tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10418204590508599202024-03-05T09:09:06.729-06:00back {to} domesticsKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-1623199697837203872012-11-17T23:40:00.001-06:002012-11-17T23:40:16.753-06:00DIY Bootsocks<div style="text-align: center;">
A friend of mine introduced me to the new rain boot sock fad... have you seen this? </div>
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I don't know if Hunter boots started it but I think it's adorable and an awesome way to cozy up some rain boots to extend them into the winter months!</div>
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I am normally an UGG boots girl in the winter but this allows for a little more wet {snowy} weather as my UGGs normally soak through.</div>
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Pulling the socks over the boots is a little different than the other adorable boot sock fad...</div>
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So I was in between riding boots and rain boots and settled on "riding rain boots." The Hunter boots were a bit too steep for my budget so I went with a pair of Kamiks... </div>
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They come in different colors but I figured brown would suit me best. {I'm all about versatility as I'm not generally a 'shoe girl' so I'll pretty much have these forever}.</div>
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I wanted to have the look of the Hunters with the boot socks but the Hunter boot socks {which you can purchase separately} range from $35-$50! Here's my $4 solution. {with a little help from the Goodwill} </div>
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Granted they're faux... I didn't sew on a fleece sock on the bottom, but I figured to keep it simple this works- and I can just wear big socks. </div>
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And with the left over sweater body I made a throw pillow cover! {hmm too not unlike the $50 covers I've seen in stores}</div>
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Grab an old sweater or two. BIG ARMS work best! I looked in the XXL or Men's sections.</div>
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And stitch.</div>
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OR for an even simpler approach- a NO SEW version!</div>
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Cut off arms...</div>
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Stretch... {You want the socks to fit inside the boots well and not be too small}</div>
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For the boys' nursery I wanted a woodland theme. So I painted birch trees on the wall and went with a neutral paint color {Potter's Clay by Martha Stewart}. Of course my dream cribs {Brookfield from Pottery Barn Kids} were a little out of the question {$600 ea} so instead Ben and I made up our own plans {quite inspired to build by <a href="http://ana-white.com/">Ana White</a>} and built our own from solid pine for around $100 ea. We made the ends taller like the ones from RH Baby and Child {about $1200 ea}. </div>
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We've built tons from Ana White but due to regulations and liability she doesn't have any crib plans on her website. {Very understandable}. </div>
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We knew we would need to follow all the safety regulations and it wasn't too hard to do all that- they're easy to find. The cribs are incredibly solid, and V E R Y safe! I'd say if you're thinking on making your own it's very do-able. Just follow the updated safety guidelines.</div>
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A handy husband and more than willing grandpa to build and stain my dream cribs! A much more economical solution to my expensive taste problem! </div>
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Well Ben wasn't as enthusiastic as I was about staining, and being in my pregnant state I wasn't able to do a thing. They sat for awhile unstained until the kids' Grandpa Jim {Ben's step-dad} came over and insisted on staining them for us- for the boys. It would be his present for them.</div>
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And are my most favorite thing I own. I will have them forever! And they will be passed down to the grandkids one day! Handmade furniture is the best! So personal, so beautiful, and will last for generations.</div>
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On the boys' 8th month birthday {08.07.12} something tragic happened. Their Grandpa Jim died in a helicopter crash. He loved our boys so much- never having kids of his own he felt so accepted as a grandfather to our kids. The boys' middle names were named after Ben and their three grandfathers- my dad, Ben's dad, and Ben's step-dad Jim- {Jonas Benjamin David and Elias Stephen JAMES}. </div>
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At that point all of Jim's hard work on the cribs just became so much more. Before they were my favorite, now they are incredibly special and priceless to my heart. I can't say enough about how much we all loved Jim- the last time I spoke with him was on our moving day to Chicago only three days before he crashed. He said, "I didn't realize until now how much I'm really going to miss you guys. I just love your family so much."</div>
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We were so blessed by him and miss him terribly. The boys won't remember him, but we have so many stories to pass on to them of how much Grandpa loved them and spent time with them. Looking forward to the day when we see him again in Heaven.</div>
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{Our favorite photo of Jim when he was young from the Vietnam War... what he looks like in Heaven now!}</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So it's been a longer break than anticipated... much. longer. but I'm ready to get back in the swing of blogging again! This time with two extra babies in tow {that I may or may not be nursing at the time of my writing}. </span></div>
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Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-69711999138329223962011-11-17T10:34:00.000-06:002011-11-17T10:34:57.093-06:00blog break<div style="text-align: center;">I'm so sorry for the crazy long time span between my posts lately. The truth is I've been unmotivated and uninspired lately- being 9 months pregnant with twins I think is the culprit. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We're expecting these little boys to come in the next few days or week, so I thought I would officially announce a blog break. My days are about to become consumed with babies- and I'm SO excited- but also a little unclear of what my life will actually look like!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for being a faithful reader and follower of my blog. Photos of the boys will come but then I will be on an extended break. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-8836811303260716962011-10-28T09:00:00.002-05:002011-10-28T17:19:24.716-05:00thinking presents<div style="text-align: center;">Late November and December {and I suppose the rest of my life} are going to be B U S Y with these two boys scheduled to come in that time- so I've been thinking of Christmas earlier than usual this year. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My oldest got a Kit doll for her birthday this summer so I would love to build her this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A sweet crib for my youngest, but really for both of them... hmm depending on how easy it is maybe I'll make two? I also want to make them each a baby carrier and 'nursing cover' for their babies since that will be mommy's life- I'm sure pretend play will follow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That might be it for my DIY presents this year, I only have about 3 solid weeks left of good craft time! I'll let you know how the projects turn out! Any DIY Christmas ideas to share?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-87772969302649245892011-10-27T11:24:00.000-05:002011-10-27T11:24:07.778-05:00keeping busy<div style="text-align: center;">With about 3 weeks to go until I'm 36 weeks {aka potential babies time}, we've been staying busy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bunk beds are nearly complete...<br />
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I'm pretty proud of my husband for taking this wood pile and transforming it!<br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We've finally established names for these boys {minus the middle names that we're still <s>arguing about </s>discussing} </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKNmMp-Xc1HvfQ4DWlplfJwK0g73nDrSVBGGHAOWg1dxwwpX5ulagQViHzWWjF8Z1fKT7uZuN4_ouAkMEs54QHBIjYmeWdLBp8MeBVZiqbr98OA2J0BZawEr7GPJlVFAnx9-jZAB2V8J8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-23+at+11.00.13+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKNmMp-Xc1HvfQ4DWlplfJwK0g73nDrSVBGGHAOWg1dxwwpX5ulagQViHzWWjF8Z1fKT7uZuN4_ouAkMEs54QHBIjYmeWdLBp8MeBVZiqbr98OA2J0BZawEr7GPJlVFAnx9-jZAB2V8J8/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-23+at+11.00.13+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">both are versions of the Biblical names Jonah and Elijah.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">{I bought chipboard letters from JoAnn's and covered them in burlap- perfect for my rustic woodland themed nursery}</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Only a few months ago I had nothing for the boys, but now I feel we're almost ready! With the exception of the perfect diaper bag {suggestions welcome}, I'm almost fully prepared... well as prepared as I can be for the arrival of twin boys!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Now I'm just organizing like crazy before these boys decide to make their entrance! </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">By the way these are the trees I painted in their nursery:</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">and look how adorable these blankets are that Nana made for them! {We've decided J will be blue and E will be green- for the most part!}</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I found these bumper pads at the thrift store for $2 each that I'll recover in linen for their cribs:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">On a bit of an unrelated note... our Christmas tree will coming out on November 1st. Purely for practical reasons of course- as I won't be able to set it up later- and has nothing to do with my obsession over Christmas, I assure you. ;)</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-11366560439286091352011-10-18T21:25:00.000-05:002011-10-18T21:25:54.771-05:00innovative spaces<div style="text-align: center;">Here are some of my favorite ideas for transforming an everyday space into something spectacular.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Closet</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDlQqLQ6SN8mj3ghcl-t7TUmr5CYJn3zanILVEOnsQCiJFcIa0Xr2Gc-YbLoz-bEtPyZ_FT6wVS_nkMeBpSpNqRdLzui0a6HDz-QOZUQcCIUYRBlb_AOOfldzltrmovZ18AAnS2i16O9j/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-18+at+8.56.05+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDlQqLQ6SN8mj3ghcl-t7TUmr5CYJn3zanILVEOnsQCiJFcIa0Xr2Gc-YbLoz-bEtPyZ_FT6wVS_nkMeBpSpNqRdLzui0a6HDz-QOZUQcCIUYRBlb_AOOfldzltrmovZ18AAnS2i16O9j/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-18+at+8.56.05+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1: unknown 2: </span><a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/2011/10/the-mud-closet.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">via</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> 3: </span><a href="http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Other-Spaces/Mini-Mudroom/detail.esi?oid=11383538"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">via</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the idea of transforming a closet into a quiet sweet nook! Prayer closet anyone? Or right in your entry would be adorable. Removing the door gives it a more 'built-in' look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Under the Stairs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1: <a href="http://vicepost.com/2008/11/25/wine-under-the-stairs/">via</a> 2: unknown 3: unknown 4: unknown</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We don't have a staircase like this, but boy if we did... one of these solutions would be ours! Day bed, bookshelves/wine case, mudroom, or storage drawers. Way fun and super innovative!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Breakfast Nook</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1: <a href="http://vi.sualize.us/view/kati/0c516c03d3d0fd6a707985a578ae30c4/">via</a> 2: <a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=19200&relatedPhotoId=32385&index=0">via</a> 3: <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/beach-decorating-ideas-kitchens-00417000072548/page7.html">via</a> 4: <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/small-space-decorating-0109">via</a></span><br />
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L O V E breakfast nooks! They're so cozy and a perfect place to spend mornings. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Attic</span></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1: <a href="http://www.silive.com/homegarden/interiordesign/index.ssf/2009/02/a_timehonored_method_solves_a.html">via</a> 2: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/study%20http://greenmindedcarpentry.blogspot.com/">via</a> 3: unknown</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So very inspiring! </div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-83600612368647435212011-10-17T19:19:00.000-05:002011-10-17T19:19:51.680-05:00my woodland {babies} shower<div style="text-align: center;">Wow I've been out of it for awhile, sorry about that! We had a fun and very busy week. It was kicked off by an amazing twins baby shower one of my very best friends threw for me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">She went with a woodland theme to match my nursery. It was beyond perfect and I was incredibly blessed! She had the shower at night which allowed lots more of my mom friends to make it. It was beautiful. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next was my birthday which meant a trip to the pumpkin patch. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">{I'm 27 now in case you happened to wonder...}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And finally we celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary with a trip to downtown Kansas City {a whole 20 minute drive but a lovely trip and much needed 'gettaway'}.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so blessed to be married to such an amazing person, and can't believe we will have four children in the next month or so!<br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">So that's what's new with me! Sorry for the long break, I'll be posting much more in the coming weeks before babies, because there are many many projects that need to be done! Can't wait to share them with you!</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-52222970688134197472011-10-02T20:56:00.000-05:002011-10-02T20:56:38.406-05:00baby shower for bre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This weekend I had a baby shower for one of my very best friends. Baby showers are the best aren't they?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the invite I designed and sent through email. One of these days I will actually print something out to send snail mail- much more gratifying to receive! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had fun transforming our dining room into 'baby land' {actually it's still this way because I like it so much} I made the poms that hung from the ceiling in different sizes and at different heights. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I created a center piece with pink flowers and twigs that I hung little hearts from:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also created this pennant banner out of scrapbook paper and twine- super easy! {I spent $0 on decorations, but just used what I had- burlap, twine, fabric, ribbon, twigs, scrapbook paper... all to create a sweet atmosphere at no cost}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everything was delightful, and I was so happy to be able to bless my dear friend! By the way we're due at the same time! Nothing more fun than being preggo with your best friend! </div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-13933255036892445662011-09-22T14:23:00.000-05:002011-09-22T14:23:28.617-05:00fall projects<div style="text-align: center;">Getting ready for fall! Here are some projects I'm looking forward to doing:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Making a wreath... or two</span></span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/bittersweet-autumn-wreath#slide_5">via</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Making a centerpiece</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/fall-centerpieces#slide_13">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://oopsydaisycrafts.blogspot.com/2010/08/fall-centerpieces.html%20http://www.flickr.com/photos/missginadesigns/5364180020/">via</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Making some garland</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-JCw8n0sPm7shHh_ek4qNpZxt91BnP7GZjHVhgbQy9fZ0I1jffCIrqDdEPjB23dPZvTnfIzlSUSkP9bPmN95vIMtoNbxAILEVPZfANoibzXTsKbvOc7JIhf5YN7b2u-vIu5n4I6NX2bD/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-JCw8n0sPm7shHh_ek4qNpZxt91BnP7GZjHVhgbQy9fZ0I1jffCIrqDdEPjB23dPZvTnfIzlSUSkP9bPmN95vIMtoNbxAILEVPZfANoibzXTsKbvOc7JIhf5YN7b2u-vIu5n4I6NX2bD/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80781175/vintage-inspired-fall-garland?ref=sr_gallery_33&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_search_query=ivory+burnt+orange&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">via</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/88602055@N00/4020029227/">via</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Decorating some candles</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhls0qfR0Ev0YO914z4e7_6rjt7PddGoEgBgHMco0FyJNF_6kbFWGd8YUxe2KIekA2yszmmvQTmpKLr2WvqfV6OkRvkY3L1gkKmPAoUc-ThdtufeVefTQOkWfMc7eKDZWbngVaByqQDaDb9/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhls0qfR0Ev0YO914z4e7_6rjt7PddGoEgBgHMco0FyJNF_6kbFWGd8YUxe2KIekA2yszmmvQTmpKLr2WvqfV6OkRvkY3L1gkKmPAoUc-ThdtufeVefTQOkWfMc7eKDZWbngVaByqQDaDb9/s400/11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.fossil.com/2011/04/d-i-y-candle-holder/">via</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXHQnTCOYJGUzmLxVWtxVStfvROM_fT-llV6sdqyW-1OMX6qBHMyhYkhracmT0Rm2WmOhqiR952IzXVf30jkDSk64f3YdKS-dWx15auWn2Ni-bILWM3n8Ehj-l9xqWAakdgpT8AHEX76D/s1600/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXHQnTCOYJGUzmLxVWtxVStfvROM_fT-llV6sdqyW-1OMX6qBHMyhYkhracmT0Rm2WmOhqiR952IzXVf30jkDSk64f3YdKS-dWx15auWn2Ni-bILWM3n8Ehj-l9xqWAakdgpT8AHEX76D/s400/13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And not to mention</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> baking!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pies, and caramel apples! What's your favorite thing to do during fall?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-68391733479418148582011-09-15T23:26:00.000-05:002011-09-15T23:26:53.542-05:00to do: preschool age<div style="text-align: center;">We've decided to homeschool our girls {and boys when the come...} and I'm really excited about it. I love the idea of choosing curriculum to best fit their learning styles and working with them on what they struggle with and what they're good at. Lately I've tried to get some daily outings going for my little home schoolers- here are some things I've come up with. {PS my girls are only 2 and 4 right now, which definitely makes a difference on types of outings!} I have been rotating a lot of these and keeping a lot of them on a weekly basis.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvMP1eb71sMl-KzM-YuZdh_RbfQqRHmgh7dNghNGo8EZ-_5cnaCqLcq5Sd3rGyS-VqbOjK8gDeyQM1LMZiS4pDVB6XL2KK2jEyPpYIhSw1AnEKoOVznOJpxCLrC2ebTu4ZJLFe4mSfPL7/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.20.52+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvMP1eb71sMl-KzM-YuZdh_RbfQqRHmgh7dNghNGo8EZ-_5cnaCqLcq5Sd3rGyS-VqbOjK8gDeyQM1LMZiS4pDVB6XL2KK2jEyPpYIhSw1AnEKoOVznOJpxCLrC2ebTu4ZJLFe4mSfPL7/s200/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.20.52+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The best source I've found for a homeschooling parent. We like to go Tuesday mornings for story and craft time {which is a great setting for her to be under an authority figure besides mom}, then exchange our books every week. I love reading the girls new library books! {I don't know about you but I get kind of bored with the same-ol same-ol} And they love picking them out. After the first few weeks of going they have learned the ropes and will sit quietly and read while we choose the books.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC_y2XSLB6oFb9NrRFx2I8mpPx6qNo86g_rExioqUkVBEFlMAfyG1zQXQGlFPx2BQ1IxRVV3xb53vmq-cJOussIK6skVlQTs2IBGY1XpJYM9zgzDSaOAoy3xjwBMYaEN8SZwnkvZZM_mw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.20.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="56" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC_y2XSLB6oFb9NrRFx2I8mpPx6qNo86g_rExioqUkVBEFlMAfyG1zQXQGlFPx2BQ1IxRVV3xb53vmq-cJOussIK6skVlQTs2IBGY1XpJYM9zgzDSaOAoy3xjwBMYaEN8SZwnkvZZM_mw/s200/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.20.59+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">KC lacks a good children's museum, but we do have a fantastic {free} art museum that I like taking the girls to on occasion. A really good learning opportunity for them. I also love places that allow them to be creative- kids art places, dress up places etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrBphXLX5zU8ler4lNCjBgB3FR6_-1WkU0_ifigUIde6SU4mPRY1gb5mWqGwcv-e_CkgnDfYMWUaFLDiGIrrm6tbqSOUuAfn0q83o_CaAOsRCT02sYjR40mc4gQXe5jFgJ4TkMhsf4uW_/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.21.09+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrBphXLX5zU8ler4lNCjBgB3FR6_-1WkU0_ifigUIde6SU4mPRY1gb5mWqGwcv-e_CkgnDfYMWUaFLDiGIrrm6tbqSOUuAfn0q83o_CaAOsRCT02sYjR40mc4gQXe5jFgJ4TkMhsf4uW_/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.21.09+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Weaved into our 'science' curriculum I'm doing nature walks, or excursions {even to the zoo} to look at what we've been studying. {I suppose technically it's a lab?} Anyway it's a fun way for them to get out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYTC3xcpUePPlYvXNlaoP4A4aFN24GKk69y8Sxe9pg5Puap577j_orB08nLr7S6X6GMN578-gijEUhdhdF5I7JWU2B4Cbj7EMMOFtFKf6YX0o0Hue_pKELX4gU-9iORGcpZByzBcrfSWb/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.21.28+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYTC3xcpUePPlYvXNlaoP4A4aFN24GKk69y8Sxe9pg5Puap577j_orB08nLr7S6X6GMN578-gijEUhdhdF5I7JWU2B4Cbj7EMMOFtFKf6YX0o0Hue_pKELX4gU-9iORGcpZByzBcrfSWb/s400/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.21.28+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Up the street at a local middle school we have a United Way resource center that I love taking the girls to. They have a huge play area and learning toys you can rent. Such a great way to supplement our school! I don't know if there are anything similar to these in other cities, but I'd encourage you to look. I found ours through our 'Parents as Teachers' program. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We're blessed to have the International House of Prayer only a few miles away, and it's so good for the girls to get in there and have quiet time with the Lord, dance, pray, read their Bibles, worship, whatever it is. Several cities have prayer rooms now {even if small}, and it's so great for the kids to get in there. They love it, and it's so good to establish them in prayer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvt2C4_dGfcrK4fifzFJmlRiV44WNxwAslFmHV5I2MdGoU7myrcX9Ef-C3ewezSvTfRXQQw1IkMbqelII1s_rMRB7vRDVhk8D_j65kKlvNewSz3uR7vgOXzrM-Xs0qNO9kxwqbUzSUY6II/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.21.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvt2C4_dGfcrK4fifzFJmlRiV44WNxwAslFmHV5I2MdGoU7myrcX9Ef-C3ewezSvTfRXQQw1IkMbqelII1s_rMRB7vRDVhk8D_j65kKlvNewSz3uR7vgOXzrM-Xs0qNO9kxwqbUzSUY6II/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.21.21+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It goes without saying, homeschool kids need more opportunities to socialize than school kids. At least once a week {usually more} we schedule play dates to get the girls with friends for social interaction. There's a lot they can learn from being with friends, even as opposed to siblings. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'd love to hear any other ideas from homeschooling moms on things you do out of the house- please share!</span></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-51056072667801149032011-09-12T00:09:00.001-05:002011-09-12T00:11:10.056-05:00a woodland nursery<div style="text-align: center;">With a little less than three months to go I'm starting on my boys' nursery. I'm going with a 'woodland theme' and thought I'd try my hand at making a designer collage {I think that's what you call them?}. Here's what I came up with.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Boys' Woodland Nursery</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{1} Painted or decaled aspen trees. We have a thing for Colorado, that may be where this whole 'woodland theme' idea came from in the first place. Behind them is Martha Stewart's "Sharky Gray" paint. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{2} Handmade owl pillows. I'll have to try my hand at this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{3} Deer antlers or white deer head- I have no clue where to find these. Please let me know if you do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{4} Tree art</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{5} Linen for bedding- maybe bumpers and bed skirts? I'm thinking simple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{6} Woodland alphabet cards. These particular ones form Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63977263/4x6-woodland-alphabet-wall-cards?ga_search_query=woodland%2Bflashcards&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5807982">InkTreePress</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{7} Spray painted pine cone mobile</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{8} Pottery Barn Brookfield crib- times two of course! {Trying to get Ben to make something similar to this for me}.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{9} Sheep skin rug </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{10} White curtain panels for window and closet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think? Any more ideas for a woodland nursery? Anyone else planning on one? I'm hoping to get this thing going by next week, and I'll of course show you the finished product when I'm all done! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-52793358484455223472011-09-08T15:21:00.000-05:002011-09-08T15:21:15.073-05:00happy fall!<div style="text-align: center;">Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love the transition from tank tops to long sleeve shirts, capris to jeans, and flip flops to boots. And of course my birthday and our anniversary being in the fall, and knowing Christmas is right around the corner helps too! This year we have two little ones to welcome in the fall- making it quite possibly the best fall ever!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I'm excited to get on with fall, even if it's not official yet. Here are some of my favorite F A L L things... enjoy! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Left to right: 1: unknown source 2: DIY wreath from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/from%20Delia%20Creates%20http://deliacreates.blogspot.com/2010/09/fall-wreath.html">Delia Creates</a> 3: Wreath from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275172/fall-harvest-decorating#/270184">Martha Stewart</a> 4: Acorn decor from <a href="http://www.favorcreative.com/blog/">Favor Creative</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Left to right: 1: </span><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22628614&catId=ACCESSORIES-WRAPS&pushId=ACCESSORIES-WRAPS&popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&navCount=156&color=089&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&templateType=D"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Anthropologie</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> 2: </span><a href="http://www.splendora.com/coats_under_100/forever_21_hooded_tweed_toggle_coat_39"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Forever 21</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> 3: </span><a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/boots/knee-high-boots/85877302-elzinga"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Aldo</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> 4: Etsy seller</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63641088/custom-order-cream-wool-dotted-leg?ref=sr_list_27&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=leg+warmer&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fclothing%2Fwomen"> Our Sunshine</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a few more of my favorite fall things:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yay for fall! Hope you are excited and inspired!</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-27120090829755718552011-09-05T10:25:00.000-05:002011-09-05T10:25:54.380-05:00family tree prints<div style="text-align: center;">I made a family tree for us this weekend. There's something so satisfying about putting your entire family on a sheet of paper. And although I have a way to go on a few lines I feel totally accomplished. I had such a hard time finding a 'cute' family tree so I thought I'd design a few aesthetically pleasing ones that I'd like to to have on my wall. Thought you might be interested too... {If you need some help with genealogy research check out <a href="http://backtodomestics.blogspot.com/2011/09/ancestors-genealogy-how-tos.html">this post</a> and <a href="http://backtodomestics.blogspot.com/2011/01/genealogy.html">this one</a>}.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what I designed:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And one with a time line that I'm not sure if I'll include yet:</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a few more designs: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A full 8 generation tree {but could be made smaller} in various colors</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Putting these up for sale on my Etsy shop soon, but if you'd like to order one now you can <a href="http://backtodomestics.blogspot.com/p/contact-me_3761.html">contact me</a>. Here are the details that<i> include </i>printing {about $30 for full color} shipping additional:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Silhouette Design {20x16} with name layout, also includes two 8x10 silhouettes: $60</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Circle Design black and white {2'x2'} without names: $15</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Circle Design color {2'x2'} without names: $40</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Tree Design {20x16} with name layout: $45</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-52541827602573704862011-09-01T00:22:00.002-05:002011-09-02T21:06:50.537-05:00ancestors & genealogy how to's<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been thrust back into the world of genealogy lately thanks to a recent visit with my Grandpa. It's pretty amazing the things you don't know about your family. Really. And really things your parents don't even know. It's fascinating. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I've been diving into my dad's side of the family this week, which has been fun. His family was all very German and very wealthy- which makes it interesting. Here are some of the houses I found that my ancestors lived in {and some even built}:</span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you look close on this one you can see a design on the chimney- I believe it's a WM- the initials of my Great Grandfather who built the house. Unfortunately it's not still in our possession, although that would be pretty great. This particular house over looks the Mississippi River in one of the best neighborhoods in the city.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one is no longer standing, but it belonged to my Great-Great Grandmother. My Grandpa said he used to visit this house and was always scared to go inside- it was very dark and decorated with exotic things from around the world like tiger and zebra rugs... hmm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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My grandpa {the baby}, his sister and mom.<br />
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My grandpa's dad and grandfather- I thought the date was fun on this one, my great-grandfather {the man on the right} was the one who made the album I found.<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>{1}</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Your most valuable resource are your <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">older living relatives</span>. Start with parents, and move back to grandparents and great grandparents if you can. Ask them anything and everything- first names and dates if they remember, and after that stories. Either audio record or write down what they tell you. It will be priceless in years to come.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>{2}</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Ancestry.com </span>is one of the best tools I've found when researching. It's a great place to begin after getting a few names from family members. They have census records, ship records, marriage certificates- it's pretty amazing.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>{3}</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Your hometown library </span>{or where your family is from} is also an invaluable resource. You'll be able to find out where your ancestors lived {by searching the city directories}, and possibly see photos of them. They'll also have all of the local newspapers on microfilm at your disposal. It's easy to find obituaries, marriage announcements, and other blurbs about your family from the newspapers.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>{4}</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Get organized</span>. I'm in the process of doing this now. Once you get started in genealogy it becomes a whirlwind quickly. I've found keeping family lines separate is a big help, for example: my mom's side, my dad's side etc. and have a place to keep photos and newspaper articles. I'd suggest keeping a 'family tree' with your names and dates somewhere handy. Ancestry.com has a brilliant online resource for keeping a family tree that's free, otherwise keeping it by paper works wonderful too. {In fact it wouldn't hurt to do both!}</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Tomorrow I'll be releasing a few family tree templates for purchase in my Etsy shop. Stay tuned! </b><br />
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I'm spending just a few more days tweaking the designs. They should be up by Monday, sorry for the delay.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-36151529656098891852011-08-29T14:05:00.000-05:002011-08-29T14:05:33.882-05:00goodbye to a friend<div style="text-align: center;">Last week we lost a dear friend.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our very well loved chocolate lab, Macey. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've concluded the reason why it's so hard losing a pet is because they are such a prime example of unconditional love. They love us no matter what, and Macey was so good at this. She was so good with the girls, and always protective {she wouldn't ever let me leave a baby crying}. After processing for several days we realized Macey taught our girls so much. She taught them responsibility- they were always the ones to feed her, give her water, and let her outside. She also taught them love, friendship, and dependability. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May used to be a little crazy in her early years, but the second we brought our first home from the hospital she calmed right down and stayed that way from then on. Such a good puppy.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">During her last few years {she was only 6 1/2 when we lost her} she developed diabetes and needed two shots of insulin a day. Despite this we weren't prepared to lose her so soon. The girls and I were visiting grandma and grandpa out of town and Ben called me at midnight one night to tell me. Between all my sobbing he told me he heard the Lord tell him very clearly, "it's time to say goodbye to Macey." Ben looked over at her and nothing seemed out of the ordinary, but he went over to her and within a minute she was gone. What a comfort to both our hearts that the Lord cares so much even for Macey.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We held a little funeral for her in our backyard. I'll always remember the girls' sweet little voices saying, "bye bye May May." Zuriah {4} said the other day, "Mom, Jesus is in our hearts and Macey is in our hearts too!" Anah {2} has just been telling me "May May Jesus Mama." I guess Macey now has also taught the girls about death and Heaven. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My floors desperately need mopping but I just can't seem to bring myself to mop up May's paw prints just yet. All those times when I got mad at her for tracking in- it really makes me appreciate the little things. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sorry for a bit of a depressing blog post today, just missing our</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I grabbed a Restoration Hardware Baby & Child catalog and went through it with my 4 year old. I was thinking the rooms look appealing to me but wasn't sure if she would like them- well she does. Very much. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Specifically the pink bedding {of course} but to my surprise she also loved the wall color and furniture color- I'm very much ok with that. Beautiful. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On to the <a href="http://backtodomestics.blogspot.com/2011/08/nestings-giveaway.html">giveaway</a> winner. I selected via Random.org, and got comment #24. If that's you {anonymous} I will be contacting you via email to get you your winnings! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-55035613284810402072011-08-17T12:01:00.003-05:002011-08-17T12:04:13.114-05:00bag {2} tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Out of a bit of necessity I decided I wanted a trash keeper for our new van. I couldn't find anything I liked to buy so I just designed something simple- here's how I made it. <b>{Oh and you can use this for your stroller too, it'd be a great little extra storage, or even a small bag- just change the straps.}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a warning, this tutorial is a bit photo heavy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">What you'll need:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Pretty fabric {about a half yard}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Fabric for inside bag </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Stiff iron-on interfacing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 D Rings</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Iron </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Sewing Machine</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used some Amy Butler home decor fabric for the outside and some solid quilting fabric for the inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut two pieces of the pretty fabric to 9"x 12". Do the same for the inside fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut your interface to be about an inch shorter than the pretty fabric {so 8"x12"}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When you flip it, this is what you should have. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now for the inside- sew the two pieces together, while hemming the top and leaving it open {the top hem should be longer so this bag is just about a 1/4" shorter than the outside bag}. You should have basically a small pillowcase.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And sew a seam around the top, just under the hem of the pretty fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To make the strap cut a strip of fabric to your desired length. Fold it "pretty to pretty" and sew it shut. Then turn it inside out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to sew two seams to make it flat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CUT about 4 inches of this strap. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take the longer strap and sew the end shut like pictured. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take the shorter {4"} strap and sew on two D rings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a zipper foot to get a closer seam.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's where you can decide where to put your straps. For a bag you can place the straps on either side. For my purpose I placed the straps together in the center of the back of the bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And sewed it shut repeatedly for strength... cut all strings to clean it up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This will work to hang from your seat... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cutest little trash bag that you can't find at Target. Pretty simple and quick, and now my new van stays clean!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't forget to sign up for</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://backtodomestics.blogspot.com/2011/08/nestings-giveaway.html"><img border="0" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskHACk3ViSEDux5t-FeR5UBr362XMpL7y5wnHZFGBCFRBYIcchuQ3khsh1k1PoFeCyRQmZvw2oopfvmKQVvWxP_QSMkffrkDQ2Dc1jj0ceu9V_16V0sNTvjRnMMCVzuPoJ8ymNoGIg_0l/s400/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+11.32.11+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be announcing the winner tomorrow!!</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-36012912336602046952011-08-12T16:12:00.000-05:002011-08-12T16:12:58.356-05:00scheduling<div style="text-align: center;">It's August- school time, and for me, schedule time. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think because I was in school for the longest time I was conditioned to cut up my years into semesters, so instead of New Years being the 'new year' for me it's August. Do you think that way or is it just me?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that I have a little girl ready for homeschooling I'm getting really excited to get scheduled. Yesterday we took a trip to get some homeschooling supplies and I'm pretty sure I'm more excited than she is! I literally forgot about some subjects that I did when I was little until I was standing there looking at them {social studies for example...}. So here is what I'm doing to get ready for her school, and schedule out our time. {Her's and mine as well}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our subjects {for Kindergarten}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9fc5e8;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9fc5e8;">Calendar Time {Songs, Calendar, Weather: 4 days a week}</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9fc5e8;">Science {Workbook & "Lab": 2 days a week}</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9fc5e8;">Math {4 days a week}</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9fc5e8;">Social Studies {2 days a week}</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9fc5e8;">Writing Practice {4 days a week}</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9fc5e8;">Reading {Phonics & Books: 4 days a week}</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9fc5e8;">Art Project {4 days week}</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9fc5e8;">Field Trip/Outing {once a week: 5th day}</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I created this little schedule for every week so I could keep track of what we were doing and how many hours we spent doing it. I'm going to keep a binder with the schedules and some of my favorite things she's done- I plan on doing this for each grade.<br />
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Are you homeschooling? Any tips/tricks you'd like to share? I'd love to hear them!<br />
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Click here if you'd like to print a schedule of your own {8.5 x 11 pdf document}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-26667790942870407682011-08-11T13:45:00.000-05:002011-08-11T13:45:34.342-05:00tips for organizing a linen closet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As I mentioned the <a href="http://backtodomestics.blogspot.com/2011/08/nestings-giveaway.html">other day</a> I've been nesting like crazy. In my nestings I organized my very tiny linen closet, and I'm happy with how it turned out. In fact I'm surprised with what just a little organizing can do! I'm amazed at the space I have now!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here are some tips I found helpful in organizing a small space like this:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{1} Minimize! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I got rid of old sheet sets, blankets, and towels that were old, stained, or unused. Why do I save stuff like that? I'm amazed at how much space I cleared up!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{2} Roll</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I decided to roll my towels and sheets- they look cute, organized, and it was much easier rolling a fitted sheet than trying to fold it into a jumbled mess! I'm pretty certain this saves space too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{3} Label</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I created paper labels and pinned them into the fitted and flat sheets. I hate getting them confused so this will be a welcome change! I didn't label them all, only one of each kind, then stacked. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{4} Baskets</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Baskets are an easy way to sort out odds and ends- for example crib sheets. They're much smaller but still need a space. This way they're separate and easy to find. In another basket I stuck sun lotion and baby shampoo.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{5} Candle</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I like to put a nearly burned down candle in a small closet like this. Every time I open it I get a wave of the scent and my sheets and towels always smell good! {I've found Yankee candles or strong scented candles work best for this.}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hope that helps and encourages you in organizing a small space! </span></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-58070003266517259592011-08-09T23:35:00.001-05:002011-08-09T23:53:40.095-05:00nestings & a giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">I've been a busy bee {or shall I say bird?} My life is about to be turned upside down by two little boys {not due to come until Nov-Dec}, but I have been going crazy getting everything ready. Is it possible to 'double nest?' I think I'm doing it. So far I've re-organized closets, purged toys and clothes, cleaned up very unorganized {for a looong time} spaces, crafted, and made to-do after to-do list {my poor husband}. I have this mind set of "<b>everything must be done!!</b>" It's sort of consumed me. But I do feel productive!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Some things I've done this week... </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Made a book page wreath {and tutorial- to come later!} </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Organized a small homeschool space {as we were kicked out of the upstairs to-be homeschool room by two bitty babies :) we actually co-sleep but who can resist a twin nursery!?}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Organized a small crafting space- it's so nice to have everything in one spot!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cleaned out and organized my linen closet</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And made an extensive to-do list for my husband, consisting of building bunk beds and cribs within the next few weeks. We shall be busy busy! Can't wait to show you those finished projects!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And just for fun:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">{I made these silhouettes for a wedding: Alyssa & Tyler, married on August 4th}</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">see <a href="http://backtodomestics.blogspot.com/p/shop_29.html">here</a> and <a href="http://backtodomestics.blogspot.com/2010/11/i-love-silhouettes.html">here</a> for more silhouette ideas</span></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">{see my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77170932/customized-baby-birth-print">etsy shop</a> for more birth print ideas}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-41972685704098383112011-08-05T13:25:00.000-05:002011-08-05T13:25:33.397-05:00flower bow {tutorial}<div style="text-align: center;">For my girls' birthday this year my three year old {now four} and I made these cute little flower bows for all the girls.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think these are the simplest and quickest flower bows! {So simple my three year old did it- and in fact it's her cute little fingers in the tutorial!}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used duck cloth for the fabric- I started with five squares {they don't have to be perfect}, a circle, and a leaf shape. Unlike the picture shows, I recommend using an alligator clip- the type pictured likes to pop off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Start by gluing your leaf to the circle with hot glue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take a square</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fold it in half</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then in half again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glue to your circle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stick on your clip and you're done! I like to either secure the clip with thread or stick one end through the flower so it won't come off. Another idea is sewing it to a string of elastic for a headband. Cute, cheap, simple, and quick! The best kind of projects!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-19899781825990480932011-08-02T16:39:00.000-05:002011-08-02T16:39:16.695-05:00a mobile {tutorial}<div style="text-align: center;">By now you've probably noticed my obsession with baby things... I blame it on nesting. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, last night I mixed a bit of that obsession with crafting {and a BBC miniseries} to make this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">A pinwheel baby mobile, or in this case a pinwheel big girl mobile, as it's hanging above my four-year-old's bed.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I have every intention of replicating this for the boys, although I might used spray painted pine cones. That to come later. {I need to wait until I can actually find pine cones...}</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took my crafting to the couch while my hubby worked late. It was a nice night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's what I used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty *double sided* scrapbook paper {I love the big books from K&C Company- inexpensive and way cute}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sewing thread</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Paper cutter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crafting dowel rods</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crafting brads {found in the scrapbook section}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ribbon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Floral wire</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tape</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Needle or something to poke through paper</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Aren't these brads cute? I got them at Hobby Lobby on sale. I feel like I could use them for anything!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Start with varying sizes of scrapbook paper squares.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fold in half, then in half again, to create guides.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut 3/4 of the way up each corner</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fold each corner in and tape. Usually I use some type of easy scrapbook tape but I couldn't find it so just used Scotch, and it worked fine, just not as convenient.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Poke through the center with a needle or other pointy thing</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then stick in your brad</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cross two dowel rods together and criss cross floral wire around them to make them secure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I covered mine with pink ribbon to make it pretty- I left about 2-3 feet of length so I could tie it from the ceiling</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Use thread to tie to the back of the pinwheel- make sure to tie a knot in the middle of the brat so the pinwheel will hang straight</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then tie to the rod. I varied the distances and adjusted them in order for the mobile to hang straight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There you go! </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty like Pottery Barn- many more options to consider! I think paper flowers are beautiful, and I'd love to see airplanes, birds, etc. A fun way to personalize your nursery!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*Note* If hanging in a nursery this is for decoration only. Hang high enough so baby won't grab, or remove if she can stand up to reach. This is very easily broken (as I only used sewing thread) but can be strengthened by using embroidery thread or ribbon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-87231443078497605092011-07-28T10:07:00.000-05:002011-07-28T10:07:50.653-05:00the best mom products {for twins and not}<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So I've been a little obsessed over baby everything {can you blame me?} I really feel like I'm having baby No. 1 again- it's not only twins but boys. Oh my what fun!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yes it's a bit of a hefty price tag {I'll be trading up from my Phil & Ted's because although an incredible double stroller it's not the best for twins}. I love the City Select because although a tandem, it's compact like the Phil & Ted's and </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">easy to push! </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And I of course love all the options.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{or really any diaper bag that can also be a backpack- but not necessarily look like one} Why? For two free hands! And look how adorably stylish it is! And plenty of space- again a hefty price tag, I have expensive taste it's true, but good news- you {and I} can find them very reasonable on Ebay.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">LOVE this Crib from Pottery Barn Kids. {Don't get mad at me but I'm going to have Ben build a few for me... yes I'm confident that he can build a crib just as well as Graco, and yes I have all the crib specifications}. It's just too cute and about the same price to build as a Wal-Mart crib. I can hardly resist.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Also love the changing table that goes with it.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Moby Wrap! No doubt best carrier overall for any baby and really the only option for carrying twins. I'm thinking of getting one for me and one for Ben for when I don't want to carry two. Moby's are very reasonable in price, this particular one is just a cuter version from the Etsy shop, Lovey Duds.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnJHFB3medf8z9clrLkaiE04V8NZ3h7F_x-Ikv1Dh_WJPEOHXhnx4ThUHhUM6GS-_0wLR41QsRlSeFJtaMmrhceD4xm0uKyOrEEB4h44FqhRObKhuv2LHhQBNWnjHnOjFfP_TPSJWwdGv/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-07-28+at+9.56.30+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnJHFB3medf8z9clrLkaiE04V8NZ3h7F_x-Ikv1Dh_WJPEOHXhnx4ThUHhUM6GS-_0wLR41QsRlSeFJtaMmrhceD4xm0uKyOrEEB4h44FqhRObKhuv2LHhQBNWnjHnOjFfP_TPSJWwdGv/s320/Screen+shot+2011-07-28+at+9.56.30+AM.png" width="313" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-cXcVYloikI58qRVCDeTVAYWmpHmRv_xzhJcYfh6H1Qioi2IukPgO3fdR3mXMNWdfI9yjCa4GG4jaRFbtkupO5ZB6nZUBqpgvzq_EigbVwj0Nc8k9SrXUGc6LLBMvg62Z3y6ltjVRDE1/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-07-28+at+9.56.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-cXcVYloikI58qRVCDeTVAYWmpHmRv_xzhJcYfh6H1Qioi2IukPgO3fdR3mXMNWdfI9yjCa4GG4jaRFbtkupO5ZB6nZUBqpgvzq_EigbVwj0Nc8k9SrXUGc6LLBMvg62Z3y6ltjVRDE1/s320/Screen+shot+2011-07-28+at+9.56.55+AM.png" width="313" /></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We co-sleep with our babies {or at least we have so far. I'm still working out how it works with two at a time!} Here's the best bed-side co-sleeper option I've found. I like it because it's a Pack n Play! So when I'm done with it for co-sleeping I have it for other uses. Although not as cute, I think much more practical than bassinets. The first picture is the only "twin" option they have {sad right?} but I think any Pack n Play with the raised floor will work.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We have been </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">blessed</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> to be able to buy a newer vehicle for our family. Now that we're having an addition of two at one time we've all of a sudden grown out of a car! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This has been a hard one for me. I always said I'd never own a minivan. Here's why I changed my mind: </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">dual sliding doors </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">space</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. Yes the Highlander and Pilot are way cooler but nothing beats the push of a button to load your kids in. Oh and the options... DVD- yes please!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There's many more amazing products out there, I'd love to hear about them, especially if you've had twins! {I'm still in search for perfect high chairs, nursing pillows, and several other things}. I love baby shopping! Too fun! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041820459050859920.post-90220985835945215612011-07-25T22:56:00.000-05:002011-07-25T22:56:09.062-05:00date night<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I want to share something my husband and I have done the last four years since we've had children.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We love getting out to have dates a few times a month or once a month {so good for your marriage!} - but can't always afford a big date- for one babysitters can get expensive. Here's what we do- and I love this. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We take turns with some friends of ours watching each other's children. So every week, or every two weeks {really whatever works with everyone's schedule- actually it's better to just pick a day but our schedule is pretty irregular}- we will have our friends' daughter then the next week they will have our girls so we can each have a 'free' date night.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What works really nicely in our situation is our friends are right down the block so what we do is if I'm going to watch their daughter I just go to their house so their daughter can go to bed in her own bed and I can just get some time to myself {and Ben some time to himself at our house}. This way too they don't have to worry about putting her to bed again after they get home. It's worked really nice.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Highly recommended! And actually her mom and I do the same thing every week on Tuesday mornings so one of us can get some errands done, or just go have some time to ourselves. Also very nice.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And just for fun, here are some of Ben and my favorite inexpensive date night places- no need to spend $50+ just for a date! {Usually our budget is under $20- if that}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{1} Barnes & Noble - we grab travel books or anything interesting and talk at a table over cheesecake.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{2} Eat dinner before we leave and go to one of our favorite restaurants for an appetizer or dessert.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{3} Walk around the Plaza {a KC favorite... but any shopping center will do} I always like getting ice cream or buying little things I normally wouldn't</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{4} Go to the art museum- ours is free {just call in advance, they can have some weird hours}</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{5} See a movie on a weeknight- generally about half the price of a normal ticket</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{6} Panera with our Bibles. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{7} Game night with some other friends- after their kids go to bed</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{8} Play Scrabble at a coffee shop</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{9} Picnic in our favorite park- bring some nice dishes and wine glasses from home</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{10} Star gazing. We used to do this all the time before we were married, just drive out to the 'country' {kind of challenging to find sometimes} and lay on the hood of the car watching stars. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There. Now you have no excuse to not go on a date! Seriously though, it's so good for your marriage to just focus on each other- talk about your goals, where you feel the Lord is leading your family, dream about impossible things, and just spend quality time together.</span></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825211732149912728noreply@blogger.com0