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…
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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…
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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…
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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!…
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>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…
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