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The Car Seat That’s Keeping Our Almost 4-Year-Old Still Comfortably Rear-Facing: Graco 4Ever Extend2Fit Product Review

by Mama Lovejoy // November 15, 2017 // No Comments
If one day, when we’re driving along we suddenly find ourselves in a crazy car accident, we really want to be sure our kids are as well protected as they can be.  But picking out a convertible car seat is... Continue reading →

The Best Innovation of All Time Has Officially Saved My Sanity (Chicco Fit2 for babies up to 35” tall)

by Mama Lovejoy // August 3, 2017 // No Comments
Twice in the past month, my husband and I arrived at two different BBQs with my 22-month-old daughter asleep in the backseat—which happens far too often and pretty much means the rest of the afternoon is wrecked. We arrived at... Continue reading →
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Be A Part Of Something That Will Help Save Babies’ Lives: The #TurnAfter2 Public Awareness Campaign

by Mama Lovejoy // June 2, 2017 // No Comments
Everything was very normal, as Michelle was driving, on the day of her accident… until she passed through an intersection, and four cars smashed into each other.  Her air bags deployed, and the entire front of her car was destroyed... Continue reading →
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Surviving Baby #2: The Car Seat Challenge

by Mama Lovejoy // May 6, 2017 // No Comments
When we were planning the arrival of baby #2, we made all these grand plans for how we’d “survive” with two kiddos.  Our 2-year-old would go to school 5 mornings a week.  My husband would drive her to school, while... Continue reading →
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What No One Tells You About Baby Helmets

by Mama Lovejoy // April 1, 2017 // No Comments
Last night after seeing my baby, an older woman who looked genuinely concerned, grabbed me by the arm.  “I can see your baby has had some special needs,” she said to me.  “Let’s just pray for him.” My baby boy... Continue reading →
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Mama Lovejoy Top 8 Articles From 2016

by Mama Lovejoy // January 7, 2017 // No Comments
Ahh 2016… Mama Lovejoy had tears and laughs, sentimental moments and hot mess moments.  Similarly, my family started off the year on a sad (but hopeful) note, announcing our second miscarriage… then we ended on a terrific note with the... Continue reading →

As We Kick Off The New Year, Hold On Tight

by Mama Lovejoy // January 6, 2017 // No Comments
“Mama! Stay with me,” my daughter exclaims, as I place a hand on her chest, after I finally finish unloading groceries. “Stay with me,” she repeats, excitedly, grabbing my hand and holding on tight. I want to tell her that... Continue reading →

What I Didn’t Expect About Baby #2

by Mama Lovejoy // January 6, 2017 // No Comments
I have to confess, as I was getting close to the arrival of baby #2, I was a bit scared of what life with a toddler AND a baby would be like. Would my toddler daughter feel heart-broken, seeing my... Continue reading →

Why None of our Daughters Should Be Princesses

by Mama Lovejoy // January 6, 2017 // No Comments
As my almost 3-year-old daughter and I walked through the Disney store on a just-for-fun adventure to the mall, I saw the words “Be your own hero”. I try to take every opportunity I can to empower our daughter—last year... Continue reading →

Dear my sweetheart daughter who’s about to have her world rocked by a new baby:

by Mama Lovejoy // December 31, 2016 // No Comments
Today will be our last day solo, just Mommy and Savannah. Tomorrow, Grammy gets into town and with a little luck our new baby will be here very soon. You and I have spent time together one-on-one almost every day... Continue reading →

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  • The Car Seat That’s Keeping Our Almost 4-Year-Old Still Comfortably Rear-Facing: Graco 4Ever Extend2Fit Product Review
  • The Best Innovation of All Time Has Officially Saved My Sanity (Chicco Fit2 for babies up to 35” tall)
  • Be A Part Of Something That Will Help Save Babies’ Lives: The #TurnAfter2 Public Awareness Campaign
  • Surviving Baby #2: The Car Seat Challenge
  • What No One Tells You About Baby Helmets

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