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Christi Cazin

Christi is a writer and a self proclaimed introvert. As a mom of three young kids, she loves to write about figuring out motherhood day by day. Married for over a decade, she has plenty of experience dealing with life, love and all things in between. She spends her time chasing kids, writing about chasing kids and drinking obscene amounts of coffee. Her faith and sarcastic sense of humor help her face another diaper and another day.
Honestly, I Couldn’t Parent Without My BFF
When I became a mother, I quickly realized how incredibly difficult the world of parenting is. I was thrown into a world of diaper blowouts, spit-up, tears and sleepless nights. Thankfully, many things helped me along the way, including lots of…
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I Got Married Young, & I Wouldn't Change A Damn Thing About It
I met my husband when I was 15 years old. I was sitting on the back of a dusty pickup truck hanging out with friends, when I was introduced to a young, witty guy in a Mustang. I don't remember much about that first meeting, although he claims to…
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When I Became A Mom I Realized... Sorry, What Was I Saying?
As I sit here surrounded by the little people who call me mom, I can't help but look around at all the things I need to do. Laundry needs to be started, since I was informed this morning that my husband is out of clean socks. Dishes are still in the…
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I'm An Introvert Mom, And I'm Damn Proud Of It
I love being a stay-at-home mom, but I've always been puzzled by certain questions people ask me. The one that probably boggles my mind the most is the typical, "Do you ever get bored?" Bored? Um, no. No, I don't. First of all, I have three kids,…
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I Bled Too Much At The End Of Labor & It Was Absolutely Terrifying
Technically, I've been pregnant four times. My first resulted in my amazing and spunky now-6-year-old son. My second pregnancy unfortunately ended due to a miscarriage that forever changed our lives. My third pregnancy gave us our sweet, hilarious…
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Actually, Being A Stay-At-Home Parent Is Work
I've been a stay-at-home mom for six years now. It's more rewarding than I ever thought possible. It's also so much more difficult. Over the years, I've had multiple jobs in various fields, all of them challenging me in different ways. However,…
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Honestly, I Really Hate Halloween But I Won't Ruin It For My Kids
I absolutely hate Halloween. In my opinion, it's a pointless holiday with no purpose whatsoever. Even when I was a kid, I wasn't into Halloween at all. While my friends were getting excited to dress up and pick out their costumes, I was just ready…
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For Me, Breastfeeding The Third Time Around Was Definitely A Charm
Breastfeeding was much more difficult than I'd ever imagined. I tried my best with my first two babies, but for various reasons, I continued to struggle until ultimately, I gave up. When my third baby came around, I was determined to give it one…
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Honestly, Parenting While Pregnant Almost Destroyed Me
Parenting is nothing like I'd expected. Before becoming a mom, the picture I had anticipated on what parenting would be like was laughable compared to the real thing. I imagined sipping a latte on a cool spring day while watching my children frolic…
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Honestly, I'm Scared I'll Fail My Kids By Being A Bad Mom
I was raised by someone I firmly believe is one of the best mothers on the planet. She's kind, patient, and has always shown me unconditional love, even through my rebellious teen years. Growing up, she constantly looked for ways to praise me, build…
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