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Confession: Gallery walls intimidate me. I absolut

Confession: Gallery walls intimidate me. I absolutely LOVE the look of them, but didn't have much confidence in myself to actually pull it off. With the encouragement of my husband, I decided to give it a try. Here are a few things I learned.
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1. Thank god my husband is an amazing mathematician, an electrician by trade, and has spent his fair share of years helping with home reno projects. His ability to hang things on the wall in perfect symmetry is unmatched. (His advice: take a math class and spacing is a nightmare😂).
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2. Lining the images up in different configurations on the floor and taking photos is a great way to plan before putting any holes in the wall.
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3. If all your images are the same size, the whole process will be much easier than what we tried.
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4. Do not try this at home 🤪
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California vibes ☀️🌴🌊

California vibes ☀️🌴🌊

Does anyone else use nap time to make meals? #ad N

Does anyone else use nap time to make meals? #ad Nap time has become crucial in our household for getting things done. Thanks to @greenchef cooking has been easier and more convenient for us. Fresh ingredients delivered right to our doorstep, you can choose the plan that fits your lifestyle, and they offer a diverse array of meal plans. Plus, they only take about 30 minutes to cook. That leaves us plenty of time to get other things done during Noah’s nap.
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Noah isn’t a huge climber. He’s always been mo

Noah isn’t a huge climber. He’s always been more on the cautious side, which honestly probably saves me a lot of heart attacks 😅 That’s why we’re loving our Pikler Triangle from @toddlertimber Have you heard of a Pikler Triangle before? The Pikler Triangle was designed for kids to learn to climb at their own pace while exploring their boundaries. It helps develop gross motor skills, physical strength, and agility while encouraging free movement and play. It’s also been a huge blessing since we’ve been mostly stuck indoors for the past three months. Noah has been getting better at his climbing skills and it’s fun to watch his confidence grow!
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Just living his best life ✨ Noah is in the phase

Just living his best life ✨ Noah is in the phase where he’s obsessed with trucks, tractors, trailers...basically any big vehicle. This past weekend we visited my husband’s uncle and aunt and spent time on the family farm. To say Noah was excited about the tractor is an understatement 🚜
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Cole has so many childhood stories about this farm and I’m beyond grateful that Noah will be able to spend time here as he grows up. Looking forward to all the memories we will create together 💕 (If you swipe you can see Noah from a year ago with the baby goats. He’s growing so fast!)

When things are heavy, I go inward. I’ve always

When things are heavy, I go inward. I’ve always been a processor. A true Anthropologist at heart. I need time to think, analyze, research, organize my thoughts, and spend some time in that space.
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For the past 15 years I've poured myself into the preservation of Native American culture through my work. I've been their voice against construction projects, against damage to their sacred sites, and made sure they are provided a space to consult and have their voices heard. But that's where it stops. I don't continue that work at home. I haven't expanded my work to include other people of color. I don't really discuss my work with family or friends. I've realized these past couple of weeks what a disservice that has been.
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I don’t know exactly what to say, because I don’t know what the right thing to say is. Instead I want to focus on action.
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Nationally there are lots of great organizations. I encourage you to take a look at @campaignzero. It is one of the most conclusive sites I have seen with detailed policy solutions, extensive research, and community/media feedback.
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Donating is a great way to help support a variety of organizations and their missions. This past week I've become a member of the @naacp and made donations to @thelovelandfoundation and locally to @racemattersslo
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Internally, I've started to take inventory of our home. While I still have a lot to learn I'm focusing on gaps that need to be filled. I've ordered diversity books for Noah and books for myself. I've realized that we need to be more conscious of diversifying in restaurants we choose, businesses we shop at, and social events we attend.
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I am listening, I am learning, and I am taking action. I encourage you all to do the same. Whether you share information, participate in peaceful protest, sign petitions, contact representatives, donate, volunteer...whatever it is. Find your lane and keep your foot on the gas pedal.
📷 @calirock

As moms we all want what is best for our kids. It

As moms we all want what is best for our kids. It can be pretty alarming when you are told something is wrong with your child and you don’t really know how to fix it. Last December our doctor told us that Noah’s iron levels were low. Now, iron deficiency is pretty common in kids. Especially when they transition from nursing to more solids. But his levels were scary low. The doctor told us he was basically walking around like he was a pint and a half short of blood (queue super stressed out mom with a full plate that now needed to navigate this).
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I learned a long time ago the value of seeking out experts. My go-to has always been to seek out those who know more than I do. Education and experience go a long way, especially when it comes to things I've never dealt with before.
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So I searched the internet looking for help. That's when I stumbled across Jessica @elementnutrition.kids She is a pediatric dietitian local to San Luis Obispo. We worked closely with her during January and February to get Noah where he needed to be and it made a world of difference! Our biggest hurdle was Noah's milk consumption. This kid LOVES his milk. Working with Jessica we were able to drastically reduce his daily consumption and bring his iron levels back up.
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Here are some key things I learned.
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1. Vitamin C enhances iron absorption and calcium can inhibit absorption.
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2. Some days they will eat more and some days they will eat less.
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3. You provide the food. They decide how much.
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4. Always include a familiar food they like (for comfort).
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5. Family meals together are key.
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Do you have any interesting or fun things you've learned about your kids and food? One fun tip we figured out is Noah LOVES spinach chips since they crunch like chips. This simple trick has resulted in him eating 1-2 cups of spinach almost daily.
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For better or worse Noah got his love of outdoors

For better or worse Noah got his love of outdoors from his mama (🙋🏼‍♀️😬) This kid LOVES being outside. I mean who can blame him? There’s just so much to see! A couple weeks ago we decided to go to the beach on a whim. We weren’t sure what to expect. The beach near our house has restricted parking. They cut the parking lot spaces in half. You can’t park next to other vehicles and you can only stay for 1 hour. It was PERFECT. I think we saw maybe 10 people. We got to breathe the fresh ocean air, get out of the house for a little bit, not have to deal with crazy crowds, and Noah was in heaven. I definitely see some more beach days in our future.
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