How To: Microwave Heat Pack

July 13, 2010 By 32 Comments
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this is a repeat, but still a good tutorial! I have baby fever. I have it bad. Really bad. I promised myself that before we could start trying for our third child, I would get in shape. I put on 40 lbs when I was pregnant with my 1st, M. I got pregnant with P, our 2nd, just 6 short months after M was born. Six months is not a lot of time to drop 40 lbs, even if you are not caring for a…

Quick and Easy Curtain Upgrade

May 22, 2010 By 12 Comments

I bought these curtains (pictured below)from Target. I loved the sheen, I loved the rich color. They look great, right? Once I hung them, I started to doubt my design choice. That is a lot of brown.  85 inches of brown faux silk panel times two, to be exact.  It was too much and it looked too generic. Those curtains, that wall of brown could be anyone’s house. I wanted better. I wanted something that would better reflect our style. Instead of admitting to my…

5 Simple Tips For Photographing Children

August 18, 2009 By 5 Comments
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As a parent, there are so many moments that you want to remember and cherish for years to come. If you are afflicted with “mommy brain” (as I certainly am!) then a camera is your best bet on keeping those memories intact. However, children are busy little bodies and snapping successful portraits of them isn’t always easy. Here are a few tips to help you fill your albums with fantastic photos while keeping your sanity and having fun! … Tip #1: Location Is Key! There’s…