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Family, Toddlers, Twins · September 14, 2020

28 Kids Books Perfect for Gifting

The holidays are right around the corner and my kids are book lovers so I've rounded up some of our family favorites to give you some ideas for your holiday gifting season. These books are enjoyable to read as a parent and my kids love them too. Which is definitely a win-win. My number one favorite ...

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Baking · August 30, 2020

Cinnabon Macaron

The flavor of this cookie is dead on for a Cinnabon! I have always loved Cinnabon. I remember going there as teenager with my mom and getting a giant Cinnabon every time we went to the Mall of America. It was such a gooey messy doughy delight. I was OBSESSED! Well, now-a-days I live in sweet ...

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Lifestyle, Organization · August 25, 2020

2 Cleaning Tools You’re Underusing

The Broom Sure, a humble broom works wonders on crumbs and dirt but I have also been using it for a few other things as well. Sweeping toys. I sweep toys before tossing them in the bin quickly before company or organizing.  Fort support. We are a fort loving bunch and while I have plans to ...

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Motherhood, Self Care, Twins · August 22, 2020

Postpartum Hair Loss, Edges, and Regrowth

Postpartum Hair Loss Having twins has been so amazing. They are now 1 1/2 and they play so well with their older brother who's now 5. I was so excited to have the twins. and the hair loss didn't even phase me. I did loose them in excessive clumps which was not fun and ended up having to get a ...

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Product Reviews, Self Care · August 6, 2020

My Skincare Routine

I’ve always been very concerned with skin care and aging even at an early age thanks to how my mother raised me and the values that she instilled in me about skin and skin care. I started getting Botox at 22 and I've since stopped. In my daily makeup routine post I mentioned to you guys that I ...

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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

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

12th wedding anniversary and 19 years together 😳
First day of winter session of swim! Isaiah is hom First day of winter session of swim! Isaiah is home sick so no pics of him today.
Decided to try my hand and homemade Madeline’s! Decided to try my hand and homemade Madeline’s!
Thanksgiving cricut shirts! Thanksgiving cricut shirts!
Door is framed! Now I just need a threshold, trim Door is framed! Now I just need a threshold, trim fill/paint, border trim on the top edge, and doors! Hello pantry! 

I may quit my day job and become a carpenter! 🤣 joking of course 😝
Phase 2! Phase 2!
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