Balancing Life as a Mom, Author, and Lava Cone Bicyclist

Balancing Life as a Mom, Author, and Lava Cone Bicyclist

I am always inspired by women who after having children, find a path for creativity and success. Keira Dominguez, a friend and author, is just one of those inspirations. In the midst of raising 5 children, she published her first of what fans hope will be many regency romance novels.

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Avoid Guilt and Regret: Mom, Get in the Photo

Avoid Guilt and Regret: Mom, Get in the Photo

Parents die.  Children grow up and leave home.  It is a horrible, depressing and possibly harsh thing to start this post off with, but so often we are self-conscious of our looks or our body and don't want to be in the image.  If you were to pass away suddenly, would your children care one wit about those scowl wrinkles?

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5 Extremely Affordable Family Events in Portland, Oregon this Spring and Summer

5 Extremely Affordable Family Events in Portland, Oregon this Spring and Summer

There are so many family-friendly events coming up this spring in Portland, OR. With the kids almost out of school for summer, it's the perfect time to plan out some fun activities and make great memories along the way. 

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Thelin Family Welcomes Beautiful Newborn Baby Boy

Thelin Family Welcomes Beautiful Newborn Baby Boy

It is no secret I love doing newborn photo shoots. Between the newborn snuggles and getting to know proud moms and dads (that I almost always want to become best friends with after meeting), and the little bit of chaos that young children bring into life…it just breathes a little life and happiness into me.

Believe it or not, I really miss the younger kid crazy phase of life.

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