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Hump Day Highlights #1

Happy Hump Day! I am so excited to announce that I have teamed up with an amazing group of bloggers to bring you the first ever    Each Wednesday we will share some things from the past week that we are loving, can’t live without, or are things we are just plain obsessed with – […]

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The 3rd Annual Girl’s Getaway Weekend Recap

Ahhhh… The Girl’s Getaway Weekend has come to an end. Sigh…. But, I am left with some amazing memories, a few unique treasures and a full heart. I began the day normally by getting ready, getting the kids dressed, fed and cleaned up. I am not sure why, but this morning was particularly difficult. I […]

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And We’re Off! 3rd Annual Girls Getaway Weekend

This weekend is our 3rd Annual Girls Getaway Weekend. To see recaps from the last two years, click HERE and HERE. I have been looking forward to this for MONTHS! The first year we went to Seattle. Last year, Portland. And this year we are staying local! The two other gals have fairly new babies […]

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The Tooth Fairy and Free Printables

A few days ago our little Gwyn came running up to me in utter excitement as she shoved her face in mine showing me her new wiggly loose tooth. She has wanted a loose tooth for about a year now after seeing her cousin’s missing teeth, so to have it finally happen to her couldn’t […]

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That One Time I Ugly Jogged

I have hardly exercised since we moved into our new home, but yesterday I went on a jog. Not very long. Maybe two miles. It was cold outside and pretty foggy, though there were a couple of other people out doing the same as well. And about half-way through I don’t know what came over […]

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How to Dominate Craigslist

Decorating our home has been such a fun thing for me and I LOVE when I find a good deal. Craigslist has become something I frequent often and I have found some AMAZING new pieces for our home that I think will be with us a long time. So I am sharing with you today […]

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Discipline in Our Home

*Please note that these suggestions are what work for US and that what may work for one person may not for another. We don’t criticize what others decide to do and appreciate the same respect.* Discipline in our home,until a few months ago, has been a hard thing and not very consistent. We tried a […]

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One of My Most Favorite New Pieces of Furniture…EVER.

When we first toured our home before purchase, one of the first things that drew me in was the long entryway. Mostly due to the fact that I simply love entryway benches. They’re just so useful, stylish AND practical. And this home was perfect for the beloved entryway bench that I didn’t have….yet. 😉 I […]

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Highlights of my 20’s

Last month I joined a new decade and left behind my twenties. Le Sigh… And while lying in bed the other night I started to think about the past ten years and am amazed by everything that has happened. A LOT has happened. No wonder I am already starting to wrinkle! Here are the highlights. […]

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The No-Meal Menu Planning Monday- Fail

We got back from our trip last night and I am wiped…. out. As in,  it takes a lot of energy to move. And to think. The traveling itself went fine. Not exactly relaxing, but I wasn’t in tears, so I call that a win! And it was kind-of an all-day thing with layovers and […]

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