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If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she’s gonna call me Point B. So that way she knows that whatever happens, at least she can always find her way to me.” -Sarah Kay, “B” Sarah Kay is 22-year-old slam poet who performed “B” on the popular TED. Her spoken word and interview from […]
If you’re stopping by from the 2012 Ultimate Blog Party … WELCOME! My name is Gretchen and I’ve been blogging since January 2010 when I found out I was expecting my sweet daughter, Jemma. She is now 18 months old and busy as a bee :) This August we’ll be bringing a baby brother on […]
CONSIGNMENT SHOPPING WITH MIMI & JEMMA – coat & scarf, old navy | jeans, lauren conrad from kohls | tee, c/o MamaSan Maternity Apparel | flats, target PROPERTY VISIT – jeans, lauren conrad from kohls | blouse, vintage “Miss Fashionability” says the tag :) | Salt Waters, thrifted | belt – target | tank, be […]
So … the county has everything they need for the setback adjustment and we’re just waiting on the official word/documentation that we’re good to go. Once that is complete we’ll move ahead with the septic design and excavation. As I mentioned, on Easter we visited the property again and I couldn’t help but take another […]
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Each month for the rest of 2012 I’ll be featuring ways you can be a bit more frugal. As Ben Franklin said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” And who doesn’t like to have a few extra pennies around :)What better way to begin Spring than with a fresh step in regard to finances! […]
Last week I spent 30 minutes explaining a blood work request to the clinic – read more about my experience with co-managed healthcare here. I seethed at how difficult this was all becoming. Should I just switch to the clinic’s OB? Should I just spend the money to pay out pocket for the test and […]
Today I’m sharing over at Amy’s blog, Anktangle. Take a peek here! Also, did you see Jemma’s feature on Baby Blackbird. Eek! She is such a little cutie :) … Oh so many ways to follow along … Blog – GFC – Blog Lovin’ – Facebook – Twitter – Pinterest – Vote
Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives […]
2 weeks … just 2 weeks! That’s when my mom and I will be the most giddy ladies this side of the Mississippi. It’s not my birthday and we’re not going on vacation. WE’RE GOING TO THE JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS SALE IN PORTLAND!!! Just Between Friends (JBF) is the premiere consignment event here in the […]
Welcome to the April 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Kids and Personal CareThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared stories, tips, and struggles relating to their children’s personal care choices. See my little bath buddy? […]