Category Archives: Gifts

Gift guide 2013: FOR THE GENTS

[WARNING: post-pregnancy hormone mushiness ahead] My husband has been amazing the past couple of days and I can’t imagine making it through this transition period without him by my side. Having a newborn definitely makes you appreciate your support system … Continue reading

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Gift guide 2013: TOP 10 UNDER $20

It is December and the days are winding down for the year which can only mean one thing – you need to get going on your holiday shopping if you haven’t started. Since Baby B is making his arrival any … Continue reading

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Get tagged

After drooling over everything on Rifle Paper Co.’s website and picking a few faves, I realized that I could create one of them on my own – the holiday gift tags. I hand wrote the words ‘Merry Christmas’ with a … Continue reading

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Paper crush

I feel like I’m stitching everything in sight these days. On top of the dish towels for my co-workers, I managed to finish Baby B’s first embroidered sleep sack. I’m only going to share a sneak peek as we’ve decided … Continue reading

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Warm it up

Baby on board update: With the weather finally starting to feel like summer, I headed over to the pool after work last night with a few visitors in tow and splashed around for a bit. [Sid is ready for summer!] … Continue reading

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For the kids

Prayers for Boston update: With so many recent tragedies, it is more important than ever for me to spend time with my loved ones. And that is exactly what I plan on doing over the next few days. I also … Continue reading

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Mom’s the word

Tag you’re it update: My previous post was so long and took forever to write that I decided to take a little break-ski from the blog this week. YIKES! That combined with the fact that it has been a rainy, … Continue reading

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Sister, sister

Crafty kiddos update: We had a slumber party this weekend with our nieces and it was a blast! See for yourself: [Karl on the balance beam drawn by Uncle Markie] [All sorts of goodness at Scratch Cupcakery] [sparkly, sequin fish craft] … Continue reading

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TGIF

I heart you update: I had a splendid Valentine’s Day – did you? Mine started out with the perfect outfit and heart-shaped donuts, and it ended with fabulous gifts, homemade pizza, a puzzle and a pajama party with my Valentine … Continue reading

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Date night in DSM

Fully recovered update: This weekend was filled with family, forts and a whole lot of Abu Nazir. Yep, I spent most of Sunday laying on the couch under the covers following the twists and turns of Homeland. I highly recommend … Continue reading

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