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Weekend Lovelies // doTERRA Giveaway Winner

May 17, 2014

Choose joy ....

:: Weekend Lovelies // doTERRA Giveaway Winner ::

I love the quote above… it’s such a good reminder that we need to choose joy daily. It’s honestly more of a mindset, don’t you think? Some people are so good at seeing the bright side of things, finding the good in all circumstances, and learning life’s lessons in every trial. For others, it’s definitely a struggle.

I tend to be one of those optimistic people… however lately, I’m not sure if I’d describe myself as such. Life has a way of wearing you out, doesn’t it? I know I’ve written about this before… but for me personally, I get bogged down with the day-to-day things of being a stay-at-home, homeschooling mama to four young children. I have this internal fight in me of wanting to go back to my profession as a school psychologist, but then also wanting to stay home with my kids during these years when they’re little. Of course, there is more than the mundane day-to-day things that get me down at times… it’s also the situational things that arise, as well. [Read more…]

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That’s a Wrap!

May 31, 2013

 

T H A T ‘ S  A  W R A P !

>>> May, 2013 <<<

 

:: nicole ::

 

:: sara ::

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{weekend} lovelies

May 3, 2013

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

The weekend is here!  School is winding down, but our schedules seem busier than ever! Hope that you can take a few moments this weekend for yourself…. and maybe browse some of our favorite finds on the web this week over a cup of your favorite coffee or tea! We kept it short and sweet! Enjoy… and have a lovely weekend, friends! {xo}

 

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas // Hither & Thither

Mother’s Day is coming up quick! Here are a few gift ideas! Click the title link above to see even more classic ideas for your sweet moms…. or possibly a treat for yourself!

 

 

 

The Best Olive Oil Cake You’ve Ever Had // Cup of Jo

This recipe uses your finest olive oil, lemons, a touch of rum, and almond milk….. Mmmmmm! I personally can’t wait to make this recipe! Wouldn’t this be divine over a cup of hot coffee with the company of a close friend? Bliss… 

 

 

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Bow Bun Hair Tutorial {Guest Post}

March 11, 2013

 

 >>> Bow Bun Hair Tutorial <<<

 

 One of the greatest joys in having our blog

is the opportunity to share with you 

businesses, products, & expertise,

from trusted friends & companies that we believe in!

We are so excited about this post…

as it is our very first hair tutorial on {simply}!

It comes to you as a guest post

from one of our dear friends, Lynne!

She owns a small business

selling beautiful, high-quality, handmade… hair accessories!

She also designs custom hair accessories to match & compliment

fabric swatches, uniforms & recital outfits!

You can reach Lynne and view her items for sale through her

 

 Lavish Lulu website,

Etsy Shop,

&/or

Facebook page!

 

A big “thank you” to Lynne for this darling hair tutorial!

She seriously makes everything look so easy!

Her daughter is one lucky little girl to have such a talented mama!!

 

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Hi, my name is Lynne!

I am a former teacher

and now a stay-at-home mom to my two beautiful children.

I’m also own a small business,

{Lavish Lulu}!

Growing up, my mom kept my hair short…

the “Dorothy Hammel,”

and I always envied my friends with long hair.

I swore my daughter

{if blessed with one},

would have long, beautiful hair!

I have been having fun experimenting with her hair,

and I have been asked to share one of our favorites with you!

One of my daughter’s favorite hairstyles to wear to school and dance is the

“Bow Bun!”

 

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bioSara and Nicole are sorority sisters that simply “happened” to end up in the same small town. They have many things in common, which have set the tone of their blog. They hope that you will join them in their journey of motherhood, dreams that may be, the daily life, and their passion for cooking, yoga, fashion, and design!

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