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WINNER of the Barely Measured gift certificate is….
WINNER of the Barely Measured gift certificate is….
December 5, 2010
Random.org chose the lucky winner of the Barely Measured Gift Certificate! The winner is… That would be Selena from Stoneyville! Congrats! I’ll contact you through email! AND, just wanted to remind you all to [...] Continue →
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Have you voted?
Have you voted?
Have you voted for your favorite card yet? Go here and vote! Just takes a moment. Voting ends tomorrow evening! ………………………….. 1. In My Home OOOOoookay… It’s not my home. It’s my mom’s. Same [...] Continue →
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VOTE for your favorite holiday card!
VOTE for your favorite holiday card!
December 4, 2010
Oh man. I can’t even BEGIN to tell you all how HARD it was for the other judges and I to choose the top 20! There were 61 entries into the 1st annual Holiday [...] Continue →
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Paper Mama Photo Challenge:
Paper Mama Photo Challenge:
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: Blessings.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) from your holiday [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the Paper Mama Black and White challenge is…
AND, the winner of the Paper Mama Black and White challenge is…
NOT ALWAYS PICTURE PERFECT This weeks guest judge: Tez from: Not Always Picture Perfect.This weeks challenge: Black and White.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your [...] Continue →
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Hello Photo Challenges!
Hello Photo Challenges!
December 3, 2010
First off an Announcement: Today is THE last day to enter your holiday photo/card into my Holiday Card Challenge!!!!!!!! MANY prizes for FOUR winners. It’s so fun, you should totally join in! You have [...] Continue →
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Weird Esty Facebook app thingy!!!
Weird Esty Facebook app thingy!!!
December 2, 2010
I’m not quite sure how I stumbled on to this. But, it’s kind of neat. Some of it’s a little silly, but I think it’s a great way to show you what handmade creations [...] Continue →
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Happiness is playing with something your mom doesn’t want you to play with… But, you do it anyway because you love it. Happiness.
Happiness is playing with something your mom doesn’t want you to play with… But, you do it anyway because you love it. Happiness.
December 1, 2010
Oh little baby. You have quite a naughty habit now. If I try to take something from you… something you REALLY want… you hide it behind your back. Where did you learn that? Then, [...] Continue →
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Lasy days of the Holiday Card/Photo challenge!!!
Lasy days of the Holiday Card/Photo challenge!!!
You now have a couple more days to enter your Holiday photo/card for my challenge! Lots of prizes! December 3rd is the last day!!! Saturday I will post the top 20 cards (as chosen [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Scenic Black and White
I Heart Faces: Scenic Black and White
November 29, 2010
Mike and Ruari walking through the snow on Thanksgiving day. Hey all! Don’t forget to enter your photo/card into the my Holiday Card/Photo Challenge! The last day to enter is Friday!!! And, if you [...] Continue →
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My holiday in photos.
My holiday in photos.
Driving to Washington on Tuesday… We arrive to our destination to find leftover snow on the ground! AND, to my VERY excited eyes… we wake up on Thanksgiving day to snow falling! I LOVE [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
1. Black and White: Ruari’s first time in the snow. SOOOooo not impressed. 2. I Ate This: Well…. I didn’t. Ruari did! 3. Historic: I love old buildings. The little details, like the brick [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Black and White
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Black and White
November 28, 2010
November 27th – December 2nd NOT ALWAYS PICTURE PERFECT This weeks guest judge: Tez from: Not Always Picture Perfect.This weeks challenge: Black and White.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the Eyes Paper Mama Photo Challenge is….
AND, the winner of the Eyes Paper Mama Photo Challenge is….
November 20th – November 25th This weeks guest judge: Aurora from: Photo Freak. This weeks challenge: “Eyes“The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or [...] Continue →
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Paper Mama Photo Challenge
Paper Mama Photo Challenge
November 27, 2010
Hey everyone! I’ve been working on the Paper Mama Photo Challenge winners and challenge post. BUT, I’m SO busy with family stuff this weekend, so things will be a bit delayed. I hope to [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: $25 Barely Measured Gift Certificate
GIVEAWAY: $25 Barely Measured Gift Certificate
GIVEAWAY!!!1 So, you may remember my amazing new diaper bag that I got from Heather over at Barely Measured! It’s amazing and beautiful. I’m so in love with it and am VERY protective of [...] Continue →
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Hello random!
Hello random!
November 26, 2010
We have a winner for the Hallmark $50 giveaway: Hey, congrats Rachel @ Idaho Cheneys! I will contact you through email and I’ll let you know what to do! AND, just a reminder about [...] Continue →
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I’m thankful for…
I’m thankful for…
November 25, 2010
My family. Being alive. My baby. My husband. The food we get to eat today. HAPPY Thanksgiving everyone! I also wanted to point out: I’m thankful for sales! My affiliates have informed me of [...] Continue →
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On our way…
On our way…
November 24, 2010
Well, we’re on our way! We have house babysitters staying at our home and watching the kitties while Mike, Ruari, Angus and I head on out to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday! I hope all [...] Continue →
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What I’ve been up to…
What I’ve been up to…
November 23, 2010
So, I’ve been SO busy! I had quite a few orders in my paper mama shop the other week. Busy! But, fun! I just wanted to share what I’ve been doing: The winner of [...] Continue →
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Shutter Love Tuesday: Fall
Shutter Love Tuesday: Fall
Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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For you to make: Clouds
For you to make: Clouds
November 22, 2010
For you: Clouds! I can’t say that these came out COMPLETELY perfect or exactly the way I had planned… BUT, I do love them. Maybe if I had some amazing contraption, like the Cricut, [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Paper
I Heart Faces: Paper
Well, this week at I Heart Faces the theme is: Paper. Wow, that’s some pressure! There’s SO much paper in my home… what do I take a photo of? SooooOOOooo… I went to the [...] Continue →
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Sunday Challenges
Sunday Challenges
November 21, 2010
A View from Above: {A view of my crazy baby.} Something Hot: {I tried to create a hot feeling through my edit. That’s wrapping paper.} Something Cold: {Brrr. It’s chilly outside!} “May you have [...] Continue →
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The winner of this months vote off…
The winner of this months vote off…
November 20, 2010
Fall: And, then she (snapped). {And then she (snapped)} Congrats! What a lovely photo! Thank you so much for playing! You had 41% of the votes. Followed by Jennifer Leigh, Mommyland, and And, then [...] Continue →
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Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Eyes
Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Eyes
November 20th – November 25th This weeks guest judge: Aurora from: Photo Freak. This weeks challenge: “Eyes“The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or [...] Continue →
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Vote for me!
Vote for me!
I was nominated over on the Blog Guidebook for a Top Blog spot! This vote is for the first round. I’d love a vote from you all, but of course vote for the blog [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the Paper Mama "Cozy" challenge is…
AND, the winner of the Paper Mama "Cozy" challenge is…
November 13th – November 18th This weeks guest judge: Buckeroomama from: Mamahood, Among Other Things… The challenge: “Cozy“The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… [...] Continue →
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Vlog post and a bruise
Vlog post and a bruise
November 19, 2010
My poor child: Another first! For Ruari’s 11 month birthday gift, she got a bruise. Yup. She slipped and fell against the corner of the chair. She wasn’t too happy about that… Can you [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: $50 Hallmark Gift Certificate!
GIVEAWAY: $50 Hallmark Gift Certificate!
November 18, 2010
*Quick note: Hallmark has asked that I make this a US only giveaway. So, US only. Sorry! I have some other awesome giveaways for you non-US bloggers too!* I don’t know if any of [...] Continue →
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Laureli is 11 Months Old
Laureli is 11 Months Old
Laureli, So much has changed in the last month. It’s almost like you’re human. Oh wait… you are! What you’ve been doing: – Yelling.– Crawling everywhere. Like a maniac!– Saying: Ma Ma, Da Da, [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Bob Lawblah Law Blog
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Bob Lawblah Law Blog
November 17, 2010
{The title of this blog post doesn’t make any sense. Do you ever have those moments when you’re like, “I really want to get my post ready and scheduled for tomorrow… tonight, because I [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY winner: The Paper Mama Shop
GIVEAWAY winner: The Paper Mama Shop
November 16, 2010
Michele P from Creative Writings 101 won the giveaway from my shop! Yay! Go ahead and email me Michele! [email protected] Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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Target time
Target time
After reading this post from Jess at I Rock So What… I felt Ruari and I needed to take a trip to Target. I love Target. I could (and have) spent hours wandering through [...] Continue →
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Tuesday Challenges
Tuesday Challenges
Shutter Love Tuesdays: Birthdays I’m currently in the process of prepping Ruari’s birthday decor! I’ve got the cake mix! Woo, almost time! I didn’t blink: Weather and Simplicity: Daydream Would ya could ya? Vote [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: A Padalily Carseat Pad! CLOSED
GIVEAWAY: A Padalily Carseat Pad! CLOSED
What’s a Padalily car seat pad you ask? Well, it’s one of the best ideas EVER! It’s a cushion for the handle of your carseat. Wow, I REALLY could have used one of these [...] 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 →
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I Heart Faces: Silhouette
I Heart Faces: Silhouette
Things I’ve learned about taking a silhouette photo: I have a lot to learn. 😀 I tried to get a silhouette photo of the babe… but, she was too wiggly and it just wasn’t [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
November 14, 2010
So, I’ve found myself taking a week off of photo challenges every 3 weeks or so… I don’t ever mean to do it. BUT, it just happens. This last week I only participated in [...] Continue →
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Photo challenges on Monday
Photo challenges on Monday
Macro Monday: Photo Freak: Your best shot.Photo Freak wants to see your BEST shot. I don’t know if it’s my BEST shot… but, it’s definitely one of my favorites. I love Ruari’s chubby little [...] Continue →
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Pretty please!
Pretty please!
Remember how cute this photo of my lovely child is? Yes, well you should totally “like” it right here on Facebook! Well, only really if you REALLY like it. I would love to win [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Cozy
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Cozy
November 13, 2010
November 13th – November 18th This weeks guest judge: Singwa (a.k.a. Buckeroomama) from: Mamahood, Among Other Things… The challenge: “Cozy“The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby [...] Continue →
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VOTE OFF!
VOTE OFF!
1) Fall: And, then she (snapped). {And then she (snapped)} 2) Black and White: Jennifer Leigh {Jennifer Leigh} 3) Halloween: And, then she (snapped) {And, then she snapped} 4) Food: Mommyland F {Mommyland} Please [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of this weeks "Food" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of this weeks "Food" photo challenge is…
November 6th – November 11th This weeks guest judge: ME!“Food“The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty): Eating. Cooking. Playing [...] Continue →
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Vlog: A Reading by Ruari.
Vlog: A Reading by Ruari.
November 12, 2010
Don’t forget to enter your holiday card! Just a little FYI, you can enter a holiday themed photo. Check out the prizes and enter your card here. The list of shops participating:SeamsModPink LemonadeNavy Blue [...] Continue →
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My new diaper bag and my three picks.
My new diaper bag and my three picks.
November 11, 2010
{Barely Measured} {Barely Measured} {Barely Measured} {Barely Measured} I just love it. I’ve been using it for a week now. It’s so handy. It came from the lovely Heather over at Barely Measured. This [...] Continue →
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Holiday Card Challenge prize mobile!
Holiday Card Challenge prize mobile!
There are a wonderful/lovely variety of companies and handmade shops that want to share their creations with you! A panel of judges and I will choose the top 20 entries. From there YOU GUYS [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Ruari’s favorite spot.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Ruari’s favorite spot.
November 10, 2010
{Ruari 10.5 months} {This is Ruari’s newest spot. She pulls up on everything now. BUT, she’s just discovered the wonder and joy of pulling up on the window ledge. She LOVES it. She likes [...] Continue →
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Baby Daniel.
Baby Daniel.
November 9, 2010
One of my closest friends, Kim, gave birth to her little baby boy, Daniel, last night. She was in labor for 36 hours… then, just one hour after his birth… she was ready for [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Orange
I Heart Faces: Orange
November 8, 2010
Hmmm… Maybe more of an orange cream color. 😀 That’s my Orange photo. Don’t forget to create your holiday card for my Holiday Card Challenge! Three winners will be chosen by a panel of [...] Continue →
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My Pick on Monday: First Friday
My Pick on Monday: First Friday
Mike and I enjoyed some time out of the house Friday night with the baby. It was First Friday! We have many First Friday’s around Oregon. You just need to pick one. Shops stay [...] Continue →
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Sunday Challenges
Sunday Challenges
November 7, 2010
Scavenger Hunt Sunday: Boo, Black, Texture, Wet, and Language. Boo: Boo! It’s a giant pin cushion! OooooOOooOOoooooo…. Black: I took the photo above to create my own bokeh texture. If you’re wondering how I’ll [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Food
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Food
November 6, 2010
November 6th – November 11th This weeks guest judge: ME!“Food“The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty): Eating. Cooking. Playing [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the Paper Mama Halloween Photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the Paper Mama Halloween Photo challenge is…
This weeks guest judge: Tia from: Christopher and Tia. This weeks challenge: “Halloween“The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) [...] Continue →
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Friday Challenges
Friday Challenges
November 5, 2010
Sky Watch and TMMAPC: {My town} Fix-it Friday: BEFORE: AFTER: {Fix-it Friday} Best Shot: Macro Friday: Could you give me a vote? I’d really appreciate it! -Chelsey Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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Enjoying the day.
Enjoying the day.
Sometimes I forget to just enjoy the day. I’m always thinking about all the things I need to get done… when I need to get it done by… but not today. It’s not too [...] Continue →
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Flashback Friday: Grammy
Flashback Friday: Grammy
This is the coolest photo of my Grammy, back when she lived in Alaska. She’s 19 here, which means this was taken in 1949 (Shhhhh… don’t tell her I told you that). My grandma [...] Continue →
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Get to Know a Mama: Mandy from Harper’s Happenings
Get to Know a Mama: Mandy from Harper’s Happenings
November 4, 2010
Who are you? What is your name and age? Mandy, 29 (for the first of many times).Where are you located? Western Washington state.Where can we find you (on the web): www.harpershappenings.com and www.kidletblog.com!What is [...] Continue →
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No ponytail.
No ponytail.
No ponytail for me today! Yay! Are you proud of me? Yeah, me too. AFTER: BEFORE: {Ruari 10.5 months} Day 15: Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it. [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama 2010 Holiday Card Challenge
The Paper Mama 2010 Holiday Card Challenge
November 3, 2010
*Just a note: I’m so sorry I don’t have a Wordless link up this week, it will be back next week. This week is all about the Holiday Card Challenge! Please enjoy!* It’s time [...] Continue →
