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Hi friends! Welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. I am so glad you stopped by.
    I am Ashley. Wife to Bryan, Mama to Caleb, David and Ethan (yes, we are ABCDE). I am also a daughter of God, saved by His grace alone. I love coffee, crafting, baking, and curling up on the couch with a good book. Most days are spent chasing our kiddos around and being active whenever I get the chance. I am a professional problem-solver by trade.
A former Calculus teacher turned stay-at-home mom, this blog has become my new “classroom” where I share practical trouble-shooting advice, tips and encouragement. May this be a grace-filled space where you know you are not alone in the trenches!
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    How to Break Your 2 year old’s Pacifier Habit Without Tears

    April 6, 2018 /

    This formula for getting rid of our 2 year old’s pacifier was magic!  (scroll to the bottom for a quick summary of how to kick the habit quickly) Caleb’s 2 year old birthday came and went, and his pacifier was still a much loved companion. The pediatrician and the dentist both had encouraged us to drop the habit by 2…

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    Happy 1/2 Birthday Caleb Paul!

    March 22, 2018 /

      Happy 6 Months Little Man!           His Stats: Caleb is 18 lbs, 1 oz (59%- a huge jump from 19% at his 4 month check up…poor baby was starving- I still hate that for some reason I wasn’t making enough milk, but I am so thankful he is growing so well) and 28 1/8 in…

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    Happy 5 Months Caleb!

    March 22, 2018 /

    that smile gets me every time I love this baby boy Oh so much! he can sit for a couple minutes unsupported- but still doesn’t sit super straight he wants to bite everything! but we are still waiting for those little teeth to show up sometimes I wonder what his little mind is thinking about  His Stats: Our estimate is…

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About the Author

Hi friends! Welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. I am so glad you stopped by.
    I am Ashley. Wife to Bryan, Mama to Caleb, David and Ethan (yes, we are ABCDE). I am also a daughter of God, saved by His grace alone. I love coffee, crafting, baking, and curling up on the couch with a good book. Most days are spent chasing our kiddos around and being active whenever I get the chance. I am a professional problem-solver by trade.
A former Calculus teacher turned stay-at-home mom, this blog has become my new “classroom” where I share practical trouble-shooting advice, tips and encouragement. May this be a grace-filled space where you know you are not alone in the trenches!
Read the rest of my story here
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