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Writing is an act of resistance. My Sunday ritual. ✨ #mommydiaryhome #stopasianhate

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At almost 13 months, her eyes light up every time I open a new box of colorful wooden toys as she explores the world through play. The world shut down when she was not even 1 month old so she is a true quarantine baby, and I can’t wait to freely take her places especially @Disneyland!
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These days she loves playing with her @lovevery play kits. I love how colorful they are and how each box contains expertly curated toys that help babies learn and work on their motor skills through play. #lovevery #Giarumi

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You know that feeling of rushing out the door with your kid(s) and diaper bag in tow, driving away from the house then later wondering if you locked your door and closed your garage?🙈⁣
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Yeah me too...but thanks to @LiftMaster and the myQ smart access ecosystem, I can now lock my door, close my garage AND see the inside of my garage, right from my phone!⁣
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Recently I had the LiftMaster Smart Lock installed that allows me to lock and unlock my door as well as check the status of my door right from the phone. I can even let people in using the @myQconnect Guest feature.⁣
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LiftMaster and myQ has saved me so much time and energy because I can now receive my Amazon packages in a safe, secure and contactless way. Thanks to my LiftMaster Secure View Garage Door Opener with a built-in camera I can watch my deliveries happen in real-time from anywhere with the myQ app. My new LiftMaster Smart Lock also works with Key by Amazon so my entryway door automatically locks when I receive an in-garage delivery for added security. I also love that I now have keyless entry into my home, can lock and unlock my door with my phone and always check its status.⁣
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You can see how the lock works on my Insta story and swipe up to read my blog post for details! #liftmaster #ad

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Spring is right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to de-clutter and organize your home. If you’re like me, the hardest items to keep organized are the kids’ toys and art supplies, which can get messy really quickly.⁣
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My two younger kids- ages 4 and 1- don’t have a separate space for play so I created a dedicated space for them using items from @thecontainerstore. The Container Store has everything you need to organize and maintain your kids’ toys, books and crafts no matter your style and budget. Using their products, I was able to turn an unused corner of our loft into a special place where they can learn, create, play and grow.⁣
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Today I’m sharing 6 tips for toy storage and ideas on how you can get your kids involved in the organization process. I also share my hand selected products to create a simple, yet functional space for your kids. Click the link in bio and swipe to see more details. Don’t miss their toy storage sale up to 20% off through March 7!
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#thecontainerstore #toyorganization #playroom #momhacks

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Thank you for all your kind & supportive comments & DM’s on the last post. I enjoyed sharing my stories and talking to many of you this past weekend. I wasn’t productive this weekend- I stayed in my pajamas, watched @minarimovie with my family (it’s hauntingly beautiful and a film that stays with you after it ends), took a nap and ordered pizza. Heart is full and I’m reminded again why I’m so grateful for this community. I hope you had a restful weekend, whatever that looks like for you. ⁣
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Some of us are excited to start another week while some of us are still struggling. I’m in the latter group but that’s ok. The most important thing is that we keep moving and showing up, right? ⁣
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These flowers are from my backyard. They are grown with a lot of love and care and they are for you! In case no one told you this today, you are loved and worthy of all the abundance, love, and blessings in this vast universe. ⁣
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You are doing amazing and we are all just trying our best. Sometimes that’s more than enough. Happy Sunday! 💐 #mommydiaryblog #mommydiaryhome

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Quarantine Diary #3⁣
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Today I lost my cool and felt my heart beating fast. I was feeling anxious again. It’s not because I’m not a happy mother or because I don’t love my kids but because I’ve been “working from home” for over a year while everyone is home except my husband. ⁣
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I’m cooking meals, disinfecting the floor around the toilet on my knees (boy moms understand this), wiping finger prints for the hundredth time, breaking up fights, wiping butts, trying to record a voice over from my closet, edit blog posts, call my daughter’s insurance to figure out her new ABA services— all while my family thinks I’m too busy for them. ⁣
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My kids think I’m always working because everything takes twice as long when you’re trying to juggle both. I feel guilt from not regularly teaching my son while he’s missing preschool and my baby cries to be picked up as soon as she sees me. My special needs daughter plays her favorite YouTube songs so loud I can’t even listen to my own thoughts.⁣
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I’m exhausted and I’m anxious and I’m in need of space and silence. My house is a mess because I haven’t had it cleaned in months due to covid concerns. But what’s more important now is my mental health. ⁣
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So after a good cry I booked a cleaning service for next Monday. It costs way more than what I’m used to paying and I typically would shop around but today I decided this is what self-care looks like.
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If you’re a mom you know that there are so many things we want to do but can’t. We feel inadequate, guilty and just all around incapable of doing it all. We feel this way because WE’RE NOT MEANT TO DO IT ALL. We need to be better about asking for help when we need it and normalizing this part without feeling guilt.
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I know there’s someone out there who needs to hear this. Asking for help is an important form of self-care so let’s start by asking this weekend. If you had a rough day (or week or month), you’re not alone!♥️ #mommydiaryblog #quarantinediary

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