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My name is Caroline. I'm a new mom with a PCOS success story. I'm a baker at heart at Chocolate & Carrots. Thanks for joining me on my journey through pregnancy, delivery, and all things baby!
Category Archives: mama
the one question you should ask your child TODAY
I’m honored to be a Stonyfield Ambassador this year, sharing knowledge, love and good food. Let’s talk about love. There was an article written on Babble that prompted this amazing discussion about love. While my kids are still a little … Continue reading
Must Have Gifts for the New Mom
Sometimes it’s hard to know what to get for a new mom. To help you, I’ve made a list of my favorite things as a new mom! Get to shopping, the holidays are right around the corner! Here we go… … Continue reading
Posted in baby, mama, pregnancy, preparing for baby
Tagged bibs, bra, christmas, clothing, gift, gift cards, gift guide, holiday, meals, new mom, nursing, top
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love more. judge no more. #endmommywars
I’m honored to be a Sisterhood of Motherhood partner, a sponsored blog partner this year. I’m joining Similac and making my pledge to #EndMommyWars. I’ll be the first to admit that I judge other parents and I go out of my … Continue reading
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Tagged end mommy wars, judgement, motherhood, similac, sisterhood of motherhood, sponsored
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before & after pregnancy gif
I attempted doing a before and after photo with my first child, Liam, but didn’t get the before shot positioned correctly to accommodate the baby in the after shot. However, with Hayden this time around, I learned that the before … Continue reading
Posted in baby, mama, pregnancy
Tagged animation, before and after, gif, new born, new mom, newborn, photography, pregnancy
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treat yourself
I’m honored to be a Stonyfield Ambassador again this year, sharing deliciousness including one of Stonyfield’s newest products, Oh My Yog!. A special treat for you, mama. It’s a rare moment that a mother gets alone time. It usually comes in the … Continue reading
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Tagged alone time, moment of motherhood, motherhood, oh my yog!, silence, stonyfield, treat, yogurt
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encouraging words and support for a new mom
I’m honored to be a Sisterhood of Motherhood partner, a sponsored blog partner this year and I’m excited to talk about something as simple as support for fellow mothers! The emotional roller coaster new mother’s experience from being pregnant to … Continue reading
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Tagged campaign, encouragement, family, mama, mother, motherhood, new mom, newborn, no judgement, parent, parenting, similac, sisterhood of motherhood, support
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baby sprinkle
With the arrival of baby #2 coming soon, a traditional baby shower wasn’t necessary. I have most everything I need from when Liam was a baby. I just registered for a few things like warm infant clothes (baby #2 is coming in … Continue reading
Posted in mama, pregnancy
Tagged baby shower, baby shower food, baby shower games, baby sprinkle, dessert, fruit, games, sandwiches, sprinkle desserts, vegetable
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sisterhood of motherhood
I’m honored to be a Sisterhood of Motherhood partner, a sponsored blog partner this year and I’m excited to share what the partnership is all about below! As you know, I’m due to deliver baby #2 any day now. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged campaign, encouragement, family, introduction, mama, mother, motherhood, no judgement, parent, parenting, similac, sisterhood of motherhood, video
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mentally preparing for baby #2
Thoughts on becoming a mother of two and a great resource for mothers and mothers-to-be. I’m honored to be a Similac Strong Moms Ambassador, a sponsored blog partner, this year. Mentally preparing for a baby is a hard thing to … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 kids, mother of two, preparing for baby, similac, two children
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doie lounge robe for a new mom {giveaway}
When you’ve just had a baby, all you want to do is feel comfortable and pretty. Anything that will make you look rested, while allowing you to rest is key. I practically lived in my yoga gear for the first … Continue reading