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how I plan my month with biweekly pay✨
Here’s how I plan my month when I only get paid twice utilizing the budget by paycheck method ✨ I’m a 31-year-old girly living in SoCal, budgeting on a retail paycheck and trying to save, spend smarter, and pay off debt without losing my mind. I only get paid twice a month, so I have to be
ariana budgets ✨☁️

ariana budgets ✨☁️

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A detailed daily schedule for a 21-month-old, listing activities and times from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, such as wake-up, meals, play, nap, and bedtime. The image is adorned with pink hearts and stars, and includes the Lemon8 logo.
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My 21 month old’s schedule 🌸🍋
I am a 23 year old sahm to my 21 month old daughter and I literally cannot imagine how hectic and unpredictable life would be if we haven’t had my daughter on a schedule since she was very young. Children truly thrive when they have routines and this is what works for us! 🩷 feel free to ask me any
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Chelsea 🩷

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A collage of four photos shows a mother and her 21-month-old daughter. The daughter, in a pink outfit, smiles with her mother, stands by a Christmas tree, and holds a small golden tree, surrounded by festive decorations.
My 21 month old 🫶
I can’t believe she’s 21 months already. It feels like yesterday I gave birth to her and I watched her lift her head, roll over, crawl, walk and now run. 💗 I’ll turn around tomorrow and watch her go off to college; brb going to cry now 😭😭😭😭
Nadia Heilmann

Nadia Heilmann

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A young couple, 21 and 23, stands proudly in front of their new house, holding up a set of keys. Text overlays announce, "WE BOUGHT A HOUSE at 21 & 23 years old! here's how ->". The house has light gray siding and stone accents.
Text overlays on a house porch explain the first step to buying a home: living with parents for a year and saving 80% of monthly income by minimizing "fun" money. The background shows the front door and siding.
Text overlays on a house porch detail the couple's loan choice: a Rural Development loan, which didn't require a down payment. They used existing savings for furniture and utility deposits. A tip about finding value further from cities is included.
How we bought a home at 21 and 23!
It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it! Do you hate feeling like the money you’re putting into your rental is just going down the drain? Do you want to make an investment that will reward you in the future? That’s how we felt too. We rented our apartment the first two years we were married. And
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Caitlyn Blunt

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A heart-shaped plate shows a 6-month-old's breakfast with diced avocado, yogurt with fruit puree, and strawberries in a feeder. A blue sippy cup with water is also present, illustrating early baby-led weaning meals.
A Mickey Mouse-shaped plate displays a 6-month-old's breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, smashed blueberries, half a banana, and strawberries in a feeder. A blue sippy cup with water is visible, showcasing baby-led weaning options.
A pink divided plate presents a 6-month-old's dinner with finely chopped broccoli and cauliflower, ground meat with light salt, and noodles with cheese. A yellow lion-shaped sippy cup with a straw is beside the plate.
6 month old meal ideas! ✨🌿🤍🍓☀️
I have still be dabbling into baby lead weaning while also still feeding my daughter purées. she gets the best of both worlds right now but I am slowly introducing her to larger pieces! I am really proud of all I have done for her so far and I recently downloaded an app that was recommended to me.
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torie | wife | mama of 2 :)🫧

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A hand holds a red mesh bag of Honeycrisp apples, with text indicating the process of making applesauce for a 7-month-old baby.
Three peeled apples, apple peels, and a peeler are shown on a white cutting board, illustrating the "wash & peel" step for applesauce.
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MAKING APPLESAUCE FOR MY 7-MONTH OLD
HOW I MADE IT: 1. Wash and peel your apples 2. Cut up your apples into smaller pieces 3. Add water to a pot (I used just enough to cover the bottom of the pot) along with your apple slices, set to medium heat, and cover 4. Once your apple pieces reach a soft consistency, add them to y
AVA WILSON

AVA WILSON

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MY 7-MONTH-OLD’S FAVORITE TOY
One of my family members gave my daughter this for Christmas from Melissa & Doug’s classic toy collection and she loves it so much! I honestly haven’t seen one of these since I was a kid and totally forgot about these but I am so glad she was gifted this because it’s something that I feel like
AVA WILSON

AVA WILSON

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A baby is secured in a car seat, wearing striped pajamas, with a yellow teether toy nearby. Text overlay reads 'CAR ACTIVITIES FOR MY 9 MONTH OLD'.
A colorful fabric crinkle book, a white lamb rattle, and a purple teether are displayed on a textured rug. The text highlights 'Soft, lightweight toys' like crinkle books, fabric rattles, or teethers.
Several open board books featuring animal illustrations, including an elephant calf, a tiger cub, sheep, and puppies, are shown on a textured rug. The text emphasizes 'Interactive Books' like lift-the-flap and touch-and-feel books.
CAR ACTIVITIES FOR MY 9 MONTH OLD 🚗
Longer drives with a baby can feel intimidating, but a few simple tricks + toys make the ride so much smoother. Here are our go-to car activities for keeping my little one happy on the road: 🚗 Soft, lightweight toys Think crinkle books, fabric rattles, or a teether—nothing heavy that could fall
Anna Cooper | First Time Mom

Anna Cooper | First Time Mom

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OUR MORNING as a 21 yo sahm w/ a 3 month old!🩷🍼😊
we had a great morning, and my little girl got to hang out with her great-grandma for a bit! getting a massage postpartum may be the best thing ever!🤩🩵💆‍♀️ any advice for this 4 month sleep regression? it started about a week ago! my little girl used to sleep through the night almost 10 hours, a
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Rebecca💐🤍🤩

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A hand holds multiple colorful silicone teething sticks, with text overlays "AMAZON FINDS" and "I bought my 4 month old" on a decorative background.
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Amazon Finds For My 4 Month Old👶🏼
💫5 Things I bought my 4 month old💫 5 things I bought for my son that my daughters OT and Oral motor therapist said were great to use😁 ⚠️I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL ⚠️ My second born daughter has a rare brain malformation that has caused her to need feeding therapy, speech, OT, PT, and oral myof
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Tabitha Moore

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Sebastián my 4 month old
My baby is turning 4 months Thursday it feels like time went by so fast again 🥲 #4monthsold #fyp #viral #sahm
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babygurlkari21_

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What my toddler eats in a day🫶✨(21 months old)
Toddler meals are honestly the hardest but I have found that sticking to what we eat already makes it a little easier than making seperate meals for my son! #whatmytoddlerateinaday #mealsfortoddlers #toddlermeali deas #toddlerfriendly #mealideasforkids
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gabrielacayli

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Making carrot puree for my 6-month-old 🥕🍌🥑‼️‼️
Carrots are packed with vitamin A and nutrients that support healthy growth,and homemade baby food just feels cleaner and so easy for prepping fresh little meals at home.👶👶 #babyfood #babypuree #homemade #babyfoodmaker #momlife
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Jennifer💕momlife

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How I Helped My 2-Month-Old Heal from RSV
RSV can be a scary experience for any parent, especially with a little one as young as 2 months old. While it was a tough time, a combination of patience, love, and the right products made all the difference. Here’s what worked for us and why I recommend these essentials: 1. NoseFrida Snotsucker
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Naomi

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A baby sits on a rug surrounded by various toys, with text overlay "Things to teach your 12-15 month old (other than walking and talking)". The baby's face is covered by a smiley emoji.
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What you should be teaching your 12-15 month old!
Knowing what to teach your baby can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure of what’s considered normal or if you’re doing enough. I recently saw a post from a pediatric OT with some excellent tips on what to focus on with your toddler at this stage, and wanted to share the info! Stacki
abby | toddler mama🧸

abby | toddler mama🧸

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Our Rules as ftp to a 7 month old!!
Screen Time - TV and iPad/Tablets are different in my opinion! Plus we always have the TV on as background noise. Usually she’ll play with her toys and the only time she’ll really watch it is if she’s having her bottle. Sleepovers - she only sleeps and her grandparents houses. They love it! I c
Selena | First Time Mom

Selena | First Time Mom

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21 month glow up ✨
Midnight Whites ‘Mambo Italiano’ #siberianhusky #dogsoflemon8
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Siberian Forest pack

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A baby, whose face is covered by a smiley emoji, is held by an adult. The image has text overlay: '5 Daily Activities I Do With My 12 Month Old'.
A baby, with a smiley emoji covering its face, sits in a high chair with strawberries and yogurt on the tray, indicating mealtime.
A mother holds her baby close, with the baby's head resting on her shoulder, covered by a green blanket, representing contact naps.
5 Daily Activities I Do With My 12 Month Old
hello ◡̈ I've never been one for rigid schedules, and motherhood hasn't changed that for me. Instead of trying to fit my son into a predetermined routine, I've found that following his lead and listening to his cues works beautifully for us. Our days are flexible and free-flowing,
mom | sierra ◡̈

mom | sierra ◡̈

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How I play with my 9 month old. 👶🏻🧸
Believe it or not, learning happens through play! When babies play, they’re working on communication as well as their physical , social, and cognitive development! What matters is repetition, routine and consistency. Your baby may not make the “correct” choices the first , second or third try but T
JuJu

JuJu

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BLW BREAKFAST FOR MY 6 MONTH OLD 🥭🍌🥑🍞
Today she had…. • Avocado Toast 🥑: This was a FAV for her and she LOVED IT !!!! Couldn’t believe how well she took to eating toast. •Mango🥭 : Girl has no teeth so it was just mainly for the flavor of the mango + to start getting used to grabbing her food with her hands. • Greek Yogurt wi
JOCELYN NIEVES

JOCELYN NIEVES

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The image displays the title '1 Month Glow Up Challenge (student edition)' in white text over a blurred background of a laptop and an open book. A white arrow points to the right, and the Lemon8 logo with username is in the bottom left corner.
This image outlines 'Week 1: Setting Foundations' for a student glow-up challenge. It lists four points: Goal Setting, Time Management, Organize Your Space, and Health Check. A calendar overlay is visible, and an arrow points right. The Lemon8 logo is at the bottom.
The image details 'Week 2: Academic Deep Dive' for the student challenge. It includes four points: Enhanced Study Techniques, Group Study, Office Hours, and Digital Detox. An arrow points to the right, and the Lemon8 logo is present.
1 Month STUDENT Glow Up Challenge!!
This is your WAKE UP CALL!! With this 1 month student glow up challenge, you can completely transform your life as a student in just 4 weeks! Each week you will use the techniques shown and apply them to your daily routine. Becoming an amazing student isn't just about what you do during you
CompSkyy

CompSkyy

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The image displays various beauty products like perfumes and makeup on a white pedestal, surrounded by green plants. Overlay text reads, "WHY I AM DOING A NO SPEND MONTH POSSIBLY A NO SPEND YEAR," with a "New!" sticker on one item, symbolizing past spending habits.
A text-based image titled "How It's Going So Far," explaining the author's motivation for a no-spend month. It details living in Brooklyn on a tight budget, student loans, and past overspending on beauty products and eating out.
A text-based image outlining the author's goals for the no-spend challenge: paying off loans, saving money, and breaking spending habits. It also describes current strategies like using old products and finding free activities.
No spend month
What I’ve Learned So Far This no-spend month is not just about money—it’s about shifting my mindset. I don’t have to buy things to feel good about myself. And honestly, the challenge has been empowering! If you’ve ever done a no-spend challenge or want to try one, let me know! I’d love to hea
Destiny

Destiny

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A toddler in festive pajamas, wearing a Santa hat and reindeer antlers, holds a football in front of a decorated Christmas tree. The image is captioned with "Merry Christmas My 21 month old favorite Christmas gifts!".
A plush doll, identified as a Ms. Rachel doll, is held up against a light background. The doll wears a pink headband, pink shirt, blue overalls, and pink and white shoes.
A colorful 2-in-1 toy basketball hoop and soccer goal is shown. The toy features a blue backboard with cartoon animals and a yellow base with various interactive elements.
Christmas for my 21 month old
Some of my toddlers favorite Christmas gifts so far! If you are looking for some ideas for your toddler I highly recommend getting some of these toys, they are a huge hit in our home 💙 #toddlerchristmas #christmas #toddler
Kayla Duncan

Kayla Duncan

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A baby in a light-colored onesie lies on their back with feet raised. The image features the text 'HOW MY 18-MONTH-OLD TALKS LIKE A 3-YEAR-OLD' in yellow, accented with stars, musical notes, and a hashtag, relating to early language development tips.
How My 18-Month-Old Talks Like a 3-Year-Old! 🔥
📍 The other day at the park, a mom stopped mid-conversation. 👩‍👦 “Wait… how old is your baby?! They talk SO MUCH!” When I said “Only 18 months,” she gasped. 😲 💡 I’ve been asked this question SO many times, and honestly? There’s no magic trick. Just small daily habits that made a HUGE difference!
Chela_morgan99

Chela_morgan99

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A baby sits in a dark stroller on a paved surface. Overlay text reads 'MY 12-MONTH-OLD'S CURRENT FAVORITE HEALTHY SNACKS & ingredient clean.'
A hand holds a red box of organic apple, cinnamon, and spinach snack bars for toddlers, suitable for 12+ months. The box shows an illustration of an apple, cinnamon stick, and spinach leaf.
A hand holds a pink box of organic strawberry and beet snack bars for toddlers, suitable for 12+ months. The box features illustrations of strawberries and beets.
MY 12-MONTH-OLD’s CURRENT FAVORITE HEALTHY SNACKS
My daughter used to eat pretty much anything I gave her but nowadays she’s a little more picky so I figured I would share some of her current favorite snacks!! I work partly from home and partly out and about, and I take her with me everywhere so it was definitely necessary for me to keep lots
AVA WILSON

AVA WILSON

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Foods i fed my 7 month old 🫶🏽💙
#mealsforbaby #babyfoodinspo #mealideasforbabies #Lemon8Diary
Daneka🦂

Daneka🦂

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A 9-month-old baby in a high chair reaches for breakfast on a divided plate, featuring scrambled eggs, banana, and multigrain toast with strawberry jelly. The image introduces the baby-led weaning meal ideas.
A divided plate displays a 9-month-old's breakfast: multigrain toast with strawberry jelly, scrambled egg, and a banana. Each item is labeled, providing a clear view of the meal components.
The divided plate is mostly empty after breakfast, showing remnants of scrambled egg and a small piece of banana. This illustrates the baby's consumption of the meal.
9 month olds meals (kind of BLW)
Since our son turned 6 months old, we decided to slowly start introducing baby lead weaning. We thought we would be more ready to do it before we had him and were discussing it but once we got to that point, we were both a little bit nervous. So we started slow and still aren’t at the level that so
Jess | Painfully Average Mom

Jess | Painfully Average Mom

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A person's feet on a wooden digital scale, showing a weight loss from 181.3 lbs to 171.4 lbs over one month, with text overlay '10 pounds down in exactly 1 month'.
A calendar grid displaying closed Apple Watch activity rings for most days from late July through August 24, indicating consistent daily movement and exercise.
Text overlay on a forest path describing the weight loss strategy: walking 15k steps, calorie deficit, tracking food, and eating freely on a birthday.
10 pounds down in exactly 1 month
No gym. No cutting out food groups. No “starting over” after a slice of birthday cake. I started this journey on June 9, and I’ve lost 25 lbs total so far. These last 10 came off in the past month without being perfect. Here’s what I actually did: • Walked daily (~15k steps most day
malena

malena

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Meals i’ve fed my 6 month old recently
We try our best to practice baby led weaning, so here’s some meals i’ve given Addie recently! It’s SO important to offer your kids a wide array of foods in their day to day. My boyfriend is a very picky eater and won’t eat vegetables, so i’m trying my best to raise our daughter to eat as many thi
Milkteea

Milkteea

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🐾 Family Fun at the Zoo with Our 8-Month-Old! 🍼🐒
This week, we took our baby on her first zoo adventure, and it was everything we hoped for and more! Watching her little face light up at the sights and sounds was pure magic. 🥰 Here’s how we made it an amazing day (and learned some lessons along the way): 1️⃣ Plan Ahead: We arrived early to
Kaitlyn Bianes

Kaitlyn Bianes

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A flat lay of various baby food pouches and snacks, with text 'SNACK HAUL FOR MY 9-MONTH-OLD' overlaid. The pouches feature different fruit, vegetable, and meat purees, suitable for babies 6+ months, including protein and dairy-free options.
A flat lay displaying a variety of baby food pouches. The pouches contain different fruit, vegetable, and meat purees, with some indicating protein content or dairy-free options, generally suitable for babies 6 months and older.
Two packages of baby snacks are shown: one box of gentle teething wafers in a fruit and vegetable flavor, and one bag of freeze-dried yogurt and fruit snacks. Both products are organic and gluten-free.
SNACK HAUL FOR MY 9-MONTH-OLD
So far she is absolutely LOVING the teething crackers and the little yogurt drops!! She’s in the process of transitioning from purées to solids right now, but a lot of the solid meals I gave her don’t actually get to her stomach lol, she’s still getting used to the texture of everything so she most
AVA WILSON

AVA WILSON

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Meal Prep for my 6 Month Old
We are a few weeks in to our baby led weaning journey! My daughter is trying about 1-2 new foods a week, while still getting used to foods she’s already tried. Here’s what I meal prepped for her this week: • bananas: I cut up bananas into small pieces and froze them. She has a silicone Teeth
Samantha Gail

Samantha Gail

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what I meal prepped for my 6 month old
Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what to feed your baby! I barely know what to feed myself most days. this was my first time meal prepping for my baby and I will definitely be doing it again! #firsttimemom #babymeals #blwideas #blwrecipes #blw
Jada Lee

Jada Lee

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Two rectangular sponges, one pink and one green, are shown on a speckled countertop. Overlaid text reads "10 Month Old Sensory Play" and "Two Sponges," introducing a simple activity for young children.
Pink and green sponges are cut into various smaller, irregular pieces and scattered across a speckled countertop. The text "Step 1. Cut Sponges" indicates the initial preparation for the sensory play activity.
A clear glass measuring cup filled with water sits on a speckled countertop. The text "Step 2. 2 cups of water Warm or Cold water" describes the next step for preparing the sensory play activity.
10 Month Old sensory play
Here’s a quick, easy, and cheap sensory play idea for your little ones. All you need is A bin Sponges 🧽(doesn’t matter how many) 2 Cups of water 💧 cold or warm scissors ✂️ I bought the sponges from the Dollar Tree for the colors. I then used scissors to cut them in length that my 10 m
Thalia

Thalia

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4 month old not eating.
My almost 4 month has been wanting to eat about half of what he normally does. A few weeks ago we switched to size 2 nipples and that helped him increase the amount he is eating. Up until a few days ago he was eating about 4.5-6 oz 6x a day. Now he is eating maybe 3 oz and absolutely refuses anymor
Aria

Aria

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Last Month’s Spending Recap!
How Much I Spent Last Month as a Full-Time Intern in NYC 🧾🏙️ Another month in NYC means another chance to reflect on where my money actually went—and how I can adjust for the month ahead. Tracking monthly helps me see the bigger picture instead of stressing over every small purchase. Here’s w
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linnea rane

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