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Surprise! It’s a Giveaway From Fair Ivy! ***Giveaway Now Closed!***

Imagine it – you go out to get your mail and amidst your bills, reminders from your dentist that you are a month overdue for your cleaning (Oh wait, is that just me?  Gotta schedule that.), and those annoying junk … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day + Cute Valentines for Kids

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!I’m normally so excited about Valentine’s Day – they have a big party at the girls’ school, the kids exchange valentines, and who could forget all the candy?  Yum!  Unfortunately, sickness has found its way back into … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Ribbon Wreath: A Pinterest Project Gone Wrong

Okay, maybe a better title for this post would be “The Pinterest Project That Kicked My Butt.”  Warning – Do not try this at home. A few weeks ago, I saw a ribbon wreath on Pinterest.  It seemed easy enough … Continue reading

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SylSyl: Custom Clutches, Wristlets, and More {Review & Giveaway} ***Giveaway Now Closed***

Although Greenleigh is almost potty trained, Hazeline is far from it, so it looks like the diaper bag years are here to stay.  That means that every Friday night I clear all my necessary items (keys, ID, credit cards, cash, … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Learning (the hard way) how to be an At Home Mom

This post was written by Heather Dugdale.  I’m always looking to highlight different perspectives of motherhood, and when I stumbled on Heather’s blog, I knew she’d be perfect.  Heather is the author of the blog http://www.RecoveringWorkingMom.com/ where she chronicles her life with kids and shares … Continue reading

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