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Distressed Nursery Furniture

Distressed Nursery Furniture

Just as people with a past are interesting, so is furniture that looks as though it’s lived through some rough patches. Intentionally shabby, slightly worn furniture is in vogue, and we are obsessed with it. 

— Kate Billington
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Nursery Organization

Nursery Organization

One thing that living in a small house has taught me over the last two years is that organization is vital.

I cannot emphasize this enough – our family has a lot of stuff, no matter how hard we try to keep our belongings to a minimum, and the only way we can survive living in a 1,100 square foot house is by making sure every inch of it is as organized as possible.

— Kate Billington
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Stop and Smell the Roses

Stop and Smell the Roses

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to spread awareness. During the month of October, we will celebrate people with Down syndrome and make people aware of their abilities and accomplishments. It’s not about celebrating disabilities, it’s about celebrating abilities!

— Kate Billington
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Mom + Dad Date Night Ideas

Mom + Dad Date Night Ideas

When you’re busy kid-wrangling (and working, and cleaning, and life-living in general), the thought of making time to go out can feel more exhausting than exhilarating. But you don’t have to give up on date night altogether; there are plenty of good reasons to get out there with your significant other, even when the couch is calling. Date night not only gives the two of you much-needed one-on-one time to reconnect as a couple; sometimes, it’s just fun to have a break from the ordinary — to remember why you got together in the first place.
— Kate Billington
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Mixing + Matching Furniture in Your Nursery

Mixing + Matching Furniture in Your Nursery

Whether you’re working with a tight nursery budget or simply love that cozy, pieced-together look, mismatched furniture may be in your design future. Put these five simple guidelines for coordinating mismatched furniture to work, and you’ll be mixing and matching like a pro in no time!
— Kate Billington
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Baby Registry Regrets

Baby Registry Regrets

If you’re expecting your first baby, your Facebook and Instagram feeds are probably filled with ads for “must have” baby products.

From swaddles that promise the best night’s sleep, to playmats that guarantee a higher IQ, there’s no shortage of products for new parents to consider.

But instead of giving you a list of more products to buy, I am here to help you figure out which products to avoid.

— Kate Billington
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How To Prepare For Your Big Arrival On A Small Budget

How To Prepare For Your Big Arrival On A Small Budget

When you find out you’re pregnant, it’s tempting to immediately go into a baby store and purchase the first cute baby thing you see.
— Kate Billington
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Benefits of Reading to Your Toddler

Benefits of Reading to Your Toddler

Reading to toddlers always involves being interrupted, skipping pages, and conversing as much as reading. To some it may like an annoying waste of time, but this is actually exactly what your child needs at this stage! You can never go wrong with a good book.
— Kate Billington
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Color Palettes Ideas For Your Nursery

Color Palettes Ideas For Your Nursery

I'll admit it: I love a pretty pink and blue nursery. It sounds overly cliche, but I find it to be so classic. Traditional nursery colors are all well and good, but I love finding colors that compliment EVERYTHING. Not to mention, colors can effect our little ones that are staying in these rooms! 
— Kate Billington
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Self Care for Moms

Self Care for Moms

I am so glad that the world has come to realize that everyone needs a little self-care, especially moms! Rather you do some self-care once a week, or once a year, I have compiled a list of ideas for you. 
— Kate Billington
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Staying Sustainable with Your Little One

Staying Sustainable with Your Little One

Babies require a lot of stuff, and all of those items add up! Expense-wise and also from an accumulation standpoint. It may feel like bringing a baby into the world couldn’t possibly be done while leading a less wasteful lifestyle. If the sheer size of your baby registry is already causing panic, maybe a more minimalistic, sustainable approach is the option for you. Sure, babies need things, but there is almost always a sustainable alternative!
— Kate Billington
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Baby gear must-haves

Baby Gear: Splurge or Save?

Prepping for baby and his/her nursery is supposed to be one of the most exciting things for a new parents-to-be. But… what is supposed to be fun and exciting often turns into a stressful shopping trip where you buy everything or put everything on the registry that anyone and everyone you know has recommended. 

— Kate Billington
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