Giving Back Because I’m Thankful #StarlightFoundation

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No matter how stressful things have been for us this year ... with a major flood in our home and several financial woes, I am SO thankful for our many blessings. It can be so easy to get bogged down in the negative. To feel like the universe is against us. But the true gift is looking past the … [Read more...]

I’m not a bad mom because I need my fifteen minutes first. #notabadmom

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#notabadmom is back! And today I'd like to welcome Tracie to the blog. I just love this post because we can so easily feel guilty putting ourselves first as moms. But unless we speak up, get our needs met and feel our best, we can't be our best for our families. Don't you agree? :) Thank you Tracie … [Read more...]

A Reason to Call #youareloved

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On Their Own Timeline: World Prematurity Day

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GUEST POST By: Julie Howard, Preemie Mom @apreemiething It's a Preemie Thing You never go into a pregnancy thinking you may have a preemie unless 1.You already had one or 2. You were a preemie.  I had neither of those things, so my first pregnancy I expected to be a happy pregnant lady who bought … [Read more...]

True Story of the Pink Sisterhood

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I'm truly grateful to have Jessie guest posting today. Hers is a story of a continuing and recent journey through breast cancer so her perspective and information is invaluable. Don't forget I have a giveaway going on HERE for one of her Spots water color and sterling necklaces in honor of her and … [Read more...]

Beauty in the Breakdown

Robin Farr (www.FarewellStranger.com @farewellstrangr) is one of those people who you meet and instantly find a connection. She has guest posted twice on this blog. Once in April just after taking a leave of absense from work, where she admits to having postpartum depression. Then in June, a follow … [Read more...]

7-Year Itch

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Sunday was my 7-year wedding anniversary. I had been planning to write but with the blog change over decided to wait until today. You always hear "they say" there's a 7-year-itch. I don't know who these *they* are, but they sure do have a lot to say, don't they? I'm not going to tell you my … [Read more...]

Grateful

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I'm feeling grateful for the weekend we just had. For my family. My husband. My kids. For precious smiles. Irresistible laughter. Non stop chatter. Sweet baby kisses. Ice cream. Demanding questions. Sleep. Words with Friends. A break from blogging. Intermittent social media. … [Read more...]

WINNER @Bumbleride Flyer Stroller from Motherhood Unadorned @EllieAdorn

I am so thrilled to have partnered with the fabulous Bumbleride company to give away one of their gorgeous and very versitile reversible Flyer strollers! The WINNER will receive this brand new 2011 Bumbleride Flyer in Seagrass green, retail value of $359! If you’re looking to purchase a new … [Read more...]