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4 Signs It’s Time to Organize

PUBLISHED: February 2, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Sometimes you had a system set up (or you think you do) and then slowly realize it's maybe not working. Today I'm going to share the signs it's time Continue Reading

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Can You Use a Microwave Heat Pack While Pregnant

PUBLISHED: January 31, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

You might wondering if a microwaveable heat pack is a good option for the aches and pains of pregnancy. First off, YES it can be super helpful and Continue Reading

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Untangling Under-Sink Chaos

PUBLISHED: January 29, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary Erickson shares five essential tips for organizing under your sink. From utilizing the space Continue Reading

The EASIEST (and best) Labor and Delivery Nurse Gift Ideas!

PUBLISHED: January 22, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Ok, so you're going in to have a baby, do you need to get thank you gifts for the nurses, or are you supposed to tip them? Today I'm going to share Continue Reading

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Improving Your Family’s Sleep: Tips and Tricks from the Sleep Research Expert @ThatSleepDoc

PUBLISHED: January 22, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, host Hilary Erickson and guest Sujay, aka @thatsleepdoc, untangle the topic of sleep. They discuss sleep Continue Reading

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6 Mistakes You’ll Make Planning Your Disneyland Trip

PUBLISHED: January 18, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

There are MANY ways to ruin a Disneyland day, and today I want to share a few of them that you may just be making for your next vacation. Don't Continue Reading

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Free Birth Class with Insurance

PUBLISHED: January 16, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Are you hoping to save some cash on your birth class by charging it to your insurance! Me too! more and more insurance companies are offering Continue Reading

The Power of Prenatal Classes: A Deep Dive into the Studies

PUBLISHED: January 15, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Welcome back to The Pulling Curls Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into the benefits of attending a prenatal class. We'll explore the studies Continue Reading

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What Does the -2 Mean When They Do a Cervical Check?

PUBLISHED: January 12, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

So, you had a doctor's visit and they said you were dilated to a number, but also said baby was -2? What does that mean (being negative isn't usually Continue Reading

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Painful Cervical Checks During Pregnancy: What to do if you’re scared.

PUBLISHED: January 8, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Are you likely to have a cervix exam and wondering if it's painful (or have already had one and are wondering how to make it better). Today we're Continue Reading

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