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Mama saigh is going back to work.

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I've been keeping my "big" news under wraps for a few weeks, but now, the cat is FINALLY outta the bag! Starting May 22nd, I'll be joining The Jason Show over at FOX 9 , during their national test throughout the month of June. For six weeks, I'll be a full-time working mama, returning to my TV roots. Am I excited?! Oh, HELLS yes! After the birth of our first kiddo, I left my job at Twin Cities Live (KSTP) to be a stay-at-home mom. I worked at TCL ever since the show first went on the air in 2007, and it was the best job I've ever had. Leaving my family at TCL was one of the most difficult decisions I've had to make. However (at the time), it was the right decision for me, and (most importantly) my mental health ( I suffered from postpartum depression after our first baby was born ). Since then, I've always had a strong desire to return to my career in television. Me, E-Ries, and Em, back in my TCL days. These two are still shining stars on the show! ...
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Ticket giveaway: A year with frog and toad.

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We're giving away 2 tickets to the Children's Theatre Company 's performance of A Year with Frog and Toad ! This show runs through June 18th, 2017. Here's how to enter for your chance to win... 1. Share our giveaway post on our Facebook page. 2. Comment on this blog post (below) with your first and last name, and city you currently reside in. 3. Comment on our giveaway post on our Instagram (@melissasaigh) page, tagging three friends who you think would like to see the show. Complete all three to better your odds of winning! One person will be randomly selected to win two tickets to a performance of A Year with Frog and Toad at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis. The tickets can be redeemed for any performance with available seating. Entries must be received/completed by 8 p.m. CST on May 9th, 2017. The winner will be announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as on this blog post. Good luck!
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Jimmy says "baby owl".

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I feel like Jimmy went through a language "explosion" when we were in Florida last month over spring break. And his words just keep on coming at 17 months old. This morning, when I got him out of his crib, he picked up a stuffed owl and said "baby". I replied, "Yes Jimmy, that's a baby owl. Whoooo-whooooo!". Sweet Jimmy then said, "Baby owl. Whoooo!". And, melt...
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April 2017 vlog.

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Just in case you're not follwing our InstaStories (@melissasaigh on Instagram), here's a video montage of my vlogging from the past few weeks...
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Spring break in florida.

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What does every Minnesotan look forward to after three months of winter?! Some fun in the sun. This year, during our kindergartner's school spring-break, our family of four headed down to Florida for a little visit to Walt Disney World . My parents have a house near Fort Myers, so we stayed with them for a few days too. We soaked in some sun at their pool, hung out at the beach, and took on Disney's Magic Kingdom during the peak spring-break season. The word "peak", isn't big enough to describe that craziness that is Disney World during spring break. Let's just start there... The 4 of us in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Linna and Jimmy with their Nana and Bompa. Jimmy's face says it all. While we had an absolutely magical time when we took our then 3-year-old daughter Linna to Disney World in December a few years ago , this year's trip was not the same experience. Don't get me wrong, the Magic Kingdom is spectacular. However, in my opinio...
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Traveling with kids.

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When it comes to traveling with little ones, I've done my fair share. Over the past 5 years, I've survived multiple "single mama" flights back and forth from Singapore to Minnesota (19 hours of travel "bliss"), domestic flights with both kids, and I spend more than enough time in the car every day with my littles. I've experienced mid-flight diaper blowouts, toddler meltdowns at the airport and on planes, both kids screaming in the car at the same time, and countless "Mom, I'm bored" moments. Traveling with kids kinda sucks. While we can't always leave the little rascals at home, I've learned to just try and make traveling with the kiddos as painless as possible. This week, I shared some ideas on The Jason Show , in hopes of helping make your next trip with the kids a little bit easier... 1. Use a Plastic Bag to Turn your iPad or Phone into a Hands-Free Screen 2. Car Organizers from Skip Hop 3. Cordless Headphones from LilGadgets ...
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Vlog: March 6th - 16th instastory videos.

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Don't forget to follow us on InstaGram , so you can keep up with all of our InstaStories (@melissasaigh)!
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