on taking a break!

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  I didn’t intend to take a week off. But apparently life and family had other plans. Which has kind of been a blessing in disguise. The quietness has given me plenty of time to think and plan and make some decisions that otherwise, I would have been too busy to contemplate. Sometimes we … {Continue reading}

calling all stay at home moms who are looking for more

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  Ah, the desire to stay at home, but the need to contribute to the family. It’s often a crazy relationship between the two. I get emails daily from women around the country asking how I’m able to stay at home with my daughter and earn an income. Truly, a post just like this, back in … {Continue reading}

It Works giveaway in time for summer

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  *UPDATE 5/22* The winner is Kelly, #43! Kelly, please email me! I’m sure you’ve seen the It Works! ad over in my sidebar. Everyone has probably wondered, “does it really work”. Right? Well, I’ve used them several times. And in short, the answer is YES! And just in time for … {Continue reading}

why I deleted facebook {and some thoughts to chew on}

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  I have two posts on my heart that need to be written, and they kind of go hand-in-hand, but I think I’ll start with this one… On why I’m choosing to disconnect, so to speak, from the world. Why I deleted the facebook app from my phone this weekend. You see, I’ve been on facebook … {Continue reading}

8 moving tips that you need to know

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  It seems to be moving season! I don’t know if it’s just on the top of my mind and I’m noticing it more, but everywhere I look I hear, “we are moving”! My facebook is flooded with congrats and happy new seasons for many many of my friends. Several people have asked for me to share … {Continue reading}

life, lately.

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Things are finally feeling like home around here. Mostly. The roads are still unfamiliar, and I haven’t met a  single soul, but I am quite honestly loving the privacy. I may have a very public life online, but there is something about a quiet, peaceful home. Except for the donkeys across the … {Continue reading}

8 things to do when you move

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  Things are finally settling down a tiny bit. Every day, our new house feels more and more like home. I still feel like I’m chasing down Elizabeth or Jade to see where they are all day long. Going from 900 square foot to over 2,000 is slightly overwhelming at times, but I think we’re … {Continue reading}

a Day in the kitchen with southern peach cobbler

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Mothers Day has been one the roughest day of the year since the accident in 2009. It is a day that I try so hard to focus on myself being a mom, but always wake in tears of grief over not being able to celebrate with my own Mama. But I feel like this year will be different. I am for certain still … {Continue reading}

OshKosh B’gosh rocks

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  WINNER: Comment 4: EMILY!!! Emily, email me as soon as possible so we can get you your gift card! You may or may not remember, but we love OshKosh around here! Elizabeth has these outfits I posted about right before Christmas, and I am kind of bummed that it is getting too warm to wear … {Continue reading}

welcome to our new home

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  Whew, I’m not sure I’ve ever been so tired, yet thrilled, in my entire life. This move has been exhausting, but yet exhilarating at the same time. Friday, we closed on our dream home. Afterwards, we started loading trucks, and at 8:30 Friday night we arrived at the house with the first … {Continue reading}

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