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We visited the largest pumpkin in Florida 🎃 On

We visited the largest pumpkin in Florida 🎃

One thing I’ve realized since living in Florida is that patches are nothing like the ones up north! Well Atleast for me. Growing up in NY, we’d go to pumpkin farms in the crisp fall weather 🍂 getting hot apple cider and running around the corn maize with kettle corn. In Florida, it’s sweating your literal butt off which drinking cold apple cider counting down the minutes until you can leave 🥵

Tell me the temperature it was when you went to the pumpkin patch this year 🎃🌬

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Last night we celebrated #single2jingle and it had

Last night we celebrated #single2jingle and it had me thinking how we still haven’t actually had our own wedding! We got married on the beach with a handful of friends and family present. We initially planned on having a reception this year but I’m glad we didn’t because #2020 😆Our plan now is to have a a reception and how exchange sometime within the next 2-3 years with probably 80 people (guest lists really add up).

💍Did you have a small or big wedding?!

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Things don’t go as planned with a child. You can

Things don’t go as planned with a child. You can never be “ready” for a baby. You can spend years getting a good career to provide or move into that big house to fill with kids one day. People will tell you until they’re blue in the face that you don’t know tired until you have kids. But you truly never know anything until those sweet big eyes are looking up at you. That’s when you figure it out. You work 2 jobs to put food on the table, you run on 3 hours of sleep but still manage to corral the kids at a pumpkin patch, or homeschool your kids while working from home yourself. All things you literally never understand until you’re in that exact moment.

What I’m trying to say is, there’s no guide to parenting.. you literally figure it out as you go. There’s no wrong or right way and you can never be “prepared” for what parenting throws at you.

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🚫CLOSED❗️TARGET GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎯 With

🚫CLOSED❗️TARGET GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎯

With times being so crazy and stressful, @blakewithoutcoffee and I thought we’d spread some spooky fall joy and say thank you to all of our amazing followers! We’ve teamed up to give one of you a $50 gift card to @target 🙌🏻Let’s be honest, there’s not a mood a Target trip can’t fix.. if even for a little bit!

It’s simple to enter, just follow these steps ☺️

Rules:⁣
1. Like this photo⁣
2. Follow @firstcomesfamily.mama and @blakewithoutcoffee⁣
3. Tag 3 friends below (each additional tag is an extra entry)⁣
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✨Winner will be announced 10/16!⁣
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This giveaway is not sponsored or affiliated with Instagram or Target.

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My husband built Vivian her very own swingset! 🙌🏻

This has been on our to-do list all year and we’ve been dying to get her one. With COVID, we didn’t get to take her to the parks for months. Annnnddd now she’s a ball of energy so we needed something for her to climb all over. 😆So far she’s loving it and mastered the steps but not quite going down the slide the right way!

🏡One thing I love is the rubber mulch because it’s not as dirty, lasts up to 12 years and is made from recycled tires!

✨Do you have a swingset or do you prefer going to the playground?!

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Growing up, I always made @pillsburybaking holiday

Growing up, I always made @pillsburybaking holiday sugar cookies with my Nana. It is one of my favorite memories with her 🍪 It’s extra sweet to get to share my passion of baking with Vivian as she grows although it doesn’t turn out exactly picture perfect 😆 (swipe to see the reality of this picture)

👉🏻What traditions do you continue with your children?

Also, I linked our @guidecraft_official kitchen helper as well as other options! It’s a game changer! http://liketk.it/2YrUt #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKbaby #LTKfamily #LTKhome #kitchenhelper #toddler #guidecraft #coffee #cookiejar #keurig #baking #toddlermomlife #bakingwithkids #pillsbury #halloweentreats #morherhood #mommydaughtertime #18monthsold #tampamom #mombloggersofig #mombloggers #guidecraft #toddleractivity #toddlerplay #bakingwithmom #momsofinsta #momblogging

Going to a pumpkin patch with a toddler is like ru

Going to a pumpkin patch with a toddler is like running around with your pants on fire 🔥 Literally because it was also 90°.

Every time we go places in public, I see other kids Vivian’s age (or maybe older) and they often stay close by their parents. I envy those parents. Vivian loves to run around and get into everything she shouldn’t 😆 I know she’s still young but it’s still so discouraging when I’m chasing her around unless she’s in the stroller. Maybe it’s because of COVID when we didn’t go anywhere for at least 3 months or maybe not.

🏃🏽‍♀️ What do you do to keep your littles from running wild in public?

#momlife #motherhoodjourney #toddlerlife #toddlermomlife #tampamom #toddlerstyle #catnjack #targetstyle #falloutfits #motherhoodunplugged #momlifeishard #gentleparenting #parentingtips #mamabloggers #mombloggersofig #fallphotography #pumpkinpatch #parenthoodunplugged #toddlersofinsta

After 16 months of breastfeeding, we are done 🙌

After 16 months of breastfeeding, we are done 🙌🏻🤱🏻

I have to be honest, we had a smooth and beautiful journey. From the very first latch to last. I feel so lucky to been able to nourish her for well over our 1 year goal. It created a bond unlike anything else in this world and I can’t imagine if we didn’t. ❤️Weaning was hard for me because I felt the struggles of constant touching/feeding which led to so much anxiety for me.😞 (Piggy backing off my last post about anxiety) but when it came time to stop, she led the way and was completely weaned within 3 days!

👉🏻If you breastfed, how was your weaning process?

💻I shared my whole weaning process on the blog. Link is in my bio!

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I never thought I had anxiety until I had a child.

I never thought I had anxiety until I had a child..

Seriously. I never understood how people could be paralyzed by anxiety and now I get it. When I had Vivian, I had all the feelings of uncomfortableness and uneasiness every single day. I was a first time mom, husband worked crazy hours, absolutely no family/help at all. I’m naturally a controlling person and the fact that I am the only one caring for my baby, escalated it. The thought of going out in public, being out during a nap time, someone else watching my child, and now with COVID as a fear has been rough. Some days I don’t change into clothes and I lay on the couch all day... but other days I feel excited for what the day has to bring.

I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. There are definitely things that help ease the anxiety but still doesn’t change the fact that I definitely have PPA and didn’t come to realize it until recently.

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I went on my FIRST date with with my husband... i

I went on my FIRST date with with my husband...

in over a year 😱 it’s no surprise that when you have kids, your world becomes consumed by them and it’s hard to find time for yourselves. So I know I’m not alone on that. But let me tell you.. I had major anxiety leading up to it because i realized I have NO clothes that aren’t leggings. I couldn’t believe I actually had anxiety over it..it kept me up at night because I wanted to wear something to impress him. It felt like our very first date all over again.

✨How often do you and your hubby go on dates?!

My sweet friend @jrodriguez75 let me scour her closet to wear this little number 🐆 but it’s sold out so I linked similar ones! http://liketk.it/2XsId #liketkit @liketoknow.it

#tampamom #datenightoutfit #cheetahprint #jumpsuitstyle #momsofinsta #mombloggers #firstdate #parentinglife #momlifeunfiltered #oceanprimetampa #momstyle #momoutfit #motherhoodunfiltered

In Florida, we get copious amounts of rain July-Se

In Florida, we get copious amounts of rain July-September and with that rain comes pesky insects. #AD Thank goodness for @zevoinsect ! Zevo sprays have BioSelective Technology that targets receptors vital to bugs, not people or pets. We love it because it’s safe to use around kids when used as directed and is made with friendly ingredients that you can feel good about! Which is a win as a mom!

@zevoinsect is now available at Walmart stores in the Tampa Bay area! Use the link in my bio to find it at a Walmart nearest to you!

#WaySmarterThanBugs #AvailableAtWalmart #tampamom #momsofinsta #stayathomemomlife #homeproducts #momtips #mombloggers #momlifehacks #momhacks #cleaningtips #walmartfinds #momshelpingmoms #motherhood #diningroomtable #noharshchemicals #diningroominspo

Comparison is a thief. When Vivian was a baby, I n

Comparison is a thief. When Vivian was a baby, I never worried about milestones. I let her progress at her own time and really didn’t worry. After she turned 1...that all changed for me. I see kids younger than her now (17 months) saying far more words than her and boy is it frustrating. It’s frustrating to feel like you’re not a good mom because your child isn’t advanced. According to @raisinglittletalkers , by 18 months old they should use 10-50 words. I’m being patient and working with her but it is discouraging at times. It’s hard not compare her progression to that of other who are the same age or younger.

🗣When did your kiddo start talking?!

#motherhoodjourney #toddlermomlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherly #motherhoodunfiltered #milestonebaby #17monthsold #toddlerplay #mombloggers #tampamom #mamablogger #babymilestones #toddlersofinsta

#tubbytoddshelfie because this week only (9/14-9/2

#tubbytoddshelfie because this week only (9/14-9/20 at 11:59pm PST) you can get 15% OFF of your order at @tubbytodd when using the link in my bio 🙌🏻 🛀 We love Tubby Todd because it is packed with natural extra s and plant-based ingredients. Also can we talk about how beautiful the packaging is? I’m a sucker for good packaging 😆

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I remember some of the first times leaving the hou

I remember some of the first times leaving the house with Vivian and having a diaper bag FULL of things! Multiple outfits, diapers, Tylenol, etc. I had my bag packed to the brim 😆 Now I try to bring as minimal as possible: diaper, wipes, snack, credit card, phone, keys and mask! 👛 What do you always bring with you when you leave the house?!

FYI, still loving these adidas sneaker look alikes for only $17!👟

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Meal delivery service for toddlers?! 📦SIGN ME U

Meal delivery service for toddlers?! 📦SIGN ME UP!

Thanks to @littlespoon , we had the chance to try their all new Plates for Vivian! Each meal is packed with hidden veggies and superfoods (thank goodness because she is not liking veggies lately). 🥦🥕They come directly to your front door ready for your littles to devour made with ingredients that you find in your own pantry! With a rotating menu, it’s perfect for toddlers who have an ever changing food palette.

🌟GREAT NEWS is that they launched today, and you can try Little Spoon Plates today! 🙌🏻 Link is in my bio!

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Snacking on our favorite @wholefruitfrozen Strawbe

Snacking on our favorite @wholefruitfrozen Strawberry Fruit Bars 🍓 Clearly Vivian loves them so much that she stole mine 😂 They’re made with simple ingredients and Non-GMO Project Verified 🙌🏻 you can find them your local Publix!

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