Coming into this cleft journey we (Darrick and I) relied heavily on the suggestions of the doctors and nurses. They gave us suggestions on who we should see for what, and even gave feedback from other parents. As time has passed we have learned to find different therapist or doctors based on Emma’s needs and learning type. We have been…
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Navigating through Nighttime Training Challenges w/GoodNites…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RestEasySolutions #CollectiveBias Nighttime has been one of our greatest challenges with Emma. Many see Emma and notice that she was born with a Cleft Lip and Palate, but they don’t understand the special needs that have come along with her having a cleft…
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Pittsburgh Press Tour {Homewood Suites by Hilton}
Over the last few years Darrick and I have stayed in our fair share of hotels with our little ones. Usually we stay in the same brand of hotel because they have many of the amenities that we look for due to having children. When it is just he and I our list isn’t as long, but with the children…
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Confession: I love BAGS {Poshmark}!!!
Confession: I have a love for bags…any kind of bags; purses, totes, cosmetic cases, diaper bags, overnight bags, weekend bags, cooler bags, monogrammed bags, recyclable shopping bags…ANY TYPE of bag! This obsession probably was passed down genetically from my grandmother, to my mom (she’s the same), to my sister and I!
Family Snack & Stock Up…Back to School with Giant Eagle
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackToSchoolSimple #CollectiveBias Back to School time is one of my favorite times of the year. Actually I think it’s because it’s like a “fresh start”! Even though it comes with lots of hustle and bustle I love receiving the list from the teacher, seeing…
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Stocking Up With Costco Wholesale…
Thank You Costco for the products that were sent for Review! All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Prior to Darrick and I getting together we both shopped in bulk, he was on a plan with his siblings and since I was in college I would come home and my mom would take me shopping for my apartment. She…
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Preparing for School; Don’t forget iPhone Case from Groupon
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. A couple of weeks before school ended in June, my nephew bought himself a new phone because his old one died. I was proud of him because he was able to purchase it with his own money, and didn’t have to ask his mom to help him…he purchased the iPhone at the time…
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Press Tour {Pittsburgh, PA}!!
If you have been a longtime reader of my blog you know that Pittsburgh holds a special place in my heart because Darrick and I have shared some major milestones in this city! Despite the being one of Cleveland’s biggest sports rival, its actually one of my favorite cities to visit!
Annual Family Trip to the Columbus Zoo & Zoombezi Bay
Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay. All thoughts and opinions are my own. For the past two years Darrick’s side of the family has planned a trip to the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay. Last year our children were a lot smaller so we only went to the zoo but this year we…
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5 Thoughts for Friday (+ A Few More)…
Seems like ever since Father’s day life for #TeamGodbott hasn’t slowed down. It’s been good stuff but…I would love a break or staycation! During everything that has been going on it has been hard to sit and focus enough to get my thoughts on paper or computer! My mind has been racing so much that I started a similar…
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