Boobs to Bottle & Back Again – Caitlins Breastfeeding Journey and 5 Tips to Help You Succeed

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Hi there! My name is Caitlin and I am so excited to share a little about my breastfeeding story and some tips with you as a guest writer for Lil Helper’s Blog!

First, a little about me…

I am a first time mom to a smiley 5 month old girl, Aileen. I live in Alberta with my husband, daughter, 3 dogs, and 2 cats. Before becoming a mom I was working as a preschool teacher which I LOVED. I have worked with kids my entire life and love all things about tiny humans. BUT having a baby of my own has been a game changer. I’ve learned a lot, and struggled a lot.

One of the biggest challenges about becoming a parent for me has been breastfeeding. Let’s get into it.

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5 Fun Holiday Traditions From Around the World

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Happy Holidays, everyone! It’s Tamara here.

I think we can all agree that holiday traditions are important.  Whether it’s watching a beloved Christmas movie, baking special cookies, or doing a certain outdoor activity, our fondest memories are usually tied to a holiday tradition we have been doing since childhood.

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It is wonderful to carry on traditions through the years and across generations, but it is also wonderful to introduce the occasional new ones every now & then as well.

If you are looking to mix things up a bit and introduce a new tradition or two this year, check out my list of 5 fun holiday traditions from around the world and get inspired!
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