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Cool Story and a Tiffany’s Ring Giveaway

Cool story. Since I started my blog a year and a half ago, I have had a handful of readers who have been around since the early days. Frequent and heartfelt commenters, who manage to always {…Read More…}

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Fleeting Moments

Nap time. It’s fleeting around these parts. Every day it becomes a bit less consistent, and I realize it’s only a matter of time before it stops all together. Like clock work, half way through {…Read More…}

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The Art of Headband Wearing {and a challenge, AND a link party}

I love headbands. Everything about them. I love that they hide a bad hair day, that they dress up a boring outfit, that they give your look a little spunk.  I have nearly a dozen {…Read More…}

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Whoopie Pie Recipe

Easy Whoopie Pie Recipe (using cake mix) Whoopie Pies are like the new cupcakes, maybe even the new cake pops. They are easy to make, adorable and beyond yummy.  You can make them from scratch, {…Read More…}

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$50 Giveaway to the Little Miss Momma Shop

You don’t want to miss this one! Head over to Babies.com for your chance to WIN $50 to the Little Miss Momma Etsy shop!

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Unexpected Adventure

Sometimes I have one of those days where its harder to get things done. My mind wanders, I’m not as effective, I forget why I walked into the room. And then, sometimes one of those {…Read More…}

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Overcoming Writers Block and Getting Out of a Creative Funk – Tips for writing a blog

Tips to Overcoming Writers Block and How to Get Out of a Creative Funk Source: ageektragedy.net via Ashley on Pinterest   For a while, when people asked me what “I did”, I would answer, I’m {…Read More…}

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DIY Feather Extension Headband Tutorial

How to Make a Feather Extension Headband Feather extensions and earrings are all the rage right now {especially peacock feathers}.  Very bohemian, very awesome.  So rather than create earrings or a clip in extension, I {…Read More…}

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Little Miss Momma Earrings on Groop Dealz, and a GIVEAWAY

Big news today! It’s Groop Dealz time baby! Head over to GD to get your very own Little Miss Momma large rose cabochon earrings for only $3! Maybe you should get a few pairs while {…Read More…}

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The First Wedding Anniversary We’ve Celebrated Since Becoming Parents

Dear Babe, Five years, really? Holy cow. Remember the day we got married, later that night, when we finally took a deep breath, excited that all the wedding charades were behind us, and now it {…Read More…}

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Whimsical Craft Room Decor

Craft Room Decor Let’s take a tour of my happy place, shall we. I blog here, I craft here, I sew here, I fill Etsy orders here and I eat chips and salsa here. I am {…Read More…}

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Dear Two Year Old Baby W

Dear Baby W, Our days have been way too hot for you to take your naps upstairs in your race car bed, so you have been snoozing on the couch while I work away in the next {…Read More…}

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How to Grow Your Etsy Online Business

Tips to Grow Your Online Business I remember the weeks leading up to “starting my Etsy shop”.  I must have talked myself out of it 1,000 times–literally.  I made excuses like, what if nothing sells?  {…Read More…}

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Yo Yo Earring Tutorial

How to Make Yo Yo Earrings I am guest posting a brand new, and super simple jewelry tutorial today. Stop by Lemon Tree Creations and say hi.

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SURPRISE DISCOUNT on EVERYTHING in the LMM shop!

That’s right! Baby W wanted to give y’all a little something in celebration of his birthday weekend.  For a limited time EVERYTHING in the LMM shop will be 15% OFF Use the code: BABYW at {…Read More…}

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FAQ: Your Questions Answered

In preparing for the new blog design, I finally wrote my long overdue FAQ page.  And since there have been a few delays unveiling the new site, I thought I would post that page here.  {…Read More…}

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GroopDealz Giveaway: $50 to Target

I’m a sucker for a good deal. No surprise, I’m sure. So naturally, I obsessively check GroopDealz about a dozen times a week. For those who don’t know, GroopDealz features super fab products, for a {…Read More…}

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Ask the Duplex

I am a t-shirt and jeans kinda girl. Or rather a sweatpants and very loose shirt kinda girl. Like, I would be happy wearing either every.single.day. Hubs, on the other hand, is not so thrilled with {…Read More…}

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Vertically Challenged and a Whole Lotta Yellow

What I Wore These photos turned out grainy. Maybe a photo expert can tell me why? I love this purse so much, I kiss it a few times a day {true story}. Dress: Victoria’s Secret catalog, {…Read More…}

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A Peek into My Living Room

A Look Into Our Living Room Originally my plan was to show you guys the craft room/office. Except there has been quite a bit of crafting {sewing} going on in that room as of late, {…Read More…}