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Mistakes I Made as a Newlywed

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Ah, newlywed life. I’ve been married for almost eight years now, and that seems absolutely insane to me. Granted, eight years isn’t very long compared to a lot of people. I met my husband when I was 18, got engaged when I was 19, and got married when I was 20. I was fairly mature and felt old enough. I was young. I’ve been writing blog posts full of mistakes I’ve made, so I decided to reflect on those first years of marriage.

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Mistakes From My First Year of Motherhood

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I’ve made a lot of mistakes as a mother. I’m pretty sure we all do. The thing is, there is no exact right way. What works for one person won’t work for another. My “mistakes” have taught me a lot and have gotten me to where I am as a mother. If I went back and did it all again, I’d probably make a lot of the same mistakes because I was doing what worked until it didn’t or what I thought was best.

However, there are some lessons to be learned from my mistakes…

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My All-Time Favorite Amazon Orders

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I love ordering things online! It’s twice the excitement as shopping in a store because I get to enjoy picking something out and then getting it in the mail!

On the other hand, I am picky about what I’m willing to pay shipping for, so I only order things I’m fairly sure I’ll like. I thought it might be fun to share some of my favorite Amazon buys from the last two years or so.

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Motherhood is…

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Ah, motherhood. The only thing I was ever sure about wanting to do in my life. The hardest thing I’ve ever done. I love my kids. I have lots of little moments I love. I also have lots of moments where I struggle. Kids have made so many things harder while teaching me so much.

I want to be real here without being negative. Motherhood is a mix of rough times and beautiful moments. As I’ve reflected on what motherhood is for me, I’ve created this list from my own experiences. Enjoy!

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Family Trip Tips from a Newbie

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We headed out on our first family trip as a family of four. I see now that it was very ambitious. 686 miles. A four-year-old and a two-year-old. First drive over 3 hours with kids. All in one day. Then there was Disneyland and the beach. All very overwhelming with kids.

I looked up plenty of tips and tricks and tried to prepare as best I could. But to be honest, I jumped into that trip knowing I would learn a lot and make plenty of mistakes. There were so many firsts and so many things I couldn’t account for. Now, I’m not one of those people that road trips once a month or goes to Disney twice a year. I don’t have tried-and-true tips for you. But maybe you could learn a thing or two anyway…

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When a Blind Date Works Out: Our Love Story

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I love, love, love to hear how people met and how they fell in love. It’s fascinating how people manage to find each other. The world is full of people, and we meet and pass by so many of them everyday. Growing up I thought about how I’d meet my husband. I’d think up scenarios in my head. I was an avid reader, so I had so many storybook ideas of how I’d find prince charming.

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My Favorite Products to Splurge On

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I think everybody has things they would love to buy all the time but can’t. Things that are extra and more exciting that the typical products they buy. I mean, I can only get so excited about Clorox wipes, diapers, or hand sanitizer. The following are a few of my favorite things that I like to splurge on when I can.

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Lasik and ICL Surgeries

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IMPORTANT NOTE: I am not a doctor. I decided to share my experiences because I would have liked to know these kinds of things prior to my surgeries. Please seek information about your specific case from medical professionals.

I got glasses in fifth grade, so I guess I was about 10. I remember being so scared what everyone would say, but no one made fun of me like they do on TV. I could finally see the board in class and the blades of grass outside. I picked out some purple wire frames and didn’t mind them, but the promise of being able to get contacts kept me from hating them too much.

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