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Apr 2017
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#18: The Lazy Genius Raises a New Baby

KENDRA, THE LAZY GENIUS
About this episode
1. Read some posts to make the episode even better! The Baby Stuff I'd Rescue In a Fire - all my favorite items from Annie's first year of life Don't Carpe Diem - the super viral post by Glennon Doyle Melton that made me feel like a normal mom When You're Not Excited About Having a New Baby - just in case you have feelings that you're afraid to say o ... Show More
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