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For Outdoorsy Moms: Swim Shirts {Giveaway}
Lately, the steely gray clouds break forth in thunderous applause while washing the land anew in a fresh and steady rain . . . for days and days. Left behind are tiny clear pools in the craters of the earth and uneven surface of the streets. Tiny footprints yearn to splash and empty the contents [...]
Homemade Gifts for Mom
Getting crafty has been a way to procrastinate work, blow off steam, and create something with beauty and love. Okay, sometimes the former, and almost always the latter. Homemade gifts are sometimes the best gifts. They are often less strain on the budget, but usually require a lot more thought, time, and effort. I love [...]
Running Gear for the Running Mom {Review}
Did you know that Elisa and I recently ran in our first 5k since each of us had a baby. Hats off to Elisa who is less than 5 months postpartum. You go girl! I’ve had 2 1/2 years of “recovery” since Calvin was born, but I just haven’t had the gumption to sign up [...]
Get in the Picture with Gorillapod {Giveaway}
I love blogging and photographing my family, but sometimes I wish all three of us could be in the picture. When my husband’s away from home, and there’s a sweet moment that I’d love to capture on film with my son and me, it’s helpful to have a portable and flexible tripod. Gorillapod’s SLR by [...]
Silver Lining
When I was a child, my aunt Debbie was a color analyst.¬† She would help people determine which colors complemented their skin tone, eyes, and hair color to help them look their best by holding up swatches of solid-colored fabrics.¬† Light and airy pastels were for people who were classified as “Springs” and rich and [...]
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