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Dialogue: Settling In
Reed Family: Jackson (9), Trent, Kate, Maverick (1) and Grayson (4).
Settling In
OUR FAMILY has been living in our new house in Show Low, Arizona for four months now—just in time for my first freezing winter since I was a child. We expected colder weather than in the Valley but didn’t really appreciate the difference until we got our first snow before Halloween. We immediately ordered snow boots, warmer coats, hats, and gloves!
As the weeks ticked by, I also quickly realized that my winter coat (that was barely worn over the years!) was much too snug over my rapidly expanding belly. This had me on a quest for some warm maternity attire for the first time in a decade. I share the coat that I decided to purchase, along with some of my other favorite maternity must-haves in this issue! You’ll also find some great baby shower gift ideas and my most-loved baby items.
This winter issue also has some helpful tips about battling RSV, introducing siblings to a new baby, postpartum support for mom, and so much more for parents-to-be! To keep your family busy during this winter, learn about a local Toy Library and some book picks for cozy reading.
We aren’t the only ones settling into a new town, though! In this issue you’ll also meet our cover family, Matt and Abby Howard (and their new addition, Griffin) who just moved to Phoenix from Hawaii. Find out about their transition to being parents, work-life balance, and how they turned social media into income for their family.
No matter where you’re spending the next few months, I hope you can take some time to spend with family, embrace New Year’s Resolutions, and find warmth in this winter season. I know for most of the winter we’ll be next to the fireplace watching the snow fall outside as I continue enjoying the last few months of my pregnancy.
KARLEY BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY
Kate Reed, Publisher
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Winter 2022 | Vol 33 | No 4
PUBLISHER Kate Reed
EDITOR Monique Seleen
CONTRIBUTORS Karen Aurit, Michael Aurit, Rachel Galvez, Dr. Brooke Jeffy, Rodrigo Mendoza, Rosalind Prather, Maricopa County Library District
ART DIRECTOR Michèlle-Renée Adams
COVER PHOTOGRAPHY victoria e photography llc
MARKETING CONSULTANTS Tina Gerami-Bynum
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