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Moms, Style · August 27, 2023

My Fall Favs From Gap

I've finally started shopping for fall gear. Which I must need because I can't seem to find any of my T-shirts. I think that has more to do with my new weightlifting routine. I found an app that I love called FitBod. Digression aside all that means to me is that I've been wearing my T-shirts like ...

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Gift Guides, Moms, Style · August 16, 2023

Sarah J. Maas Gear on Etsy!

I've been obsessing over two of SJM's book series. ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses) and TOG (Throne of Glass). I'm in love with them. I've never wanted to buy book-based gear before now! ACOTAR is a spicy fantasy world. TOG is less spicy but it's still there. and the TOG main character is a ...

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Easter, Holiday, Style · March 21, 2023

Men’s Manly Easter Basket

I love holidays and decorating and celebrating. Seeing the joy on my kids' faces is the best part of having kids and being a mom. Given how much I love the DIY life I also love creating the drama and excitement just as much as seeing the final result. Considering how covid was for all of us I've ...

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Moms, Style · March 7, 2023

2023 Swimwear to Love

I'm already hunting for my summer swim looks...yes it's still snowing here in Moorhead but a woman can dream, right? And honestly, I NEED this. I am so sick and tired of winter. It would have been fine if it had just been snowy and stayed that way but we've had two almost thaws now that has just ...

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Easter, Holiday · March 1, 2023

Affordable Wicker Easter Baskets

I love Easter because it gives me an excuse to get my kids a fun new basket every year. The best part is that there are so many affordable wicker Easter baskets on the market, and wicker is so classic and beautiful. I love using things that aren't originally purposed for a basket. So do you need a ...

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Hi there, I'm Chaka (Shock-ah). I am a mom of one plus twins. And this is where I share my shopping and fashion aesthetic peppered with some parenting/life stories and recipes I love!

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Chaka Blanford The Northern Doe • Mama 1+twins • Sewist • Baking Enthusiast • MN • #northerndoe

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Justin and I went out for our 10th anniversary yes Justin and I went out for our 10th anniversary yesterday! We dated for 7 years before that so it’s been 17th are together total 😳. We had so much fun at Rosewild! 

I’m so grateful I found this goofy man! It’s been ten years and it doesn’t feel like it’s been nearly that long. We are always laughing and joking. I’m excited for what’s next! Justin Blanford
https://shopstyle.it/l/bUaXH Check out these cute https://shopstyle.it/l/bUaXH Check out these cute dragonfly Bobby pins from Amazon! #affilatelink #dragonfly #dragonflyhairpin
Just tested out my first pair of @lemsshoes on a s Just tested out my first pair of @lemsshoes on a short little run. It was weird but good! There’s more support and cushion than I anticipated but realtalk the ones with no support whatsoever are so hard to log high mileage with. I’m excited for my first long run but given the runners toe and blisters I got last time I went to long to soon in a new pair means this time I’m taking it slow! Breaking them in a little first 🥰I’m anticipating Lems are going to be my new fav go-to shoe brand! #barefootshoes #barefootrunning
I cut my sons hair myself! He has 4c at his crown I cut my sons hair myself! He has 4c at his crown and loose 3b on the top and then it tightens up on the sides again…his hat is pretty hard to cut so I’m pretty proud of the end results! #mixedkids #mixedkidshairstyles
Happy New Year! #2023 #fatheranddaughter #mixedkid Happy New Year! #2023 #fatheranddaughter #mixedkids #curlyblondehair
Haven’t made #macarons in a while wish me well! Haven’t made #macarons in a while wish me well! They will be #matchastrawberry flavored!  #christmascookies
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