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Easter, Holiday, Lifestyle, Product Reviews · February 26, 2023

Easter Baskets for Moms!

The first Easter basket I'm sharing is for moms. We all work so hard to make every holiday amazing for our family so any chance I can get to give myself a little something I've been trying to make sure that is a reality. Check out these other great Easter posts: Affordable Wicker Easter ...

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Lifestyle · February 21, 2023

Showing Up Black

I'm mixed. Half black half white...you can probably see that. The thing is I was raised by a white woman in the Twin Cities suburbs. I did spend time with my dad and siblings as well as other extended black relatives. I also know I don't have many stereotypically black behaviors. So sometimes how I ...

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Moms, Style · January 28, 2023

Random Spring Items I’m Loving

Floral Camp Shirt | Navy Tweed Shift Dress | Blue Eyelet Dress | Cotton Blue Sweater | Ruffle Blouse | Black Swimsuit | Modest V Swimsuit ...

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Moms, Style · January 22, 2023

Warm and Cozy Winter Wear

I live in northern MN. Given that, I end up being in winter gear for much longer than those in the south or coastal cities. That also means I take my winter gearing very seriously. I honestly don't go for fashionable picks during the coldest months of the year. I usually buy up fleece leggings and ...

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Gift Guides, Holiday · November 9, 2022

Host Gifts

A few beautiful host gifts on hand are a wonderful addition to your holiday shopping plans. I always seem to forget to find something when on the day of the event. If you buy one or two items and have them bagged and ready you'll be very happy you did. I know I'm going to be testing out this method ...

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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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