn53j1b2ZtcPLsnOPnficP1o--GYi5BpZ9tZyl3jmSFSfzFpq_cHtL_1UaDkOHqMkyECD68XoMW5SNNP-lRrtkak8hrAeCvE3XrJt=w213-h320" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-4522443695730904592022-01-03T03:30:00.025-06:002022-01-03T03:30:00.203-06:00Word of the Year 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIlxqZjlafKuKq00JBrgnOzBTKGmzngfGOI85vqbxbLc6140IdKsvp46nYBpWfXHGjThKMichGlaZxi1QeLxo75OZ2SK5xP3wLenqrOfbug0gLQRhz2Syb5OSIAIeOFmcWh9LrgMF_B9QGnJ8n3FfcWRPCqcutJIr57W619Tw6rSdXoYhLUceSdyCw=s799" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Word of the Year 2022 on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIlxqZjlafKuKq00JBrgnOzBTKGmzngfGOI85vqbxbLc6140IdKsvp46nYBpWfXHGjThKMichGlaZxi1QeLxo75OZ2SK5xP3wLenqrOfbug0gLQRhz2Syb5OSIAIeOFmcWh9LrgMF_B9QGnJ8n3FfcWRPCqcutJIr57W619Tw6rSdXoYhLUceSdyCw=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a;">After spending the majority of 2021 intrinsically intuned while growing Laurel, I want to turn my attention externally and </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">engage</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a;"> more with others; be that through texts, phone calls, written letters or in-person meet ups, being connected (again) is what I'm craving.</span></div></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">engage</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: super;">[ en-</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: super;">geyj</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: super;">]</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a; font-style: italic;">verb (used with object),</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;">en·gaged,en·gag·ing.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica;">to occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons)</span><br /><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica;">to secure for aid, employment, use, etc.; hire</span><br /><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica;">to attract and hold fast</span><br /><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica;">to attract or please</span><br />verb (used without object),<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">en·gaged,</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">en·gag·ing.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">to occupy oneself; become involved</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">to take employment</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a;"><i>verb (used without an object)</i></span></span>, <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">en·gaged,</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">en·gag·ing</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica;"><span> </span><span> </span>to occupy oneself; become involved</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: helvetica;"><span> </span><span> </span>to take employment</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">"Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going." Ecclesiastes 9:10</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful. Titus 3:14</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here's to engaging more in 2022.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2021/01/word-of-year-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>/<a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2020/01/word-of-year-2020.html" target="_blank">2020</a>/<a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2019/01/word-of-year-2019.html" target="_blank">2019</a>/<a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2018/01/word-of-year-2018.html" target="_blank">2018</a>/<a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2017/01/word-of-year-2017.html" target="_blank">2017</a>/<a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2016/01/word-of-year-2016.html" target="_blank">2016</a>/<a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2015/01/word-of-year.html" target="_blank">2015</a></span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-86260319385445831502021-12-22T03:30:00.028-06:002021-12-22T03:30:00.215-06:00Visiting the Aquarium on the Boardwalk in Branson, MO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">On our third day of vacation in Branson (my true love gave to me... hehe) we explored the newly opened <a href="https://www.aquariumattheboardwalk.com/" target="_blank">Aquarium at the Boardwalk</a>. Home to 7,200 sea animals and 250 different species, this aquarium holds more than 400,000 gallons of salt water, with 9 different viewing galleries. As <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/search/label/Aquarium" target="_blank">aquarium connoisseurs</a> we have been missing the experience more than I can express! This was just what we needed.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1xN8sREQJDQe6qryGuKvMCW6XLpm1jtwZ0dy2Y3N85LWObgK7PN8Tb0f1U_de0XuJm5m-lC5AcXPBaAZ0wg644cJ-LOPrLGwvzwwoMG-NtxkoI3Ra1DJxjD15pdUXqrg1HNWJcfflzt3LO0iC4TcwpZIc4JL93ANRP73phmMUjcLOzuiBObP0IFJy=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1xN8sREQJDQe6qryGuKvMCW6XLpm1jtwZ0dy2Y3N85LWObgK7PN8Tb0f1U_de0XuJm5m-lC5AcXPBaAZ0wg644cJ-LOPrLGwvzwwoMG-NtxkoI3Ra1DJxjD15pdUXqrg1HNWJcfflzt3LO0iC4TcwpZIc4JL93ANRP73phmMUjcLOzuiBObP0IFJy=s16000" /></a></div></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Upon our entrance we boarded the Submarine Adventure, a 5D ride that "transported us" to the bottom of the ocean, guided by Aquarius the Octopus and Finn the Golden Puffer, where we were let out into the Observation Station and the heart of the Aquarium. For those of you who like "mini quests" there is a <i>Hidden Aquarius Game</i>. Find all 9 of the cleverly disguised sculptures of Aquarius the Octopus </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">hidden throughout the Aquarium. I found 5 when I remembered to look!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51747164808/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Untitled"><img alt="Visiting the Aquarium on the Boardwalk in Branson, MO on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51747164808_df3e07d436_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Some of my favorite rooms include the underwater tunnel into Shipwreck Cove.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK5fneH5XS6-Rzi5K8fSRO61bb38hgm_zx60p2obGFb7ISp5ZYwDhtJ77gaDDWvIoMyOvoGlfk1Tq_Pj2IofLbwxwxFy1NleOeG-LxgKub3vrbuE9M8XHnTWc0_oL8c-Yv8RuW7NjFAv8H2e2YAEZZ1k-N0FBi4AVPEsLFeJxjKn_uAuvCRF6XOMi7=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK5fneH5XS6-Rzi5K8fSRO61bb38hgm_zx60p2obGFb7ISp5ZYwDhtJ77gaDDWvIoMyOvoGlfk1Tq_Pj2IofLbwxwxFy1NleOeG-LxgKub3vrbuE9M8XHnTWc0_oL8c-Yv8RuW7NjFAv8H2e2YAEZZ1k-N0FBi4AVPEsLFeJxjKn_uAuvCRF6XOMi7=s16000" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Mermaid Palace which housed the Seahorses (one of my favorite sea creatures!)</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPWHWPY7rTviBkBBihbdBSCE04892MDQWKoK45vTHHwHjRPG0W0XBms6h0sMTXLxF0YHgzz8tgFlob9xk0H-DmkF5AGlRP1zNzhMrPYI8NiiiN3EzzBTS0ThbTj-si6vUlE2tcANAbMJG-jUxKkb44jCVVxzpGnbq7W4x9kqo8N_2B5L2O3PvCYWJ7=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPWHWPY7rTviBkBBihbdBSCE04892MDQWKoK45vTHHwHjRPG0W0XBms6h0sMTXLxF0YHgzz8tgFlob9xk0H-DmkF5AGlRP1zNzhMrPYI8NiiiN3EzzBTS0ThbTj-si6vUlE2tcANAbMJG-jUxKkb44jCVVxzpGnbq7W4x9kqo8N_2B5L2O3PvCYWJ7=s16000" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Bloom Room with all the jellyfish (another favorite sea creature!) and infinity mirrors that was downright magical!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51747165118/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Untitled"><img alt="Visiting the Aquarium on the Boardwalk in Branson, MO on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51747165118_7b0ea2195a_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We ended at the Kelp Climber, a 24-foot structure in the Kelp Forest environment. Kinsey and Bea made it all the way to the top, Clark tapped out on the fifth leaf lol. This was also where we could touch stingrays, sharks and horseshoe crabs, as well as sea anemones and sea stars.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51746925801/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Untitled"><img alt="Visiting the Aquarium on the Boardwalk in Branson, MO on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51746925801_819150019e_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There were so many photo ops scattered throughout the Aquarium, it added to the joy! My kiddos had a blast finding all the crawl-throughs and pop ups within each viewing room. I even crawled through one and it did not disappoint.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51747163353/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Untitled"><img alt="Visiting the Aquarium on the Boardwalk in Branson, MO on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51747163353_6259604cab_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I also want to draw attention to Aquarium at the Boardwalk's partnership with </span><a href="http://www.coralrestoration.org" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Coral Restoration Foundation</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> to support their mission to bring healthy corals back to key sites along Florida’s coral reef. Over the next 20 years, CRFTM, NOAA, and other partners will be working to restore seven iconic reef sites along Florida’s Coral Reef, restoring a total area equivalent to 52 football fields.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMPJnEaxjZr0KxW8WzcwLGPEc6PCTYstMiviZlIY_9slWmnbFYvpr_KV-x6RSe04m_3B_HiZ7pK8L8eVBPZ3nML7fmUJ0gP5bzS3uyiZzuOA3DWfHuAw6N74firq-blBRyTh4bqSnMF-7_JglNBRcparc82KHlq6OcIx8MWHFSo0A70x3T-wndTW8z=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMPJnEaxjZr0KxW8WzcwLGPEc6PCTYstMiviZlIY_9slWmnbFYvpr_KV-x6RSe04m_3B_HiZ7pK8L8eVBPZ3nML7fmUJ0gP5bzS3uyiZzuOA3DWfHuAw6N74firq-blBRyTh4bqSnMF-7_JglNBRcparc82KHlq6OcIx8MWHFSo0A70x3T-wndTW8z=s16000" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Serious family fun, 671 miles from the closest body of salt water (Alabama's Gulf Shore, if you want to know!) the Aquarium on the Boardwalk is a must-visit while in Branson, MO! And for more Branson fun, check out my post about <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2021/12/highlights-of-hollywood-wax-museum-in.html" target="_blank">the Hollywood Wax Museum</a>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEz9CpbtRctAoKaadoMA0usbcVEvuOyTbb0NQNZ8y-t-VS5-dIvpscmr2GBjCssfAzyCq2t_iCDiIW4jkqYZnhr6wpBpihIbzErie-Q2R_6Fl48lY_7Ez5R8R4pMLTaAaBecNF5N5scYhPV3PJRCfRYrYKy60TV8viLn_vG6x6Ox2PWb3mxyiw0WRo=s1104" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEz9CpbtRctAoKaadoMA0usbcVEvuOyTbb0NQNZ8y-t-VS5-dIvpscmr2GBjCssfAzyCq2t_iCDiIW4jkqYZnhr6wpBpihIbzErie-Q2R_6Fl48lY_7Ez5R8R4pMLTaAaBecNF5N5scYhPV3PJRCfRYrYKy60TV8viLn_vG6x6Ox2PWb3mxyiw0WRo=s320" width="213" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-66291656577396837722021-12-20T03:30:00.127-06:002021-12-20T03:30:00.193-06:00Highlights of the Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson, MO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This post is sponsored by US Family Guide. As always all opinions are my own.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHI6NhavYobIiSmb1lYMevbSO1tQH51rHNfTX8YlKcnP71itgA2aiIxBe-yFed0vqeTyv3Nhf-wPkBKg5AD3Il1aoVlUu41w7TayTaO2FGA9mtgjGtnjnFQUDId5FuDBFnCIZxZRslpVpvE11k0tktBEvW_WFHy9-LfJsP3z6794HJMzmPGANZABUD=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHI6NhavYobIiSmb1lYMevbSO1tQH51rHNfTX8YlKcnP71itgA2aiIxBe-yFed0vqeTyv3Nhf-wPkBKg5AD3Il1aoVlUu41w7TayTaO2FGA9mtgjGtnjnFQUDId5FuDBFnCIZxZRslpVpvE11k0tktBEvW_WFHy9-LfJsP3z6794HJMzmPGANZABUD=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We had such a great time in Branson last week! The last time Brian and I went was in 2008 before we were even married and we only went into Silver Dollar City. This visit was extra special since we went as a <b><i>complete</i></b> family of six!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One of the highlights of our family vacation was the <a href="http://www.BransonWaxFun.com" target="_blank">Hollywood Wax Museum</a>. **Don't forget to check out my post <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2021/11/special-passes-to-hollywood-wax-museum.html" target="_blank">Special passes to Hollywood Wax Museum</a> to get discounted tickets!** Located on the infamous Strip and surrounded by extraordinary buildings, the Hollywood Wax Museum holds it own, it's the only building with a giant gorilla on top!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51734898914/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Untitled"><img alt="Untitled" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51734898914_d7e121f4f2_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here are our highlights from our time inside:</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Pure fun</b>. I haven't seen Brian have so much fun in a long time, he was laughing and smiling the whole time! I think he had the best time out of all of us. I mean, just look at this, he purposely wore his MJ shirt for this moment!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51756004940/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Highlights of the Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson, MO on Work it Mommy blog"><img alt="Untitled" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51756004940_4cb6651f31_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Uncanny likeness</b>. These wax figures look extremely lifelike. I'd say 98% of them are completely spot on. And that scant 2% came down to something trivial like hair color being slightly off (and since that's my own opinion, it could be completely subjective, haha.)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnJ0I4nj2CeMYAMfPNgVcKgU3jIH5XjFCvtbO7csiUMPVSEKYl_FYPQ1ADHv97QjZKydxEs2P8JGu-6x9t3_3U3qsjWS10XgDFq2iPJCNwUE7M2lvCCvVjA4GrCURJMAxROD2dxoibgD9y7Cb_YWHd2idaSQbAmtWW1Gcj-D3a3SH7k6I2IjpavRPD=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnJ0I4nj2CeMYAMfPNgVcKgU3jIH5XjFCvtbO7csiUMPVSEKYl_FYPQ1ADHv97QjZKydxEs2P8JGu-6x9t3_3U3qsjWS10XgDFq2iPJCNwUE7M2lvCCvVjA4GrCURJMAxROD2dxoibgD9y7Cb_YWHd2idaSQbAmtWW1Gcj-D3a3SH7k6I2IjpavRPD=s16000" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>A mix of old & new</b>. Or should I say classic and popular? Any way, I digress. The variety of stars across television, movies, musical genres and eras was great!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51733432367/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Untitled"><img alt="Highlights of the Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson, MO on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51733432367_39a3d35cef_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Interactive</b>. Not only were we encouraged to take as many pictures as we'd like but the majority of the statues also had props to enhance the experience and pictures. The kids loved it! There was also a fun mini arcade game that we all enjoyed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51734253311/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Untitled"><img alt="Highlights of the Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson, MO on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51734253311_0f7f9f61ff_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Souvenir photo op</b>. What can I say? I'm a sucker for posed photo ops and this was a good one! It puts a smile on my face just thinking about it and makes me lol every time I look at them!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGmmAqb97CnbawV31LhxqVbSI0nSd-OOrOcBvtrIkP98Y0O975gGSWRx14A_lq8oyErUAhHfjBM7R236sE2tbzAZmZKtX_tHYS6KQ0fuk51qVea98-YHBesTO6Bh_jX-1B_ruzmKVgDMESV49gBnyNPLoCazxf2wUUEF8Z59CKSMsei5YSzmZEN3NU=s2400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Highlights of the Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson, MO on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGmmAqb97CnbawV31LhxqVbSI0nSd-OOrOcBvtrIkP98Y0O975gGSWRx14A_lq8oyErUAhHfjBM7R236sE2tbzAZmZKtX_tHYS6KQ0fuk51qVea98-YHBesTO6Bh_jX-1B_ruzmKVgDMESV49gBnyNPLoCazxf2wUUEF8Z59CKSMsei5YSzmZEN3NU=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you're heading to Branson and want a family-friendly outing, add the Hollywood Wax Museum to your itinerary!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ9J-kBwnGc2zNPLaXapg0vQjeMtSpguhE2Wv860zgAZqmD_chluucqeiVS37CjlLpkSMO4RerkILge65DCT6UAlfpao_Ch7ceFFocsBlZt07NIHqCW8IhaIZeHAldtUbOEQ0Sgm47aWR3Fb93YdGdgg_2OsM46uhLc2zf6zKXqA0Waa7DdeQoMFZW=s1104" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Highlights of the Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson, MO on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ9J-kBwnGc2zNPLaXapg0vQjeMtSpguhE2Wv860zgAZqmD_chluucqeiVS37CjlLpkSMO4RerkILge65DCT6UAlfpao_Ch7ceFFocsBlZt07NIHqCW8IhaIZeHAldtUbOEQ0Sgm47aWR3Fb93YdGdgg_2OsM46uhLc2zf6zKXqA0Waa7DdeQoMFZW=w213-h320" width="213" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-30230101298320503252021-11-16T03:30:00.001-06:002021-11-16T03:30:00.173-06:00Special passes to Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s0clPH-Mupc/YZKeZWlpb4I/AAAAAAAAWmU/WXU7tHX7z6AwHqA7Kv_0au_BST-toj6ygCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/51682701029_80a7ac605f_o%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Special passes to Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s0clPH-Mupc/YZKeZWlpb4I/AAAAAAAAWmU/WXU7tHX7z6AwHqA7Kv_0au_BST-toj6ygCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51682701029_80a7ac605f_o%2B%25281%2529.jpg" title="https://www.usfamilyguide.com/blogpromos/1928/download.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You can't miss the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center in Branson. Yes, it's the building on Highway 76 being climbed by a giant Great Ape! </span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you want to get up close and personal with your favorite stars and pose for fun pics with them, the Hollywood Wax Museum is definitely the place for you. </span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">While there, you'll also get the scoop on their pets, pet peeves, and accomplishments. </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">After seeing stars, you can head next door to become a star at Shoot for the Stars Mini-Golf. While putting through palm trees and paparazzi, you'll take the 18 steps to becoming one of Hollywood's elite. Next, you'll enter a virtual world and test your shooting skills while inside the Castle of Chaos, a 5D adventure. Finally, you'll score big if you're The Chosen One at Hannah's Maze of Mirrors, where Princess Hannah of Savannah is awaiting rescue. You'll need to find your way through 288 potential turns among hundreds of mirrored walls and archways and some areas where you see infinite reflections in every direction.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Sound like something that interests your family? Well, you're in luck! </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica;">My Readers receive $2 OFF ALL ACCESS PASS - </span><a href="http://bransonkidsguide.com/coupon.php?regionid=1130&bid=11042&lid=13737&dealid=1119" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">http://bransonkidsguide.com/coupon.php?regionid=1130&bid=11042&lid=13737&dealid=1119</span></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn more about Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center at </span><a href="http://www.bransonwaxfun.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">www.BransonWaxFun.com</span></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-72343046714442472782021-11-11T03:30:00.003-06:002021-11-11T03:30:00.194-06:00Laurel's Name Explained {Baby #4}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">As a true mommy blogger and type A (symmetry is everything haha) I have to share <i>all about</i> the how and why of naming Laurel.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d6zwpuJviPY/YYgPqykshJI/AAAAAAAAWj8/dZS7NvnM0L4TbfOw6pDBiO7XVlFTe_XAACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/51414770562_e2a06fac8b_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Laurel's Name Explained on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d6zwpuJviPY/YYgPqykshJI/AAAAAAAAWj8/dZS7NvnM0L4TbfOw6pDBiO7XVlFTe_XAACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51414770562_e2a06fac8b_c.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you've been following along with my pregnancy, you already know it literally took 9 months to pick a name. That is not even an exaggeration. I was 2 weeks out from giving birth to her! I cross stitched this in two days to get out some nervous jitters and to do a name sneak peek but couldn't even finish it before she was born, doh! One day it'll be completed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51483205812/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Laurel's Name Explained"><img alt="Laurel's Name Explained on Work it Mommy blog" height="640" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51483205812_1c42aeb20f_h.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I had very specific guidelines that helped with my name selection:</span></div><ol style="border: 1px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="border: 1px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">that it be an uncommon name</span></div></li><li style="border: 1px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">last name as first name preferred (like Kinsey and Clark)</span></div></li><li style="border: 1px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">bonus if it went with 'Gray' as the middle name</span></div></li></ol><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I had a list of 25-27 names that didn't change all that much throughout my pregnancy that Brian would periodically skim and then put aside. And that was the game we played.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PzLFt_lttsY/YYgQglBmXkI/AAAAAAAAWkE/EZ4yz9RgnfE1suPpUJiC99f9fkn6u1AkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/51484704544_400ab5864f_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Laurel's Name Explained on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PzLFt_lttsY/YYgQglBmXkI/AAAAAAAAWkE/EZ4yz9RgnfE1suPpUJiC99f9fkn6u1AkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51484704544_400ab5864f_c.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Laurel</span> is a last name (think Stan Laurel of Laurel & Hardy fame) checking my box and Brian's reason for liking it goes back to his DC comic fanboy as its the alter ego name of Black Canary.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Gray</span> is a anagram of Gary, my papa's name, and the only tribute to family that we have bestowed on one of our babes. Papa passed away November of 2017 and I have missed him every day since.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And if you're curious here are some of the names from my list:</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Adlai</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Aydin</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hazle</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Laramie</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Maren</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Myla</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Piper</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tawny</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Teagen</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tessa</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Zadie</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51484201108/" title="Laurel's Name Explained"><img alt="Laurel's Name Explained on Work it Mommy blog" height="400" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51484201108_4f1a6a0282_h.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There you have it! The long and short of how we named our final baby. Check out these posts for more about how we named our babes:</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-we-named-our-daughters.html" target="_blank">How we named our Daughters</a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2017/08/naming-our-son-baby-3.html" target="_blank">Naming our Son</a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-53200232854668636732021-11-08T03:30:00.035-06:002021-11-08T03:30:00.183-06:00Welcome Littlest Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Laurel Gray is here!</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4qwnD4KM6Uk/YYgMLUtx6KI/AAAAAAAAWjU/ZEc3ACbvir4zn6zalwPjrwzI_iFZ7E_CQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/51415516256_f56e7d1089_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Welcome Littlest Love on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4qwnD4KM6Uk/YYgMLUtx6KI/AAAAAAAAWjU/ZEc3ACbvir4zn6zalwPjrwzI_iFZ7E_CQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51415516256_f56e7d1089_c.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">She joined our family at 2:48p on Wednesday, August 4th. She was by far our smallest baby weighing just 6.6oz and measuring 18.5in long. She is truly a living doll and we are all smitten. She brings a peace and a calm and has the most expressional eyes (we're still trying to figure out what color they will be!)</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oFytL4oAVW4/YYgMbpf1kPI/AAAAAAAAWjc/OGrKKpSSoMQT52D9F_wPqUVqBA4s19gyACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/51416272284_d24169092e_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Welcome Littlest Love on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oFytL4oAVW4/YYgMbpf1kPI/AAAAAAAAWjc/OGrKKpSSoMQT52D9F_wPqUVqBA4s19gyACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51416272284_d24169092e_c.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">She most resembles Clark in looks, Kinsey in personality (as a newborn), has Brielana's little body shape and has the sweetest little nose and chin all her own.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUlDQNirASw/YYgMu8p2zRI/AAAAAAAAWjk/uJaOJHwhzwk-f28OkUOWTaduTaIzIe92QCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/51414770572_ceeb6eafeb_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Welcome Littlest Love on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUlDQNirASw/YYgMu8p2zRI/AAAAAAAAWjk/uJaOJHwhzwk-f28OkUOWTaduTaIzIe92QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51414770572_ceeb6eafeb_c.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Her birth was a series of unfortunate events (that I'm </span><i style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>still</b></i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> processing) with the happiest ending. I'm going to share her birth story as soon as I can sort through my feelings and commit it to writing.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dqzPyztKPbU/YYgM9bMKwEI/AAAAAAAAWjo/TUT1r40UvzMlQBK4gY729AlisNFK6UiVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/51416272504_5b22207639_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Welcome Littlest Love on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dqzPyztKPbU/YYgM9bMKwEI/AAAAAAAAWjo/TUT1r40UvzMlQBK4gY729AlisNFK6UiVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51416272504_5b22207639_c.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">These Fresh 24 pictures are some of my most treasured as I have never had them done before! The photography service was in-house and something I think every hospital should provide; thanks to Mercy and </span><a href="https://www.bellababyphotography.com/" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Bella Baby photography</span></a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> for the beautiful photos and photography experience.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gboAstO1UbA/YYgNOsPNovI/AAAAAAAAWj0/DygGAFZmTVk1h62NWqBl8_yQYkKAUSq8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/51416272239_c95f42c94b_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Welcome Littlest Love on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gboAstO1UbA/YYgNOsPNovI/AAAAAAAAWj0/DygGAFZmTVk1h62NWqBl8_yQYkKAUSq8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51416272239_c95f42c94b_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-5799714734869627802021-08-09T03:30:00.001-05:002021-08-09T03:30:00.179-05:00Nine Month Bumpdate // {Baby #4}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pg0OBwYL8lA/YQnEx6tDIcI/AAAAAAAAWgg/g7gBt7l7kQMC0nCG11N0QKZcO14urzIjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/51356363619_9892a06a4b_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="804" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pg0OBwYL8lA/YQnEx6tDIcI/AAAAAAAAWgg/g7gBt7l7kQMC0nCG11N0QKZcO14urzIjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51356363619_9892a06a4b_b.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Well, this is it! The final bumpdate for my final pregnancy. What a feeling of coming full circle.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">How far along</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Third Trimester :: Weeks 36-39</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Size of baby</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: a pumpkin!</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Weight gain</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: 185 pounds // roughly 36 pounds but honestly our scale broke and I don't even consider the doctor's office numbers lol</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: I'm either wearing a maxi dress or stay in pajamas- there is no in between these days.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Gender</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Girl! And we are thisclose to picking her name, we're down to the final two contestants!</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Movement</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Always. She is such a comfort and peace of mind since I feel her constantly.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Sleep</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Its not terrible but my sciatica is still a pain.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">What I miss</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Mobility. But I know the end is in sight and so its not that big of a deal.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Cravings</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Fruit!</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Symptoms</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: My blood pressure has been doing some wonky things this pregnancy. The only thing I have done differently this time around was drink Pregnancy tea. Well, I stopped drinking it about a month ago and my bp went down significantly- who woulda thought?! Still keeping an eye on it though for safety. Its not preeclampsia since I haven't had swelling, headaches or vision impairment and no protein in my urine.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Highlight of the Month</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Besides it being BABY MONTH 🎉 my mom and gramma are here visiting! Its been two loooong years and I feel so at peace knowing they are here to care for the bigs while I have the littlest.</span></span></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51356640730/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Nine month bumpdate"><img alt="nine month bumpdate on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51356640730_5b9239abde_b.jpg" width="804" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">39 weeks</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-69610404458060661672021-08-02T03:30:00.001-05:002021-08-02T03:30:00.172-05:00Small Space Gardening with Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This post is sponsored by Responsival. As always, all opinions are my own. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;">Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links. Thank you for supporting my blog!</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RW2wSCyJDo/YQLU6mKh3xI/AAAAAAAAWe0/l7BSRf0RFVUE3u94WyrCgdR_jzSXCqEVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s801/51310866069_c4ddcb3a83_o.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Small Space Gardening with Kids on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="801" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RW2wSCyJDo/YQLU6mKh3xI/AAAAAAAAWe0/l7BSRf0RFVUE3u94WyrCgdR_jzSXCqEVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51310866069_c4ddcb3a83_o.png" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My mom and gramma are visiting <b><i>right now</i></b>!!! Not only is this our first visit since lockdown craziness but there is so much to celebrate (like a new baby!)</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One of the activities my mom wants to do with the kiddos is to start some seed plantings. I know we've missed the prime growing time by several months, but we have no qualms with keeping them inside until spring rolls around again.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We are small on space so everything we need to grow a garden must be sized down accordingly.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here are some things I'm eyeing right now:</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.gardentowerproject.com/blogs/planting-guide/creating-and-maintaining-an-oasis-in-your-own-home-a-guide-on-balcony-gardens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sustainable gardening pots</a>- this is such a great option for short-on-space gardening. Not only can it hold up to 50(!!!) plants, it has caster wheels for easy transporting, and is self composting.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Gloves- especially for little hands.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tools- though I'm sure none of my kids are opposed to going straight in with their hands.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Soil- preferably an organic mix for the best start to tiny seeds.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Assorted seeds- my mom is bringing dried plum seeds from the tree back home and everything crossed one will take 🤞 Sunflower and mixed wildflowers round out the seeds that I know of, but I'm sure my mom has some surprises up her sleeve.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Books- the preschool teacher in me always presents an activity with beautiful visuals, these books fit that bill!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you want some more gardening inspiration, check out our <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2016/06/planting-hummingbird-garden-ttbh-summer.html" target="_blank">hummingbird garden </a>post!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Pw2K7RgvMA/YQLV18zXcEI/AAAAAAAAWe8/1iX5AhAWE0wD2UTfmRM4qZOndY-zSYT4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/51331050356_6a822559d8_o.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Small Space Gardening with Kids on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Pw2K7RgvMA/YQLV18zXcEI/AAAAAAAAWe8/1iX5AhAWE0wD2UTfmRM4qZOndY-zSYT4QCLcBGAsYHQ/w213-h320/51331050356_6a822559d8_o.png" width="213" /></a></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35w1yUJn8zI/VCxzXWk5JAI/AAAAAAAAMYo/wcCLEnnxucE/s1600/13834163063_28ebb39f4c_o.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35w1yUJn8zI/VCxzXWk5JAI/AAAAAAAAMYo/wcCLEnnxucE/s1600/13834163063_28ebb39f4c_o.png" /></a></div></div>
Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-47463549155013904632021-07-30T03:30:00.001-05:002021-07-30T03:30:00.188-05:00Maternity + Family pictures 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TyWmQdRFw40/YO404MBP9CI/AAAAAAAAWdY/pN2HBjyn1FsuZrpHsCk_zuOk1FDQYI9LwCLcBGAsYHQ/s799/51310203938_97c5d3a6cf_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TyWmQdRFw40/YO404MBP9CI/AAAAAAAAWdY/pN2HBjyn1FsuZrpHsCk_zuOk1FDQYI9LwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51310203938_97c5d3a6cf_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This will possibly come as a shocker but we have </span><i style="font-family: helvetica;">never </i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">had professional family pictures taken before. My mom was our Christmas card photog back home and I do everything else so this was quite the experience! Aunt Cindy gifted us this session with the lovely Rifka of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rifkajensenphotography/" target="_blank">Rifka Jensen Photography.</a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We went to a beautiful wildflower field that was only minutes away from our home. We tried desperately for Golden light but it had rained that morning (much to my chagrin) so there was cloud cover, but thankfully, NO RAIN. The light that was coming through was soft and diffused so nothing to be disappointed in.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z0aypvV4LJ8/YQLfpHXtBmI/AAAAAAAAWfc/ZKI02QW2IOMIcLUUBfhM7kxPNOXaIt2kwCLcBGAsYHQ/s799/51343512948_0f0ff0f5fc_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="799" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z0aypvV4LJ8/YQLfpHXtBmI/AAAAAAAAWfc/ZKI02QW2IOMIcLUUBfhM7kxPNOXaIt2kwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51343512948_0f0ff0f5fc_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rifka put us all at ease and was so sweet. She is actually a family friend of cousin Katherine and I think that personal connection helped with the process. All in all, it only took 40 minutes.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ibkRWwOxmus/YQLgSkRIrYI/AAAAAAAAWfk/MakLlKvwb94khrjU276juBTnwjmfTxb6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s799/51335679204_fdca47e338_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ibkRWwOxmus/YQLgSkRIrYI/AAAAAAAAWfk/MakLlKvwb94khrjU276juBTnwjmfTxb6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51335679204_fdca47e338_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The kids did so well! I'm not above bribing so it took one lollipop each once we were finished and they were angels. Of course, they get a lot of practice posing for me, haha. The only snafu was Brian finding a tick on Kinsey's dress. We did skin checks once home and washed all clothing, disaster adverted. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMaJJtnAnzU/YO43cgYKAGI/AAAAAAAAWdk/9jQpRVKCsK4jswoEDDUZ9OHFjrhQAX9fQCLcBGAsYHQ/s799/51310219978_16d5e92f63_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMaJJtnAnzU/YO43cgYKAGI/AAAAAAAAWdk/9jQpRVKCsK4jswoEDDUZ9OHFjrhQAX9fQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51310219978_16d5e92f63_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Kinsey at 10 years and 4 months.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xlUAQ5JRWcc/YQLaHpaed-I/AAAAAAAAWfE/EMv9nuqtBhkvz933dWkfBoZXHcHTy9kCACLcBGAsYHQ/s799/51335172643_b9bff771bf_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xlUAQ5JRWcc/YQLaHpaed-I/AAAAAAAAWfE/EMv9nuqtBhkvz933dWkfBoZXHcHTy9kCACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51335172643_b9bff771bf_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Brielana at 6 years and 11 months.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51310725724/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Smith Family"><img alt="Maternity + Family pictures 2021 on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51310725724_2b3aff8b33_h.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Clark at 3 years and 9 months.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tx0SS4MMfew/YO43NQ0FCEI/AAAAAAAAWdg/ru-5OY9oiyg9nXIFUv1cOXZaNbCG4Xx0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s799/51310740679_0dcc318f29_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tx0SS4MMfew/YO43NQ0FCEI/AAAAAAAAWdg/ru-5OY9oiyg9nXIFUv1cOXZaNbCG4Xx0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51310740679_0dcc318f29_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I was 34 weeks pregnant and wore this </span><a href="https://rstyle.me/+MPZuJqL7M5d9dozW-Vy7Ow" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Pinkblush Maternity gown</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> in mauve.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51310018356/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Smith Family"><img alt="Maternity + Family pictures 2021 on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51310018356_80bc62963f_5k.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And a belly detail shot</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51309259927/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Smith Family"><img alt="Maternity + Family pictures 2021 on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51309259927_60c2203ccc_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7198fRzo8eg/YO40BGTyDmI/AAAAAAAAWdQ/jheTxvlzD_oMVrm2_jdBByIrlu97eZ_GwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/51309998116_16df2d830f_o.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maternity + Family pictures 2021 on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7198fRzo8eg/YO40BGTyDmI/AAAAAAAAWdQ/jheTxvlzD_oMVrm2_jdBByIrlu97eZ_GwCLcBGAsYHQ/w213-h320/51309998116_16df2d830f_o.png" width="213" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-80352239354626443802021-07-14T03:30:00.002-05:002021-07-14T03:30:00.184-05:00Eight Month Bumpdate // {Baby #4}<div class="separator"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51310924585/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="eight month bumpdate on Work it Mommy blog"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51310924585_15e5e203d4_c.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Somehow I skipped a month, oops! I guess it was bound to happen at some point 😅</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">How far along</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: Third Trimester :: Weeks 32-35</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Size of baby</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: A pineapple</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Weight gain</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: 174 pounds // 24 pounds</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: I broke down and got another pair of maternity jeans, the other two I've been wearing are awful; why are the full panel bands not full panel anymore? Something has changed since the last time I bought maternity jeans and I don't like it.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Gender</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Girl!</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Movement</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: Still as active as ever! Just a little less room to work with.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Sleep</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: I've been taking a few naps during the day and that gets me through. I've realized while lying down in bed that my right side seems to acerbate my heartburn and my left side is worse with sciatica- woof. </span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">What I miss</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: Flexibility. My hamstrings are so tight any headway I had made with pilates is now gone and possibly reversed. My spine is also in a tight position. Looking forward to stretching everything back out.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Cravings</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: Coconut popsicles from Whole Foods.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Symptoms</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: Peeing has amped up, which I honestly thought couldn't possibly happen, haha. </span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Highlight of the Month</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">: We had our first ever maternity family photo shoot! I will most likely dedicate a blog post for posterity reasons :)</span></span></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tBtP6koxDIM/YO4lvhm4tdI/AAAAAAAAWcw/FXhz79BxRRYbkbvTUKaxQ5CB4ap8CWM3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/51268388683_c234099b84_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tBtP6koxDIM/YO4lvhm4tdI/AAAAAAAAWcw/FXhz79BxRRYbkbvTUKaxQ5CB4ap8CWM3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51268388683_c234099b84_b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">week 32</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--B_0UiEMnOY/YO4lxjdA_JI/AAAAAAAAWc0/ScBARolRPpA0NZwjJbSIr7sqKJJz15rIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/51269232845_e9b38143f2_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Eight Month Bumpdate // {Baby #4} on Work it Mommy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--B_0UiEMnOY/YO4lxjdA_JI/AAAAAAAAWc0/ScBARolRPpA0NZwjJbSIr7sqKJJz15rIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51269232845_e9b38143f2_b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">week 33</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_VCxociT4z4/YO4ly43r18I/AAAAAAAAWc4/nn_g6VpRM5wyBUZCH9tBKO4KEfHp55vIACLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/51280529275_82a73bdebe_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_VCxociT4z4/YO4ly43r18I/AAAAAAAAWc4/nn_g6VpRM5wyBUZCH9tBKO4KEfHp55vIACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51280529275_82a73bdebe_b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">week 34</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-28545455501711841732021-05-26T03:30:00.266-05:002021-05-26T03:30:00.183-05:00Sweet Slumber with Figure 8 Moms // Tips + tricks for 3rd trimester sleep {Baby #4}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white;">This post is sponsored by <a href="https://www.figure8moms.com/" target="_blank">Figure 8 Moms</a>. As always all opinions are my own. </span></span><div class="separator"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51191174860/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="sweet slumber with figure 8 moms"><img alt="sweet slumber with figure 8 moms on Work it Mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51191174860_8502647c92_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Anyone else struggling for sleep these days? Granted I have a very good excuse as to why my zzzz's haven't been their best and that is all due to being seven months pregnant. That dreaded third trimester sleep slump is upon me. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Now I wouldn't consider myself a pro at managing pregnancy symptoms but I do have some insight with this being my fourth go-around. With a healthy dose of trial-and-error, I have learned a lot over the last decade of growing tiny humans! I hope this will help you get some more shut eye, too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Quality maternity pajamas:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It occurred to me that I have never had specifically for pregnancy pajamas before now. I'm not sure if it was something I just didn't think I'd use (so wrong) or if I was smaller and didn't seem to have any issues with sleepwear (half true) or that the current fashion trends of cropped tops and fitted bottoms would be a thing (also true) but here I am to tell you, if your'e pregnant, you need maternity pajamas. Preferably ones that transcend from maternity to postpartum and beyond. <a href="https://www.figure8moms.com/item/1989716/analise-5-piece-mom-and-baby-maternity-and-nursing-pj-set-wild-flower" target="_blank">These pajamas by Everly Grey from Figure 8 Moms</a> is what dreams (hehe) are made of. The fabric is soft and slinky and breathable, the waistband is wide with plenty of stretch so it accommodates the bump or can comfortably be worn beneath it. The tank top is also nursing-friendly so I am all set for all those middle of the night feedings that my future holds. Quite possibly my favorite thing about these pajamas are the matching set for Baby Girl. I'm spending plenty of time imagining us twinning in comfort and style.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mnND7mkpCWY/YKrGqsLDzFI/AAAAAAAAWV0/YncQVKos4389H4geoOGr1vbBUS-3wjNZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/51191174715_5df309d6bd_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mnND7mkpCWY/YKrGqsLDzFI/AAAAAAAAWV0/YncQVKos4389H4geoOGr1vbBUS-3wjNZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51191174715_5df309d6bd_c.jpg" /></a></div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Turn off devices at least 30 minutes before going to sleep:</b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Weird but true- all those bright lights are bombarding your eyelids and are tricking your brain that its daylight its seeing. To help prepare your eyes and mind for sleep, stop the IG scroll, and start to relax. Some people, and by <i>some</i> I mean <b>me,</b> watch TV before bed; if this is also you, try adjusting you settings to lower the brightness of your screen. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Adjust the temperature in your bedroom:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The optimum temperature for falling asleep is 65F. It obviously will vary from person to person but anywhere between 60-67 degrees should do it. Play around and see what works best for you, just keep in mind, cooler is better when it comes to sleep.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>White noise is your friend:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I blame my husband for how high maintenance I have become when it comes to sleeping. He has turned me into a fall-asleep-anywhere to a must-have-a-fan-and-white-noise-machine gal. To be fair, he was right all along. The fan helps address the temperature issue and the white noise machine is soothing and helps you drift off to sleep easier. We actually all have our own sound machines in each of our bedrooms. Once baby arrives this is also a great tool for them as it mimics the sound of your beating heart ❤</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Diffuse essential oils:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You all know my heart belongs to Plant Therapy essential oils. I feel confident using them while pregnant since so much research has been done by this company and then shared on their blog! I have been adhering to their <a href="https://www.planttherapy.com/pdfs/Pregnancy&NursingSafeChart.pdf?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=content" target="_blank">pregnancy and nursing safe oil charts</a> and will only use what is listed. My favorite sleep blend: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">4 drops lavender </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">4 drops frankincense </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">4 drops cedarwood atlas </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">4 drops bergamot.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> So heavenly.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>A word about water consumption:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I drink a ridiculous amount of water each day and that for sure affects how much I go during the day <i>and </i>night. I will not tell you to limit liquids because as a pregnant woman, you need all the extra water you can handle. This one function is just something that we all have to accept, with the promise of resuming regular pee breaks once little precious is born.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I hope these little tidbits will aid in your rest! What worked for you while pregnant? Please share so we may all benefit. </span></div>
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-9588160025621144072021-05-24T03:30:00.073-05:002021-05-24T03:30:00.216-05:00Six Month Bumpdate // {Baby #4}<i style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica; line-height: 20.02px; text-align: center;">Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links. Thank you for supporting my blog!</i><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51198401168/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="six month bumpdate baby 4"><img alt="six month bumpdate on work it mommy blog" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51198401168_c177b2def8_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">23 weeks</span></td></tr></tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">How far along</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Second Trimester: Six Months: Weeks 23-27</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Size of baby</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: head of lettuce</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Weight gain</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: 167 pounds // 16 pounds</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: I'm living in my <a href="https://amzn.to/3faQxnp" target="_blank">Blanqis</a>, a super cozy pair of pj bottoms from Walmart and yoga pants. I know we're about to get hit with humidity so I'm enjoying the comfy lounge clothes while I can.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Gender</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Girl!</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Movement</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: I've experienced several very uncomfortable jabs while doing pilates or moving in a way that is counter to Baby Girl. She is measuring bigger so I wonder if her growth is contributing to those odd pokes.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Sleep</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Cue the extreme dreams. Man, have they reached peak weirdness. I'm finally getting some better sleep and that is most likely why my dreams have been extra bizarre.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">What I miss</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Lying on my stomach when playing on the floor with Clark.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Cravings</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Trail mix from Aldi's. Salmon. Cheese.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Symptoms</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: The heartburn has started to make its appearance. Like, whoa. Stocking up on more TUMS and trying to cut out tomato sauce at night. But my favorite trail mix (of all things) seems to agitate it too.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-weight: bold;">Highlight of the Month</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626;">: Passing my glucose test. Which I had to take twice 😑 Why I had to do a one- hour which has high cases of false positives just makes me upset. So I had to retest and do a three-hour. Never have I ever. I'm just glad its behind me. That ordeal also solidifies my need to speak up and advocate for myself and baby better.</span></span></div></div>
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Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240416766260332343.post-47180819027246380372021-04-26T03:30:00.102-05:002021-04-28T09:55:17.786-05:00 Special occasions with Pinkblush Maternity {Baby #4}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This post is sponsored by PinkBlush. As always all opinions are my own. </span><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.02px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links. Thank you for supporting my blog!</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51130944550/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Untitled"><img alt="special occasions with Pinkblush maternity" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51130944550_7ec3a02c6c_b.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One of my most favorite specialty shops for <a href="http://www.shoppinkblush.com" target="_blank">maternity clothing</a> is </span><a href="https://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Pinkblush</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. The first time I discovered this online boutique was back in 2013. I wasn't pregnant at the time but I vowed to return when I was.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And that has been a vow I have kept faithfully!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Orc5EpUHj2Q/YIXWBsEeIzI/AAAAAAAAWUM/k2kGU9-IxKc9vvZPCAl7W_wiHELBZL9QACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/51139328715_7deeb047b2_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Special occasions with Pinkblush Maternity {Baby #4}" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Orc5EpUHj2Q/YIXWBsEeIzI/AAAAAAAAWUM/k2kGU9-IxKc9vvZPCAl7W_wiHELBZL9QACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51139328715_7deeb047b2_c.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">2014 // 2017 // 2017</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My style hasn't changed from that first purchase (maxi dresses allll the way!) but I feel like I have done so much growing personally that its a special touchstone I have to connect to each of my pregnancies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/122698296@N08/51129887384/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Untitled"><img alt="Special occasions with Pinkblush Maternity" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51129887384_42958bdacc_b.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This gorgeous </span><a href="https://rstyle.me/+iNGV5UGIdoIEJQ1PzG_mng" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">mauve lace mesh overlay maxi dress</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> will be perfect for our family & maternity pictures we have schedules for June. Believe it or not, this is my </span><i style="font-family: helvetica;">only</i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> maternity session I have ever done, so I'm not exaggerating when I say I am </span><b style="font-family: helvetica;">beyond excited.</b></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O291DmMGjFM/YIXZ34-J_CI/AAAAAAAAWUk/ymrLofxDA2wBY5lp4oYDdLtQYUZ63hfgACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/51129831121_a8dd492e76_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O291DmMGjFM/YIXZ34-J_CI/AAAAAAAAWUk/ymrLofxDA2wBY5lp4oYDdLtQYUZ63hfgACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51129831121_a8dd492e76_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The color, fit and feel of this dress is absolute perfection. It feels like it was made just for me and as someone with a long torso, that is rarely ever the case. I got my usual size Medium and still have some room in the bump area to grow comfortably.</span></div></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I really can't praise Pinkblush enough. Please do yourself a favor and visit their site. They also have <a href="https://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">non-maternity clothes</span></a> and I love those styles too!</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sN18pAZB8U4/YIXWslFeNeI/AAAAAAAAWUU/AJCoIgrNNf8kDhL6qYumS01LWVXwfPmHACLcBGAsYHQ/s799/51138441048_d33e0f4c54_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Special occasions with Pinkblush Maternity {Baby #4}" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="799" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sN18pAZB8U4/YIXWslFeNeI/AAAAAAAAWUU/AJCoIgrNNf8kDhL6qYumS01LWVXwfPmHACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/51138441048_d33e0f4c54_c.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2019/06/summer-style-with-pinkblush-1-piece-4.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">how to style a kimono</span></a> // <a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2019/07/local-tourists-8-street-market.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">summer </span></a></span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://work-it-mommy.blogspot.com/2019/07/local-tourists-8-street-market.html" target="_blank">jumpsuit</a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A little reminder: as we head into the summer months you know what is in store- wedding and baby shower season! I know I'm set for any or all of those occasions with this dress.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AnKSANTFXXw/YIXXulftMoI/AAAAAAAAWUc/kQyNwb0v5xUFeCxcuutvfXP3EGiAgP-tQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/51138453663_42620e4ac5_o.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Special occasions with Pinkblush Maternity {Baby #4}" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1002" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AnKSANTFXXw/YIXXulftMoI/AAAAAAAAWUc/kQyNwb0v5xUFeCxcuutvfXP3EGiAgP-tQCLcBGAsYHQ/w214-h320/51138453663_42620e4ac5_o.png" width="214" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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