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Was it just me or did this week c r e e p on by? Maybe because there was so much on my to-do list, and over Labor Day weekend I made a pact once again to make sure my focus for the upcoming week was to keep scratching my to-dos off my list. Do [...]
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{waves} Good Morning! Since there are so many inspirational, wonderful, crafty, BEAUTIFUL ideas and projects out there {ahem, thanks to *YOU*}, I thought it would be just marvelous to have a linky party each week where we show off some of these great finds through a photo post! The photos can be found online or [...]
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Sunday was one of those amazing lazy fun days where you wake up and the fun starts immediately. Our cousin Gunnar has been with us since Friday of the week before. He’s doing a 10-day job shadow with Zack and it’s been so fun having his teenage self around. Gunnar’s studying at the same University [...]
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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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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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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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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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I’m so tickled to be sharing a little summer fun while Maggie is taking a little trip. Here are a few fun things I love about summer… 1. Iced Coffee 2. Backyard play dates with my little Penelope Lane (she’s three) making sidewalk chalk art, blowing bubbles and swimming. 3. I love the sweet sounds [...]
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Back in June I sent out a call for you to leave me your questions in the comments section, promising I’d answer them in the form of a vlog. Well… the time has come to answer them! :] I have part 1 recorded and am working on parts 2, 3, and 4. Yep — there [...]
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This week I have lots of fun summer to-do lists for you, written by some of my bloggy friends! Danielle is starting out the week with a whimsical post. I hope you enjoy them! :] ♥ this summer i am having fun letting the boys be boys. most days we are puddle jumpin’, swinging, sliding, [...]
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Each Thursday we meet to share our take on the Inspiration Workshop! weekly prompt. Thanks to everyone who has linked up for past linky parties — I’m soooo glad you’re loving the workshop :] The prompt ~ This week’s prompt is SUNSHINE! When you hear that word, do you think of the outside? Do you [...]
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every day for the past week or so i’ve headed outside once late-afternoon hits. i bring a tall glass of water, a book, my towel and my pup. after a crazy day of work, constantly “running” from one task to the next, checking things off my list, completing projects, answering questions {asking questions!}, time outside [...]
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I’ve been ready for Spring to arrive for a while, probably a month, because Winter here in Minnesota is… a long one. I’m ready for it to pack up and for Spring to fly over and settle on the trees in our yard. The birds have already begun their song, which is so refreshing to [...]
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We woke up to a ridiciulous amount of snow, and looky below, because a ridiculous amount fell this afternoon, too. {I LOVE SNOW!} We stepped out for brunch at the neighborhood diner and I had to run in the snow because walking in it made me almost fall over. My boots go up to my [...]
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