Ya'll I blinked, and we somehow have Kindergartene Ya'll I blinked, and we somehow have Kindergarteners 🤯😍
Brooklyn says she is most excited to learn to write and read. She wants to be a ballerina and pianist when she grows up. Her favorite book is "too many to pick."
Blakely says she is most excited to learn to bake. She wants to be a singer when she grows up. Her favorite book is Baba Yaga. 
#raisingwildflowers #twinssisters #twinnies #kindergarteners #homeschoolkindergarten #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolmom #twinmomlife #knoxvillemoms
I recently discovered that my daughter loved books I recently discovered that my daughter loved books where the same word was repeated 3 times a row. While it's been difficult to encourage her to talk (until very recently), whenever we encountered these 3peats (as I call them), she would join in by the 2nd or 3rd word. So I went on a hunt for these 3peat stories. Our top three favorites are:
 Little Excavator by Anna Dewdney 
  Once I Heard A Little Wombat by Renee Treml
  1-2-3 Peas by Keith Baker
Some other favorites include:
 Waddle, Waddle, Quack, Quack, Quack by Barbara Ann  Skalak
  Miss Mary Mack
  Wheels on the Bus

And a few others we found but didn't care much for: 
  Peep and Ducky by David Martin (cute but inconsistent 3peats)
 The Pout Pout Fish by Deborah Dieson (love the book but only one 3peat throughout the book - blub, blub blub)
 Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb by Al Perkins (just didn't love this book but lots of 3peats)
 Up, Up, Up, Down (lots of 3peats but would be better suited for a 1 year old)

Do you have any to add to the list?
#raisingreaders #bookwormfamily
#bookwormkids #speechdevelopment
#booksuggestions
#toddlerbooks #bookstagram #bookswelove #midweeksummerstyle
Family #vanlife product alert! Big thanks to @cabb Family #vanlife product alert! Big thanks to @cabbunk for sending your patented bunk beds to us to try out and show everyone! They have always been my recommendation for easily adding additional sleeping spots in your van conversion and even more so now after trying out in person! Super easy install with no drilling and easy deconstruct for when you are ready to hit the road. And they are very sturdy! Save the hassle of trying to incorporate a ton of permanent beds into your build with these Cabbunk twin bunk beds. #vanfamilies #familytravel #familytraveltribe #familytravelblog #vanfamtribe #vanbuilder #vanlifewithkids #mondayjulystories #vanconversion #vanlifeproject #diyvanconversion
I've gotten pretty used to this conclusion about m I've gotten pretty used to this conclusion about my mental state by now 🤣
Anyways I know it's unconventional but homeschool requirements don't include being conventional. We're super excited to be starting homeschool kindergarten this fall when baby girl #4 arrives! And we're excited to have you along for the ride as we figure out how it's going to look for us outside of normal business hours. Anyone else homeschooling your littles? I'd love to connect! Drop your handle below!
PS I may joke that I'm "mad" but I'm fully confident in our homeschooling decision and plans and my capabilities to raise and educate my children to thrive.
#homeschoolmom #homeschoolkindergarten #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolroom 
#homeschoolmama #unconventionalhomeschool
#youremad #johnnydepp #tgtb #workingmomshomeschool #workingmoms #knoxvillemoms
This summer we are loving this refreshing and heal This summer we are loving this refreshing and healthy treat we found at Food Lion! #ad They are Wyman's Just Fruit Cups @wymansfruit! There are several flavors available in the frozen aisle. This one has strawberries, wild Maine blueberries, and banana bites ❤️🤍💙 a full 1/4 cup serving of fruit. We've been enjoying them straight out of the freezer for a cold treat on these hot summer days playing outside. The girls also love the fruit and greek yogurt bite flavors. #justfruitcupsatfoodlion #summerfun #summervibes #summertreats #thosesunshinemoments #raisingwildflowers #summerinapost
Meet Jelly Bean! 🫘 Our latest adventure vehicle Meet Jelly Bean! 🫘 Our latest adventure vehicle! Jelly Bean is a 2011 R Pod 177, which is teardrop camper small enough go be pulled by the mini van. She's tiny but mighty with a small kitchen, wet bath, queen bed and dinette that converts to a bed for the kiddos, she has everything we need for some camping and road trip adventures this fall. No, I am not going to all 50 states again this maternity leave 🤪, but we do have a few fun smaller trips planned. And also no this doesn't mean we are out of the sprinter van conversion business. It just makes more sense for us at the moment to keep our carrying costs low in case our dream land pops up. We'll be giving her a face-lift and hope to finish up by our Labor Day camping trip (yes I have a camping trip planned for the same week as birthing baby #4 🤪), so I am, sure you'll see more of her in the coming weeks and months!
#travelfamilies #travelmom #travelfamily #familytraveltribe #rpodnation #rpod #raisingwildflowers #1000hoursoutside #childhoodunplugged #travelkids
Cutest sneak peak of baby girl #4 at 30 weeks toda Cutest sneak peak of baby girl #4 at 30 weeks today 😍😍 Let me know who you think she looks like below! And what name she looks like because that's still up in the air 😂🙈
#babynumber4 #babydue2022 #pregnantmom #pregnantmoms #momofmultiples #bumpdate #knoxvillemoms #pregnancyafterinfertility #pregnancylife #3dultrasound
I always have crazy ideas I'm running by @braddadt I always have crazy ideas I'm running by @braddadtogirls. Any guesses on what it is this time? Let me know what you think it is below ⬇️
Happy 3rd Birthday to sweet Heidi Lou!! #thisis3 # Happy 3rd Birthday to sweet Heidi Lou!! #thisis3 #happybirthday #raisingwildflowers
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Motherhood · February 17, 2018

Cloth Diapering Baby Must -Haves

Here’s a list of must-have baby gear you’ll want to add to your baby registry to help you get started with cloth diapering.

Motherhood · February 16, 2018

Breastfeeding Baby Must-Haves

A complete guide to what to put on your baby registry if you plan to breastfeed, nurse, or pump milk for your new baby.

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I'm Samantha from @samantharaisingwildflowers on Instagram.

I am blessed to be raising three "wildflowers" after years of infertility. Sharing and connecting on all things mamahood and mom life has become my passion. I am constantly learning, growing, and evolving on this journey of parenthood. One this is certain; I am determined to give my girls a slow, carefree childhood. We love Jesus, family, nature, travel, books, and laughing. We are not afraid to be different.

“[A wildflower is] a free spirit. Uncultivated by the mainstream. Independent thinker. Bravely growing wild and free in a world plagued by conformity.” – Urban Dictionary

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Ya'll I blinked, and we somehow have Kindergartene Ya'll I blinked, and we somehow have Kindergarteners 🤯😍
Brooklyn says she is most excited to learn to write and read. She wants to be a ballerina and pianist when she grows up. Her favorite book is "too many to pick."
Blakely says she is most excited to learn to bake. She wants to be a singer when she grows up. Her favorite book is Baba Yaga. 
#raisingwildflowers #twinssisters #twinnies #kindergarteners #homeschoolkindergarten #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolmom #twinmomlife #knoxvillemoms
I recently discovered that my daughter loved books I recently discovered that my daughter loved books where the same word was repeated 3 times a row. While it's been difficult to encourage her to talk (until very recently), whenever we encountered these 3peats (as I call them), she would join in by the 2nd or 3rd word. So I went on a hunt for these 3peat stories. Our top three favorites are:
 Little Excavator by Anna Dewdney 
  Once I Heard A Little Wombat by Renee Treml
  1-2-3 Peas by Keith Baker
Some other favorites include:
 Waddle, Waddle, Quack, Quack, Quack by Barbara Ann  Skalak
  Miss Mary Mack
  Wheels on the Bus

And a few others we found but didn't care much for: 
  Peep and Ducky by David Martin (cute but inconsistent 3peats)
 The Pout Pout Fish by Deborah Dieson (love the book but only one 3peat throughout the book - blub, blub blub)
 Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb by Al Perkins (just didn't love this book but lots of 3peats)
 Up, Up, Up, Down (lots of 3peats but would be better suited for a 1 year old)

Do you have any to add to the list?
#raisingreaders #bookwormfamily
#bookwormkids #speechdevelopment
#booksuggestions
#toddlerbooks #bookstagram #bookswelove #midweeksummerstyle
Family #vanlife product alert! Big thanks to @cabb Family #vanlife product alert! Big thanks to @cabbunk for sending your patented bunk beds to us to try out and show everyone! They have always been my recommendation for easily adding additional sleeping spots in your van conversion and even more so now after trying out in person! Super easy install with no drilling and easy deconstruct for when you are ready to hit the road. And they are very sturdy! Save the hassle of trying to incorporate a ton of permanent beds into your build with these Cabbunk twin bunk beds. #vanfamilies #familytravel #familytraveltribe #familytravelblog #vanfamtribe #vanbuilder #vanlifewithkids #mondayjulystories #vanconversion #vanlifeproject #diyvanconversion
I've gotten pretty used to this conclusion about m I've gotten pretty used to this conclusion about my mental state by now 🤣
Anyways I know it's unconventional but homeschool requirements don't include being conventional. We're super excited to be starting homeschool kindergarten this fall when baby girl #4 arrives! And we're excited to have you along for the ride as we figure out how it's going to look for us outside of normal business hours. Anyone else homeschooling your littles? I'd love to connect! Drop your handle below!
PS I may joke that I'm "mad" but I'm fully confident in our homeschooling decision and plans and my capabilities to raise and educate my children to thrive.
#homeschoolmom #homeschoolkindergarten #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolroom 
#homeschoolmama #unconventionalhomeschool
#youremad #johnnydepp #tgtb #workingmomshomeschool #workingmoms #knoxvillemoms
This summer we are loving this refreshing and heal This summer we are loving this refreshing and healthy treat we found at Food Lion! #ad They are Wyman's Just Fruit Cups @wymansfruit! There are several flavors available in the frozen aisle. This one has strawberries, wild Maine blueberries, and banana bites ❤️🤍💙 a full 1/4 cup serving of fruit. We've been enjoying them straight out of the freezer for a cold treat on these hot summer days playing outside. The girls also love the fruit and greek yogurt bite flavors. #justfruitcupsatfoodlion #summerfun #summervibes #summertreats #thosesunshinemoments #raisingwildflowers #summerinapost
Meet Jelly Bean! 🫘 Our latest adventure vehicle Meet Jelly Bean! 🫘 Our latest adventure vehicle! Jelly Bean is a 2011 R Pod 177, which is teardrop camper small enough go be pulled by the mini van. She's tiny but mighty with a small kitchen, wet bath, queen bed and dinette that converts to a bed for the kiddos, she has everything we need for some camping and road trip adventures this fall. No, I am not going to all 50 states again this maternity leave 🤪, but we do have a few fun smaller trips planned. And also no this doesn't mean we are out of the sprinter van conversion business. It just makes more sense for us at the moment to keep our carrying costs low in case our dream land pops up. We'll be giving her a face-lift and hope to finish up by our Labor Day camping trip (yes I have a camping trip planned for the same week as birthing baby #4 🤪), so I am, sure you'll see more of her in the coming weeks and months!
#travelfamilies #travelmom #travelfamily #familytraveltribe #rpodnation #rpod #raisingwildflowers #1000hoursoutside #childhoodunplugged #travelkids
Cutest sneak peak of baby girl #4 at 30 weeks toda Cutest sneak peak of baby girl #4 at 30 weeks today 😍😍 Let me know who you think she looks like below! And what name she looks like because that's still up in the air 😂🙈
#babynumber4 #babydue2022 #pregnantmom #pregnantmoms #momofmultiples #bumpdate #knoxvillemoms #pregnancyafterinfertility #pregnancylife #3dultrasound
I always have crazy ideas I'm running by @braddadt I always have crazy ideas I'm running by @braddadtogirls. Any guesses on what it is this time? Let me know what you think it is below ⬇️
Happy 3rd Birthday to sweet Heidi Lou!! #thisis3 # Happy 3rd Birthday to sweet Heidi Lou!! #thisis3 #happybirthday #raisingwildflowers
I love when my bump levels up to table status 🤣 I love when my bump levels up to table status 🤣 #bumpdate 
This week has been hectic holding down the fort by myself. The Eat to Evolve @evolve meal subscription couldn't have come at a better time! Eat to Evolve sends healthy pre-made meals straight to your doorstep. No cooking required! These are freshly packaged meals that you just have to microwave for 120 seconds and then you have a delicious cooked meal ready to eat! It's been so convenient knowing I can have dinner ready in 2 minutes. My favorites so far are the meatloaf and pot roast. And ya'll they've given me a discount code for you to order meals with! WILDFLOWERS gets you 20% off your first order!
#mealideas #mealsolutions #easydinnerideas #eattoevolve #nomealprep #momsonthego #busymoms #modernmama #mommysimplemoments

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