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It was truly riveting.<br />
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Thanks for the lunch-date, gentlemen. <br />
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<span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>XO!</b></span></span><br />
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Sorry for the week-long hiatus, ya'all. Work is crazy busy right now with the holidays being right around the corner, but I'm back on track this week, promise.<br />
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Steveehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443966928049307454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636477595116013877.post-79948536450311141472012-09-28T15:10:00.002-07:002012-10-09T17:13:15.426-07:00Pinterest - Friend or Foe?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I swear, Pinterest is going to get me arrested - yes, arrested. Does anyone else see shipping pallets laying around local businesses and think,<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> <span style="color: #f1c232;"><b><i>how can I steal that pallet without anyone noticing?</i></b></span></span> I see them and my mind instantly starts scheming, and visions of me dressed in black in the dead of night collecting shipping pallets around town goes through my head.<br />
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Once, I was driving on the interstate and a semi passed me, and on it's flatbed were thousands of shipping pallets just strapped to it like no big deal. I literally squealed, ya'all - and then for a split second I seriously considered following it, and if my kids hadn't been in my car with me, I very well may have.<br />
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Pinterest gets me into trouble a lot. I always tell those who have yet to join that it has changed my life, but when I really think about it, has it been for the better? My husband, who now has to deal with my craft-shit all over the house, would probably say no. He also probably hates the astronomical amounts I spend at Micheals and JoAnn's every week when I see a pin that I just have to try. Poor guy. Since discovering Pinterest, I'm constantly working on some 'project', and 'bettering' the house.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">BUT</span></b>, in my defense, the guy gets fed delicious new recipes that I find on Pinterest almost every night, the house is now extremely organized, I'm dressing cuter, my hair is cuter, my nails are always painted, I've found my inner craft-goddess, and even discovered that I may have a 'green-thumb' in me after all.<br />
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Right now, my craft-focus seems to be on what lush thing I can create with a shipping pallet. A couple of weeks ago, I posted about the new art piece that I made out of an old shipping pallet, and now I just want to make all sorts of stuff...<br />
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<span style="color: cyan;"><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">Continue reading to see some amazing examples of what you can do with a simple shipping pallet... </span></span></b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turn you backyard into your escape with this easy DIY pallet-bed - <i>photo found on <a href="http://prudentbaby.com/">prudentbaby.com</a></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Organize your garden next year and raise the bed with a shipping pallet- <i>Photo found on <a href="http://urbanfoodproducer.blogspot.com/">urbanfoodproducer.blogspot.com</a></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very chic DIY toddler bed - <i>Photo found on <a href="http://trulysimple.com/">trulysimple.com</a></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A DIY rolling coffee table -<i> Photo found on <a href="http://momsprepared.com/">momsprepared.com</a></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another DIY pallet-bed would be great in a playroom - <i>Photo found on <a href="http://babble.com/">babble.com</a></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A truly unique and one-of-a-kind playhouse for your tot(s) - <i>Photo found on<a href="http://igreenspot.com/"> igreenspot.com</a></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A inexpensive headboard - <i>Photo found on <a href="http://jessicademaio.blogspot.com/">jessicademaio.blogspot.com</a></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one blows my mind - an almost artistic pallet staircase - <i>Photo found on <a href="http://homedit.com/">homedit.com</a></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Natural and rustic kitchen storage - <i>Photo found on <a href="http://blog.2modern.com/">blog.2modern.com</a></i></td></tr>
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Steveehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443966928049307454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636477595116013877.post-63718743228306388822012-09-25T15:11:00.000-07:002012-09-25T15:11:49.541-07:007 Glorious InchesI'm sorry, did my tittle offend you? I have a sick sense of humor, what can I say. And hey, if you were thinking it, then your mind is right in the gutter with mine. The seven inches I'm referring to is the amount of hair I chopped off my head over the weekend... <br />
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Last week I realized that I was holding on to my long locks simply because of how long it took for me to grow it out, but I really didn't like it. It was starting to weigh me down. Pre-kids my hair was straight and silky and now post-kids the texture has changed and I have these icky waves in the back - my hair just wasn't how I had envisioned it to look once I had grown it really long.<br />
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So, last week I called <a href="http://www.mom2jsquared.blogspot.com/2012/08/auburn.html">Ms. Jordan</a> up and said if she had an appointment cancel and something opened up, that it would be my sign that I was suppose to choppity chop. The next day she called and my fate was sealed.<br />
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At first I thought I would just take a couple of inches off, but after contemplating it for a couple of days, I decided to just go for it. I didn't tell anyone how short I was really planning to go, so it was a shock for my hubby and friends when I came home from the salon.<br />
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Steveehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443966928049307454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636477595116013877.post-42502724731986709472012-09-24T18:41:00.001-07:002012-09-25T09:03:25.201-07:00NEED TO VENT!Can I b*#ch for a few minutes, please!?! I love my kids and my life, but today, I had a complete and utter breakdown, ya'all and all I want is to crawl in bed and watch trashy reality shows by myself. <br />
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It started this morning with wanting to take a quick shower by myself before Brendon left for work. Instead of a moment to myself to shave my legs and get my head together for the day, I had to listen to Joleen have an epic meltdown outside the bathroom door all because I wouldn't let her take a shower with me. With the exception of this morning, I can not remember taking a shower in the past year without Joleen. It's like I'm not allowed to be in the bathroom by myself and when I've tried, the epic meltdowns she has are just not worth it. Add this behavior to the fact that I can't leave a room for two minutes before Joleen is searching for me, her not going to bed until 11pm and the fact that she sneaks in bed with us in the middle of the night, and I'm seriously about to loose my ever living mind... and I miss my husband. <br />
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I LOVE Joleen so much, so please don't take this rant the wrong way, but the girl is so far lodged up my a$$ that I literally don't have a single moment alone anymore. I know this is my lot in life and most days it doesn't get to me, but today during one of my conference calls, she was just terrible and I ended up not being able to present a project I have been working on for weeks properly to my clients. It was a huge meeting and I felt like I blew it b/c Joleen was trying to crawl in my lap the entire call and I had worked so hard on this project/presentation only to feel like a failure.<br />
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Of course, this led to me being in complete tears and calling my husband in hysterics after my call and having him talk me off the ledge, which led to me feeling even worse because I know he has a stressful job and the last thing he needs is to have to worry about me.<br />
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I need a vacation, that and/or a prescription to xanax... I kid. I kid...sort of.<br />
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On a positive note, experiencing a day like today made me realize we need a reliable nanny for a few hours twice a week, so I got my butt on care.com and have a few interviews scheduled for this week, so yippee! Hopefully I'll get some support in here soon and I won't have to write anymore of these vent-type posts.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b>To all you moms out there - Have you ever had a day (or several) where you just want to run away? </b></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As annoying as this can be, she's only 3 and doesn't understand. She really is a GREAT girl and is actually really well-behaved - and when she gives me kisses like that, all is forgiven.</td></tr>
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Thank you for letting me vent. I feel much better. Tomorrow is a new day...<br />
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more thing - THANK YOU, mommy for coming over this afternoon to do my
grocery shopping and for taking Joleen with you! I seriously don't know
what I would do without you<span style="font-size: large;">.</span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="st">♥</span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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I'm currently really into all things Southwestern - Here are some Etsy finds that have me <b><span style="color: #f4cccc;">{{swooning}}</span></b>...</div>
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Bright, bold and graphic arrows with a texture running throughout - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100466357/8x10-art-print-native-american-navajo?ref=usr_faveitems">th</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100466357/8x10-art-print-native-american-navajo?image_id=339405730">is 8X10 print poster</a> print would be great in a collage of pictures.</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101178058/handpainted-native-american-arrowhead?ref=usr_faveitems">This stone arrowhead necklace</a> is painted with a pretty coral, black and gold chevron stripe. it hangs on a gold chain that measures 20 and a half inches.</div>
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This is more bohemian-ish and maybe a bit over-the-top, but I still lobe <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103270193/girls-head-chain-kids-accessories-girls?ref=usr_faveitems">this head chain</a> for little girls. </div>
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Why-o-why did my mother not hang on to her 90's jackets!?! I can specifically remember her having a Southwestern coat very similar to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/109093770/santa-fe-red-southwestern-geometric?ref=usr_faveitems">this vintage jacket</a>.</div>
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You may not agree, but I think ikat-print can fall into the Southwestern category... <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103472380/fabric-bow-hair-clip-scalloped-ikat-bow?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=ikat+bow&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all">this ikat bow</a> would be so cute in my Jojo's hair. </div>
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Even your beloved pooch and rock the Southwestern-style with this stellar <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80564922/native-american-design-flannel-dog?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=native+american+dog+collar&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all">Flannel Dog-Collar</a>.</div>
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The first couple of days were rough and messy, but last night we turned a corner when Joleen ran to the bathroom and made a poopoo all by herself! So it seems she's FINALLY able to sense when she has the urge to pee or poo - thank the good-lord.<br />
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Feeling optimistic, I sent Joleen to school this morning in 'big girl' undies along with a couple of changes of clothes in her backpack and hoped for the best. When I dropped her off, I promised her if she was able to be a big girl and use the potty by herself all day that she would get a BIG prize when she got home. Honestly, I didn't hold out much hope, but I was more than pleasantly surprised and proud when I went to pick her up and she was in the same outfit that I dropped her off in! VICTORY!<br />
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While she was at school, I went to Target with Johnny Lee, and we picked out this giant congratulatory bear-pillow for Jojo...<br />
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Having ripe bananas that needed to be used, we decided to get baking. While in the kitchen with my mom and Jojo, I started having these overwhelming feelings of just feeling really lucky - I have such a beautiful family. I can honestly say that my mom and I are best-friends. She is the most amazing woman and one of the most important people in my life. I love her more than words can describe and I can't imagine her not being in my life or my children's lives. <br />
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Ok tearing up here... tired of banana bread, we opted to make a banana cake with cream cheese frosting. Oh man, it was soooooo good. I almost wish we hadn't made it because I have been walking by it the last couple days and taking forks full here and there. I almost want to pull and Miranda and pour soap all over it and toss it in the trash can...<br />
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If you haven't gathered simply by the names of my children, I love music and have quite the obsession with Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton.<br />
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Even before the acclaimed movie, I had a special place in my heart for The Man In Black - I thank my father for that and for my love and appreciation for music in general. He instilled that love in me from the minute I was born by naming me Stevee - after Stevie Nicks. Anyways, this is going somewhere, I swear...<br />
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...In my quest to organize and spruce up our house (and after two years of bare walls in our master-bedroom), I decided to make a special piece to go above our bed...<br />
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My mom and dad found an old shipping pallet, cleaned it up for me, and I free-hand-ed the Johnny Cash lyric in pencil and then painted it in with espresso acrylic paint and once dried- whitewashed it to give it an aged look. It was pretty easy - although, it did take several hours/days and it did require some minor artistic ability. All-in-all, I think it turned out pretty cool and I think my professional sign-maker grandfather would have been proud.<br />
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Now I'm on the hunt for more shipping pallets... If I can do it, you can too.<br />
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Delta Faye is due to make her grand entrance at the beginning of October, so this Sunday we celebrated at my house with a 'Love Is Sweet' dessert-themed baby shower. You know me -<a href="http://mom2jsquared.blogspot.com/2012/08/shabby-chic-farm-party.html"> I love to throw a girly party</a>, so this one was extra special and extra girly. I can't wait to hold that baby girl in my arms!<br />
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Here are some pictures from the shower - enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can you tell I'm loving burlap right now? Found this 'Sleeping Beauty' gem on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TradeFare?ref=seller_info">etsy.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sweet cake for a sweet baby girl.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Could she be any cuter!?! She's all baby!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bag full of sweet little head bands!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Wishes for Baby' - a nice way to remember who attended the shower.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cake time! I found this DIY Ombre Rose Cake tutorial on<a href="http://purplechocolathome.blogspot.com/2012/02/ombre-rose-cake.html"> Purple Chocolate Home</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little 'thank you' gift for the ladies who came and helped make the day special. I made the bags using a lunch-sack, edge-punch, doily, and vintage carriage stamp. {Inside bag: 'ice cream' lip gloss, ice-cream-scoop bath fizzers, girly loofah, and cupcake-scented Bath and Bodyworks hand-sanitizer}</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007O10TL8/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00">Flower Pom Poms</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004281G8G/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00">Flower Pom Pom Garland</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58452430/cake-banner?ref=sr_gallery_22&ga_search_query=cake+banner&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all">Custom 'Delta Faye' cake banner</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BUY214/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00">Paper straws</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052UNUGY/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00">Cupcake wrappers </a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W6X08W/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W6X08W/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00">Pink-striped napkins</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZGG3R6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00">Ivory metal birdcage</a><br />
<a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/">Porcealin birds</a><br />
<a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/">Bucket/flower vases</a><br />
<a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/">Beveled mirrors</a><br />
<a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/birdnest6.html">Bird's nest</a><br />
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I also buy a lot of my supplies from Michaels and JoAnns using their store coupons (if you are crafty you must sign up for their customer-loyalty programs for the coupons alone). But, I also LOVE LOVE LOVE <a href="http://save-on-crafts.com/">save-on-crafts.com</a> for uber affordable craft supplies/party decor - seriously - the prices are fabulous!<br />
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As for all the china and serving platters, etc. - I'm lucky enough to have one of my Great-Grandmother's collections of china and crystal and I thought it was the perfect occasion to whip it out! <br />
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Pink M&Ms<br />
Rice Crispy flower-pops<br />
Fresh raspberries<br />
Lemon heart cookies<br />
Shortbread heart cookies drizzled with chocolate<br />
Homemade banana pudding served in mini mason jars<br />
<a href="http://www.schwans.com/products/productDetail.aspx?id=61039&c1=11453">Schwan's Sweet Cream Pretzel Poppers</a><br />
<a href="http://www.schwans.com/products/productDetail.aspx?id=61303&c1=11453">Schwan's Old-Fashioned Apple Pie</a><br />
<a href="http://www.schwans.com/products/productDetail.aspx?id=61299&c1=11453">Schwan's Mini Donuts</a><br />
<a href="http://www.schwans.com/products/productDetail.aspx?id=61009&c1=11453">Schwan's Peach Pie</a><br />
<a href="http://www.schwans.com/products/productDetail.aspx?id=61039&c1=11453">Schwan's Key Lime Pie</a><br />
<a href="http://www.schwans.com/products/productDetail.aspx?id=54424&keyword=lemonade">Schwan's Lemonade</a> (used in Arnold Palmer's) <br />
Macaroons<br />
Pretzels dipped in pink chocolate <br />
Rock candy pops<br />
Vanilla meringue cookies <br />
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I was extremely honored to be the hostess for Delta's baby shower and it was a special day for me and I know Kasey felt it was a special day for her too. Thanks to all the ladies that came and celebrated with us!<br />
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Now I'm on pins and needles waiting for Delta Faye to get here! <b><span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">Come on baby girl!</span></b><br />
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I personally don't think either one of our children really look like us. I do think they look like each other, though...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I hope ya'all had a relaxing Labor Day weekend! I zoned out a bit from technology and focused on getting some projects done for the baby shower I'm throwing this coming weekend. It was super nice to sit around the house with the hubs and babes and craft all weekend. </span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></div>
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Ok - so I know I promised<a href="http://www.mom2jsquared.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-great-orginization-of-2012.html"> <b>this reveal last week</b></a>, but better late than never, right? Are you ready to see what I've done to my kitchen???<br />
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That pretty much covers the bigger transformations. Here are a few more pics of the finer details...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[Above my washer and dryer] 'laundry' photos and classier bottles to hold our detergents. There's even a 'lost sock' basket.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neater [literally] way to store mops and ironing board knick-knacks.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With some painters tape, I quickly painted a chalkboard on our wall.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This over-the-door pantry rack has given us so much more storage space!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added a rack and bought some spice magnets - this has been so convenient for when I'm cooking at the stove and has freed up a lot of space in drawers and cabinets. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't have a back-splash for your stove? Just find a cheap piece of glass and some fabric you love and attach it to the wall with some brackets. Instant cheap and interchangeable decor and no more nasty wall!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No more mail on the counter and hunting for our keys. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little mirror and shelf for last minute glamming before heading out the door. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Found these letters for super cheap at Joanne's so I snagged them.</td></tr>
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And now for my FAVORITE addition to my kitchen. This has been on my wishlist for years...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My new office-space!</td></tr>
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What's Brendon's favorite addition to the kitchen?? Wait for it...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Out of everything I've done to this space, a stinkin' tiny deer hook is his favorite addition. MEN!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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My daughter is one busy bee. It seems as though the girl is in constant motion- buzzing from one activity to the next. She's at that age where her sponge-like brain requires a lot of stimulation, but I have found that's true with any three-year-old, right? It's such a magical age, but for me - it can be exhausting to come up with all the activities and games to keep her learning and entertained and not glued to the TV. <br />
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Joleen LOVES LOVES LOVES <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Not-All-Princesses-Dress-Pink/dp/1416980180/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346201148&sr=8-1&keywords=not+all+princesses+dress+in+pink">this book</a> and as a parent, I love it because the message is one I'm 100% down with.<br />
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<a href="http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/feature/petethecat/"><i>Pete the Cat</i></a> books are the perfect books for girls and boys. Joleen ADORES <i>I Love My White Shoes.</i> It's a super cute book about a smooooothe cat who just goes with the flow. The BEST part about this book is you can go <a href="http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/feature/petethecat/">HERE</a> and download the song where the book is read along with the song that goes with it. <br />
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Joleen's favorite game is hide-and-seek. I mean, she would ask me to play it all day, everyday. To her, this game never gets old. For me, after hours - I'm a bit over it. My saving grace? T<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hide-And-Seek-Safari-JR/dp/B003B673V4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346201389&sr=8-1&keywords=hide+and+seek+lion">his hide-and-seek toy.</a> You hide the animal and the wand helps your kid hunt it down. Yes - you still have to hide the damn thing, but if you give a it a really good hiding spot (inside or outside) it will take them awhile to find it.<br />
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This day in age there are a gazillion toddler apps to choose from, and it can be difficult to decipher what's really worth spending your money on. This game is a MUST - <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bugs-and-bubbles/id500195730?mt=8">'Bugs and Bubble'</a>. It's one that Joleen can sit and play and play and play. It teaches coordination, colors, shapes, handwriting, and much much more. Not only is it a fun game teaching her valuable learning skills, but it's also tailored to your child's skill level and adjusts at they advance or need more help in certain areas - It's also just a really cute app.<br />
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Today, she took me from strawberry/ombre-ish to a dark auburn for fall. I almost had her chop it off (I'm itching for a sassy bob), but I chickened out and got a teeny-tiny trim instead. Maybe next time?<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #ffd966;">DISCLAIMER</span></b> - Please excuse the following photos... Brendon and I are having our MAJOR yard-sale tomorrow, so I am a hot-no makeup-mess today. At least my hair looks fabulous now - if I do say so myself. </i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Gorgeous <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://jordanbyers.blogspot.com/">Jordan</a></span> </b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Working her magic.</b></td></tr>
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My cherry tomatoes have been so plentiful and I've had so many jalapenos and yellow peppers that I've had to tell my neighbors to help themselves because I can't use them fast enough. I also planted strawberries, green belle peppers, sweet potatoes, personal-sized watermelons and about 20 different herbs. Unfortunately, in the extreme heat we've had this summer, my herbs didn't fare so well, but tonight I went out and noticed little tiny belle peppers and watermelons starting to grow and I gushed with excitement...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you like to make with yellow peppers?</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Baby Belle Pepper! Is it weird I think it's extremely adorable?</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Jalapenos galore!</b></td></tr>
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If I can maintain a bountiful garden, you can too!<br />
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Steveehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443966928049307454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636477595116013877.post-52094199793704679712012-08-22T12:05:00.002-07:002012-08-22T12:06:41.263-07:00Shinanigans<br />
Sometimes I take my conference calls from Johnny's room - I shut the door and sit in his rocking chair with my computer and phone while the kids play.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Today, I did just that and this is what unfolded as I was sitting there...</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Johnny's room - BEFORE</b>...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>...and AFTER...</b></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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This post may come across like I'm complaining about these mini tasmanian devils, but really I found it quite entertaining. I mean really, what can you do besides laugh?<br />
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Steveehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443966928049307454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636477595116013877.post-58728030206894318992012-08-21T16:56:00.002-07:002012-08-21T17:00:17.247-07:00You Know You're A Mom When...<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">
...using a plastic spoon - <span style="font-size: large;">you scoop your sick kid's runny poo out of their diaper</span>, put it in a snack-baggie and take it to their pediatrician to be tested for god knows what bacterias they'll find. </div>
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Yes, this really did happen to me today - just keepin' it real, my friends. If you can't laugh with me, you can at least laugh at me.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Gee, thanks for the 'mad-dog', Joleen. I'm pretty sure we're both having a less than stellar day. [<i>on our way to her pediatrician]</i></b></td></tr>
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I promise to post the reveal this week. Joleen still has the EXTREME runs [TMI?] today (five days and counting now), but she seems to have pepped up a bit - meaning she's no longer in fetal position on the couch and seems to be ok with letting me out of her sight for a few minutes at a time now. <br />
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So - I'm finally able to focus on my kitchen again today, but in place of the 'reveal' pics, here are a few pics from over the weekend...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sick babies are so bittersweet.</b></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>During the one hour I was able to sneak out this weekend, I snagged these gems at TJMaxx on clearance for $10!</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Starting to pep up and get her sillies back little-by-little.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Don't mind us - we're just getting a little work done [a bit of sneak peek of my kitchen!]</b>.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>I know my hubby loves me b/c he's always helping me with one of 'my projects' [</b><b>another sneak peek!]</b><b>.</b></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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... goes my horn. Don't mind if I do. Am I spending my Friday night out on the town? Nope, I'm spending it at home <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #666666;">building </span><span style="color: #666666;">myself a desk [part of the</span><b><a href="http://www.mom2jsquared.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-great-orginization-of-2012.html" style="background-color: white; color: cyan;"> reveal on Monday</a></b><span style="color: #666666;">] while my hubby is out on the town with the guys. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Happy Friday! </span></b></span></div>
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So - while I'm glued to the couch, I've been scouring the internet to pass the time. I've spent entirely way too much money on Etsy and on Amazon, but I've also come across some other gems...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">#1.</span></b> Adore <a href="http://prepfection.tumblr.com/post/2418701371">this look</a> for fall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">#2.</span></b> This looks like a great weekend DIY project. All I'll need is some round cork-board and some sale fabric. I also think this idea would be cute with an embroidery ring and then pinning knick-knacks to them with safety pins. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">#3.</span></b> I have to have this "</span><a href="http://en.dawanda.com/product/24114105-Papierselbstklebeband-PACKED-WITH-LOVE" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">PACKED WITH LOVE</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">" packing tape.That's all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;"><b>#4.</b></span> I love the simple elegance of <a href="http://indulgy.com/post/3GeA2TzuM1/painted-doilies-pressed-onto-a-canvas-bag-grea">this gift-bag</a> and I already have everything I need to put them together for the baby shower I'm hosting next month. Perfect.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>#5.</b></span> I'm not a baker. I can cook, but my baking skills leave much to be desired. However, I still want to take a stab at baking <a href="http://www.ossaibridalaccessories.com/blog/?p=227">this ombre cake</a>. Practice makes perfect and I still have a few weeks to give it a go before the baby shower. If all else fails, I'll enlist my mom to help out. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">#6.</span></b> How cute are these?? They are cards you hand out to your baby shower guests to have them write down their "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/91097667">wishes for baby</a>". Etsy- you kill me.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>#7.</b></span> I love me a chunky cable-knit sweater, so you turn one into a </span><a href="http://awelltraveledwoman.tumblr.com/page/1013" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">giant blanket</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> and that's pretty much a dream come true for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>#8.</b></span> I've recently become extremely lactose- intolerant. I've had to pretty much cut dairy completely out of my diet or I end up spending the whole day nauseated. Luckily, I don't miss dairy that much and I have found some great alternatives - like this recipe for 'strawberry ice cream' - AKA blended frozen strawberries, coconut milk, vanilla and bananas. </span><br />
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Alright, I'm off to put my sick mini in bed. <b><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Please send healthy vibes her way! </span></b><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nighty night.</span></span></span><br />
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