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DIY Pac-Man Nursery Mural

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Aaron and I had so much fun painting the Calvin and Hobbes mural in the nursery that we couldn’t resist painting one more. This time we chose a much simpler Pac-Man image.

DIY Storage Shelves in the Attic

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After all the hustle and bustle of the holiday, Aaron and I finally had some time this past weekend for a DIY project that has been on our todo list for a while: storage shelves in the attic.

Pregnancy - 39 Week Update

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Until recently, I was so focused on all of the changes to my body associated with pregnancy that I’ve barely thought about the labor/birth and the subsequent parenting responsibilities. For the most part, the most intimidating part of having a baby has been the actual pregnancy, although I have been...

Easy make-ahead crock pot freezer meals

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We don’t usually do a lot of meal preparation, but with our first kid on the way we specifically looked for easy to freeze meals to get us through the first few weeks after birth.

DIY Reversible Fabric Storage Bins

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I’m always looking for stylish storage options that fit a particular space and don’t cost a lot of money. So I was excited to come across this excellent tutorial for creating reversible fabric storage bins. As far as DIY projects go, this one was simple and quick, making this a...

What’s in my Hospital Bag

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Part of me felt like I was packing for a weekend getaway rather than a trip to the hospital. But, after getting a lot of helpful tips and suggestions from friends about what is absolutely necessary and what could be left at home, this is what we ended with.

Two Thousand Fourteen

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2014 has been the most life changing year of my life.

Pregnancy - 37 Week Update

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I’m full term! Aaron got me a beautiful diaper bag for Christmas and I’m so excited to start packing it in preparation for our baby boy!

Pregnancy - 36 Week Update

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I’m happy to report that I’m 9 months in and we are finally in the home stretch. I’m trying to stay calm and not freak out but truthfully, I could have used a glass of wine this week.