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    Momma Strong Discount Code

    So many of you have been recommending MommaStrong.com for so long now. I’ve resisted it because I really don’t like exercise videos. But then Maureen (thanks, Maureen!) posted on Facebook about a special deal. If you enter “twostrong” in the promo code area, the $30 price drops to $2. And I’ve been looking for inspiration/motivation to reclaim my body, so I took the $2 plunge. I start today on the 30-day “Hook.” Let me know if you want to join me! 
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    Montessori Moments: 3 Year-Old & 10 Month-Old



    These “Montessori Moments” posts are meant to highlight some of the ways we implement the Montessori method in our home. Many of the activities that are featured–cooking, cleaning together, going out into nature, etc.–overlap with other parenting philosophies or might seem like things that parents just do with their children intuitively. I’ve still chosen to highlight them here because they are integral to the Montessori approach to parenting and education and fit within a comprehensive continuum of activities that support children as they undergo the important work of forming themselves. For more information about incorporating Montessori into the home, I recommend How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori WayRead More

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    May: Reflection & Rejuvenation

    Unfortunately May is already here and I’m behind on getting myself set up for the month! Oh well. It is what it is. [insert a large serving of self-forgiveness]
    Let’s see how I did this month: 
    • Run at least two times a week and stretch at least 3 times weekly. My running has been getting a lot better. I’m still not actually tracking it, but at least I’m running. 
    • Get a garden planted–so exciting! Yes! We did it. It is so awesome to have a garden between our front door and our cars. Seriously, it’s so much easier to stay on top of the weeding, monitoring, and harvesting. We’ve already harvested
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