life lessons from Ashley Stock - a momma-in-training.
via I was just getting out of a serious relationship. I was taking a break from boys. Finishing up my Sophomore year at UCSB and getting ready for my transfer to USC. Studying, working three jobs, and figuring out what I wanted out of life–I had decided that would be my focus for the next two years. No more of this “falling in love” business. My heart needed a break. So there I was. On my lunch break. I worked at the UCSB events center. {…Read More…}
Shirt: the one I wear all the time from a local boutique, Cardigan: Gap, Pants: Banana Republic, Shoes: Reflections, Belt: Forever 21, Glasses: Converse, Braided Bracelet: c/o Jessica N. Designs, Wrap Bracelet: c/o Lee La La It turns out I have astigmatism. Not a stigmatism. And yes, it took me 27 years to learn the difference. So I got me some fancy schmancy glasses. And now I’m trying to get used to them. Holla if you wear glasses! I’m linking this outfit up to The Pleated Poppy and {…Read More…}
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I thought I would join a sorority. Meet a bunch of girls who would become my lifelong besties–you know, those 10 girls that eventually make up your bridesmaids, all with gorgeous smiles and matching light pink dresses. I imagined I would be in the front row at the football games, face painted, chanting our university fight song. I thought I would pull all nighters, date an athlete and have stories of the glory days. But then I arrived at college, unpacked my dorm room, waved {…Read More…}
I originally posted this on Babies.com Nesting. The obsessive, often impulsive, stage of maternity that brings about the uncontrollable urge to clean ones house beyond all necessary means, in preparation for a new baby. While pregnant, I never entered this stage. In fact, I was quite the opposite. I still have visions of me laying exhausted on the couch, watching television, with a bowl of cereal propped up on my jumbo belly, wearing the same pajamas for 3 days in a row while surrounded by a {…Read More…}
Guest Post by Lindsay of Lee La La. DISCLAIMER: This post is about Lindsay’s battle with depression and experience with anti-depressants. We know that depression is a devastating and serious disease, and we are in no way suggesting that what worked for Lindsay will work for you. Please know that we are sensitive to your personal situation and know that everyone must do what works best for them and those they love–whether that be with medication or not. ************************* Hi Little Miss Momma friends. I {…Read More…}
Christmas came early this year! This weekend, courtesy of Silhouette, I was able to unwrap the brand new Cameo and take it for a spin. It’s just like the Silhouette SD, but bigger and better. It cuts up to 12 inches wide (which means you can use a full sheet of scrapbook paper without trimming it down), has a totally sleek design, and a powerful motor. In the words of Tim Allen (Home Improvement), Arh, arh, arh! This is my version of a power tool! These fun {…Read More…}
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**GIVEAWAY CLOSED** Congrats to the winners: Purse Bling Giveaway (see discount code and huge giveaway below) This one time, my kid threw my brand new iPhone into the toilet. And I cried, literally. So after that incident, I got careful–I got organized. My iPhone no longer lives within reach from a curious toddler. It now has its own little home, tucked away in my purse-to-go organizer. 1. A look in my purse before it was introduced to Purse Bling. 2. All the goodies I keep in my purse. 3. {…Read More…}
Just because this kid is making me smile extra big today… Just because I’m gloriously happy about our impeding Fall weather… Just because I’m excited to be a new Auntie, yet again… Just because Lil W has decided we are finally allowed to watch a movie other than Finding Nemo… Just because even though I have the world’s worst cold and can’t breath out of my nose, I still had a pretty good sleep last night… Just because I had time for a blazing hot {…Read More…}
What do you do when you realize the invite to your dinner party that night says “wear a costume”, and you don’t have one? Well, if you’re like me, then you go to your closet and realize that quite a bit of what you see is reminiscent of a particular decade. So why not make the most of that super sweet shoulder padded bolero, bust out your favorite side pony tail and clip on those radical dangle earrings–ta da! You’ve got yourself a costume. And yes, while {…Read More…}
Hello Little Miss Momma friends! I am Kirstin, half of the sister team that blogs at kojodesigns, and I’m thrilled to be here today. You and I already have a lot in common- you’re here, so you love Ashley. Coincidentally, I love Ashley and her blog (don’t you just want to be her BFF and come to her awesome dinner parties?). You and I, we should be friends! And to start off our friendship right, I’m here to share a little home decor tutorial with {…Read More…}
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Seriously, this is the best burger recipe ever–it’s a Ben favorite. I am kinda a stickler when it comes to homemade burgers. I can’t stand the dryness of pre-constructed or frozen patties, or when the patty turns into a giant dome that I can hardly bite into–and my burger muuust have cheese. So last year I set about creating the perfect burger, and you know what? I don’t even make it on the grill. Burger Ingredients: ground beef 85/15 sesame seed buns 1/2 cup of grated Monterrey {…Read More…}
I love meeting LMM readers and fellow bloggers! And meeting Alissa (standing next to me above) was a special treat! She is the sweetest gal ever and she’s the designer of my super fab Snuggie. Alissa will be hanging with us today. Here she is: Hi, my name is Alissa, aka “The Snuggie Girl.” I blog over at Rags to Stitches and I have a little shop filled with Snuggie cases for your iPads, Laptops and e-Readers. I’m a lover of my Heavenly Father, a {…Read More…}
Meet Erin. She is pretty awesome. She writes an adorable blog, and she is the creator of A Year of Sugar Scrubs and the Table Talkers e-book. And she also happens to be an all-star crafter. Today she is here to share some of her favorite creations. Here’s Erin: _______________________________________________________ Hi, LMM readers! Thanks for letting me come over today. I’ve been following Ashley’s down-to-earth, yet inspiring, blog for a while now so this is huge for me and I’m super excited! I’m Erin and {…Read More…}
No one ever tells you. Well they try to–kinda. But you don’t really know until you experience it for yourself. I’m talking about the metamorphosis of the body you once knew so well. The one you had grown so accustomed to for the last handful of decades. No one ever tells you that everything changes after you deliver your 8 pound butterball. That you and the body you once knew so well will have to get completely reacquainted. You expected things would…how shall I say it…hang {…Read More…}
Before Lil W was born I decorated his room in the traditional light blue and white with touches of chocolate brown. It was sweet, but I think I mostly went that direction because I was too unsure of my style to do what I really wanted–and that was to add some color and whimsy. Flash forward two years…now I know my style a bit more and I have a toddler obsessed with cars and trucks–and so a theme for Lil W’s big boy room emerged. It’s nothing too flashy. The room {…Read More…}
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** GIVEAWAY CLOSED** Congrats to the WINNER, kindra baron I remember when I first heard about Gussy’s story. It was shortly after I had started my own blog, and I had hit a crossroads. I had some decisions to make–decisions about how seriously I wanted to take this whole blogging thing. I was nervous to take that leap and not find higher ground to land on. Then I read about Gussy (real name Maggie btw), and how she was struggling with unemployment, taught herself how to sew, {…Read More…}
I’ve talked to y’all about Casey before. About how she inspires me. About her strength. Her faith. Her story. Casey has blogged with us before…about her biggest fear. If you missed that touching post click here. Today’s guest post by Casey is a bit of a sensitive topic. If you’ve been ready Casey’s blog for a little while, then you probably remember the exciting day that she announced she was expecting her third precious baby. And then you looked forward to her updates, the adorable {…Read More…}
What I Wore to Church (I will be linking this outfit up to the Pleated Poppy and Momma Go Round) Shirt: Forever 21, Skirt: Banana Republic, Shoes: Reflections, Belt: Forever 21, Necklace, Earrings, Ring: c/o Stella & Dot via my gal Tahnie of A Happy Girl I believe in lace and pearls. I believe that dirty hair are a curls best friend. I believe in always saying I love you before hanging up. I believe that when you could use an extra dose of blessings {…Read More…}
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