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Tween and Teen Style | Julia and Francesca’s Collection

Tween and Teen Style | Julia and Francesca’s Collection

At the beginning of the summer, our local Francesca's store invited us to a private shopping event. We invited a few friends and had a wonderful time! I was suprised how many beautiful and affordable fashions they had. Mom was in town and we had a blast picking out a...

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This is why I write

Written December 2012: the coolest part is that the really awesome moments begin to outweigh the exhaustion you settle into this wonderful new rhythm and become a new you   it only gets better you get to adore them and encourage them and be their hero good stuff you...

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Coupon | Makit, the popular Make a Plate kit company

Disclosure:  I’ve just been given the opportunity to review the Make A Plate Art Project and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you. The post below contains language given to me by the company. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s...

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Won’t you come over for tea?

It is so very easy for me to fall into routine and to hide beind schedules. I blame back to school shopping, parent conferences and activities starting back up again. Let me encourage you. Say yes to coffee. Say yes to a playground date. Say yes to the neighbor that...

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Tween and Teen Style | Julia and Aura Salon

Tween and Teen Style | Julia and Aura Salon

Today, Julia and our neighbor enjoyed Aura Salon's back to school afternoon! It was such a sweet event. The girls learned braiding and bangs tips. They learned a few basic makeup techniques. But best of all - they were treated like queens. They were served shirley...

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#Bissell | Review and Coupon | Perfect Sweep Turbo

Disclosure:   This is a sponsored post. I was sent a Bissell Perfect Sweep Turbo to try out and review. I am so grateful to companies who provide opportunities like this for my family! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part...

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Adoption | Update Part Three – Questions Answered

Bath-time might be my very favorite part of the day. He likes to sing in the bath - and oh, that makes me so happy  He also loves bubbles, which makes everything better.   So here we go - how about a little Q&A....   Q:  If you are fund-raising for his...

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Adoption | Learning Each Other

Some days it feels so strange to have another little in the house. Some days it is so much fun. Some days it is hard. Two years old + boy = a tired momma sometimes. I learn so much from Julia and Nate. They are so loving to Riley. They have taken him into their lives...

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Disney World | Day Three | Animal Kingdom

So, by day three we had our groove on! Mom and I took Riley at a leisurely pace and everyone else raced for the roller coasters. We found a little store to play in while we waited for the group. Can I tell you how cute Riley is? Ugh. He melts my heart. He loves...

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Disney World | Day One | Magical Moments

Do you know what I LOVE about you guys?! You rejoice with me and encourage me! When I shyly mention a magical moment, looking down at my feet - you yell 'Hurray' and ask us to explain. So, what is a Magical Moment? (The sunset as we left Epcot that day) We asked and...

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Disney World | Day One | Epcot

On Friday, we flew to Florida to meet my parents, brother, sister-in-law and her dad for an amazing vacation! Mom promised the kids a trip to Disney World to celebrate her retirement this summer. When I called in March and asked if it was alright if we had three kids...

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Guest Post | Nancy Evans | Summer Fun: The Solar Oven

Disclosure:  Consideration was received for the review and publishing of this article. After reading the article, I thought this expiriment looked like fun! Please be sure and let me know if any of you create a solar oven! I am disclosing this in accordance with the...

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