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Weekend Lovelies

June 21, 2014

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

Hello, friends! I hope that you all have had a fantastic week! What do you have going on this weekend?

So, our family just returned from a trip to Arizona to visit close friends and family! We truly had the BEST vacation! One of the highlights was visiting the Phoenix Children’s Museum {pictured above}. We had been there just once before… four years ago. It was just as fun the second time around! I highly recommend going, if you’re in the area! In fact, we always research children’s museums whenever we are in a new city! It’s such a great way to explore, in a kid-friendly way, when you’re traveling this summer! [Read more…]

Homeschool Room Tour

May 29, 2014

Homeschool Room Tour //

Hey, friends! So… I’ve been wanting to do this post for a lonnng time! I was hoping to have our homeschool room completely finished before sharing pictures with you all… but that hasn’t exactly happened. Like all of the other rooms in my house… it’s a work in progress! I still have dreams of getting the perfect velvety reading chair in the corner of the room, hanging a school house clock over the bookshelves, adding a fabulous rug, and doing some more personalized art projects with the kids. Hopefully over the summer we can put some finishing touches on the room!

What I do like best, is that it’s an eclectic space filled with things we love! Most of the time, my motto is ‘less is more,’ but not in this case! This room is brimming with art work, garland, and pops of cheerful colors… plus lots of natural light! It has proved to be the perfect spot for school work, board games, and art projects! It definitely has become our favorite room in the house!

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doTERRA Essential Oils // Giveaway

May 13, 2014

:: dōTERRA Essential Oils // Giveaway ::

Hello, friends! Nicole and I have such a fabulous treat for you! We are sharing a guest post, written by our dear friend, Kari! She is going to fill you in on how, and why, she began using essential oils in her everyday life. In addition to her story, she is also putting on a LIVE webinar for our readers that will hopefully answer questions you have regarding use of the oils. To top it off, Kari is also hosting a GIVEAWAY on our site! One lucky person will win a dōTERRA essential oils introductory kit {lavender, peppermint, and lemon oil}! The rules to enter are simple… and are listed at the bottom of this post! The winner will be announced in our Weekend Lovelies this Saturday!

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First and foremost I want to say THANK YOU to Sara and Nicole for featuring me on their blog. I’m so very thankful for this amazing opportunity to share with you all something that is so near and dear to me, and has changed my perspective on health and wellness. My mission began on March 3rd, 2006 the day that my first daughter was born. I, like most first time moms, had so many overwhelming emotions, so much joy and happiness, and also a little bit (or a lot-o- bit) of fear and anxiety. Is she hungry, gassy, or tired? Is she too hot, too cold? Does she have a fever? Is she getting enough milk? Does she even LIKE me? Why is she crying? How do I DO this?!?!?

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Weekend Lovelies

March 29, 2014

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

I don’t know about you… but I’m about ready to skip Spring and move straight onto Summer! I’ve honestly had to pray each day this week that God would bless me with the simple ability to FOCUS! {I’ve sort of diagnosed myself with Adult ADD at this point because my brain seems scattered in all directions, running a million miles a minute!} Homeschooling my little ones hasn’t helped my self-diagnosed condition any. {Ha!} Having the responsibility of teaching three different grade levels with a toddler running around, hasn’t been the easiest for me to juggle this year. Although the kids all are progressing and appear to be doing great with our homeschool journey… I’m feeling a bit checked out and ready for Summer to begin! Are any of you with me?! [Read more…]

Our Life in Photos

March 26, 2014

:: Our Life in Photos ::

The month of March has been so full, happy, and memorable for my family! My two littlest ones celebrated their birthday’s! Miss Blue requested a mermaid theme, with street tacos {made by her daddy} for dinner, and a colorful circus cake! {Ha!} The only gift she really wanted for her 6th birthday was to go to Disneyland. {We had passes four years ago… but since then, we haven’t been back.} A week following her actual birthday, we made the trek down the mountain to the happiest place on earth!

Before we get to those fun photos… here is a peek at Sophia’s special day! {I wish I could take credit for the birthday decorations… but it was all my creative husby’s vision! He decorated and I made her sparkly crown… because every mermaid needs a fancy crown, right?!}

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Happy 3rd Birthday, Finn!

March 20, 2014

Yesterday we said goodbye to the age of 2. Our youngest little man, Mr. Amazing… is 3 today!!!

There’s a children’s book called Let Me Hold You Longer by Karen Kingsbury, that has truly impacted my life and the way I parent. {My older sister bought it for me almost ten years ago.. it’s such a wonderful gift for new parents.} It’s a beautiful book that has you thinking about the last days of developmental milestones and phases with your kids… the last time they cuddle up and sleep beside you in bed, the last time you held them in your arms singing them lullabies, the last time riding a bike with training wheels, the last time they said a funny phrase, etc. It’s one of those books that although is a kids’ book, with darling pictures… it’s really more for the parent reading it. I am so thankful for that sweet book, as it’s kept me focused on being more present with my kids {since we never know the last time they are going to do or say something}.

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