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Flashback Friday: Short hair
Flashback Friday: Short hair
July 30, 2010
Don’t forget!!!– Don’t forget to vote for your fave photo! Ends TODAY!– Enter this weeks photo challenge: Absolute Favorite! Last day: TODAY!– AND: win some personalized cards. Ends TODAY!– Ask Alabaster Cow a question! [...] Continue →
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Thursday’s Three: Poop
Thursday’s Three: Poop
July 29, 2010
Don’t forget!!!– Don’t forget to vote for your fave photo! Ends Friday!– Enter this weeks photo challenge: Absolute Favorite! Last day: Friday!– AND: win some personalized cards. Ends Friday!– Ask Alabaster Cow a question! [...] Continue →
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Get to Know a Mama: Joni from Six Cherries on Top
Get to Know a Mama: Joni from Six Cherries on Top
July 27, 2010
Welcome to my second Get to Know a Mama interview! Get to Know a Mama: Joni from Six Cherries on Top! (If you’d like to see previous interviews or ask upcoming interviewees… click [...] Continue →
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Giveaway @ One Little Fox
Giveaway @ One Little Fox
Don’t you think these would be lovely in Ruari’s room? I do. You can try and win them here. The numbers have been reset! Help me get in the top 10! I ♥ you!
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I don’t know…
I don’t know…
I don’t know if I just always blocked it out, or if no one actually ever told me. Saturday night we were sitting outside with friends and my birth story came up (it was [...] Continue →
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Get to know a Mama: Questions for Alabaster Cow
Get to know a Mama: Questions for Alabaster Cow
Do you want to know more about Ericka from Alabaster Cow? I will be conducting a little Mommy interview so we can all get to know each other a little better. Please post any [...] Continue →
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Trendy Crafter: Tape (and a little blog hopping friday)
Trendy Crafter: Tape (and a little blog hopping friday)
July 23, 2010
Trendy Treehouse is having a little fun and putting up crafty challenges each week. This first one is tape. Use any sort of tape you have to create something crafty. I chose Washi Tape. [...] Continue →
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Flashback Friday: Another family photo shoot…
Flashback Friday: Another family photo shoot…
So, I believe this may have been around 1985. I was probably just about 2 years old. We went to the mountain to get our photos taken! Ok, no. That’s just a picture of [...] Continue →
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Thursday’s Three: For my baby’s room…
Thursday’s Three: For my baby’s room…
July 22, 2010
I really want to finish Ruari’s baby room. It’s just been hard to actually get it done! Here are a few goodies that I think would look VERY lovely in her room… 1) The [...] Continue →
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My guest post at Become.com: Staying Crafty with a Baby
My guest post at Become.com: Staying Crafty with a Baby
July 19, 2010
I was contacted to do a little guest post on become.com. They had suggested that maybe I could do a post with tips and pointers on paper crafting. I just couldn’t come up with [...] Continue →
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Monday’s My Pick: Tada dolls!
Monday’s My Pick: Tada dolls!
Monday’s My Pick: Wow, these dolls are VERY cute. I want this one for Ruari: {TaDa! doll: TaDa Creations} Ok, so she probably doesn’t really care if I get this doll for her or [...] Continue →
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My baby is 7 months old today.
My baby is 7 months old today.
July 18, 2010
{Ruari a couple days before her birthday} Thanks to Shawtae for reminding me it’s our baby’s 7 month birthdays! Hee. Oops. I spaced! The numbers have been reset! Help me get in the top [...] Continue →
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Made it to the front page of Etsy. Weeeee…
Made it to the front page of Etsy. Weeeee…
I was wondering why Google Analytics was telling me that my shop views went 85%, along with my Paper Lady blog views up 4,900% (ha), and my Paper Mama blog’s view were up 10,600%. [...] Continue →
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Giveaway time! Win a set of personalized note cards! Ends 7/28
Giveaway time! Win a set of personalized note cards! Ends 7/28
Pear Tree Greetings was nice enough to give away a set (up to 16 cards with free shipping) of personalized note cards to one of my lucky readers! Yay! {Click here to see more [...] Continue →
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I love my baby’s smell.
I love my baby’s smell.
July 17, 2010
That’s it. I just love the way she smells. 🙂 The numbers have been reset! Help me get in the top 10! I ♥ you!
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Flashback Friday: Newborn baby 3 AM
Flashback Friday: Newborn baby 3 AM
July 16, 2010
I took this photo with my cell phone at 3am when little baby Laureli was about a week old…. {Ruari: 1 week old} Mike was seriously passed out (kneeling on the ground, halfway on [...] Continue →
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Ok, it’s sebaceous glands.
Ok, it’s sebaceous glands.
July 13, 2010
{Miss Ruari… almost 7 months} So, little Miss Laureli was born with a mark on her left cheek. At first the doctors just assumed it was baby acne and said that it would go [...] Continue →
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Ruari needs this!
Ruari needs this!
Ok, who else thinks that Ruari needs this chandelier in her room? {Mini chandelier: from Layla Grayce} Well, Mike doesn’t think she needs one. Ha! But, I do! I think it would be the [...] Continue →
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The winner of the Chalkboard Pendant giveaway is….
The winner of the Chalkboard Pendant giveaway is….
Please watch this video to see the winner of this lovely pendant! {Spittin Toad} {Who won?} Congrats! Please e-mail me your mailing address and I will let Boogie Wipes know you’ve won! Congrats!A little [...] Continue →
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So indecisive …
So indecisive …
July 11, 2010
I can’t stop changing around my blog! I keep feeling like everything is too cluttered! I try to move things around and try different colors and layouts…. But, I can’t seem to settle! Yet. [...] Continue →
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Photo challenge: Make me laugh!!!
Photo challenge: Make me laugh!!!
July 10, 2010
This weeks challenge: Make me laugh! Since this is a mama blog all the challenges will be based around your children. Now, I’m not too picky on what you call your children. As far [...] Continue →
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AND, the "Favorite Toy" winner is…
AND, the "Favorite Toy" winner is…
{Original Post} A Pile of Pics!!! Congrats to you! This was SO cute! I REALLY love seeing her favorite toy in action. She is so cute. And, thank you for sharing your camera settings! [...] Continue →
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Before and after at Pixel Perfect
Before and after at Pixel Perfect
After: {Child size crown: Paper Lady Invites} Before: {Child size crown: Paper Lady Invites} I use a little Canon Powershot. And, PS CS3. Join: The numbers have been reset! Help me get in the [...] Continue →
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Thursday’s Three: Me! The Paper Lady!
Thursday’s Three: Me! The Paper Lady!
July 8, 2010
First off… Quick note: Don’t forget to enter my giveaway! There are not too many entries… VERY good chance to win! Ends tomorrow evening 7/9. Ok…This Thursday’s Three is all about my Etsy shop: [...] Continue →
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Totally Random on Tuesday!
Totally Random on Tuesday!
July 6, 2010
I have a few photos backing up on my computer that I have been wanting to post for some time! I think I’ll just post them all in this one post! If I don’t… [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenge: Favorite toy!
Photo Challenge: Favorite toy!
July 3, 2010
This weeks challenge: Favorite toy! Since this is a mama blog all the challenges will be based around your children. Now, I’m not too picky on what you call your children. As far as [...] Continue →
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And, the "Yellow…" winner is….
And, the "Yellow…" winner is….
{Original Post} Mommy of Five from Life through my lens!!! Congrats to you. How sweet was this photo? I love all the yellow outfits, and the view looking down is awesome! All of these [...] Continue →
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Giveaway: Chalkboard Necklace Pendant… from the Spittin Toad! Ends July 9th
Giveaway: Chalkboard Necklace Pendant… from the Spittin Toad! Ends July 9th
July 2, 2010
Alright… It’s time for another WONDERFUL giveaway!!! How would you like a chalkboard necklace pendant? Well, you can win one here! 🙂 Denise over at the Spittin Toad has offered to give away this [...] Continue →
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Giveaway Saturday – Sawgrass Candles @ Skinned Knees
Giveaway Saturday – Sawgrass Candles @ Skinned Knees
Check it out… you could win a candle. I want one! I’m sort of addicted to candles. Head on over to Skinned Knees to try and win! {Fresh Air 8 oz ($12.50 value)} Just [...] Continue →
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And the winners for the Pear Tree Greetings giveaway are…
And the winners for the Pear Tree Greetings giveaway are…
Please watch this video… 🙂 {Who won?} Congrats ladies!!! I don’t think I actually need your addresses. I sent your e-mails to my contact at Pear Tree Greetings. They will contact you through e-mail [...] Continue →
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Flashback Friday: Ok, I’m still tired.
Flashback Friday: Ok, I’m still tired.
Ummm… I know I just used these for my Wordless Wednesday… but, I’m still pretty tired from my food poisoning. Feeling a little bit lazy… 🙂 Anywho… Flashing back to my birth. I finally [...] Continue →
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Bleh
Bleh
Sorry, no fancy post today. I think I had some sort of food poisoning last night. Long night. No sleep. Very tired. I’ve picked the winners for the giveaway! I’ll post it tomorrow. I’m [...] Continue →
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NYC Island Girl giveaway
NYC Island Girl giveaway
July 1, 2010
There’s an original artwork giveaway over at NYC Island Gal’s blog. I don’t want you to win! 🙂 Ha! Here’s the link to the artist’s site: Jessica Little Shop of Paintings. Love it! Head [...] Continue →
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Get to Know a Mama: Six Cherries on Top
Get to Know a Mama: Six Cherries on Top
June 29, 2010
{Joni from Six Cherries on Top} Do you want to know more about Joni from Six Cherries on Top? I will be conducting a little Mommy interview so we can all get to know [...] Continue →
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Monday’s My Pick:
Monday’s My Pick:
June 28, 2010
This weeks Monday’s My Pick is a WHOLE shop! Fleurs de Pomme. Such a sweet shop! She has necklaces, brooches, rings, and hair pins (I’m so addicted to hair pins!)… Please check it out! [...] Continue →
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Sunshine Award from: Barefoot in the Prairie
Sunshine Award from: Barefoot in the Prairie
June 27, 2010
Thank you SO much to Sarah from Barefoot in the Prairie. She was kind enough to award me with the Sunshine award. Thank you! Please, please check out her cute blog! I’m supposed to [...] Continue →
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Beautiful Blogger Award from: Claire’s Creations and Photography
Beautiful Blogger Award from: Claire’s Creations and Photography
Thank you so much to Claire’s Creations and Photography! Claire was sweet enough to award me this Beautiful Blogger Award. I Really appreciate it! Please check out her blog and show her some love! [...] Continue →
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AND, the "Talented!" winner is…
AND, the "Talented!" winner is…
June 26, 2010
{Original post} Sweet Baker from House of Emery!!! Congrats to you. We LOVED the photo. I love the lighting and the sweet purple baking outfit. 🙂 Very talented little lady. Thanks SO much for [...] Continue →
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Flashback Friday: Summer of 1984
Flashback Friday: Summer of 1984
June 25, 2010
In honor of this lovely weather we’re getting here in Oregon this weekend… I’m flashing back to one of my favorite photos of my sister and I… {Me at about 1ish and Nicole age [...] Continue →
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Thursday’s Three: Beach time!
Thursday’s Three: Beach time!
June 24, 2010
It’s so nice here in the Northwest today… I want to go to the beach! We have a beach themed Thursday’s Three this week. 1) My first pick is this Tuffo Surf Hut. I [...] Continue →
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How about a giveaway? REALLY cute address labels…
How about a giveaway? REALLY cute address labels…
June 23, 2010
{Sample of one address label design} I think this is pretty cool. I get to give away a goody to 5 different people out there! The giveaway is VERY cute. I want to win… [...] Continue →
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Sort-of competitive… Vote for me and the babe?
Sort-of competitive… Vote for me and the babe?
June 22, 2010
{Vote for me?} Ok, I’m only Sort-of competitive. What I mean is: I LOVE to win… but, I also want everyone else to win too! Crazy in the head. So, the numbers have been [...] Continue →
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Funny. Swagger Wagon.
Funny. Swagger Wagon.
Ok, Jess from I Rock So What posted this today. I thought it was hilarious, and I wanted to share it too. Enjoy! {Swagger Wagon} The numbers have been reset! Help me get in [...] Continue →
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AND, the Boogie wipes winner is…
AND, the Boogie wipes winner is…
{Boogie Wipes: on Amazon} Please watch this lovely video below to see who won… (I know… but it was fun to make! I got the idea from Lacey… so, you can blame her… just [...] Continue →
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Award: From That 22-year-old housewife
Award: From That 22-year-old housewife
Thanks so much to Lauren from That 22-Year-Old Housewife. She was sweet enough to give me this Trendy Blog Award. I’m so flattered that she enjoys my blog. I work hard on it. Please [...] Continue →
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Ummm… Happy Father’s Day?
Ummm… Happy Father’s Day?
June 21, 2010
Ha, I feel like I may be the only blogger mom that did not post something about Father’s Day. Oops! Mike just HATES getting his photo taken. The only way I get him in [...] Continue →
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Monday’s My Pick: Rose City Sweets
Monday’s My Pick: Rose City Sweets
{Ruari sleeping at 6 months} {Shhhh.} Ruari and I let Mike spend a couple hours doing whatever he wanted at home while we ran off to the Summit of Awesome (put on by Hello [...] Continue →
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Flashback Friday: Residential Final
Flashback Friday: Residential Final
June 18, 2010
Whoa, flashback man! This week I’m flashing back to college…. It still makes me tired thinking about it! This was taken of my Residential final. We had to present our drawings and plans at [...] Continue →
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Oh… HeLLO there 100th follower!
Oh… HeLLO there 100th follower!
June 17, 2010
Yes. Hello! Nice to meet you. I can’t believe I’ve made it to 100 followers already. 🙂 I’m so happy you all like my posts enough to follow me. I love you too. 😉 [...] Continue →
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Thursday’s Three: Ruari is 6 months tomorrow…
Thursday’s Three: Ruari is 6 months tomorrow…
{I’m how old?} Ruari is turning 6 months old tomorrow. Whew… Ok, happy half-year birthday to my babe! 1) My first pick is from Abby’s Tutu Factory. Yeah, it’s no secret that Ruari (well, [...] Continue →
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Wordless Wednesday: Wha?
Wordless Wednesday: Wha?
June 16, 2010
{?} Link up… Wordless Wednesday HQ, 5 Minutes For Mom, 7 Clown Circus, Jolly Mom, Go Graham Go, and My Wee View. Don’t forget to enter my giveaway. Not many people have entered. Lots [...] Continue →
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Product Review: Boogie Wipes
Product Review: Boogie Wipes
June 15, 2010
{Boogie Wipes: on Amazon} What’s better than turning a little boogie baby face into a sweet little grapey smelling clean face? Ummm… Nothing. These little Boogie Wipes are pretty great. {Boogie Wipes: on Amazon} [...] Continue →
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30 Day Journal Challenge: Best part of my day
30 Day Journal Challenge: Best part of my day
Journal Prompt Number 2: What is the BEST part of your day? {Best part of my day} Want to play?
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Get to know a mama… Anybody have a question?
Get to know a mama… Anybody have a question?
June 14, 2010
Do you want to know more about Tia from Christopher and Tia? I will be conducting little Mommy interviews so we can all get to know each other a little better. Please post any [...] Continue →
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Monday’s My Pick: Baby Poo.
Monday’s My Pick: Baby Poo.
{Ruari: Almost 6 months…} When you hold a baby in one of these…. {Up to something…} Then this may happen: {Oops} Yeah, that’s baby poo. We had a baby explosion. Ha, this has happened [...] Continue →
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And, the "In the sun…" winner is:
And, the "In the sun…" winner is:
June 12, 2010
{Original post} Kelsey at K.B. Squared! Ok… now, some of you might have caught that Kels is one of my besties outside of bloggy land… BUT, I swear to all of you that I [...] Continue →
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Blogger awards from Simplicity and Beka
Blogger awards from Simplicity and Beka
June 10, 2010
How lovely. 2 awards in 2 days. Thank you SO much ladies. I received and Awesome blogger award from Faith at Simplicity and a Your Going Places award from Beka at Hold on love… [...] Continue →
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28 1/4 before 28 1/4 … ;)
28 1/4 before 28 1/4 … ;)
June 8, 2010
{Me and a paper lady crown} Ok… inspired by The Feminist Housewife‘s 21 before 21… This is my 28 1/4 before 28 1/4 list. I turn 28 on February 1st… So, I thought I’d [...] Continue →
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Monday’s My Pick: Tummy time tutu
Monday’s My Pick: Tummy time tutu
June 7, 2010
{Ruari’s belly: 5.5 months} I think it’s pretty obvious that Ruari loves tutus… Ok, maybe I do! So, for this weeks Monday My Pick I’ve found a tutu that is supposed to be good [...] Continue →
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Lovely award from Being Zara and Zidan
Lovely award from Being Zara and Zidan
June 6, 2010
Thank you so much! SOrry I’ve been really busy! But, here I go: Thank you Being Zara & Zidan! Please check out her blog to see some sweet kids and sweet photos! By accepting [...] Continue →