How to Store Little Girls’ Headbands and Hair Clips

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My little girl has lots of “hair things” and for a while, I just had them in a drawer in her dresser. But that’s not exactly the ideal storage solution… things get buried and you forget they’re there, or you KNOW there is a hair clip to match this outfit, but can’t find it, or…

Barefoot and Pregnant in the Kitchen–Weeks 25 & 26

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The last couple of weeks have been all about decluttering/nesting, guzzling milk, nursing my teething baby, and growing Baby2.

Handmade Christmas–Part 1: Decorations

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You know those cinnamon scented pine cones that are always in grocery and craft stores around Thanksgiving and Christmas? I’ve never bought them before. I have no idea why. They smell WONDERFUL. So the first decoration I made involved those, some ribbons in my “theme colors” for this year (and probably several years after this)…

Baby Monitor for iPhone??? Best, Easiest, Cheapest and How to Do It

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A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to babysit for a sweet family with a 2.5 year old boy. It was then that I got my first taste of the genius that is the Video Baby Monitor. Sure it was staticy and only worked with the receiver plugged in (the battery sucked, which…

Finding a bit of Green at Home Depot

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I recently had a chance to go to The Home Depot and find a small way to make my household a bit greener. I finally decided to get the stuff I needed to install the clothesline I’ve had for a while. I really want to be able to dry diapers outdoors occasionally, to take advantage…

Baby Room–Lemoore, CA–Progress

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We’ve finally gotten around to painting Anneliese’s room, and the color is exactly what I had in mind. Fresher than baby blue, lighter than turquoise, kind of an aqua/Tiffany blue color. I love it. And this guy. The curtains we currently have in there are turquoise, and I’ve never really loved them (we got them…

Today–Paint and Cooking

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This is what Anneliese’s room looks like right now… We’re finally getting ready to paint her room the color we’ve had in mind since before she was born. I just hope it turns out the way I have envisioned it. I didn’t do a patch test with the paint, so I’m not positive, but I…

5 Ways I Put the “Good” in my Mornings

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This is a sponsored post from BlogHer and Tropicana. You’ve heard about “waking up on the wrong side of the bed,” right? Some days, that happens. But often, you can get out of that morning funk if you make a conscious effort to start the day off with GOOD. Here are some little things I…

Outdoor Decor – Just Thinking

This post brought to you by Pier 1. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m just curious… what does your outdoor décor look like? At this point, we just have a table and 2 chairs in the back yard, which are nice if my husband and I just want to sit out there together or have…

Little Things add up to a Big Difference

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This is sponsored content from BlogHer and GE. What do you do to conserve energy? Here’s what I do: Cloth: Why use something disposable when you can use cloth? (This goes for paper/plastic dishes, cups, and utensils too.) Sure I have paper towels around, but I rarely use them. Instead of storing them prominently within…

A week in Instagrams

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I haven’t been on the computer much, but I always have my phone with me, which is a huge help in making me feel connected to other adults even if I don’t see another soul besides Anneliese all day. Between facebook, twitter, and now Instagram, I really feel like part of a larger community, and…

Just some things…

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Solo parenting takes a lot of energy, y’all. Just so you know. In case you don’t already know. And if you do already know, props to you. This stuff ain’t no walk in the park. So anyway, just some things. I’m learning/practicing back wraps. I haven’t figured out how to make it comfy enough to…

Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, home decor on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.Want to know more?