Tag: clever girls
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How To Make a Home Fire Escape Plan with First Alert
How To Make a Home Fire Escape Plan with First Alert
August 9, 2019
Disclosure: Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. Plan, practice, and repeat your escape plan with First Alert! How to Make a Home Fire Escape Plan for Your Family I am embarrassed to [...] Continue →
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DIY Faux Floating Bathroom Shelves + Potty Training Round two
DIY Faux Floating Bathroom Shelves + Potty Training Round two
July 23, 2019
Thank you Angel Soft® for sponsoring this post. Ditch the spray and switch to Angel Soft® with Fresh Lavender-Scented Tube. Potty training is generally a dreaded experience for most parents. Attempting to potty train [...] Continue →
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Kid’s Gift Idea: DIY Hand-painted Galaxy Ornaments
Kid’s Gift Idea: DIY Hand-painted Galaxy Ornaments
November 8, 2018
Disclosure: This post was made in partnership with Kleenex® Wet Wipes. All opinions my own. It’s fun to craft with kids, but it can also be messy! I swear there’s always some splash of paint [...] Continue →
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Front Yard Putt Putt (with free printable flags) + Date Night
Front Yard Putt Putt (with free printable flags) + Date Night
May 24, 2017
My husband and I used to enjoy heading to the golf course for fun, but when we had kids we ran out of time to do that. Priorities change a lot when a baby [...] Continue →
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Prosecco Mango Margarita Recipe
Prosecco Mango Margarita Recipe
May 17, 2017
My husband and I don’t get out very much anymore. I mean, we get to go out to eat on the weekend, but it’s never alone. We usually have the kids tagging along with [...] Continue →
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My Moment of Truth: My 2016 Motherhood Journey
My Moment of Truth: My 2016 Motherhood Journey
December 8, 2016
It’s official: I now have a one year old baby and in about a week my oldest kiddo will be turning 7! This past year has been quite the journey. One that I didn’t [...] Continue →
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A Simple Allowance System for Kids
A Simple Allowance System for Kids
July 20, 2016
Allowance System for Kids Teaching my daughter to give back to those in need is very important to me. I want to raise her to be kind and understand that sometimes people need help [...] Continue →
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DIY LEGO Planter Project – fun to make with kids!
DIY LEGO Planter Project – fun to make with kids!
July 19, 2016
I really love watching my oldest daughter grow up and turn into a human. She has her own opinions (that she shares with us A LOT) and her creativity grows everyday! Sometimes I just [...] Continue →
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Playdate for the kiddo and for the parents.
Playdate for the kiddo and for the parents.
February 6, 2015
I’m a work from home mama/my kiddo’s caretaker when she’s not at school. When preschool is done I need to find some crafty and/or fun thing to do with the kiddo, or we will [...] Continue →
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Day 34: Foxy Rice Neck Warmer
Day 34: Foxy Rice Neck Warmer
November 20, 2014
Day 34: Foxy Rice Neck Warmer Have you noticed how chilly it is outside? I have too. We’ve turned on the heat in out home, but sometimes I’d like a bit more warmth. This [...] Continue →
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Day 17: Spooky Eyeball Apple Bites with Orange Cream Caramel Dipping Sauce Recipe
Day 17: Spooky Eyeball Apple Bites with Orange Cream Caramel Dipping Sauce Recipe
October 28, 2014
Day 17: Spooky Eyeball Apples Bites with Orange Cream Caramel Dipping Sauce Recipe I love caramel apples, but I don’t enjoy teeth-shattering-caramel. Hee. That’s why I made these little apple bites with a super [...] Continue →
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Day 1: Etched Mustache Glassware DIY
Day 1: Etched Mustache Glassware DIY
October 6, 2014
Day 1: Etched Glassware Mustache DIY (using a Dremel) It’s Day 1 of my 50 DIY Days of Holiday Crafts for 2014. Wow. My 4th year doing this, and yeah… I’m crazy. Anywho, let’s [...] Continue →
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Food art: Fun Kid Snack Ideas!
Food art: Fun Kid Snack Ideas!
September 5, 2014
I know I keep talking about this, but my kiddo tends to be a picky eater (unless it’s something sweet… she’ll eat all the candy… but that’s not really food). This picky eating means [...] Continue →
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Tuna Fish Latke Recipe (cut into kid-friendly shapes)
Tuna Fish Latke Recipe (cut into kid-friendly shapes)
September 3, 2014
Before I had a kid I ALWAYS wondered why parents complained about getting kids to eat their dinner. I obviously had no experience with this (not yet having a kid of my own), but [...] Continue →
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Free Printable: Frozen Treat Drip Catcher
Free Printable: Frozen Treat Drip Catcher
May 21, 2014
It’s that time of year. It’s time for my kiddo to ask me for some sort of frozen treat over and over and over and…. yeah. The whole treat thing would be fine, but [...] Continue →
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The Two Minute Bun: Hair Tutorial
The Two Minute Bun: Hair Tutorial
October 21, 2013
A couple weeks ago Vidal Sassoon Pro Series asked me to throw a hair party with a few of my friends, so I did. We had bloody marys, bacon, cinnamon rolls and prizes! It [...] Continue →
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Family history.
Family history.
August 19, 2013
//The only known photo of Thomas Terpin Thomas// A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to sign up for the 23andMe program. The site’s pretty interesting. What is it? Well, you spit [...] Continue →
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Wednesday Goodies: Classy Lady Style
Wednesday Goodies: Classy Lady Style
August 14, 2013
//Sweet The Day Cardigan from ModCloth//Blueberry Buckle Dress from ModCloth//Vintage Daisy Brooch from Cashew Pickle//Etched Circle Studs from Mooreaseal.com//Box-y Lady Clutch from Lulu’s//Barelle B.Orange Heels from Bait Footwear//Notebook from Triple Threat Press//Undies from Hanes// [...] Continue →
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“Yum” Cup DIY with Peach Melba Bellini Cocktail!
“Yum” Cup DIY with Peach Melba Bellini Cocktail!
July 30, 2013
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. I love bubbly, but not the stemware you serve it in. I am super clumsy and tend to break most champagne/wine glasses. 90% of our stemware has left our home in pieces, or [...] Continue →
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Chocolate Caramel Crack-ers
Chocolate Caramel Crack-ers
May 3, 2013
I love sweet awesome candy goodness, but I like to pretend that I don’t want to eat it ALL the time (especially when my kiddo is looking). Admit it… you’ve snuck the candy you JUST told [...] Continue →
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Spring stylin’
Spring stylin’
April 12, 2013
The weather is getting warmer, then cold and rainy, then warm again, and more rain, and then some more sun…. It’s Spring in Oregon! That means 25% of the time I might be wearing [...] 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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The Old Yellow Zephyr
The Old Yellow Zephyr
August 21, 2012
{Photo via: SplatterGraphics on Flickr} My old yellow Zephyr. What is that you ask? Well, it’s the finest automobile ever known to man ::insert sarcastic eyes here:: Yes, the fantastic 1981 Ford Mercury Zephyr [...] Continue →
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Pony party pony party!!!
Pony party pony party!!!
August 14, 2012
This post is sponsored by Pony Royale. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. When I got [...] Continue →
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Made it: Doily Soap Cozy
Made it: Doily Soap Cozy
July 17, 2012
It’s official, my sister is home from New Zealand. If you don’t know, she lives there 90% of the time. She’s about to get all married and stuff (August 11th) to a Kiwi (p.s. [...] Continue →
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Wanderlust
Wanderlust
July 12, 2012
Beats Antique = Love them. Amazing. First we saw: Ziggy Marley… followed by the awesome… Gramatik. Well, I was lucky enough to be sent to the wonderful Wanderlust Festival in Colorado last week (sent [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Into the wild
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Into the wild
July 11, 2012
{Outfit: //Shirt: thrifted//Skirt: about 6 years old…//Shoes: Target//} Well, hanging out at Copper Mountain Resort isn’t exactly “into the wild”, but I was surrounded by beauty. I set out on my adventure last Wednesday [...] Continue →
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What would I do over?
What would I do over?
June 22, 2012
When asked the question, what would your do over moment be? What would you say? My do over moment… the first tattoo. Yeah. That darn thing. I wouldn’t change the experience (my friend, Kelsey, [...] Continue →
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oooooh, potty training.
oooooh, potty training.
June 21, 2012
Thank you to P&G and Kroger stores for celebrating “Team Mom’s Everyday Victories”! Please visit the P&G’s event page to play games, win money off your next Kroger trip and more fun! Oooooh, potty [...] Continue →
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Lazy Strawberry Shortcake
Lazy Strawberry Shortcake
June 15, 2012
Thank you COOL WHIP for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What you add makes it. #coolwhipmoms My family and I have been so darn busy [...] Continue →
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Last week: My little trip.
Last week: My little trip.
June 12, 2012
Why was I in Cali? Welp, I was there to visit the Toyota Headquarters. If you missed it, I joined the TWIN a couple weeks ago. AND, right away they sent the new members [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Wellll, I’m here!
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Wellll, I’m here!
June 6, 2012
I’m in Cali… meeting fantastic bloggers. Enjoying awesome food. Pretty darn awesome. In case you missed it, I’m here to visit Toyota as a TWIN member (Toyota Women’s Influencer Network). Today we’ll be doing [...] Continue →
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Bullying
Bullying
March 30, 2012
Thanks to The Bully Project for sponsoring my writing. Visit their website to join the movement and learn more. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The 4th grade me. Still a little girl. Shy. Goofy. Awkward. Afraid to stand [...] Continue →
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Cleaning cleaning.
Cleaning cleaning.
March 18, 2012
“This post is sponsored by” Pine-Sol® Clean & Disinfect with Pine-Sol®: The Powerful Scent of Clean” I was compensated for this post as a member of Clever Girls Collective, but the content is all [...] Continue →
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Baked Penne with Beef Recipe
Baked Penne with Beef Recipe
February 14, 2012
Thank you to Kraft Foods for offering me the opportunity to recreate a recipe with PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme. Please click here to learn more about all the PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme flavors and recipes. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [...] Continue →
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Dinner with my girls! (and a little giveaway)
Dinner with my girls! (and a little giveaway)
December 20, 2011
This post is sponsored by Serve from American Express. Sign up for Serve and receive $10 credit towards your first use. Comment below within the next 11 days for your chance to win an [...] Continue →
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Messy Volume Pony hair tutorial!
Messy Volume Pony hair tutorial!
November 21, 2011
Thanks to Walgreens for underwriting this post. I was paid as a member of the Clever Girls Collective, but the content is all mine. Visit http://moms.dailybuzz.com/channel/style. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Today I wanted to share my Messy Volume [...] Continue →
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Sneaky Veggies Spaghetti Recipe for Picky Eaters
Sneaky Veggies Spaghetti Recipe for Picky Eaters
October 27, 2011
Thanks to Plum Organics for sponsoring my post about tips for baby feeding magic. What if you let baby choose what’s for dinner? Check out their cute “Quest for Yum!” video and see what [...] Continue →
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Tutorial: Gumdrop wreath!
Tutorial: Gumdrop wreath!
November 15, 2010
Remember when I Ruari and I went shopping for a massive amount of gumdrops? Well, here’s what we I did with them! I made a Gumdrop Wreath!!! I plan to put it up on my [...] Continue →
