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Photo from Facebook Up until just over a week ago, I did not know this man or his family. I saw a chilling update on my Facebook news feed… a re-posted post detailing the beginnings of an...
Wishing all the mamas, grandmothers, aunties, sisters and wonderful ladies out there a fan-tabulous Mother’s Day today! May your day be filled with lots of love, joy, happiness and laughter! I...
With tomorrow being Mother’s Day, I thought I’d share this easy prep and cook weeknight meal that doubles as a great weekend dinner too! As a new mom to a baby under 1 year, I’ve quickly learned...
Shouldn’t every member of the family have a seat to call their own? How about a personalized rocking chair… wouldn’t that totally rock? Har, har Baby Gifts & Baskets is hosting an amazing giveaway...
Today I have a guest post for you from Michelle, who works at Skana spa in upstate New York. She emailed me with an easy DIY recipe for making a chemical-free, spa quality natural body lotion… and...
It’s been a long while now since my last post… life has been crazy ridiculously insane since our little guy graced us with his presence. To be honest (and quite frank), I sincerely have no idea how...
This post is obviously very long overdue… almost 2 months, in fact…. *enter apology here* … Life has been a mix of crazy and hectic these past few weeks – having a newborn is certainly no joke. It...
Yup – still hangin’! At forty weeks and 5 days I am officially overdue… although, I guess I should have anticipated this would be the case. It’s said that many first time mom’s will go beyond their...
Firstly, I am so sorry for being completely MIA these past couple of weeks. I’m horrible, I know! But I’m sure at least some of you can relate – when life boils over sometimes all you need is a...
During this pregnancy I have been extremely lucky to have gotten away with very few and minor symptoms… but one of the symptoms I just wasn’t lucky enough to dodge was swelling. Beginning in my...
Pregnancy: 35 weeksSleep: Not much change here – except that I am now waking up at the same times every morning. A friend of mine once told me to start keeping an eye on any patterns that emerge...
So… I know this is completely normal to be feeling a little nervous and anxious at this point in my pregnancy (34 weeks) – but I just have to get this off my chest (there’s enough extra weight in...
Pregnancy: 34 weeksSleep: The good news is that I’m getting plenty throughout the day, lol. Napping is no stranger to me lately…night time is a completely different story.Feeling/current symptoms:...
I had such a fun time working on our little guy’s nursery! From picking coordinating furniture and colors, to arranging the room… and creating small decor accent pieces. It took some time, effort...
I’ve been totally horrible with updating the blog lately… I imagined life would slow down just a wee bit this month but I was completely and utterly wrong. Andplusalso – I’ve been sleeping like a...
Crafting and design has always been a passion of mine; I could spend hours fiddling with buttons and swathes of material, glue and paint… When possible, I take every opportunity that presents...
I though I’d do things a little differently for this weeks bump update, and share a few of our recent 3D ultrasound photos.Today I have completed 31 weeks of pregnancy – and although there has been...
Pregnancy: 30 weeksSleep: Horrible. That is all.Movement: Quite regular these days, and much stronger/more pronounced. Belly: Trying to imagine getting any bigger is tough for me, lol. I feel huge...
Food for thought: When you’re having one of those days where you think ‘That’s it, this is horseshit. It can’t possibly get any worse. FML. The world effin’ hates me. I must have really pissed...
Deciding on crib bedding is no easy task for a creative mind, or for a picky mother-to-be. I searched and searched for the “perfect” crib set for Braden’s nursery; I wanted something simple yet...
How much furniture does a nursery actually require? Well, that’s ultimately up to you. To get started, really all you’ll need are the main essentials: a crib, a dresser and a change table (although...
Not so long ago, I wrote about finding your inspiration – I spoke about photography, and the many other ways that we tune in to our creative side. What I didn’t mention is my love for reading...
Pregnancy: 29 weeksWeight Gain: Have not jumped on a scale this week… but am thinking I’ve probably gained another pound since last weigh in.Sleep: We just won’t go here this week.Feeling: Still...
A colleague of mine, Peter Thomas Senese (author of “Chasing the Cyclone”) and Founding Director of the International Child Abduction Research & Enlightenment Foundation (the ‘I CARE Foundation‘)...
I decided if I can’t beat it, I might as well try and enjoy it…
Summer has not even officially arrived, yet I am definitely feeling the heat. A word to the wise… if you are a first time mom heading into your 3rd trimester during a summer pregnancy – invest in...
Looking for an easy summer crock pot recipe? This easy barbeque chicken sandwich recipe will knock your socks off – think “pulled pork” but with chicken. Mmmmmm! While searching for something my...
Well, it’s official folks. I’ve made it to 3rd trimester!!This past Monday was a very exciting milestone for me as I had never imagined being “this” pregnant – yet here I am. Time just seems to...
It’s been a long time coming, but we finally put Braden’s crib together after giving the room a fresh coat of paint. It was surprisingly easy to assemble – however, (and I blame pregnancy brain for...
This past week has been very hectic… between looking for a bigger house, shopping for baby, starting to get the nursery in order – and of course work – I’ve had very little free time on my...
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