Too much. Until utilitarian. Then too unattractive.
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This was the winter of the sicknesses!! Please, Lord, let it be spring to stay! Here’s what I’ve been up to lately, including some exciting developments!
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One whole year off of social media! WE DID IT! I say we because I feel like you guys were cheering me on — thank you for that! Grab a cup of something warm and hunker down for some in-depth thoughts as a look back. (P.S. I don’t think I’m going back any time soon!)
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Well, it’s not something anyone looks forward to, but what a blessing it is to prepare well in the event of sickness in your home! Here are ways I’m stocking up to be prepared!
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Welcome to the new year! Here are some helpful thoughts for January — because “new” shouldn’t mean “perfect”. Just arrive as you are!
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Did someone say 2021 is almost over?! I’ve looked up from babies, dishes, laundry, and Christmas shopping to find that, yes, it’s true. Read my best-of 2021 list here, along with some friends of mine!
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We’re in NOVEMBER, and I can hardly believe my year of no social media is coming to a close. What are my thoughts? Or is this just normal life now?
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Some thoughts on life since becoming a mother of two, and all the beauty and difficulty therein, along with our newborn photos with Elizabeth Tate!
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This year, I’m putting my secondhand skills to the test by thrifting as many of our family Christmas gifts as possible in an effort to save money, hang on to intentionality, and keep overhwlem to a minimum! We’ll see how it goes!
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Well folks, he’s here! I’m so happy to announce that Smith Bennett Ray is here, healthy, so cute, and making the 1-to-2 kids transition as easy as possible on us (#PTL!)
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A poem about riding through the countryside with the windows down at sunset.
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Take a peek into this fine display of nesting at 39 weeks pregnant. Our house is small, our storage options even smaller, so I’ve employed some inexpensive options for organization (plus a nurse goodie basket!)
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Ever feel lonely, left out, or hear a laundry-list of lies like this: I’m not cool enough, they can see through me, I’m not worthy ? You’re not the only one! Guess what? You can be the inviter, bringing life to yourself and others!
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A glimpse at our at-home maternity photoshoot with Elizabeth Tate, complete with pancakes, bare feet, backyard shenanigans, and 4-leaf clovers.
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Back in May, we took a giant family trip to Northern Florida for John’s cousin’s wedding. On the way there we stopped in Savannah, and on the way home, we ventured to DISNEY!
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Read all about our babymoon staycation in Durham. It was short, sweet, and simple, but felt restorative and special as we prep to welcome baby #2! Have you been to Durham?
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Here’s what we’ve been up to the last two months! Loads of travel, great books, a fun garden party, & baby prep! What about you? What have you been up to? Tell me!
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Ever wondered what lies behind the mysterious doors of a Dollar Tree? I’ll tell you a secret: GOOD STUFF!! I’ll tell ya what to look for to save some cash + infuse your home with a more festive spirit!
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