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My favorite tradition since having children is our Polaroid Advent calendar 🥰

Taking a moment each day to stop and take a picture is easier said than done but it is so heartwarming - and slightly emotional - to look back and see all the festivities and fun we had leading up to Christmas Day 🎅🏽

2021 pictures: Camila’s 1st birthday and Christmas Eve Eve when only my husband and our immediate families knew I was pregnant with (surprise) baby #2!

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My favorite tradition since having children is our Polaroid Advent calendar 🥰 Taking a moment each day to stop and take a picture is easier said than done but it is so heartwarming - and slightly emotional - to look back and see all the festivities and fun we had leading up to Christmas Day 🎅🏽 2021 pictures: Camila’s 1st birthday and Christmas Eve Eve when only my husband and our immediate families knew I was pregnant with (surprise) baby 2! LTKSeasonal LTKHoliday LTKhome

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We told the kids they could watch 1 movie during our 6+ hour drive to Philly & of course, they picked their current favorite: The Nightmare Before Christmas 💀🎃🎄

What’s better than 2 toddlers agreeing on a movie choice? This handy tablet mount! It attaches easily to the headrest & can be adjusted to fit most tablets. I have an older Kindle Fire & it’s perfect .. definitely a road trip essential!

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We’re only 3 days into October & already averaging 1 pumpkin craft per day 🎃 Good thing Target has a ton of options that are toddler-friendly - from make your own garlands to a light up pumpkin that you can color & erase over & over again!

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first overnight mask & it was a hit 🙌🏽 i was worried it would bother me while i slept but it actually dried clear & gave me zero issues .. even as a side sleeper.

this morning, my skin feels extra hydrated & bouncy! i’ll definitely be adding this mask to my skin care routine. would also be perfect to take on vacation for those long travel days!

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When you’re 3.5 y/o is in her ✨crafting era ✨ you buy up all the mini craft kits at Michael’s!

A few items are a little tricky so adult supervision + help are still needed but of course, I love spending this special time with her & seeing how creative she is! Added bonus: the finished product makes a great “just because” for a grandparent or other loved ones!

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i keep the gathre circle mat in my car for on-the-go lunch days. the midi size is perfect for me + 2 toddlers and the faux leather makes for easy clean up!

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these magnetic blocks are officially our new favorite restaurant toy! they even come in a drawstring bag for easy storage AND there’s a $10 off coupon 🙌🏽

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I like to think this battery organizer is one of the best gifts I’ve ever given my husband 😌

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If you’re toddler is obsessed with color sorting like mine is, this set is a must!

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magnet tiles .. the gift that keeps on giving 🎁 we avoided the screen all morning thanks to these and i really love seeing cami’s imagination come to life ✨

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I’ve given up on keeping Camila’s bookshelf organized but these adorable mini light up trees from the dollar spot at Target make up for it ☺️🎄 You’ll have to check your local store for them but I’ve linked some similar styles (with and without lights) as well. Cami’s bookshelf is a few years old from World Market but I came across another one with even more shelves & cubbies - essentials if you have a bookworm toddler like I do! 📚

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perhaps the best $10 you will spend this season 🎄 we got a felt tree last year with velcro ornaments that was cheaply made/got the job done & i will still probably buy another one but these 2 had so much more fun decorating with real (unbreakable) ornaments .. & dare i say, a great opportunity for those little hands to practice fine motor skills 🙌🏽

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our beloved nanny is off this week so the buddha boards will be on HEAVY rotation 🖌️ this screen-free activity keeps my toddlers busy + engaged & clean up is super easy for mom. added bonus: since it’s just water, i don’t freak out when there are spills or if someone starts “painting the walls” 😆

p.s. check out the mini version if you want to give it a whirl before committing to the full size. either one would make a great gift for all ages!

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my new favorite holiday tradition that we started last year was an advent calendar 🎄each day in december, we took a mini polaroid pic of something or someone special - last year’s highlights were an ultrasound of baby #2 and cami’s 1st birthday party! it was so good to stop each day & capture a meaningful moment for our little family & celebrate all of it on christmas morning ❤️

linked some pocket calendars that will fit mini polaroids & hopefully arrive by thursday .. also i’m currently going through a tea phase so I threw in a tea calendar i got for myself 😁🫖

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christmas mode: ON ✅

getting things started with this felt tree for our toddler! the velcro ornaments have been keeping her busy all morning & she’ll be ready to go when we get our real tree & decorate this weekend 🎄

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we are officially a 2 under 2 family & the first month has absolutely FLOWN BY .. probably because it feels like i’m nursing 24/7 🙃 baby adrian is a hungry little guy so i’ve been making
sure to stay hydrated (water in the stanley), caffeinated (coffee in the yeti) & nourished (smoothie in a glass mason jar with a bamboo lid is a game changer). besides my assortment of beverages, the boppy pillow is a lifesaver for keeping us both comfy & airpods to keep me entertained in case i get nap trapped. speaking of entertainment, currently binging inventing anna & it’s insane!!!

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ready to celebrate #pride all month long in these rainbow stripe pajamas 🌈❤️ this 2 piece set is perfect for my growing girl & is just a small way we can show our love + support for our LGBTQIA2+ family & community!

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starting to put together camila’s easter basket & trying to go the more practical route! at 16 months, she’s not really eating candy & already has SO MANY toys 😵‍💫 my favorite thing i’ve bought so far is the “basket” itself .. i was looking for something less traditional that camila (or i 😆) can use post-holiday & this little jelly bag checks all the boxes!

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it’s only fitting that my first post is a target haul of baby clothes + holiday decor i picked out for my daughter, camila. she’s who i shop for most these days!

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