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Welcome to the Just Because Diaries - where real life meets random chats and plenty of mom moments all while reclaiming joy in the (seemingly) mundane. Hosted by Celeste, a mama who’s just here to keep it real and make you feel like you’re catching up with an old friend.
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So…Can a Family Vacation Actually Feel Like a Vacation? (opens the original)
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Can a family vacation with little kids actually feel like a vacation? In this episode of The Just Because Diaries, I’m chatting about my mom life experience of our first little vacation as a family of four to Breckenridge, Colorado - and all the planning, packing, parenting, and unexpected mom moments that came with it. From figuring out what to do with a 2 and 6 year-old, to panning for gold, hiking to the Breckenridge troll (hello, whimsy), discovering that the hotel bathtub was somehow the ki
Realizing I’m Not a Ballerina: Letting Go of What-Ifs in Motherhood (opens the original)
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What if you finally tried the thing you’d been wondering about for years…only to realize you absolutely hated it? 😂 In this episode of The Just Because Diaries , I’m talking about trying ballet as an adult, being a very, very bad beginner, and finally answering a question I’d been carrying around since I was five: could I have been a dancer? Growing up, I chose sports over dance, but I always wondered what might have happened if I had stuck with it. Decades later, getting back into tap dance gav
First Baby? Let’s Talk Newborns: Listener Questions Answered (opens the original)
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Expecting your first baby? In this episode of The Just Because Diaries , we’re talking all things newborns and answering listener-submitted questions about preparing for a new baby. From baby essentials and gear to feeding, sleep, pacifiers, baby development, play, books, clothing, and those first months of parenthood, I’m sharing what worked for our family and what I’ve learned along the way. This listener had A LOT of questions, so instead of answering them one by one, I grouped them into a fe
Real Mom Talk: Potty Training, Overstimulation & Finding Joy in the Chaos (opens the original)
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Potty training is a LOT. The constant accidents, the big toddler emotions, and the mental load of being "on" all day can leave you feeling completely overstimulated. In this episode, I'm sharing an honest look at our first week of potty training, from the meltdowns and self-doubt to the unexpected kitchen dance party that reminded me why even the hardest parenting seasons are worth celebrating. We also talk about motherhood overstimulation, finding joy in the middle of the chaos, and why no diff
The Crochet Cardigan Reset: Finding Whimsy & Rest (and Avoiding a Dirty Bathtub) (opens the original)
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This week, I'm sharing how one simple crochet project unexpectedly helped me feel like myself again after weeks of feeling creatively stuck. We're chatting about creative hobbies, mom guilt, why rest isn't something we have to earn, and how making space for joy - even before the chores are finished - completely changed the rhythm of my days. Plus, a Just Because Moment featuring my first successful latte art heart and my completely unverified theory that dogs can absolutely hold dream grudges. W
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