Tag: about me
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Taking care of myself.
Taking care of myself.
August 12, 2014
When you become a mother, things change. You put someone else’s needs before your own and the “normal” in your life is different. Showers. Exercise. Eating well. Socializing with humans that don’t talk about [...] Continue →
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Well, let’s give this a try: hatching baby chicks.
Well, let’s give this a try: hatching baby chicks.
March 31, 2014
Well, our lovely girl (Ms. Pickles) has decided to go all broody on us. K, what’s broody? Well… it’s when your chicken can feel the start of Spring, loses her mind, and decides to [...] Continue →
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What do you look for in a blog?
What do you look for in a blog?
March 19, 2014
Ok, I want to know. What do you look for in a blog? It’s been a while since I’ve really asked this question on the ‘ol blog. I know what I look for, but [...] Continue →
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11 things.
11 things.
January 14, 2014
11 things. I love this little meme. I’ve done it once in 2012 and once in 2013. It’s sort of fun to wander back and see my past answers…. PLUS: to check out the answers [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY + My internet family.
GIVEAWAY + My internet family.
October 1, 2013
I have multiple families. I have the good ‘ol blood relations, the long time friends, and then I have my online family. Some people may think my internet friends aren’t real (it does sorta [...] Continue →
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A Stupid Idea. Gluten-free me.
A Stupid Idea. Gluten-free me.
August 21, 2013
//Faux Bob: how-to here //Dress: F21 Thrifted//Shoes: Miz Mooz// I’ve made a new choice. After some thought and bit of research…. I decided to give gluten free diet a try. It’s been over 3 [...] 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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“Let her draw horses and be interested in Barbies for much too long…”
“Let her draw horses and be interested in Barbies for much too long…”
July 26, 2013
A Mother’s Prayer for Her Daughter, by Tina Fey. I know I’m behind on the times with this…. but I still haven’t read ‘Bossypants’ by, Tina Fey. It’s officially #3 on my “to-read” list [...] Continue →
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Random this. With a little of that.
Random this. With a little of that.
July 5, 2013
Goodbye Google Reader. Google Reader + Google Friend Connect are officially kaput. July 1st marked the end. For me it all ended in January. Google Reader stopped updating my blog post feed for all [...] Continue →
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Hello new friends! Ultimate Blog party 2013
Hello new friends! Ultimate Blog party 2013
April 5, 2013
It’s that time of year! The annual blog party by, 5 minutes for Mom. I like to participate in this party because I have met a TON of lovely blogger’s through this fun “party”. [...] Continue →
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So far…
So far…
March 8, 2013
I was wandering through my old instagram photos and realized it’s only March, but I’ve already done SO much in this new year. Do we still call it a “new year” in March? I [...] Continue →
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11 Things
11 Things
February 12, 2013
The other day I wandered onto this old blog post. The 11 questions meme post. I had so much fun doing this last time, that I decided to do it again. I’m going to [...] Continue →
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I survived.
I survived.
November 26, 2012
December 18th, 2009. The birthday of my daughter. The day that is both the most important, and scariest day of my life. The day I brought life into this world, I almost lost mine. [...] Continue →
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Currently…
Currently…
September 14, 2012
Currently… Obsessing over: Getting our fence finished. My husband started building a sweet little picket fence around the house… and, it’s taking so much time. Our weekends have been so busy… we haven’t had [...] Continue →
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My day off: Repeat
My day off: Repeat
September 3, 2012
Well, I decided to take Monday off! Yay! So, I’d like to share a little repeated post with you all… It’s titled, “Don’t Like It? Move On.” I wrote this post in July. Enjoy, [...] 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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Chartha Standwert
Chartha Standwert
August 16, 2012
Once upon a time…. I was obsessed with Martha Stewart. Ok, maybe I’m still obsessed. I just think she’s the bees knees and I’ve always loved her perfect awkwardness.
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El Pollo
El Pollo
July 23, 2012
As a little kid I knew I wanted many animals. Yes, kitties and doggies… BUT, I have always dreamed of having a little mini farm. Which is weird since I have zero desire to [...] Continue →
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Documenting life.
Documenting life.
July 19, 2012
Oh Instagram… I love you. I love that all I have to do is grab my phone, *snap* and there we are. That moment is saved. Along with a note about what was happening. [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Turning 30
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Turning 30
July 4, 2012
I’m turning 30 in 7 months. I keep having these grand ideas to do something wild and fantastic to celebrate this new age…. But, then my homebody side takes over and all I want [...] 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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Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day
June 17, 2012
Happy Father’s Day to my husband! This is a collection of videos my mom recorded on her little camera. I was still in surgery during this… and, I’ve avoided watching these videos because of [...] Continue →
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What’s in my purse?
What’s in my purse?
April 26, 2012
I’m sort of a weirdo with my purse. I like my purse clean and organized. I haven’t always been this way…. Seriously. I was totally fine with taking 9 million hours to find that [...] Continue →
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Crap. I have a 2-year-old.
Crap. I have a 2-year-old.
April 17, 2012
I have a 2-year-old. No longer the cooing baby that only requires food, hugs, kisses, and many diaper changes. No. I have a 2-year-old. And, I’m sad to announce: she has recently discovered her [...] Continue →
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Hello new friends!
Hello new friends!
April 13, 2012
Hello hello, Well, another year another party! This time last year I joined up with the Ultimate Blogger Party. It’s the perfect way to meet new bloggers! I seriously met some sweet bloggers last [...] 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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Just another day.
Just another day.
March 13, 2012
Here I am…. like every other night. On my computer… finishing up orders and catching up on blog posts. I’m editing photos I took from last Friday. It was a beautiful day in Portland…. [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Reading
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Reading
March 7, 2012
{Headband c/o: Three Bird Nest} Oh. Hi! Yup, that’s me reading. On my little iPad. Before I had Miss R I would read a book a week…. not joking. Sometimes 2 books a week. [...] Continue →
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11 Things
11 Things
February 28, 2012
Miss Jessica from Tart tagged me for an 11 things post…. There are five rules: 1. Post these rules 2. Post a photo of yourself and 11 random things 3. Answer the questions set [...] Continue →
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Q & A: Fill in the Blanks
Q & A: Fill in the Blanks
February 16, 2012
Hi! Don from Adeline’s Daddy tagged me for a little blog fun on Wednesday. I thought it would be fun to answer them for myself! 1. I started my blog because… Well, I started [...] Continue →
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Learning to dress myself.
Learning to dress myself.
February 13, 2012
I feel like I’m learning ALL over again how to dress myself… when I had Miss R: I wore pajamas about 90% of the time for a year…. or 2… hee… and, I lost [...] Continue →
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Thrifting
Thrifting
February 6, 2012
Thrifting has always been a part if my life… But, when I was little it was more of a necessity… Not as “cool” as it is today. We couldn’t afford to buy new clothing, [...] Continue →
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This before that. 2012.
This before that. 2012.
February 2, 2012
Well…. here I am. 29-years-old. Time for another This before That list! I was NOT very good with my list last year… seriously. I only did half. This year: I will do it all! [...] Continue →
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Work and life balance.
Work and life balance.
January 31, 2012
One of the sessions Jess, Robin, and I wandered into at Alt Summit was the Work and Life Balance session. The panel was an amazing group of talented ladies: http://inchmark.squarespace.com/, http://chrysulawinegar.com/, http://www.snippetandink.com/, http://sarahjanestudios.com/blog/. You would think [...] Continue →
