So I’ve determined that it’s a Momma’s job to worry. We worry when they’re in our bellies. Is he kicking enough? Is he getting enough nutrients? Was that bath I took too hot? Is he facing the right direction? Will he be healthy when I deliver him? And then, when they are born we worry even more. Is he growing enough? Is he eating enough? Why isn’t he sitting up yet? How long will his fever last? Am I reading to him enough? Should I {…Read More…}
Back before I made a baby and helped the hubs start his business, I used to work in the marketing and PR world. Trade shows, product development, launch strategy–these were the words that ran my world…back then. And even though I hung up my blazer, kicked off my high heals and packed away the briefcase–I still get the “marketing” itch every now and then. So when two of my best gal friends started this amazingly girly company, I knew I had to be a part of {…Read More…}
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Pssst. Christmas is just around the corner… The other night, I put the kiddo to bed, busted out some chips and salsa, turned on Oprah’s Life Class, and got to work crafting away on my Silhouette Cameo. Say hello to my very first ever Advent Calendar. I can hardly believe I made it myself–thanks to the super easy Silhouette Advent Calendar package. You can get your very own Limited Edition Advent Calendar kit for only $29.99 with the promo code: LMM. The kit comes with {…Read More…}
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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…}
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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I’m blogging over here today. And it’s an honor, because this just so happens to be one of my all-time favorite blogs. And after meeting Casey last month, she has now become one of my all-time favorite people. So please, stop by and visit me at Casey’s place. And kick up your feet and stay a while–you’ll be happy you did. And now, a quick announcement about another gal I love. Brittany, from Love Stitched. Red dress: Anthropologie, Turquoise dress: Forever 21, Boots: Famous Footwear, Sweater: TJMaxx, {…Read More…}
I will be linking this outfit up to the Pleated Poppy and Real Momma Real Style. Dress: c/o Fabuless Fashions, Under shirt: c/o Fabuless Fashions, Necklace: c/o Lisa Leonard Feed Your Soul, Wrap bracelet: c/o Lee La La, Shoes: Forever 21 Use the code: lovelmm for 20% off to Lee La La The other day I was completing a questionnaire at the doctors office. I got to the personal questions section where it asks about your employment. Without hesitation I checked off unemployed. That’s what I’ve been {…Read More…}
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**GIVEAWAY CLOSED** So were you wondering what’s new with Lisa Leonard Designs this season? Well, let me show ya. Because it’s all pretty amazing. And if you didn’t already know, I’m a pretty big fan of all things Lisa Leonard–as in the wear them nearly every day kind of big fan. Her designs inspire me. They remind me what matters. Who matters. They tell a story. And they’re pretty to boot. See, I wasn’t kidding–I wear my Lisa Leonard goodies all.the.time. And here are some other {…Read More…}
I’m calling in the troops for a few days. And by troops, I mean my sewing chicas. And by sewing chicas, I mean my beautiful Momma and Grandmomma. Because for a limited time, we are offering the Keep Calm and Carry On pillow cover at a rockin low price. Usually $23…and now only $16 while supplies last. There will only be 40 of these puppies at this price. Click HERE to get yours today at this low price, before they’re gone. And believe it or {…Read More…}
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What I Wore: Fresh Produce I love a dress that is fancy enough for Church yet still casual enough for everyday wear. Meet that dress: Dress, Wrap Cardigan: c/o Fresh Produce, Shoes: Soda, Necklace: Lisa Leonard There’s something about wearing a hood that makes me really happy. Like Christmas morning happy. I know, weird. It seems hoods make me feel younger and even a bit mysterious…two qualities I imagine are fleeting for most of us busy Mommas. What I’m getting at is…I wear hoods whenever {…Read More…}
Lisa Leonard Designs Giveaway {and a few anecdotes} You know that dinner party I went to the other night? I don’t know if I told you, but I only knew a couple of the ladies that would be there. So I was a tiny bit nervous about the whole get to know you portion of the evening. But…as it turns out, I had the perfect ice breaker. The first gal I met had on this SUPER adorable necklace that I recognized immediately–it was a Lisa Leonard design, {…Read More…}
Mommy’s Little Monster This Little Monster gives Mommy a kiss before he is about to do something bad. This Little Monster regurgitates his food to let Mommy know he is done eating a meal. This Little Monster thinks all of Mommy’s cooking utensils are his toys, rips books that have real pages, points to Mommy’s zits and says Ouchy {in public}, and dumps out all the toy buckets just seconds after Mommy has finished picking them up. But being a Little Monster means more than getting {…Read More…}
Dear Silhouette, I love you. {mustache rhinestone t-shirt, made using my Silhouette} {Tuxedo t-shirt made using the Silhouette heat transfer material} Dear Silhouette, You have changed my life. I’m serious. I play with you nearly every day. You are easy to use. You inspire creativity within me. You make me happy. But you are also kinda like owning a truck on moving day. Thanks to you, my dear Silhouette, I am now the neighborhood go-to gal for all things crafty. Need something cut into a {…Read More…}
Rain or Shine. Through sickness and health. Hubby’s knee surgery last week. Through good times and bad. For better or worse. Forever, and for always. Rain or shine, I’m so glad you’re mine. {source} As hard as it was to narrow down my favorite necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs, I knew this one was a perfect fit. This necklace is honest. It tells it like it is. Life is about weathering the stormy days, and embracing the sunny ones, hand in hand with the ones {…Read More…}
We all have a story. It may be about the lessons we’ve learned,about the adventures we’ve taken,of how we fell in love,how we found faith,how we created life. And this is my story–my love story, to be exact.{the quick version} ben + ashley One boy…one girl…For her, it was love at first site when she spotted him across the UCSB gym…He, however, took some convincing…he shared his testimony, she gave her heart…and after a year of dating long distance, he packed his bags to start {…Read More…}
{scroll down for the Thirty One giveaway info} On Sunday we go to church. We do our best to take a deep breath, to just BE with each other, to reflect on the week and on how we can be better. Sunday’s are special. Sunday’s are sacred. But when our little bundle of energy was born, keeping Sunday sacred became a bit more challenging. Things like back arching, loud singing of the Elmo’s World theme song {la la la la, Elmo’s World}, cheerio mashing {and throwing}, and {…Read More…}
Sometimes I like to make predictions. To be the one who says something out loud that way when it actually happens, I can be the one who said I told you so. It’s not one of my most attractive qualities. And today, you’re gonna get to witness it first hand. I, Ashley Lynn Stock, am predicting that Heather Smith, the designer and photographer of Just.Lovely.Things is going to be BIG TIME. Not that she isn’t already Big Time… but I mean like really Big Time. {…Read More…}
