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| | | T I M E | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tomorrow is my baby’s 1st birthday. I’m at a loss for words when describing how quickly this time has gone and how much I wish I could slow it down. I have honestly tried my hardest to enjoy every moment of her littleness and it’s still not enough. I selfishly want more. More chubby fingers & toes, more gummy smiles, more big hugs & wet kisses. More of her pure unconditional love for Mama. It is THEE best feeling in the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank-you Shay Bear for being you & choosing me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🤍🐻🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #1stbirthday #babygirl #birthdaygirl #firstbirthday #mom #momlife #motherhood #one #oneyearold #time #lifeisshort #enjoyit #timeisathief #THEAGENCYapproved
| | | M I D D L E C H I L D | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Oh this sweet, sweet girl… I love her so very much but she has been testing us lately… I want to say she never went through the “terrible two’s” but being a “three-nager” is her jam right now… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The tantrums are multiple times a day, sometimes non-stop / all day / one after the other and it’s exhausting… Especially because as much as my husband tries to talk to her, cuddle her, etc she only wants mommy… Mommy for EVERYTHING… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I fell— I want Mom I need help in the bathroom— I need Mom Mila’s not giving me that— Mom, get it for me I want raspberries— Only Mom can wash them I don’t like dinner— Mom, give me snacks It’s bedtime— Mom has to tuck me in, not Dad I had a bad dream— I’m going to wake up Mom, crawl into her bed and kick her all night until the cows come home… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Favourite line currently: “That’s not fair!” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The stubbornness is epic.. The statements are fierce.. The emotions are running high.. And I’m just along for the ride… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know she’s just being a kid and she’s learning about herself. I know she’s isolated and not getting the stimulation she would be if we weren’t in a pandemic. I know she’s between 2 other siblings that also want/need a lot of attention. So what do I do? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The “10 Minutes of Daily Connection Time” recommended by @biglittlefeelings has been a game changer for us! So much so that Charlie now asks me everyday after school if we’re going to have “just mommy & Charlie time” and that makes my heart so happy. [ Swipe left for all the info* ] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Save this post and try it with the special little person in your life. Can’t wait to hear about your experience! 🤍
| | | V I S I O N | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Something you may not know about me— I started wearing prescription glasses when I was 11 years old. My teacher had to tell my parents they should take me for an eye exam when she saw me squinting at the overhead projector (sorry millennials— you might need to Google that term) Lol! 😅 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So along with 2022 resolutions & intentions, make sure you aren’t forgetting about your eyes. As glasses & contacts wearers we forget about the basics of how to keep our vision at its best. Overall health and wellness includes eye health! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ CLEAR[LY] REMINDERS: - See your eye care professional regularly: It’s recommended that children see an optometrist for their first visit between 6-9 months and annually after that. Adults should ideally have eye exams once every 2 years. - Include ‘eye healthy’ foods into your daily meals: It is essential to include foods containing Vit C and antioxidants which help reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. - Use the 20-20-20 rule: If you haven’t heard about it before the rule consists of taking a 20 minute break from your screen every 20 minutes and focus your eyes on something at least 20 meters away! - Protect your eyes: Making sure to wear sunglasses even when the sun is not shining to protect from UV rays, blue light blocking glasses when in front of a screen and/or protective eyewear when doing any indoor or outdoor work. - Don’t let eye issues linger: If eye irritations occur from injuries, infections, inflammations or allergies don’t assume they will resolve on their own. Issues with your vision can require treatment or mean you have a more serious underlying issue. When in doubt, always be sure to check with your eye care provider. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let’s look at 2022 through fresh lenses. Stay healthy! 👁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @clearlyca #SeeClearly2022 #ad #clearlypartner
| | | O R G A N I Z E D | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am someone that thrives on organization. Having a plan makes me feel more productive & less anxious about my day. I love checking things off my to-do list and @stilclassics keeps me looking good while doing that. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve been taking some time getting acquainted with my 2022 Planner and so far I’m loving it— from goal setting, to a vision board, to keeping track of how many glasses of water I’ve consumed; it has everything! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Their planners sell out every year so if you are still looking for one— now is your chance! Don’t miss out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you want to pick up a @stilclassics planner or accessories [ they have so many other versions too! ] you can do that and use my promo code: KAREN15 for 15% off everything on their online shop! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy Planning!! 🖤 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #stilclassicsplanner #organizing #planning #selfcare #wellness #choosejoy #cleartheclutter #declutteryourlife #entrepreneur #findjoy #findyourjoy #homeorganizing #joy #joyfullife #keepitsimple #learnminimalism #lessismore #minimalism_world #minimalist #momlife #organization #selflove #simpleliving #simplicity #softminimalism #sparkjoy #tidying #tidyingup #THEAGENCYapproved
| | | L A S T C A L L !! | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m making a list and checking it twice… 📝🎅🏼🎶 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ll be announcing winners for The Agency x 11 Days tomorrow!! Wooo!! 🙌🏼 I can’t wait!! You have until midnight tonight to get your entries in… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who else LOVES the act of giving and being the one actually DOING the giving? Me! Me! Meeee! 🙋🏻‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Enjoy Christmas Eve with your loved ones and I’ll see you tomorrow!! #HOHOHO ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #christmas2021 #christmascheer #christmascountdown #christmasday #christmaseve #christmasevebox #christmasevetraditions #christmaseve🎄 #christmasgift #christmasgifts #christmaslights #christmaslove #christmasmagic #christmasmood #christmasspirit #christmassy #christmastime🎄 #christmaswish #christmas🎄 #december #holidays #holidayseason #presents #santa #santaclaus #xmastime
C L O S E D • • • ✨ G I V E A W A Y 2 . 0 ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ THIS. IS. BIG!! The ultimate package for the hardworking Mama & Papa. All of my fave baby/kid things together in one place!! Wooo!! 👶🏻🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Includes: - A $25 shop credit to @sloaneandblake who makes the sweetest bracelet key rings, teethers and aesthetically pleasing silicone beach toys - A $50 shop credit to @numpfer which is where the holy grail drool bibs live // these are a must-have!! - A $50 shop credit to @awokecompany who carry the most amazing baby massage oil and miracle kit which includes essential oil rollers for all your babies needs - A $50 shop credit to @shopglitterandspice who have it all; teethers, soothers, straps, tableware, drinkware, sleepsacks & the list goes on & on… - A $100 shop credit to @givingsundays where my highly coveted, handmade, wooden Advent Calendar is from as well as this years additions: the Advent Coins & Advent Tags - And lastly, your choice of either the camel or flax Wrap by Solly Baby from me! 🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To enter: - follow @theagencyblog @givingsundays @numpfer @shopglitterandspice @awokecompany @sloaneandblake - like & save this post - tag 3+ friends [each tag = 1 entry] - share in your stories for bonus entry* ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Good luck!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Open to residents of Canada & the Continental US. Giveaway closes December 24th 11:59PM. Winner selected at random and announced on December 25th via @theagencyblog account. Please be aware of fraud accounts. Some restrictions may apply. This contest is in no way endorsed or affiliated with Instagram. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #theagencys11days #theagencygivesback #babyessentials #newbaby #newbornbaby #newmom #parenting #shoplocal #supportsmall #givingbackfeelsgood #THEAGENCYapproved⁣
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| | | T I M E | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tomorrow is my baby’s 1st birthday. I’m at a loss for words when describing how quickly this time has gone and how much I wish I could slow it down. I have honestly tried my hardest to enjoy every moment of her littleness and it’s still not enough. I selfishly want more. More chubby fingers & toes, more gummy smiles, more big hugs & wet kisses. More of her pure unconditional love for Mama. It is THEE best feeling in the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank-you Shay Bear for being you & choosing me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🤍🐻🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #1stbirthday #babygirl #birthdaygirl #firstbirthday #mom #momlife #motherhood #one #oneyearold #time #lifeisshort #enjoyit #timeisathief #THEAGENCYapproved
| | | M I D D L E C H I L D | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Oh this sweet, sweet girl… I love her so very much but she has been testing us lately… I want to say she never went through the “terrible two’s” but being a “three-nager” is her jam right now… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The tantrums are multiple times a day, sometimes non-stop / all day / one after the other and it’s exhausting… Especially because as much as my husband tries to talk to her, cuddle her, etc she only wants mommy… Mommy for EVERYTHING… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I fell— I want Mom I need help in the bathroom— I need Mom Mila’s not giving me that— Mom, get it for me I want raspberries— Only Mom can wash them I don’t like dinner— Mom, give me snacks It’s bedtime— Mom has to tuck me in, not Dad I had a bad dream— I’m going to wake up Mom, crawl into her bed and kick her all night until the cows come home… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Favourite line currently: “That’s not fair!” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The stubbornness is epic.. The statements are fierce.. The emotions are running high.. And I’m just along for the ride… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know she’s just being a kid and she’s learning about herself. I know she’s isolated and not getting the stimulation she would be if we weren’t in a pandemic. I know she’s between 2 other siblings that also want/need a lot of attention. So what do I do? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The “10 Minutes of Daily Connection Time” recommended by @biglittlefeelings has been a game changer for us! So much so that Charlie now asks me everyday after school if we’re going to have “just mommy & Charlie time” and that makes my heart so happy. [ Swipe left for all the info* ] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Save this post and try it with the special little person in your life. Can’t wait to hear about your experience! 🤍
| | | V I S I O N | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Something you may not know about me— I started wearing prescription glasses when I was 11 years old. My teacher had to tell my parents they should take me for an eye exam when she saw me squinting at the overhead projector (sorry millennials— you might need to Google that term) Lol! 😅 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So along with 2022 resolutions & intentions, make sure you aren’t forgetting about your eyes. As glasses & contacts wearers we forget about the basics of how to keep our vision at its best. Overall health and wellness includes eye health! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ CLEAR[LY] REMINDERS: - See your eye care professional regularly: It’s recommended that children see an optometrist for their first visit between 6-9 months and annually after that. Adults should ideally have eye exams once every 2 years. - Include ‘eye healthy’ foods into your daily meals: It is essential to include foods containing Vit C and antioxidants which help reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. - Use the 20-20-20 rule: If you haven’t heard about it before the rule consists of taking a 20 minute break from your screen every 20 minutes and focus your eyes on something at least 20 meters away! - Protect your eyes: Making sure to wear sunglasses even when the sun is not shining to protect from UV rays, blue light blocking glasses when in front of a screen and/or protective eyewear when doing any indoor or outdoor work. - Don’t let eye issues linger: If eye irritations occur from injuries, infections, inflammations or allergies don’t assume they will resolve on their own. Issues with your vision can require treatment or mean you have a more serious underlying issue. When in doubt, always be sure to check with your eye care provider. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let’s look at 2022 through fresh lenses. Stay healthy! 👁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @clearlyca #SeeClearly2022 #ad #clearlypartner
| | | O R G A N I Z E D | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am someone that thrives on organization. Having a plan makes me feel more productive & less anxious about my day. I love checking things off my to-do list and @stilclassics keeps me looking good while doing that. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve been taking some time getting acquainted with my 2022 Planner and so far I’m loving it— from goal setting, to a vision board, to keeping track of how many glasses of water I’ve consumed; it has everything! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Their planners sell out every year so if you are still looking for one— now is your chance! Don’t miss out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you want to pick up a @stilclassics planner or accessories [ they have so many other versions too! ] you can do that and use my promo code: KAREN15 for 15% off everything on their online shop! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy Planning!! 🖤 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #stilclassicsplanner #organizing #planning #selfcare #wellness #choosejoy #cleartheclutter #declutteryourlife #entrepreneur #findjoy #findyourjoy #homeorganizing #joy #joyfullife #keepitsimple #learnminimalism #lessismore #minimalism_world #minimalist #momlife #organization #selflove #simpleliving #simplicity #softminimalism #sparkjoy #tidying #tidyingup #THEAGENCYapproved