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ohhhhhhhhh, it’s time for saturday’s update! but i’m in trouble ~ i had pop yesterday :{ oh no, oh no! zack’s cousin is in town from michigan so we were at the mall of america yesterday. and i had pop in the food court. [bites nails.] isn’t that pitiful?! i didn’t enjoy the taste of [...]
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Day 2 came & went and I’m feeling good! I’m almost feeling like I didn’t challenge myself with enough goals because not drinking pop hasn’t been an issue — mainly because we don’t even have it in the house {hehe}. And then doing my hair differently has become something super fun that I look forward [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. It’s F R I D A Y, and I hope you’re ready to celebrate with me today because I have a MASSIVE sponsor feature + giveaway for you below. It’s seriously amazing and totals over $600 in value, yeow! Since it’s so big I’m breaking it down into 3 packages, [...]
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Last night I posted about my personal challenge and now today I’m here with a report from Day 1: SUCCESS! I went to bed a teeny bit late, but woke up on time, have had ZERO pop today, and I styled my hair in a new way {see above}. But wait, there’s more :] Last [...]
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Welcome to the Inspiration Workshop! If you’re new here, click this link to read about the weekly linky party. If you’re not new, I’m GLAD you’re back for another week of blog hop linky party fun! :] THE PROMPT ~ This week’s prompt is THE BEACH. Are you a beach babe? Are you a summer [...]
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i need to eat healthier. like a lot healthier. [insert scary face.] it’s so important for me as an indie biz owner to be productive and energetic — it’s important for me personally, but also for my business. i want to be even more of a go-getter instead of just an idea-maker. just a few [...]
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“I love my Gussy pouch because I keep small essentials all together in my purse, and it makes switching purses a snap! Every time I get it out, I feel the love. :] No joke. Gussy has played a huge role in where I have taken my business. Such an inspiration that Gussy is. I [...]
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While we were on vacation last week, visiting family + having fun, I brought along my Garden Fresh tote bag, my Peonies in Pink clutch and my Yellow Lotus make-up bag… it’s nice to have smaller pouches to organize the little things my bag seems to pick up. But do you know what else I [...]
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we’re home! we’re home — we’re back in minneapolis! zack & i {and bauer!} have been in michigan for the past 10 days visiting our family and friends, but we are now home. i absolutely loved our trip and all the family time we were able to soak up! above is just a small handful [...]
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Hi Gussy Sews readers! When the lovely Gussy asked me to contribute a guest post for all of you, I was so excited – not only do I love Maggie’s blog, but I love the topic she gave us to write on… SUMMER! So, here’s my little list of happy summer things that make the [...]
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I like to have fun in the summer by… 1. Keeping cool in the kiddie pool with my daughter. We may be adults, but at heart, no one can resist the temptation to splash their kids. 2. Relaxing on the deck. I swear, when we bought this house, my husband only wanted it for the [...]
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Today’s post is by Amy — you may know her from her shop, Little Alouette? I heart Amy’s passion for life & family, and how CRAZY she is! And she knows it :] Seeing Amy’s interpretation of summer fun makes me want to skip over to Ohio and spend a week with her… ♥ “I [...]
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“Hi Gussy, Oh my word, I am in love with my little Gussy diaper/wipe wristlet. Your recommendation of the “wash day” print was perfect :) It goes so well with my giant purse that I use for a diaper bag. The yellow ruffle makes me smile and brings a little sunshine to the inside of [...]
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Zack and I are on a little vacay, visiting family and friends and spending LOTS of time outside talking, playing, and probably talking some more {ok, so I’M talking some more, hah!}. Since we’re away, I’ve asked a few of my blogging pals to send over their favorite ways to have fun in the sun. [...]
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Hello, HELLO! It’s time to link up for the Inspiration Workshop!, where each Thursday we meet to share our take on the weekly prompt for a little added inspiration. Thanks to everyone who’s here to join in with the linky party — I’m soooo glad you’re loving the workshop :] THE PROMPT ~ This week’s [...]
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When Gussy asked me to list 5 of my favorite things to do in the summer, I was stumped. I didn’t have any trouble coming up with a list – it was narrowing it down to only five that was the problem. When you’re a Minnesota girl like me, you tend to savor every moment [...]
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