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Our Christmas Photo Setup

You know when you see a picture on Pinterest and it’s always kind of in the back of your mind? Hmmm, yeah, that is what happened to me as I was searching for Christmas picture ideas a while back and I just couldn’t put that one photo out of my mind. So I just kind […]

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Skinny Burlap Decorative Stocking

I made this Christmas decorative stocking last year and I just LOVE it. My inspiration came from this picture found on Pinterest. I apologize for not taking pictures when I made it, so if you have any trouble, let me know and I will try and walk you through it better! Materials: Tissue paper Scissors Sewing […]

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Get Ready to be Jealous. A WEEKEND Away!

So I left last night for a WHOLE WEEKEND AWAY FROM MY HUSBAND AND KIDS to play in Seattle! Now, I LOVE my husband and I LOVE my kids. But can you even imagine? A whole weekend… (THREE DAY weekend, to be exact) SHOPPING. For things other than groceries! EATING. Things other than my kids’ […]

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Cinnamon Stick Candle and Christmas Centerpiece Ideas

To me, cinnamon = Christmas. So when I saw this picture on Pinterest I just had to make my own. And it is EASY!!! Materials: Candle in the scent of your choice Cinnamon sticks (I found them at Bed Bath and Beyond) Hot glue gun Hot glue sticks Twine, ribbon, or string to wrap around […]

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DIY Wooden Christmas Star

I kind of skipped right over Thanksgiving decor and went straight for Christmas. It just…. feels better to me. So this baby has been up in our house since before Turkey Day. I saw this picture on Pinterest and decided it looked easy enough to make, so I gave it a go. Supplies: Two 1/2 inch x […]

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Forever Love. A Prime Example.

When we marry our loved one, we vow to love one another forever. We vow to love through the good times and the bad, and in sickness and in health. We vow to become united as one. And on November 27th, 1951, these two love birds did just that. Gorgeous, right? This beautiful, strong, sassy […]

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Baby Cal Turns 8…Months!

Baby Cal turned eight months old today. Does that blow your mind a little bit? He has a new tongue trick that will entertain himself for minutes at a time. He’s climbing all over everything, and if you turn your head for a second, he will be gone. His favorite word right now is Dada. […]

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DIY Advent Calendar – So excited about this one!

I am beyond excited about this DIY project! Christmas is less than a month away and I really want to make the most of this joyous season since my daughter is starting to appreciate all that it has to offer. One of the things on my list was filling my own advent calendar. Problem was, […]

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