The past week has been crazy around here! I was in super-speed mode trying to get ready for Chloe’s baptism. My MIL and SIL came to stay with us (and are still here visiting!) so I had to get the house in tip-top shape for overnight company. I also had to get all the food [...]

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So this friend of mine, she’s got a car fan. He’s 3 and totally obsessed with all things vehicular. While watching a show on tv, he saw a pillowcase with a big car on it and got really excited, so a few months ago she asked me if I could make him some car pillowcases. [...]

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One thing I’m really lacking is pictures of myself pregnant. I figured since I’m already 30 weeks along, I should spend a little more time in front of the camera!! I thought now would be a good time to share how I’ve saved myself tons of money this pregnancy by making my own maternity clothes [...]

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When I was pregnant with Sofie, I traveled to see an old friend from high school. She gave me several gifts while I was there, but one of the things was these bibs made from washcloths and handkerchiefs. “These are a novel idea” I thought. But shamefully, I didn’t use them. Sofie is the neatest [...]

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Today was one of my very favorite days of the year–Dress Like a Cow for a free meal day at Chick-fil-A!! And let me tell you, we dressed for the occasion!              We made plans to meet a friend of mine and her girls there and my friend suggested we outfit our girls in cow [...]

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