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Christmas 2023

PUBLISHED: December 20, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Dear Friends, Family and Internet Stalkers (which are, likely, the vast majority): As we close out 2023 I'm amazed at how the year seemed very Continue Reading

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Habits of Happy Pregnant Women

PUBLISHED: December 13, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Looking to feel more joy and happiness during your pregnancy, today I'm going to share a few habits of pregnant women that make them happier, more Continue Reading

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How Long Does It Take for the Labor Epidural Anesthesia to Wear Off?

PUBLISHED: December 7, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

You're planning on getting an epidural (or considering it) but you're sort of wondering how long your legs will be numb and could the epidural maybe Continue Reading

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4 Tips for Being Pregnant at Christmas

PUBLISHED: December 5, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

It's Christmas time, and you're pregnant. Today I'm going to share 4 tips to making this holiday a bit more magical when you're celebrating for two Continue Reading

Episode 215 Postpartum Mindset with Dr Fran

The Postpartum Mindset: Navigating New Parenthood with Dr. Fran

PUBLISHED: December 4, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Welcome to The Pulling Curls Podcast, where we untangle the complexities of pregnancy and parenting. In today's episode, titled "Postpartum Mindset Continue Reading

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Top “Boy” Names for 2024

PUBLISHED: December 1, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Today I'm going to share my top 10 "boy" names for 2024 as we close 2023. I must admit I think boy names are harder. They tend to be a bit more Continue Reading

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Top “Girl” Names for 2024

PUBLISHED: November 29, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Today I'm going to share my top 10 girl names as we close out 2023. These are some of my favorite names. I'm also going to share WHY they are a Continue Reading

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Gift ideas for Women who Have Everything

PUBLISHED: November 27, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Looking for the perfect gift ideas for women who have everything? -- Even if they're 50 or 60 there are still PLENTY of unique gifts they want or Continue Reading

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The Organizing Mindset: Transforming Chaos into Calm

PUBLISHED: November 27, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary Erickson explores the organizing mindset. She shares tips on how to approach organizing tasks Continue Reading

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3 Things NOT to Do When Organizing

PUBLISHED: November 21, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Today I want to share three of the most important things NOT to do when you're organizing. They're ones we ALL do from time to time -- usually to Continue Reading

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