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Minted: Classroom Valentine’s Day Cards

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I am starting to plan what my children will be handing out to their friends.  These classroom Valentine's Day cards from Minted are adorable.  I used Minted for my holiday cards this year, and loved the high quality paper (I really have a thing about nice paper) and how easy it was to customize and order.  The same can be said for Valentine's.  I ordered a set for my preschooler, and my kindergartener, and cannot wait for them to arrive in the … [Read More...]

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Finding Time With My Growing Boy

For the past few months I felt a little disconnected from my twelve year old. He’s my first born and we’ve always been super close mostly because he’s a lot like his dad. We’ve always been … [Read More...]

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around the world in 60 years.

My dad turned 60 last year and my sister and I were determined to do something fantastic to celebrate. A party didn't seem like quite the right thing this time. So we put on our thinking caps and I … [Read More...]

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The End of Reinventing the Meal- Menu Planning and The Ultimate Menu Board

I grocery shop weekly. That used to mean that I would menu plan weekly too. You know the dreaded menu planning routine-- flipping through cookbooks and recipe cards, penciling a few ideas on the back … [Read More...]

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around the world in 60 years.

My dad turned 60 last year and my sister and I were determined to do … [Read More...]

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The Art of Creating a Brand

From visual inspiration to a brand new logo: The Art of Creating a … [Read More...]

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DIY Simple Holiday Wreath

When this wreath came across my blog path a few weeks ago, I knew I had to … [Read More...]

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Endings and Beginnings

So many are closing the door on the previous year and welcoming the promise … [Read More...]

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These moments…

Watching him grow, stature and creativity. Enjoying the outdoors … [Read More...]

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Grateful for Legacy

Growing up, my two sisters and I spent a lot of time at my grandparents' … [Read More...]

Home & Haven

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Guest Room Welcome Basket

We tend to have a lot of house guests, which I love.  I love opening up my … [Read More...]

Creating An Organizing Schedule

The beginning of a new year always gets me in the mood to organize. The … [Read More...]

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Nesting

nesting  — n "Nesting... is commonly characterized by a strong urge to … [Read More...]

In the Kitchen

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The End of Reinventing the Meal- Menu Planning and The Ultimate Menu Board

I grocery shop weekly. That used to mean that I would menu plan weekly too. … [Read More...]

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Frozen Whipped Cream Dollops

Did I have you at whipped cream?  Yea, I thought so... Heavy whipping … [Read More...]

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spruce up your salad

We all know we should be eating better.  Gone are the days of eating … [Read More...]

Taking Care of You

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Be Present (a New Year’s goal)

One year ago, I chose thrive to be “my word” for 2011. Little did I … [Read More...]

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A New Year, A New Look

As you can see, we have updated our look.  We appreciate your patience … [Read More...]

Confessions of a Type A Mama & a stylebabyLOG giveaway!

Motherhood has been a very good thing for my Type A personality. VERY good. … [Read More...]

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Musings on Motherhood

(Newborn images courtesy of Raye Law Photography) As I sit here with a … [Read More...]

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The Unschooling Closet

Uh-Oh, did someone say "unschooling"? Quick...what was the first thing … [Read More...]

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Somewhere between “Never say never” and “Are you nuts?”

Have you ever looked back at your life and been in complete awe of how it … [Read More...]