We’re Becca & Dan
We're a couple living a down-to-earth lifestyle at home. Half Half Home shares all the ways we live true to our values, through home improvement, raising a family, professional experiences and more.
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Wild Rye Apparel Review: What to Know about the Women’s Outdoors Brand
I tried Wild Rye to check out this women’s bike apparel brand. In this review, see which styles I liked (I tried size XS and 0), and see my thoughts on the brand before you shop.
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14 Smart Things to Do When You Find Out You’re Pregnant
While there’s a few things you’re “supposed” to do when you find out you’re pregnant, there’s a lot of smart things to do right away. In this list, see what I recommend and what I did.
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11 Ways to Know If You’re Ready for a Second Child (Signs to Know)
We knew we were ready for a second child! With these ways to know if you’re ready for another baby, consider the signs that you’re both on board, or if you need to wait.
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How We’re Raising a Screen-free Toddler (What to Do Instead of Screen Time)
We’re passionate about a screen-free lifestyle for our child. Here are my ideas for achieving “no screen time,” and the things we do instead of consuming media on screens at home.
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How to Sell on Poshmark Like a Pro (insider Tips from 5 Years of Success)
After trial and error, I learned how to stand out and make sales on Poshmark. Here are my secrets to success, as well as what NOT to do when you first start selling on the site.
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9 Great Benefits of Having a Baby in an Apartment (Why We Loved It)
After living in an apartment with a baby, I counted the benefits and perks for my parent lifestyle. In this list, see some of the big advantages to apartment living with a baby.
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The Most Helpful Baby Items I Put on My Baby Registry (Don’t Leave These Out!)
I pinned down the most helpful products for my perfect baby registry. Here’s a list of my top picks for must-haves, and the reasons why they are perfect for first-time moms (or dads).
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16 Ways to Survive Winter as a New Mom with a Newborn (What I Did)
Surviving winter with a new baby is far from easy, and I want to help you, as a new mom or new parent, get through winter with a newborn—not just get your newborn safely through cold months. Try my tips.
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25 Thoughtful Questions to Discuss with Your Partner before a Baby Arrives
Have a few hard conversations with your partner before your baby comes, to make sure you’re on the same page about big “life” topics and sort out differences as your family grows.
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11 Essential Breastfeeding Products for Your Baby Registry (from First-hand Experience)
It’s smart to put a few breastfeeding accessories and nursing products on your baby registry so that you’re prepared. Here are my favorite breastfeeding must-haves for a registry.
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Best Affordable (and Useful) Running Gifts for Runners
Getting a gift for someone into running doesn’t have to be hard. Here are my favorite running products for nice and thoughtful gifts for a runner in your life, and some are cheap.
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28 Ways to save Money with a Baby: Smart Budgeting Hacks
Life with a baby is expensive, but I found proven ways to save money on our baby expenses! Find out how to get free, discounted, on-sale, low-cost, borrowed, second-hand or used baby gear.
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Do Babies Cost a Lot of Money? (You Might Be Surprised)
I think babiest cost a ton of money. Here’s where all my baby expenses come from, and how surprised I was at all the different types of expenses I had as a new parent after birth.
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16 Things You Really Don’t Need in Your Baby Registry for Your First Child
I skipped and scrapped a lot of stuff when I made a baby registry. As a first-time mom, here are the things I’d forget on your registry, from useless items to overrated products.
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10 Best Prenatal Yoga Youtube Channels That Got Me Through Pregnancy
I discovered online prenatal yoga during my pregnancy and used a few fun and helpful channels as a way to continue my yoga. Here are my favorite YouTube channels that I tried.
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Easy and Affordable Ideas for a Starter Home Gym (Small Products Only)
Building a small starter home gym doesn’t have to be expensive. In this list of ideas, see which simple and affordable things we got for home workouts in our family room.
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Why We Chose the Benefits of Daycare (and Not a Nanny) for Our Child
It’s a tough choice: daycare, or a nanny? For us, the benefits of daycare were clear, from our toddler’s development, to costs, to the social aspect. See why we chose daycare.
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When Should I Send My Baby to Daycare? (How to Decide When to Start)
Figuring out when to start daycare, and at which age, can be one of the hardest decisions to make. See when we started our baby in daycare and all the factors that went into making this decision.
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How to Choose a Daycare: Finding the Best Option for Your Family
I had so much to consider when choosing the best daycare for my child. In this list, see what I prioritized, and what went through my mind during the daycare centers we toured.
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Are Online Birth Classes Worth It? (Yes, but Here’s My Hack)
I think childbirth classes are worth it, if you can find them for free and virtually on Zoom. Read on to see if birth classes are for you, because I found out that they may not be right for everyone.
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