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Christmas Gifts Under $50 for the Cool Mom

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What are you gifting your mom this Christmas?

Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start gift-hunting for friends and loved ones (check out my list of toddler stocking stuffers).

Luckily, I’ve got you covered with a few people! Whether you’re shopping for your mom, your mom bestie, your book club’s gift exchange, or yourself (no judgment!), these gifts for the ‘cool’ mom are sure to be winners.

I personally dislike braving the Minnesota cold and holiday crowds, so I do most of my Christmas shopping online. It’s hard to beat shopping in my PJs and 2-day free shipping.

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How to Make Mom Friends with the Help of Social Media

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When you have a baby, you also begin another challenge: making ‘mom friends.’

Suddenly you not only have to find friends, but friends that won’t judge you when you break out a sucker to stop a meltdown, nurse your eighteen-month-old, or visit your home that hasn’t been cleaned since… ever.

As someone who has never had more than a few friends at any given time, I’m blown away by the amount of time I now spend with other moms. It took some bravery and confidence, but I now have an arsenal of mom friends not only in my neighborhood but also at my fingertips!

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7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Find Out Your Baby’s Gender

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You might be wondering, "Should I find out the gender of my baby?" I don't think so! If you want to experience the biggest and best surprise of your life, waiting until delivery to learn your baby's gender will be an incredible moment. Want some more great reasons not to find out your baby's gender? Read this post and then share if you agree or not! #pregnancy #newbaby #babysgender #surprise #keepitasurprise

We didn’t find out our baby’s gender when I was pregnant.

It took some work to convince my husband, but eventually, we got used to the idea of not knowing. It became a bright spot in my rough pregnancy.

If I have another kid, I plan to repeat the surprise ending, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone. Here’s why:

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The Worst Advice for New Moms

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Whether you're a new or seasoned mom, you've probably heard a lot of parenting advice. Some of the tips for new moms can be helpful, but a lot are not, and there's one piece of advice that's the worst. This cliche offers no encouragement and can create mom guilt, especially if you're already feeling new mom anxiety. This is the worst advice for new moms #newmom #momtips #firstpregnancy #encouragementformoms #newmomadvice #motherhood #rawmotherhood

As soon as you say “I Do”, it never fails that someone you know will wonder when you’ll have a baby.

They might even ask if you’re “trying”, or offer advice about your ticking biological clock.

Then when you become pregnant, people feel the need to weigh in on everything. Being pregnant, giving birth, and having a kid means spending the rest of your life receiving unwanted, and often unhelpful advice.

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