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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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Beyond Thankful…. Forever.

Each morning as I nurse Baby Cal I scroll through a few of my favorite blogs, Pinterst, Instagram and of course, Facebook and I, as of recently, read what everyone is thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches. Reading these daily posts get me thinking about what I am most thankful for. And as of lately, the […]

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Thanksgiving or Christmas Cranberry Centerpieces

Still need a Thanksgiving centerpiece? Or are you eager to start decorating for Christmas? This is SO easy and can brighten up any table with the festive color from the cranberries and vintage look from the burlap and twine. I made this as part of my Christmas decor, but if I were hosting Thanksgiving at […]

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Bucket List (s)

Since becoming a mother my priorities have obviously changed. Most of my time is dedicated to my family and while I am not complaining (really, I’m not!) there ARE some things I would still like to do before I kick the bucket  Some that I’ve always wanted to do, and some  that have been acquired […]

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