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Texas Bluebonnet Pictures

Every Spring, us Texans are lucky enough to be wowed by nature's beauty- in the form of bluebonnets. They're our state flower and are simply stunning to behold. Especially when you find an overflowing...

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DIY Corkboard Jewelry Holder

There have been many variations of this easy corkboard jewelry holder all over Pinterest and the blogosphere. I decided it was high time I jumped on the band wagon and made one.This was probably one of...

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Earth Day Fun with Toddlers {Planting Sprouts}

 This morning the boys and I ventured out to the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center with a few friends. Every Monday morning they host a Tyke Hike for the little ones. There's always a theme- last...

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Airplanes {My Little Boys Love Them!}

As a Mom of two little boys, I've quickly learned what can puts huge smiles on their faces...Anything that goes- planes, trains, boats, cars, diggers, tractors- literally, anything that moves! :) Over...

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Shop Update {8th Street Bridge}

I've been working hard these past few weeks on stocking up inventory for the upcoming craft show I'm participating in. There is also a fun new section in my shop that I wanted to share with you all.......

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Mason Jar Love

Mason jars are everywhere these days... they're certainly NOT just for canning anymore! I created a Pinterest board just for my little mason jar obsession. I love how they're so incredibly...

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Colorful Playroom Gallery Wall

 This project has been a long time coming. I actually purchased the frames for this gallery wall last Black Friday and finally got around to putting the wall together. Whoops!  Initially I attempted to...

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I Can't Sew {But, I DID Make This Cute Bag!}

The title of this post isn't entirely accurate. I can, in fact, sew. I have sewn many pillows and a few other odds and ends in my day.  But, yesterday, oh yesterday... There was much need for wine and...

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie {Weight Watchers Recipe}

About 2 1/2 and a half weeks ago I signed up for Weight Watchers. Again.My first go-round (when Connor was a few months old), was fairly successful. I lost 20 pounds in about 4 weeks, felt great and...

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Happy Mother's Day

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A Mother's Day with My Boys

Mother's Day 2013 was not a typical Mother's Day for me.  Usually I have a nice sleep in followed by a leisurely shower (alone!). Then I kiss my boys and head out for a day of "mommy time." I shop, I...

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Craft Show Prep

Happy Friday, friends!  I don't know about y'all, but I am SOOO ready for this weekend. You may remember that I mentioned that my husband has been out of town for awhile (and was gone over Mother's...

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{Yellow and Blue} Summertime Vignette

I'm baaaaack! Did ya miss me?Things have been super busy in our little corner of the world. Aidan's last day of preschool, plus his end of year performance, preparing for and then working at my first...

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Stuffing Topped Chicken with Mushrooms and White Wine Sauce {Recipe}

Once upon a time, a long, long time ago... I hated mushrooms. I mean, HATED! They were the scum of the food world and belonged at the bottom of the food chain and were also at the top of my will not...

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DIY Glass Bottle Wall Sconces

These past few days I've been working on and off on this little project. And I am simply in love with the results!  Who knew that with some old fence boards, used Snapple bottles and a bit of paint you...

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A Family Favorite {Pretzel Jell-O}

 Hello, friends! Today I'm over at Darling Doodles Design sharing one of my family's all-time favorite recipes: Pretzel Jell-O!  I know that I shared it here quite a few years ago (I think it was...

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Easy Monogrammed Tray

This project is one of my favorite kinds.... one that is cheap free and can be completed in the course of one nap time! It doesn't get better than that, am I right? I'd love for you to head on over to...

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Texas Caviar {Recipe}

We invited friends over this past weekend to celebrate Father's Day. I made way too much food, as usual! The phrase "eyes bigger than stomach" definitely applies to me in these types of situations! :)...

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Summer So Far

At the end of May, Aidan finished his second year of Mother's Day Out. It's so hard to believe that he was a little, shy 18-month old when he started his first year, and now he's a big, silly, rough...

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Happy Fourth of July

 We're headed up to Dallas to spend the weekend with friends. It'll be a wonderful time filled with swimming, giggles, sunshine and smoked meat (Hey- we're Texans, it's what we do!). :) Enjoy your...

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Handemade Gift Exchange Summer 2013 {What I Made}

Last Fall I participated in my first EVER handmade gift exchange. And I LOVED it! It was so much fun to be paired up with someone, get to know them and then create something special, especially for...

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Resurrection!

It's been so long my friends. I feel as if I had taken on too many things at one time and my poor, little blog got lost in the shuffle. {via}We had a busy summer, starting with my trip to the Haven...

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All Aboard: The Polar Express is BACK!!

Last year, I had the privilege of taking my boys (and a few of our friends) on the Polar Express! It was an experience that I'm sure they'll never forget it! The little ones loved boarding the train...

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Numero Tres

I know, I know.. Bad blogger. I promised a comeback, and it was pretty short lived. Right?! Well, here I am! :) And, with EXCITING news! (Although by now, I'm sure most of you are aware of it. Just...

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Connor is 2 Years {and 3 months} old!

In early September Connor turned two! It was a happy, yet sad milestone for me. He is my baby, and while I'm glad that he is growing up and is a healthy, intelligent, troublesome little boy, I'm sad...

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