Just as I was beginning my hunt for the perfect paper, Christmas cards, I was contacted by a few different companies about trying out & reviewing their cards. I decided to go with Cardstore.com because I loved their beautiful selection of designs & easy to…
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Our 2013 Christmas Card & Outtakes
Read moreA few weeks ago, I sat Roman down for his Christmas pictures. I draped a plaid blanket over our ottoman for the “background.” Then I placed another blanket on the floor for him to sit on & spread out some Christmas tree lights & baubles.…
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A Sweet & Easy DIY Gift Idea
Read moreIf you’re looking for a last-minute DIY gift, here is a sweet & easy idea. Make a little Christmas Feet Treat! It’s fun, easy & you’ve probably already got most of the makings in your house. Here’s what you’ll need & how to put it…
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My Good, Little Sleeper
Read moreMy good, little sleeper. Oh, how I have desperately waited & wished to be able to say those words. As I was suffering through the throes of new motherhood, a lot of the advice that I received was along the lines of, “One day it…
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Roman’s 1st Christmas Tree & A Pampers Giveaway!
Read moreEven though I’ve been itching to decorate for Christmas since the day after Halloween, we finally got around to it last week. It’s no secret that I’ve been totally wrapped up in the Christmas spirit and enjoying Roman’s 1st holiday season. Still, there is something…
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The “Lucky” Stay at Home Mom
Read moreEvery year, around the scalp of the planet, the caribou run the same path of migration along the edge of the Arctic Circle. They are born with some innate sense that calls them to this path. And every year, along the way, packs of coyote…
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Holiday Gift Guide (For Him)
Read moreThis second installment of my Holiday Gift Guide Series includes some ideas for a special fellow in your life. I included a few classic men’s holiday gifts — gloves, belts, and a scarf; as well as a few more fun, non-traditional ideas like this hunting…
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Sun Cups {Nut-free Gluten-free Sweetness}
Read moreA little while back, I was contacted by Sun Cups about trying out their sweet goodies. It was a no-brainer. {Chocolate, duh!} Plus, I’ve always been interested in nut-free, allergy-friendly alternatives to food because we have extended family & friends with peanut allergies. Sun Cups…
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Roman’s 1st Pictures with Santa
Read moreOver the weekend, we took a little trip to the North Pole to have Roman’s 1st pictures with Santa Claus taken. We met my sister & my sweet nephews there, too. It was so much fun to see Roman visiting with that jolly old fellow!…