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This custom calendar gift is such a fun idea (see above photo).

I never understood the obsession with Marfa, TX until I read Miranda’s recap of her trip there. Clearly I just didn’t know enough, and now I want to visit for sure.

We gave up on cloth diapering Liam awhile ago because something had to give for my sanity, but Ashley has a great post about what she’s learned in four years and she makes it seem SO simple (and it really is).

People tweeting their awkward moments: I haven’t laughed this hard at anything in awhile. The Internet is so great sometimes.

Fun & EASY birthday traditions for kids.

DIY magnetic patterns car game. Looks like this would probably take 2-3 hours to make (although it would be fun) but I think kids would play with it a lot!

Combine a fun Thanksgiving book & activity for your kids to get them in the spirit.

Happy weekending!

Happy Friday! Lately the work weeks have been even harder for our family so we are always so happy to see the weekends come. Here are some links for you today!

As the mother of a strong-willed 4-year-old girl who is VERY particular about what she wears and wore a princess costume 3 days in a row last week (and only changed out of it because it had a huge rip across the middle)…I loved this post.

If you haven’t heard of ePantry yet, I encourage you to check it out. They have amazing all-natural home, cleaning, and personal care supplies for cheaper than you can get pretty much anywhere. Right now they have several seasonal scents and packages! Use my referral link to make a purchase and you’ll get $10 credit and a free candle!

Lots of great ideas here on how to speed clean your house with kids around.

How to find time to read when you have young kids. I’m especially inspired by #4 and #5 and I’m thinking of setting up something up like that in our home.

I’m so tempted to take the Storytelling With December Daily class by Ali Edwards. I do still plan to make a holiday album, but it will probably be super simple.

My favorite craft designer Alicia Paulson is offering free shipping on her kits right now. I want to make everything.

On my wish list: black ankle boots (still – my feet are wide and I haven’t been able to find ones that fit), a great pair of jeans, this book, flameless candles, a litter robot, and the 2016 Get to Work Book.

We have some fun plans this weekend including a family fun day for my work, a birthday party, and several church events. How about you?

It’s Halloween weekend and I’m feeling kind of like these kiddos look – crazy & tired. :) So excited for the weekend though! Here are some links for your Friday.

For fall, I’m looking to invest in some black booties. I’d love to get these, but they would take me until NEXT fall to save up for. My second choice would be these, but that’s still probably too much for me right now. So instead I’m thinking something like these.

And speaking of ankle booties, I appreciated this post on how to wear them.

A seriously simple fall wreath DIY.

Have you heard of Madre Beads? They are playful and mama/baby friendly necklaces & bracelets, and I’m in love.

I’ve been using Chatbooks over the past several months to document the everyday, and they are having a 3-day sale! Enter code “TREAT” at checkout to see what discount you get. :)

Guide to candy trading made me LOL.

Have a great one, friends!

1/ I really liked this post about getting back to old school blogging: all your photos and words in one place. I can’t keep up with social media these days and although I find it fun, I can’t do it all!

2/ Modern Parents Messy  Kids released their 2015 gift guides! These are my favorite for picking out kids’ gifts whether it’s Christmas or birthdays.

3/ Here is a beautiful, short post about being a foster parent to a baby.

4/ My friend Anna created a Facebook group called Toddler and Beyond for people with kids age 2+ and I’m excited to participate. Feel free to ask to join!

5/ I bought some new makeup this week for the first time in forever! If I could use just one brand, it would be Tarte. They are all-natural and high quality. This week I got: concealer to use around my eyes & on my eyelids, nude lipstick for daily wear (so fun!), brow pencil, and new mascara.

6/ We are deep in tantrum-land with our spirited child, so I think we are going to put a simple behavior plan in place for our trouble spots: morning, dinner, and bedtime. We also learned about kids & money in our Dave Ramsey class this week, so I’m making a list of chores for Meredith to do to earn commission.

I have zero plans this weekend and I’m pretty excited about it. Hoping for some crafting time and maybe to start prepping for a garage sale. How about you?

>Sigh…I would love to get Ali Edwards’ December Daily kit, especially after watching this video. I do plan to make a holiday mini album, but it’s probably going to be pretty simple. Maybe a 4×4 album like last year. (above photo by Ali Edwards)

>I really like this customizable autumn bucket list printable.

>I’m following along with this 31-day “kinda crunchy” challenge for natural, frugal living. It’s not too late to sign up!

>I first heard this story on the Popcast (one of my favorite podcasts) and I laughed so hard I cried. Read it.

>WOW did this post resonate with me, about how you know if your family is complete. I have all the emotions!

>For all of you who work outside the home, what’s on your work survival kit list? Mine is almost the same as Kelsey’s, but I would definitely add a jacket since hospitals are always freezing.

>Need something funny and uplifting for your October? Check out Osheta’s31 Days of Friendship series. You will love her!

What does your weekend look like? Tomorrow is David & my anniversary – 7 years! This week he got a big raise at work – so proud of him! – and we are going to celebrate by actually going out to dinner for once (with a coupon, of course).

I’m also hoping the weekend includes extra family time, helping a friend KonMarie her clothes, making some good progress on my Week in the Life album, and some long walks. It’s still high in the 90’s around here, but the mornings and evenings are cooling down so that it’s finally bearable to be outside for longer stretches. Now I just can’t wait for the mosquitos to go away; we went to the park for ten minutes this week and now Liam looks like he has chicken pox. Oops!

Happy Friday!