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    • The 4 Month Sleep Regression SUCKS!
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    • How to Make Nap Transitions As Smooth As Possible
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  • Kids Science
    • 5 Minute Fizzy Fun Jar
    • Liquid Density Experiment: Color Explosion in a Jar
    • Water Suspension Science Experiment for Kids
    • Lava Layers! Liquid Density Science Experiment
    • 10 Quick + Simple STEM Activities for Kindergarten
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I write about raising kids and creating a home that I love.

On this blog you’ll find posts about parenting and home + family life. I’m in the trenches raising kids, just like you! I hope you find this a helpful place in your journey parenting and making your home comfortable for your family. 

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Let’s be honest. Raising kids is hard! Like, harder than graduating from high school, but probably easier than serving in the army. It’s mid-level hard but on particularly long days feels Navy Seal hard. I’m not a Navy Seal but I’m pretty sure if you asked one they’d agree. The good news is it’s normal to feel this way.

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About Liz

Hi! I’m Liz, mom to 3 young kids. Like all of you, I have tons of free time on my hands to ponder the complexities of motherhood. Ok I have almost no time, these kids are taking me down. I write this blog to find camaraderie with the rest of you in the trenches. Welcome!

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