Read to me, Mom!

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Our house is filled with books but for the last 10 years we’ve been reading about princesses, ponies and fairies! With a little dude now in tow it’s time to start getting my feet wet in the super hero, din0saur and truck department! I’ve been loving all the new finds and recommendations I’ve been getting [...]

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Rest your little head, little man: BOY rooms!

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As you can imagine I’ve been looking for inspiration as I turn a little girl room into a boy room! So far we have a crib being painted orange and that’s about it! Thank heavens for amazing people like you who have provided an endless supply of inspiration. I am loving these submitted posts from [...]

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Boy, oh boy kick off!

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Wo hoo! I’m kicking off our “Boy, oh boy! ” week long event today where it’s all about the BOY!!! I’ve gathered some great tutorials, awesome boy products and a fun collection of giveaways to help me celebrate the arrival of my little Gunner! All week long we’ll be swooning over little boy grins, tiny [...]

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Family Dinner Project!

Several months ago, my sister-in-law and I were talking about ways we can add a little more fun to our family routines- specifically our dinner-time routines. We both agreed that the dinner table is an ideal gathering place to connect with your family and create lasting memories. But with all of the tasks and responsibilities [...]

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Boy, oh boy EVENT!!

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I could not be more over the moon in love with my new little guy and I want to celebrate his arrival! I’ll be hosting a two week event on BCD that is all about the BOY!! Giveaways, project ideas and so much more but I need your help! Do you have an etsy shop [...]

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Single layered receiving blankets

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I LOVE the single layered receiving blankets that they have at the hospital! Unfortunately our hospital doesn’t let you take home the ones they swaddle your newborn in but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy a single layer of flannel goodness at home. It just means I have to make a few myself and with [...]

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Faux Wood Paper Photo backdrop

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This here is my Chuck, ok…my Charlie ( really my Charlotte but she doesn’t really know that!) She’s pretty darn cute but I have to be honest…that faux wood backdrop makes her look even better! Photo backdrops can create a darling setting for capturing a great photo! They add a cohesive element to a picture [...]

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Go To Smoothie!

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I’m beyond thrilled to share the next smoothie recipe in my “Smoothie Series” thanks to Blendtec! I joke and say my 5th child was delivered a week ago when my Designer Series Blendtec arrived! This amazing blender is a smoothie lovers dream and we have put it to work that’s for sure! This simple recipe [...]

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Meet Gunner Hayes

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I have a SON!!!! And just like everyone warned me, he stole my heart! Sweet baby Gunners arrival was a tough one. My hardest of them all and just like his pregnancy it has put me through the ringer and has left me with a few battle wounds! I had been in labor for days [...]

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Photos by Emilie inline work shop

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Lucky you!!! One of my favorite photographers, Emilie of Photos by Emilie, has online Photography and Editing workshops coming up! Emilie is amazing! I’ve taken one of her workshops in person and I tell you what…IT ROCKS!!! She has a wonderful way of teaching all the techniques you are dying to learn when it comes [...]

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