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Links to love for Valentine’s Day
Links to love for Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2013
Well, Valentine’s Day is coming up next week and that means Bacon Hearts! I originally made these guys in 2011…. you know: Valentine’s on a budget. Best way to my hubby’s heart: bacon hearts. [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Alt Summit Parties
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Alt Summit Parties
February 6, 2013
This wednesday I decided to just go NUTS and post a ton of random photos from 2 fun parties at Alt Summit. I’m sharing these images with minimum explanation. Ha! You will see my [...] Continue →
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Bits and pieces of my Alt Summit panel: Being a Contributor
Bits and pieces of my Alt Summit panel: Being a Contributor
February 4, 2013
Well, it’s officially been OVER a week since I got home from Alt Summit. As usual, it was inspiring and fantastic. I had a blast! This year I spoke on a panel to share [...] Continue →
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OMG, I’m 30 birthday giveaway!
OMG, I’m 30 birthday giveaway!
February 1, 2013
Weeellllll, I’m turning 30 today! Yay! I thought this would be the perfect time to do another awesome giveaway. Why not? I have nothing better to do. Hee! I’ve created two different gift guides [...] Continue →
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Today is the day!
Today is the day!
January 24, 2013
Hello everyone! I’m off at Alt Summit this week, and if you want to keep up with my trip I’ll be on Instagram and Twitter. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Today’s the day! I’m speaking at Alt Summit with some LOVELY ladies. If you’re there, [...] Continue →
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Custom Profile Illustrations
Custom Profile Illustrations
January 23, 2013
I’m trying something new in the shop. Usually I don’t sell the original pieces I make for custom orders, but instead send out a digital copy for the owners to do whatever they’d like [...] Continue →
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Flower Girl Style
Flower Girl Style
Hello everyone! I’m off at Alt Summit this week, and if you want to keep up with my trip I’ll be on Instagram and Twitter. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Once again… more style photos I’ve been wanting to share. I mean, Miss [...] Continue →
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Movie Time: Side Effects
Movie Time: Side Effects
January 21, 2013
Let’s step out of my norm blog post and try something new… I was offered the chance to watch a movie and review it. The husband and I love movies. If we have a [...] Continue →
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Currently…
Currently…
January 18, 2013
My kiddo has been LOVING preschool. It’s so fun to watch her grow and change after each class. I love it. She keeps talking about one boy that she’s friends with in class. She [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Some goodies to check out.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Some goodies to check out.
January 16, 2013
Hi friends. I’m feeling a bit blah today. SO, it’s a roundup of posts for you to enjoy this Wednesday! – Chelsey ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. {If you have a Wordless{ish} Wednesday, please feel free to link [...] Continue →
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One week from today…
One week from today…
January 15, 2013
One week from today, I’ll be in Salt Lake City. Good ‘ol Utah. I’m headed over one day before the Alt Summit Conference starts. I like to take my time and possibly get a [...] Continue →
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We’re both still learning.
We’re both still learning.
January 14, 2013
A little memory. I was 4-years-old. I wandered to a local craft store with my mom. I remember everything being hectic and busy. This store had a ton of lovely fake flowers in their [...] Continue →
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Happy New Year! Ad space sale!
Happy New Year! Ad space sale!
January 11, 2013
Ad Space Sale through Monday! Get 50% off any size spot (for however many months you’d like). Click here to go to my sponsor page, and use this code to get 50% off: happynewyear2013 [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Currently, on the mend.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Currently, on the mend.
January 9, 2013
The husband is past his flu… sorta. He’s still exhausted! This virus was rough, and I’ve heard this fever has been going around. It lasts for days and you feel the aftermath for quite [...] Continue →
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52 Weeks of Drawing: Self Portrait
52 Weeks of Drawing: Self Portrait
January 8, 2013
Week 2: The second week of my 52 weeks of drawing challenge. This week the theme is “Self Portrait”. I’m getting ready for my Alt Summit panel, and I’m in charge of drawing all [...] Continue →
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The plague has hit my house.
The plague has hit my house.
January 4, 2013
First, my poor kiddo gets such a high fever that she has a febrile seizure…. noooow… my husband has had a fever over 102 for 2 days. It makes me so sad. In the [...] Continue →
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52 Weeks of Drawings
52 Weeks of Drawings
January 3, 2013
It’s the new year. What does that mean? Well, time to set goals… and then forget about those goals and give up. I kid. But, really… I use the start of the year to [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Scary shit.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Scary shit.
January 2, 2013
New Years Eve we had a scare. I mean, it was so scary. I had no idea what to do, I felt helpless. On New Years Eve… R came down with a fever. She was [...] Continue →
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3rd Birthday 20 Questions
3rd Birthday 20 Questions
December 28, 2012
It’s officially a tradition! 20 questions for my kiddo on her birthday each year. Last year’s answers were pretty silly… since I was asking a 2-year-old that didn’t really know what I was saying. [...] Continue →
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Birthday Style
Birthday Style
December 27, 2012
This lady. Right here. Has a 3-year-old. Yes I do. A week and a half ago the husband and I celebrated the birth of our kiddo. We have a kiddo that talks a lot, knows [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Santa? Maybe not.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Santa? Maybe not.
December 26, 2012
A couple weeks ago we went to have a chat with Mr. Santa. R knew EXACTLY what she was going to ask for. She was excited. REALLY excited. We had been prepping for this [...] Continue →
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Don’t forget, you can still win prizes!
Don’t forget, you can still win prizes!
December 24, 2012
Just wanted to throw out a reminder to all of you, the gift guide giveaway run’s through Decemeber 31st! You can win A LOT of prizes. Go, check it out. Good luck! – [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama “Red” Photo Challenge
The Paper Mama “Red” Photo Challenge
December 22, 2012
All my photo challenges should be based around people (pets are always welcome). The month’s challenge: “Red” Mmmmmmm! Candy cane. Not messy at all. Ha! ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… First time joining the Paper Mama photo challenge? Start [...] Continue →
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“Family” Photo Challenge Winner
“Family” Photo Challenge Winner
First: Congrats! You can grab your first place button here! AND, you won this awesome prize below (I’ll need your address ASAP, you can email me. Click here for prize rules): ALSO, congrats on that [...] Continue →
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2012 Holiday Photo Challenge: TIME to VOTE for reader’s fave!
2012 Holiday Photo Challenge: TIME to VOTE for reader’s fave!
December 20, 2012
It’s time to vote! Reader’s fave vote is starting today! I realize that I said you will be voting for your top 10, but I would like you to vote for your favorite from [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Thank you!
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Thank you!
December 19, 2012
Thanks to all your wonderful photo entries! I’ve had a few people ask, so I want to let you know I hope to have a top 10 for you all to vote on by [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Really?
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Really?
December 12, 2012
{Photo from instagram: @chaloopa_batman} I don’t get it. A shooting at a mall in Oregon today. This killed two people. It makes me so sad. Why? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. {If you have a Wordless{ish} Wednesday, please [...] Continue →
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SUPER Duper AHmazing crazy big Giveaway!
SUPER Duper AHmazing crazy big Giveaway!
December 4, 2012
Want to win a bunch of stuff? I mean really…. A bunch! Well, here you are! I’ve put together some gift guides to inspire you this holiday season… and, one person can win it [...] Continue →
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My week in Instagram
My week in Instagram
November 29, 2012
– The Monday before Thanksgiving, R and I headed out on the train. This was my kiddo’s FIRST train ride. She loved it, and did pretty good! We had some weather delays… adding an [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Win a bunch of goodies! Woo! Yeah! #inappropriateelf and #pmholidayphoto
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Win a bunch of goodies! Woo! Yeah! #inappropriateelf and #pmholidayphoto
November 28, 2012
Hey You! Yup, you. How would you like to win a bunch of stuff? Just for taking holiday photos? Good, you’re in the right place. I wanted to remind all of you lovely people [...] Continue →
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Paper Mama “Family” Photo Challenge
Paper Mama “Family” Photo Challenge
November 24, 2012
NOTE: My photo challenges have changed to monthly, and you’re now welcome to take photos of any person! Not just kids. Have fun! All my photo challenges should be based around people (pets are [...] Continue →
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“Fall” Photo Challenge Winners
“Fall” Photo Challenge Winners
First: Congrats! You can grab your first place button here! AND, you won this awesome prize below (I’ll need your address ASAP, you can email me. Click her for prize rules): Favorites: Congrats! You can [...] Continue →
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Holiday scents
Holiday scents
November 21, 2012
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… In case you haven’t already figured it out…. I’m a bit crazy when it comes to Christmas. I LOOOOVE it so much. Always have. I didn’t think it was possible, but I am [...] Continue →
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I think she’s potty trained.
I think she’s potty trained.
November 20, 2012
::warning, this post contains some extreme parenting talk about toilets and poop:: I’m 99% sure my kiddo is finally potty trained. She’s been going on the toilet for a while… and has only had [...] Continue →
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2012 Holiday Photo Challenge!
2012 Holiday Photo Challenge!
November 15, 2012
WOW, is it already mid November? MY goodness. I can’t even believe it. You know what that means, right? Yes, time to share your holiday photos! What is this Holiday Photo Challenge you ask? [...] Continue →
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Crazy ass mental battle
Crazy ass mental battle
November 12, 2012
You’re out in public. Your sweet/cuddly kiddo has suddenly turned into Cujo (slight exaggeration) because he/she wants a this or a that. Here you are…. completely thrown off guard by this sudden crazed change [...] Continue →
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Aaaand, it’s finally Tuesday.
Aaaand, it’s finally Tuesday.
November 6, 2012
Well, it’s Tuesday. I do need to say I am HAPPY to have all this campaigning and crap over with. Where I’m located, we get both Oregon AND Washington campaign commercials. Half the time [...] Continue →
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The PNW Blogger Holiday party was Saturday!
The PNW Blogger Holiday party was Saturday!
November 5, 2012
Saturday was the Pacific Northwest Blogger Meet-Up! We had a wonderful turn out of 75+ bloggers from the area. If you attended: I’ll be sharing the photos when we get them, for now you [...] Continue →
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What I love this week…
What I love this week…
November 2, 2012
Last week me and Jenni wandered on over to the mall. APParently it was the big sale day of Microsoft’s new tablet, Surface. I’m not normally that big into talking about tech stuff, but [...] Continue →
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Halloween Excitement!
Halloween Excitement!
October 29, 2012
The kid is so excited for Halloween! The previous two years, she’s been too young to really care (mostly she just cried wearing any costume). This year she chose her costume, she asks to [...] Continue →
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This months photo challenge…
This months photo challenge…
October 28, 2012
Hi friends, Let’s talk about my photo challenges. I started my photo challenge back in May 2010. I have some amazing bloggers that participate all the time (some make it each and every week), [...] Continue →
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Currently…
Currently…
October 26, 2012
Obsessing over: Getting my 50 DIY Days all set up and running. Working on: Lots of illustrations (see above). I’m trying to finish up a bunch of different dog breeds for Crafty Wonderland. Any dog [...] Continue →
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Sale! Ad space sale!
Sale! Ad space sale!
October 24, 2012
I thought October 24th would be the perfect day to share a new ad space sale! Yeah! Holiday sale: get 40% off all ad space! What? Yeeeah. How? Head to my sponsor page, pick [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama “Hands” Photo Challenge
The Paper Mama “Hands” Photo Challenge
October 20, 2012
All my photo challenges should be based around your children (pets are always welcome). The challenge: “Hands” ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… First time joining the Paper Mama photo challenge? Start here for rules and upcoming challenges. My photo challenges [...] Continue →
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My favorite way to cook broccoli…
My favorite way to cook broccoli…
October 16, 2012
First, you’re welcome. Ha! The following is most simple way you can cook broccoli (well, maybe microwaving would be easier… boring). Anywho, it’s delicious! I’m not really a fan of cooking and this is [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama “Smile” Photo Challenge
The Paper Mama “Smile” Photo Challenge
October 13, 2012
All my photo challenges should be based around your children (pets are always welcome). The challenge: “Smile”
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The “Yellow” Photo Challenge Winners
The “Yellow” Photo Challenge Winners
First: Congrats! You can grab your first place button here!
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Things to love this week… Halloween edition
Things to love this week… Halloween edition
October 12, 2012
I’m currently in the process of making Miss R’s Halloween costume. Yeah, I’m nuts. But, I can’t leave well enough alone… I have to go crazy and make it all myself. Ha! Hopefully I’ll [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama “Yellow” Photo Challenge
The Paper Mama “Yellow” Photo Challenge
October 6, 2012
All my photo challenges should be based around your children (pets are always welcome). The challenge: “Yellow” This is my good friend’s little boy. So sweet.
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The “Fave of Summer” Challenge Winners
The “Fave of Summer” Challenge Winners
First: Congrats! You can grab your first place button here!
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Currently…
Currently…
October 5, 2012
Currently…. Obsessing over: Sleep. I am exhausted from this week. I was in California, again. It was another wonderful trip. I just need a good night’s sleep. Working on: Prepping for Crafty Wonderland! I got [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama “Fave Photo From Summer” Photo Challenge
The Paper Mama “Fave Photo From Summer” Photo Challenge
September 29, 2012
All my photo challenges should be based around your children (pets are always welcome). The challenge: “Favorite Photo from Summer” I love this, photo taken in June.
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The “Color” Photo Challenge Winners!
The “Color” Photo Challenge Winners!
First: Congrats! You can grab your first place button here!
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Currently and a few of my favorite things.
Currently and a few of my favorite things.
September 28, 2012
Currently…. Obsessing over: Soooooo, I know I may be a little too addicted to Starbucks… but, I’m really excited about the updated rewards program. Yeah! I often head to Starbucks, with my computer, for [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: More reads.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: More reads.
September 26, 2012
Have you been reading? I have. I’ve been trying my best to get myself back into books. Before I had Ruari, I would read a book every week or two… and, I loved it. [...] Continue →
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PNW Blogger Holiday Party!!!
PNW Blogger Holiday Party!!!
September 24, 2012
YES! It’s time! Time for the next Pacific Northwest Blogger Meet Up! Yup. It’s open to all you bloggers and creative folks (yes, I welcome lovelies that have their own handmade shops). The details… [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama “Color” Photo Challenge
The Paper Mama “Color” Photo Challenge
September 22, 2012
All my photo challenges should be based around your children (pets are always welcome). The challenge: “Color”
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The “Starts with the letter…” Photo Challenge Winners
The “Starts with the letter…” Photo Challenge Winners
First: Congrats! You can grab your first place button here!