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What does your labor nurse know?

May 21, 2018 By Hilary Erickson Leave a Comment

Today we’re going to talk about what your labor nurse knows — that you don’t know. Why you should trust her and, most importantly, ask her questions.

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5 things your labor nurse knows

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How to Save Money at Disneyland

May 16, 2018 By Hilary Erickson 18 Comments

There are easy ways to save money at Disneyland. These tips and ways to save money will make your Disneyland trip all the sweeter (even if Costco churros are just as good as the ones at Disneyland).

Disneyland can be strange….

Here’s a girl walking around in a 200 dollar bippity-boppity-boo look, while my 5 year old walks around in a 2 dollar clearance Walmart Minnie T-shirt, eating string cheese we bought from home. EVERYONE spends their money in different ways. This post is going to show you ways to save at Disneyland, but also share some ways we chose to splurge, and if we found it to be worth it.

Interested in Disneyland? Bes sure to check out all my Disneyland tips here!

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Keeping a memory journal for kids.

May 14, 2018 By Hilary Erickson 7 Comments

Creating a memory journal for a child is a gift that you and they will treasure in the coming years. Journaling for a baby, son or daughter can even help you see patterns in their lives to make parenting easier!

I am a big journaler. I have this blog, I have a personal journal and I have one for each of my 3 kids, and once a month I write in it. It has been crazy beneficial.
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Monthly Subscription Boxes for Girls

Having a girl, aged 8-12 leaves you in an odd spot. These subscription boxes for girls, or even tween girls will be a great gift, and can be done all online. Great things for girls who want to feel a little older, but aren't teens yet. Subscription boxes are all the rage -- right? There's … [Read More Here...]

Does labor still hurt with an epidural?

Most women's #1 fear of labor is the pain they will be in. One of the most often asked questions is does labor still hurt with epidural? -- Will the epidural take away ALL the labor pain? Let's find out. Labor pain comes from your uterus contracting. There are ways to reduce it and this post … [Read More Here...]

What happens during a teacher strike

Recently, teachers in Arizona went on strike. This post is going to talk about what happens during a teacher strike, how it works and why do teachers strike? **I am writing this just a few days after our teachers returned to school after a strike. Emotions are all over the place, but I want … [Read More Here...]

How to keep your house clean during the summer with kids home.

Keeping a clean home with kids is magnified during the summer months. Cleaning your kids with kids will reap benefits far beyond the feeling that you CAN keep your house clean with kids. Summer vacation... I feel like I'm getting pecked to death all. summer. I quite literally feel like life … [Read More Here...]

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Labor and Delivery: What happens at Delivery

November 6, 2017 By Hilary Erickson 2 Comments

Labor and Delivery -- the main action happens at delivery and it is a busy time! Right before the delivery of your baby, there are ton of things your … [Read More...]

Best Tip for Curly Hair

May 21, 2015 By Hilary Erickson 46 Comments

I have one best tip for curly hair. It's not using a t-shirt to blot dry, or a microfiber towel {although those are good tips -- check out this … [Read More...]

Hospital Checklist: The Nurse’s Guide to What to do Before the Baby

May 5, 2017 By Hilary Erickson 24 Comments

This baby checklist of what to do before you come to the hospital is straight from an L&D RN -- This to do list is going to get you … [Read More...]

Best Pregnancy Posts from a Labor Nurse

September 6, 2017 By Hilary Erickson Leave a Comment

When I started my blog Pulling Curls -- I was reticent to write pregnancy posts. I mean, what did I know (at the time I had only been a labor nurse … [Read More...]

How to Treat Stomach Flu: Clears to Clear.

September 15, 2015 By Hilary Erickson 12 Comments

Sick people desperately want to know how to cure stomach flu -- this blog will give you an easy treatment plan to feel better! Ew. The flu. I'm … [Read More...]

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