We bought our new home 2 years ago. It’s cozy (small-ish by western US standards), and we spent the first year here finishing the basement. I never knew choosing paint could be so traumatic. The major work is done, now it’s time for prettying things up outside and in, like with our toddler’s room. I was aiming for comfortable, cheerful, boyish, but not babyish or too grown up. On a very very snug budget. I’m pleased with it so far,…
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” A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five” *Groucho Marx* It was tricky getting you here baby C. It took nearly all I had, all you had, to get us both back. I’m so glad we made it. I love you more than words. You’re my moon, my sun, my stars. My light in the dark. Your sweetness is insatiable, your kindness and love contagious. Please be my baby until the stars…
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I always feel a little bit justified in buying myself some back-to-school supplies. Moms need a little something to get through the school year too, right? Suave is generously giving away a basket filled to the brim with hair products for one of you. $50 worth. You won’t have to shop for hair products all year. This stuff is fantastic. I’ve been a Suave fan for years, {it’s inexpensive!} and I’m loving their new {to me} hair products. I was…
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On this Monday morning, I’d like to bring to you my latest cleaning tip. I am someone who needs serious help learning to maintain a clean home, but lately, I’ve been able to keep my bathrooms immaculate! Why? Little O is big enough for the tub these days. I plop him in there and then I can either sit and play with him (which I do some days) or I can stay in the bathroom and clean the whole time…
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Today I’m feeling all kinds of retrospective. Perhaps it’s because Precocious is back in school and the house is a little more quiet; I have a few minutes to myself here and there to reflect on things. Like life. And how happy I am in mine. How lucky I am to be doing what I love. To have the wonderful friendships I have. I don’t want to wax too nostalgic, I’ve already cried once this morning and Charming doesn’t know…
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{photo via real simple} As you are no doubt bustling here and there gathering new clothes and school supplies for your kiddos, consider this: many women’s and children’s shelters need these same things this time of year. So, grab a couple of extra next time you are out and drop them off at your local shelter. Imagine the smile on a child’s face to pack up his own snazzy pencil case with new Number 2’s, glue sticks, and crayons. var…
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Sometimes I just love what I do. I’ve been a fan of the local Timpanogos Storytelling Festival for years. My mom was one of the original brains behind the idea, so it’s near and dear to my heart. A few months ago I was invited to attend a *mini* storytelling festival event sponsored by Cherish Bound, a company dedicated to helping you create and publish your own stories. Sometimes I just love what I do. I’ve been a fan of…
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If you saw me at BlogHer and complimented my jewelry, I was wearing Stella & Dot. I’d never heard of Stella & Dot before, but once I took a look-see at their catalog I was smitten. Here are some pieces I wore in Chicago: Bloom Flower Necklace Turquoise$59 s&d; Initial Charm$29 Kelly Cuff Turquoise$89 What’s not to love, right? It’s the cutest jewelry on the block, and I’m salivating over the new Fall line. You need to stay foxy while…
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There isn’t anything in the world that makes me think back-to-school like new packages of crayons, markers, and pencils. In a word, Crayola. We’re all things Crayola at my house: window markers, crayons, colored pencils, you name it. My kids are crafty little creatures and adore back-to-school supplies as much as I do. As part of my back-to-school giveawaypalooza I’m doing a giveaway of a Crayola Creativity Pack: Here’s what’s included in the pack: 24 ct. Crayons 10 ct. Markers…
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