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Style File: Lace & Ikat

PNW BLOGGER MEET UP – lace top, aerie | skirt, forever 21 – plus size section | boots, thrifted hand-me-down from college friend | trench, thrifted daisy fuentes from kohls | cat tail photo bomb, c/o fred the cat After Hannah took these pics I decided something was definitely missing.  The awkward slope from boobs to […]

Currently

This is my new scarf from EcoShag, I have worn it 3 days in a row, it’s that awesome Reading: The Other Baby Book. It’s stellar and should be required reading for all mamas. Like the government should mandate it. Well … not really, but it’s that good and useful. Not full of scare tactics […]

DIY Terrarium

As promised, here is my little terrarium DIY … First things first, choose a glass home to begin building your terrarium in. My favorite place to find terrarium treasures is at thrift stores. Salvation Army has been a goldmine lately. I found 40 unique vases, fish bowls, and containers for Katie’s classroom project over the […]

JUNE 2012: PNW Blogger Meet Up

Thanks to Instagram I’ve go a lovely little splash of pictures to share from the Pacific Northwest Blogger Meet Up I attended in Portland on Friday night … adorable photo booth banner | the sweet Mandey from Mama and the Dudes | photo scavenger hunt … Boho Mama‘s shoes | The Paper Mama and I, […]

Meet That Mama | Megan from The Boho Mama

I don’t exactly remember how Megan and I became friends, but I do know that she is one of my dearest blog friends! We actually met face to face on Friday at the PNW Bloggers Meet-Up. SO FUN!  She is definitely one of the gals to follow, so check out her links and enjoy our […]

Our Wishes for Childbirth

I can’t stress enough how much my perspective of birth plans has evolved between my two pregnancies. I still believe they are important and helpful, but ultimately my main wish is that both mama and baby are healthy when all is said and done. It doesn’t take a whole lot of words to convey that. […]

What’s Missing on Your Baby Registry?

source When I wander through the aisles of Target and Babies ‘R Us I can’t help but catch the registry bug. Everything is so small and cute and … sometimes impractical. Of course, everything has its’ purpose, but what do I really need? Not 10 rattles or 50 newborn onesies … that’s for sure.As I […]

20 Months

Jemma Pie, Jemma Poodle, Mama’s Favorite Little Doodle … Yes, it’s true. Sometimes we make up silly little rhymes together. This happens to be one of your favorites – you smile big and expect a tickle along with it. This month you have been through a whirlwind. We’ve been packing and moving. You’ve had different […]