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valentine’s cards using digital brushes.
Valentine’s Day has always been a favorite of mine, significant other or not. I love the candy (heart-shaped Sweet Tarts, what what!), I love that everything is pink + red, and I love love love the...
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chia seed bowl.
As a major breakfast food aficionado, I am always on the hunt for new and exciting ways to start my day. Thanks to this video via Instyle, I recently discovered the magic of chia seed bowls! Not only...
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how to do disneyland with an infant | part one.
I know, I know. The thought of taking an infant to an overpriced, overcrowded, overstimulating environment makes some people break out in hives. I totally get it. But I can also confirm that despite...
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how to do disneyland with an infant | part two.
Yesterday I shared my best tips for bringing an infant to Disneyland and today I’m sharing the details of what I pack for my seven month old. Food + Supplies. Like I mentioned before, Briar is now at...
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infant crafting | ziploc bag painting.
You guys. The day I have been dreaming of since I first saw two faint lines on a pregnancy test has finally come! (Well, kind of.) Yesterday I introduced Briar to the wonderful world of crafting!...
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upcycled ribbon spool turned wall hanging.
The other day, John was recounting just how upset I was when I first discovered that our Utah apartment did not have a recycling bin on the premises. I had totally forgotten about that! To combat the...
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diy painted bags.
Recently, I’ve been enjoying a resurgence of creative energy and I can’t even tell you how happy it makes me. Being crafty and using my hands is how I make sense of my world, so I am beyond excited to...
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homemade iced coffee.
As the temperature continues to rise and Briar continues to wake up in the middle of the night, one thing has become crystal clear: I NEED ICED COFFEE. As much as I love hot coffee, I’m more than...
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diy cheerios necklace for baby.
If your baby is anything like my baby, she likes to snack. A LOT. From the time we introduced Briar to solid foods, she was pretty adamant about taking matters into her own hands (literally) and...
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diy watermelon banner + free cut files.
When I was in my second and third trimesters of pregnancy with Briar, I could not get enough watermelon. There was not enough watermelon in the world that could satisfy my cravings! It was like...
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diy baby pilgrim hats.
A good friend (and mama of three!) once told me that when it came to deciding on how many kids to have, you should imagine how you want your Thanksgivings to look when your children are grown. Do you...
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diy woven bag.
Lately I’ve been in this wonderful creative phase of life where all I want to do is MAKE STUFF. I want to play with paper. I want to play with yarn. I want to play with photography. I want to play...
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diy leafy photo backdrop.
This past weekend I got to work on a photo backdrop for my sister-in-law’s surprise birthday party and it was so much fun to put together. With no real theme to work off of, I decided to go with...
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diy aprons for mama + baby.
Last week while thrifting, I stumbled upon a huge rectangular fabric piece that was sewed up on two sides. I have absolutely no idea what the intended purpose for the fabric was (a pillowcase? a...
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baked spinach + avocado salad.
Cooking is certainly something I aspire to be better at, but you know, I can always find a good excuse to put it off for another day. It’s not so much the cooking part that turns me away, it’s the...
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new summer fun digital brushes + photoshop layering tutorial.
When it comes to getting things done, I’ve decided that it’s the little pockets of free time that really yield the biggest accomplishments for me. For example, on Wednesday I brought my laptop to my...
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how to make journaling cards with digital brushes.
Yesterday after I dropped Briar off with her grandpa for the afternoon, I decided to take my oft-neglected car to the carwash and give it the proper treatment it deserves. I absolutely love the...
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diy heart crayons.
Briar is at the age where she is constantly requesting to draw. “Colors? Colors” is what I hear on repeat until I break out her box of crayons and colored pencils and let her draw to her heart’s...
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diy play dough for toddlers.
I have loved many stages of Briar’s baby and toddlerhood (6 months and 18 months were particularly sweet) but this current stage at two years is a whole new version of fun! Not only is she able to...
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peach + strawberry mini pies.
The other day I was scrolling through my Instagram Stories feed and found myself mesmerized by Leah of Freutcake’s making of mini pies. I must have rewatched her short videos at least five times...
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