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I recently launched my business with Scentsy Wickless Candles and I cannot tell you how excited that makes me! I've wanted to join this company since July of 2011 but because I was waiting for my residency to be established in Canada, I had to wait for quiet awhile. On January 4th, I officially signed up and began this exciting journey of being a business owner. I'm in the process of launching

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I started this post months ago. It's been kicking around in my Drafts on my Blogger dashboard. Well, today I need this post more than ever. I figured I'd brush the dust off and start putting into practice what I wrote those few months ago. The bright eyed mom at the time knew that the mom running on three and a half hours of sleep would need to reread this post. Let me set up my coffee IV drip

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Can I just tell you how awesome this blogging community is? I LOVE it. Honestly, I really do. I've met so many awesome women through blogging. It's the best. Ya'll, my Home Management Binder and my 2012 Calendar are featured on one wicked blog today. I was so darn excited to read that Cami from You Seriously made That!? was going to feature me today. I just had to sign up to be her newest

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It's the start of a new year and with my goals in place, it's time to get my calendar(s) ready to go. There is something so fun for me about filling in a new calendar. Maybe it's the possibility of the blank slate of a new year just waiting to be filled with appointments, outings, to-do's, vacations and the day to day business of life. I just love it. Last year, I created my own

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I just love the new year. It's the start of something fresh. New. A clean slate. It's full of possibilities. It makes me excited. I'm ready to focus and kick this year off right. I've been thinking a lot about what I want for this upcoming year. It's ripe with possibility and I'm so ready to see what it holds for my family and I. I'm ready to resume some things on this blog that I have put on

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 Wishing each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year! May you all have such a memorable and joyous time with your family and friends at this special time of year! Be blessed friends and see you in the new year!

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These precious feet made their first steps on Sunday. They walked right to Daddy. It was the most exciting thing! The next day she took a few more steps. I'm so excited to see where those little feet will take her in this life!

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Today, my precious girl turned a year old! I wrote about all of the emotions I was feeling and tonight as I reflect on this day, I'm just so overjoyed that this little girl is in my life. I am so inlove with her! The morning started pretty magical as Aubrey woke up to a beautiful Birthday Land just for her. Her Auntie Sarah spent the night setting up the decorations and baking cupcakes and

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Brand New With Her Halter Monitor A year ago yesterday, I was anxiously waiting to see if my baby girl was going to arrive. The 13th of December was her due date and all I could think about was meeting this precious baby girl. When the 13th drew to a close, I waited through the 14th. And then the 15th. And then I started eating pizza because my mom ate pizza the day I was born. And still she

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We watched this video this morning in church. It's a what the nativity story would look like if it were played out in a modern day social network. I have to admit that it made me cry a couple of times as I relived emotions of being pregnant with Aubrey at this time last year. She was born four days before Christmas so feeling those emotions and watching my own pregnancy play out on facebook made

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Hi Friends! Today I want to point you in the direction of a post that Allison wrote on her blog, The Intentional Peace. She's helping to bless a family with two precious daughters who have a rare genetic disorder called Non-Ketotic Hyperglycenemia, also known as NKH or Glycine Encephalopathy. Allison is hosting a silent auction in her home in two weeks to benefit the girls - Ellie Kate and Lucy

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It's Sunday it's time to take a few minutes to focus on what our upcoming week looks like. I've been reading the book "Life Management for Busy Women" by Elizabeth George for the second time. There are so many great nuggets of truth and wisdom in regards to managing every area of our lives as women. I was particularly struck by these words she penned: "It's been said, "If you don't plan your

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Source: eat-clean-train-mean.tumblr.com via Mandi on Pinterest Today I've reached a really big milestone in my journey with Weight Watchers. Today, I have officially lost 5% of my body weight. HOLLA!! Boy, I was doing a happy dance today at my weigh-in. I've been plugging away at Weight Watchers since the end of May. It's been quiet a battle, let me tell ya. I think this journey would be a

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I went star gazing today and saw this star:  Eva Longoria   Andy Garcia   Forrest Whitaker  Eva Longoria, Andy Garcia and Forrest Whitaker are in town filming the movie "The Truth". Today my sis-n-law and I went downtown to watch the filming. It was so exciting! I can't wait to watch the movie to see if I can recognize the scenes that we were watching film. They have rented a

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It's Sunday 7 time! I first read about this concept on The Intentional Peace and instantly, I was in love. It's such a great way to get on track for the week ahead. This weeks Sunday 7 has me again focusing on my upcoming week and determining my top priorities in seven key area's of my life. They are: 1. Faith 2. Family 3. Relationships 4. Health and Fitness 5. Mommyhood 6. Organization 7.

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Today I'm sharing a few things that have caught my eye that I would like to hold in my hot little hands. I love that I can put this online collection together and get a sense of the things that I really love. So here are some things that I'd like to buy!   Source: amazon.com via Mandi on Pinterest Hello lovely Kitchen Aid Mixer. Won't you be mine? Please won't you be mine? Oh how I love you!

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I also needed to select two new winners for the Shutterfly giveaway. I posted comments on your blogs ladies so make sure you email me back and I will send out your code! I hate to have to choose new winners but remember, have your email connected to your profile or blog in some way so I can get ahold of you in the future. It's so fun to win a giveway but it's a big bummer when you don't get to

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A couple of days ago, I had the opportunity to help a friend with her organizing business. When she needs a little muscle (yeah right!), she calls me. Actually, I've been blessed enough to help her with a few of her larger jobs. It's always amazing to get into another person's space and help take them from chaos to order. I absolutely have a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. The

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It's been a discouraging kind of day. It's one that I'll be glad to leave behind me. Nothing, and I mean nothing, seemed to go right today. Through it all I've been asking the Lord what he wants to teach me. I want to learn this lesson quickly and right so I don't have to go through it again. I've been challenged at my response to setbacks. How am I handeling things? What's my attitude? How can I

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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! It's time to announce who won the 25 Photo Cards from Shutterfly! There are three winners today so I hope that you are one of them! According to random.org, here are the winners....... Comment #1 Alexis who said: "Oh, cool! I love photo Christmas cards! I love the second one you posted. Cute, cute, cute!!" Comment #8 morrest1101 who said:  "Love the

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Yesterday was our church Harvest Party. It's basically an alternative to Halloween for kids. I was going to meet another mommy friend there and we were going to peruse the party with your kiddos. She wasn't able to make it so Aubrey and I went anyways. My mom had made her a candy corn pillowcase dress and I was dying for Aubs to wear it. Here are a few pictures from our day. Believe it or

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A picture of our morning. Bible Reading and Devotions, tracking Weight Watcher Points Plus, a good cup of coffee, and breakfast for Aubrey and I. It's been one of those mornings. I'll spare you the details because I know we've all been there and I know that you don't want my junk cluttering up your day. But just know that it's been a morning filled with a load of frustration and anger ...

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You know when you read something good, you just have to share it with others? Well, I found a blog that has been like water to this momma's soul. It's called "When You Rise" and it truly has been so life-affirming to me as a mom. I just wanted to share! If you've got daughters, make sure to check out this post. It brought tears to my eyes! Don't forget about the Shutterfly giveaway for

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It's Sunday and you know that that means! It's time to focus on setting some priorities for the upcoming week. We've been calling it "Sunday 7". Allison from "The Intentional Peace" first created this concept and I've joined along with her. It's one of the best tools that I've found to really help me focus on my priorites for the coming week. You choose the highest priority thing to do in seven

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Last night I got together with a friend for a craft night. We are both Pinterest addicts and we decided to put some of those pins to good use. We both had a ton of projects that we wanted to complete. Here is how far I got: I put together this frame with cork inside for a mini-bulletin board. I plan to put favorite quotes and my weekly goals onto it. I have it hanging next to my desk so I can

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Ho! Ho! Ho! Who's thinking Christmas cards? Believe it or not, we are. I subscribe to a few photography studios on Facebook and weeks ago they were promoting their holiday portriat packages. And just last week we took Aubrey for a promotional shoot to show off new backgrounds for one of those studios. The time is upon us! Shutterfly has heard us, ya'll! I'm so excited to share with you their

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My Welcome Packet I can now officially say that I am a Permanent Resident of Canada. I officially reside in another country. I am no longer just a visitor. After a very long, four year process, I am finally official. And it is a wild feeling. Wednesday, October 19th, 2011, it became official. And, I will never ever have to go through this process again. I honestly feel as though a weight has

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This week is going to be a pretty busy week for me. Tomorrow I'm helping to host a suprise birthday party. Tuesday we go to have our picture taken for a group shot of all of the babies born in 2011 at our midwife clinic. Wednesday will go on the list of being one of the biggest days of my life. I'm heading in for my immigration interview. It is the final step in becoming a Permenant Resident in

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Hi Friends! How is your weekend? Things here are great. The weather is a little rainy but it makes for cozying up in the house all the sweeter. We'll have to venture out in a little bit though because Aubrey has an awesome opportunity to be photographed by a local photography studio for some promotional shots. Looks like the photographer has some new backgrounds in and wanted Aubs to be her

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Hi All! This Pinterest Saturday post is coming to you a day late. How am I always running behind? Ha! This past week has been a wild one for us. Shane has been away at a National Field Trial Championship event for our dogs. He's actually helping to run the event - as well as participating. Yesterday his parents, sister, Aubrey and I traveled deep into the bush to watch the competition. We had

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The last time we talked, we were discussing about having a vision for our home. Today we are going to put some feet to that concept and really make it work in our lives. I'm daring you to create the kind of home you've always longed for. We're going beyond the furniture, curtains, paint colors and accessories and daring to dig in to the true heart of the home. So what does your dream home look

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Do you have a dream for your home? Do you have a vision for what takes place inside its four walls? Do you have a passion for making home the best it can be? This upcoming month, I am daring to challenge you to create the kind of home you've always longed for. I kept trying to put these posts off. For every manor of reasoning, I've tried to push these posts out of my mind. My blog header is

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Hi Friends! It's Sunday evening and in about half an hour I'm gearing up to watch "Desperate Housewives". I'm such a fan! I've been watching the show since the beginning and am sorry to see it go off the air after this season is up. It's already getting juicy! If you're a fan, tell me in the comments what you think so far. I'd love to know! This has been a pretty good week. Aubrey cut two more

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Source: None via Ally on Pinterest Hey friends! Last night I was able to take a nice hot bubble bath. What a luxury! I mean, truly, it was. To have some time to myself to soak and unwind was priceless. I received the sweetest bath kit for Mother's Day that I've been able to use a few times - last night being one of them. My sister-n-laws friend makes handmade soaps, bath bombs, body scrubs

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I missed The Sunday 7 yesterday so since this week has just begun, I'm going to post today. Yesterday we had the "Fall Kick-Off" at our church. Sunday School classes were started and for the first time, I am able to go to a class. I've usually been a teacher or there has been something that has prevented me from attending but yesterday I joined a class. We are watching a video series called "Love

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Source: 26.media.tumblr.com via Mandi on Pinterest Happy Fall, ya'll! This is my favorite time of year and I just couldn't be more thrilled that it is here. I think this year I will pass on the decorating as we are still living with my in laws and really, our bedroom is just way too crammed to add a few faux pumpkins. So, instead, I'm going to celebrate the season in other ways. We have a trip

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It's time for the Sunday Seven again! I first heard about this awesome concept at The Intentional Peace and just instantly fell inlove with the idea. You pick the seven most important areas of your life and then set a goal for each of those seven areas for you to accomplish for the next seven days. How focused and easy is that? I love it. Basically if my mind gets scattered for the week, I can

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Source: laracasey.tumblr.com via Danielle on Pinterest Today I hit the ground running. It's just one of those days. I'm tempted to wallow in my exhaustion, in my fear and in my irritation. But I'm instead choosing to let the Lord fight my battle. This day is a big one for us. We are leaving for Pennsylvania but first we must attend a heart appointment for Aubrey. I posted about her condition

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I am a list maker. As far back as I can remember, I've made lists. Usually they are pretty detailed lists. I write out everything I need to do, buy, remember and bring with me. A few years ago, when I was traveling for most of the year with each of my Master's Commission teams, I lived by my lists. It was so fun for me to write out each and every thing I would need to bring on my trip. I was

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Today, I, along with the rest of the world gives pause to remember the events of 9-11. Such a tragic day in our countries history but let us never forget the sacrifice so many paid. Please take a few minutes to watch this video of a song my friend wrote to honor and pay tribute to those who died - and those who were left behind. ‎10 years ago this weekend the United States came under attack.

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If you are new around here, you may not know that my family and I live with my in laws. There are seven adults, one baby and four dogs living under one roof. Crazy enough, we all have our own bedrooms. Well, Shane, Aubrey and I share a room but that one you might have figured out. We have been renovating our home for the past year. It has pretty much been torn completely down and is being rebuilt

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It's just an ordinary day around here. I've started a new devotional by Beth Moore and already am challenged. We had a good breakfast of scrambled cheese eggs, turkey bacon and a slice of toast. I'm folding small little shirts, pants, socks and washcloths. The sun is shining and it becons me to take Aubrey for a long walk. Soon Aubery will wake from her morning nap and we'll get

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I'm excited to introduce this newest feature on my blog. It's called "The Sunday Seven". I read about this idea on the blog "The Intentional Peace" and really couldn't get it out of my mind. Allison describes it best so I'll share a few of her words but please check out her post for a complete description of what "The Sunday Seven" is all about. Way to go Allison! What a great concept!

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This post may be a little late for a few of you. For some it will be incredibly timely. Either way, enjoy! There is a lot of inspiraton here! Today I'm posting a few ideas I found via Pinterest for going back to school. Or...the most wonderful time of the year...or so some say. I wouldn't know because my daughter is only 8 months old but in a few short years we will be getting her ready to

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Goodness gracious, I can't wait for Fall! If you know anything about me, you know that Fall is my most favorite time of year. I could go on all day about my love for the autominal season. But instead, I'm going to show you some of my favorite clothing looks for Fall! I can't wait to go clothes shopping. Between pregnancy and losing weight with Weight Watchers, it's definatly time for a major

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Growing up I always knew that my Mom was praying for me. It was something that was always present and always a constant in my life. I had a Mom who spent her morning at the kitchen table with a Bible in front of her praying for her family. She prayed specific prayers over us. And now, as our family grows and expands, I think we all have a day of the week that we each are prayed over...and I

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 Hi ya'll! Here are the new downloadable versions of my printables. Hopefully we have no further issues with downloading! I'm crossing my fingers and saying a little prayer that these work for ya'll. You simply need to click the "File" button and it will allow you to download the file and from there you can print. I'm so sorry it has taken so long to get these uploaded. I know so many of you

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Hi all! I'm so sorry that so many have had issues with downloading the Our Life: Binder printables. So frustrating, right?! Ugh. I recently found out that doc stoc was making money from my printables and since have discontinued my relationship with them. So! I'm busy uploading them to a new site and will have them available asap. I know so many were looking to download and I'm so incredibly

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Over the weekend I had a chance to indulge in some spa treatments. No, I didn't get to go to a fancy salon but I was pampered and polished just the same. A woman from our church opened her home to the women of the church for a free Spa Day. There was the opportunity to use her inground swimming pool, the hot tub and to hike nature trails around her property. Unfortunatly, it rained so those

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I'm excited to announce that the winner of the $25 shop credit to Kate Pixley Designs is Comment #5, Tamara! Congratulations Tamara! I just know you're going to love whatever you choose from Kate's shop! I'll be emailing you later! Thanks to everyone who participated! Have a great Sunday, ya'll!!

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Don't forget to enter the giveaway for a $25 credit to Kate Pixley Designs! She's got the cutest stuff in her shop and I know she'd love to work with you. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post. And, if you order from her shop, there are some sweet goodies available for you too. Make sure to read to the end of the post! I'll be drawing the winner on Sunday!

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It's Giveaway Day and I'm so excited! I've got a really great giveaway for you today. My Coffee Cozy from Kate Pixley Designs  A few weeks ago, I was looking for a coffee cozy. I think they are the cutest things but besides being cute, they are eco-friendly. You don't have to use those cardboard sleeves anymore! I hopped onto my favorite site, Etsy, to find the perfect one. I ended up coming

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 Source: Country Living  Happy Memorial Day to all my fellow American's! I hope you enjoy this holiday celebrating with your loved ones. And while you are enjoying your picnics, remember why it is that we are able to celebrate and perhaps offer up a prayer of protection over our service men and women. I also wanted to mention that I have a GREAT giveaway happening tomorrow! I'm so excited

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Have you heard of Shaklee before? It's the number one natural nutritional company in the U.S. and they have been around for more than 50 years. They offer a host of products from cleaning supplies, to weight related products and skincare. I've wanted to try Shaklee ever since I saw it on the Oprah show. I've come across numerous reviews on different Shaklee products out there in blogland and

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You can download the calendar printables by following this link: Printables Updated Hi all! There had been a few requests for my calendar that I created. I finally uploaded most of the files and have them available here for download. You'll see that I have not uploaded the files from January 2011 - May 2011. May is almost over and quite frankly, I couldn't even find the file to upload! The

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Glidden is at it again! They are giving away a free quart of their paint. I took advantage of this opportunity once before and I LOVED the paint. I really did. I ordered my quart in Antique White. What color will you choose? Head here to get your free quart! (Just click on the little video that plays and it will take you to the section of the site where you can pick your paint.) And yes Mom,

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It is not lost on me that every day I have the opportunity to help shape and mold this sweet girls heart. It is not lost on me that time is fleeting and someday she will leave home and I will no longer spend every day with her. It is not lost on me that her tiny, precious self needs and depends on me for life, for her care, for her provision. Her needs are not lost on me. It is not lost

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To download the printables, please follow this link: Printables Updated Hi all! I'm so sorry that so many have had issues with downloading the printables. So frustrating, right?! Ugh. I recently found out that doc stoc was making money from my printables and since have discontinued my relationship with them. So! I'm busy uploading them to a new site and will have them available asap. I know so

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Hi Gals! How is your Saturday? I only got a few hours of sleep last night and today I'm hitting the ground running. I'm taking this cute girl shopping and to a clinic that will take her photos, fingerprints, DNA and a few other things in case she is ever abducted. I truly pray safety over her life everyday as I beg God for her never to be abducted, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. What a way to

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Hi gals! I'm back to share with you a few further details in regards to my "Daily Schedule". I don't know about you, but a day can totally get away from me if I don't first get a handle on it. So I created my "Daily Schedule" to inspire me and keep me on track. I'm the mom to a young baby (4 months tomorrow!) and I can quickly find myself lost in her little world and by the time I come up for air

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This past Saturday Aubrey went to her first birthday party. I have found a new friend in our new youth pastor's wife. We are about the same age and as luck would have it, she has a sweet little girl as well. Her daughter was the one having the birthday party. She was turning one and in true first birthday style, it was quiet an event. I wish I could show you the pictures but I can't. Just imagine

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I was so blown away by all of the sweet comments in regards to my Our Life: Binder. I had the most fun creating and like the post said, I have more pages to create and print. As they are done, I will share them with you. Some of you suggested I should offer up a download on etsy and let me say, it is something I'm toying with! I simply LOVE to create documents and think it would be so fun. I'm

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Hey ya'll! There are some new faces around here and I just wanted to take a minute to say HELLO! Thank you for taking time out of your jam-packed day to sit a spell at "Finding Home". I originally started this blog in 2007 to keep my family up-to-date about my life in Northern Ontario, Canada. I'm originally from a tiny town in Pennsylvania. Let's just say we're a little on the rural side in PA

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I've been doing a lot of shopping on Etsy the past few days. I've ordered some of the most darling things. Tonight while searching, I ran across this shop and just had to share the cuteness! Enjoy this eye candy! So pop on over to dearjes' shop and browse through her adorable creations. You won't be sorry! Have you found any cute shops you'd like to share? Please pass them along!

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I've been working on my Home Management Binder for quiet some time now. Honestly, it's been a project that's been a couple years in the works! Can you believe that? I think with a new baby, I needed the structure that my binder will provide. It's funny how often I refered to the printables I made even before I printed them!! I'm so excited about this binder!! And I can't wait to show you what

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2 Months Old. Wow! She's two months old already! I take that back. Technically she turned two months old on February 20th. Today she is now 11 weeks old. Time is really flying by. My baby is changing so much! She's no longer a newborn but an infant. It's so exciting to see her grow. On Monday, the 28th, we had Aubrey's doctor's appointment. She was weighed, measured and had her first

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Tomorrow marks my 29th birthday. It's been a celebratory kind of weekend as first of all, it's a long weekend. Today is also my father-in-laws birthday and also Aubrey turns two  months old. Monday (my birthday) is also Family Day in many parts of Canada. That's where most everyone gets a day off of work and the city shuts down so that families can spend time with one another. So it's just one

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Via: ginacostanza As a new mom, my free time is precious. It's also few and far between. I love those times during the day when my sweet daughter naps away and I can get a few things done. Things like showering, putting on my makeup, doing my hair, getting dressed and eating. Usually Aubrey will nap long enough for me to get those things done and sometimes she'll sleep even longer. Those are the

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Hi friends! It's Saturday and that means it's time to select the winner for the CSN $35 gift certificate. I'm so excited for one of you! There's not much more that I would want to do today than spend some free money. I'm excited that one of you gets to do that! So without further ado....the winner....according to random.org is........ #12 Dee who said            "How wonderful! I love their

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I'm not sure about where you live, but in our neck of the woods, we've been experiencing freezing temperatures the past few weeks. And when I say freezing, I mean, freezing. We've dipped down into the -47 degree range and have been steadily experiencing temps in the -35 to -20 degree range. I found myself telling my husband how I just can't wait for Spring and Summer. I can't wait to plant my

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Well, I've made it through one month as a mom. Six weeks (tomorrow) in fact. It honestly seems like yesterday that little Aubrey was born. Time has really flown by. I understand now when people say "they grow up so fast". My little peanut is changing and growing so much and thankfully setteling down a bit. Here is what's been going on this past six weeks. Aubrey, I'm not sure how much you

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I am pleased to introduce you to Aubrey Faith Cresswell. Born Monday, December 20th, 2010 at 10:53 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. Minutes after being born. We couldn't be more happy with our darling little girl. Early on day one. We went into the hospital at 9 am for a scheduled induction on December 20th. Aubrey was already a week overdue and was showing no

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Hello friends! Boy have I been updating lately or what? Haha, my poor blog has been neglected for so long and now there seems to be a slew of things I want to say! I wanted to pop in and give you a little update about Aubrey and where we stand as far as her delivery is concerned. Today I had a quick meetup with one of my midwives and she checked to see how far along I was as far as dilation. To

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I think I'm mostly done with baby crafting....for now. Once we are ready to move back home, there are a number of art projects that I hope to complete. But for now, we've pretty much exhausted every bit of space that we have acsess to. In fact, some of the items I've created that I'm showing in this post won't be in use until we move home. But I couldn't stop myself! I love to create! Aubrey's

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I wanted to come and share a few photos of Aubrey's temporary nursery. I almost hate saying "temporary" but since we are living at my inlaws, it is her temporary space. Either way, I'm excited to show you how we've put her half of the room together. Get ready for a photo overload! I apologize for the quality of these photos. I was too anxious to wait until the light of day to take them - plus the

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Hello gals! How is everyone this December evening? I'm doing pretty well but I must admit that I'm feeling pretty anxious. Aubrey's due date came and went this past Monday - the 13th. And even though here I am just a mere two days past that date, I'm incredibly excited and antsy to meet my little girl. I just wanted to keep you updated and let you know that no, there is no little bundle of joy

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Well....our house is slowly coming along. The renovations have turned into quiet a nightmare. We've been living with my inlaws since sometime at the end of September or beginning of October. And we'll probably be her for quiet a bit longer. Turns out there was so much more hidden damage than ever anticipated. In fact, my mother-in-law came home one evening and told me the kitchen had been gutted.

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Why hello friends! Boy it sure has been awhile, hasn't it? I just wanted to pop in for a bit and update you on my pregnancy. Yes, I'm still pregnant. I have a little over a week left until Aubrey's due date - ten days to be exact. We're pretty much set for her arrival. Today we will be cleaning out our vehicle, sweeping it really well and then installing the carseat. I have a little bit of

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30 Weeks How Far Along? 30 Weeks! Just ten more to go. Can you hear the excitement and panic in my "voice"? Maternity Clothes? Yes and No. In public I namely wear my maternity clothes. But around home, I'm in athletic pants and a few prepregnancy tee shirts. I think I may need a few pairs of pajama pants though. Anything without an elastic band is sucking the life out of me. (The outfit in my

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Hi Friends! I wanted to share with you some photos from my shower in the States, held on September 4th. The theme for the event was "Welcome Sweetie". The shower was held at the church I grew up in - and later was married in. Seemed very "full circle" to me. My sisters made this darling pom pom tissue balls inspired by Martha Stewart. I just loved them and wanted to take some home to hang in

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Hi Friends! Boy has it been awhile since I've been here! I found myself setteling into my pregnancy and just enjoying the time reading about becoming a mom, how to take care of an infant and preparing for the arrival of our sweet girl. Who has a name by the way. :) Aubrey Faith. We decided upon her name on the car ride home from our sonogram where we learned we were having a girl. But we wanted

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Your Baby: Week 21   Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare

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Our little girl! I am so excited to share with you that we are having a sweet little girl! One of her first outfits! We picked this out at Carter's the night we found out we were having a girl. You could have knocked us over with a feather as so many thought we were having a boy. But it's a girl, through and through! We've been tossing around names since the day we found out and are almost

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Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might actually get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature. How Far Along? I'm now 19 weeks and 3 days along. I skipped week 18 for my

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Hi gals! How is everyone on this gorgeous Thursday? Well, at least I'm hoping it's gorgeous where you are. Today the sky is a brillant blue here in Northern Ontario. It's warm and breezy and just a perfect kind of day. Things have been pretty busy lately. Been stuck with my nose in a few baby books learning all I can. We've been working on a few projects around our home as well - and I can't seem

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 According to thebump.com, Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints. How Far Along? 17 Weeks and 5 Days  Maternity Clothes? I've officially grown out of all my pre-pregnancy pants (minus the

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According to The Bump, we need to watch what we say ... tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up voices. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, if we're interested, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender. How Far Along? I'm a little over 16 weeks - Sixteen weeks and two days to be exact. :) Maternity Clothes?

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Sometimes blogging leaves me scratching my head. I hadn't posted in awhile due to adjusting to being pregnant - and I gained followers. I posted yesterday and within an hour, lost two followers. And then lost another follower today. Sheesh - was it something I said? :) Oh well, I guess you can't please everyone! Sorry to see those people go though. I do so love each and every one of you so much

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Hi all! I hope you are enjoying this Monday! Thunder is rolling in the background as I type and the sky is incredibly grey. Oh how I love storms! I really, really do! When I'm done typing this post, I'm going to hop offline and enjoy it. It's times like this that I wish I had a covered porch. One day maybe! Part of today's post is a repost of a craft my Mom did last year for the 4th of July.

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I thought I'd give a little bump-date as I haven't for awhile. Shame on me! :) According to The Bump, our little baby is continuing the march towards normal proportions and our baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements. How far

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Sometimes life can be mundane. We go about our daily routines not really thinking about the monotony of taking out the dog, washing the dishes, making breakfast, lunch and dinner, sweeping the floors, running errands and grocery shopping. We just do it because it has to get done. The ordinary seems ordinary and sometimes I find myself not stopping to realize how God is working in those

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I love a great makeover - and I know you do too. This story is a little bit of the opposite of a makeover - a beautiful East Hampton's home with incredible classic beauty - then eventually looked like this...  "Things just tend to accumulate after Labor Day."  - Little Edie Beale Have you watched the movie "Grey Gardens"? Oh friends, if you haven't, you truly must!  It is a true

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NEW ORGANIZATION PROJECTS Coming Soon......              To a blog near you!

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I've said it before - and I'll say it again. My home lacks curb appeal. The goal this summer was to up the curb appeal ante of this house and getting it looking cute on the outside. The plan was to put in flower beds, a veggie garden, trim trees (maybe take a few down - we have GIANT pine trees that are overtaking our yard), paint the house, trim, deck, and garage door. There were also plans

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During this pregnancy I haven't had many cravings. One was for my father-n-law's hamburgers (and he did make them for me!) and then I find myself longing for warm, buttered biscuits (I've made a number of batches already!), mashed potatoes and those down home comfort foods. Trying too hard not to indulge those wants too much as I don't want to many of the extra padded pounds! But last night I

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One of the things I love most about blogging is the opportunity to connect with great companies. A few months ago, I did a giveaway for CSN - a wonderful company that has over 200 online stores! Something for everyone! And while my blogging hasn't been as up to date as I'd like it to be - mainly because I've been pouring over cribs, diaper bags and all things baby. I do have a few posts in the

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Hello friends! How has this beautiful spring been treating you? Here, the sun has been shining and we've had temperatures in the nineties. I spent yesterday with a friend on the world's largest fresh water island, Manitoulan Island. We spent the day exploring some waterfalls and cute, quaint shops. We also hit up a farmers market and I purchased some organic veggie plants that I hope to be

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Hello blogging buddies! How is everyone? I hope you're doing great! It's been so long since I've updated but I just wanted to pop in and share a few things with you. First things first. I'm currently working on my biggest DIY project to date. I'm having a baby! I know, right?! I can't even begin to tell you how incredibly excited that I am at the news that my hubby and I are having a

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Hi everyone! Can I just say how much encouragement I felt from my last post? I mean, I was completely overwhelmed with your support, concern, and sweet words of encouragement. It means the world to me and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I want to let you know that I am feeling worlds better. Shane left for home yesterday and though I cried pretty hard as I watched him drive away,

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Paint: $1.39Foam Brush: $.69Realizing that I don't love the new change: Priceless. If that barn star was in any other home but mine, I'd love it. But it's so not jiving with my neutral pallet. Ah well! I'll be spray painting it black one day. Here's what I mean by "one day". I must admit that I have been dreading writing this post. But I need to tell you what has been going on in my life in

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