You’ve probably heard Brené Brown’s name – she became a household name when her Ted Talk name garnered more than 30,000,000 views – and her Daring Greatly book is a phenomenal work about vulnerability and shame that every human probably should read. Sometimes I wait a long time after finishing a book to write about it. And sometimes I close…
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A Birthday Confetti Banner
About six months ago, I saw this garland, and thought, “That is really darling.” And then I saw that it cost nearly $40 and I laughed my little head off, and went on my merry, non-banner-buying way. Then, Bart invited a bunch of friends over for a little birthday dessert over the weekend and while he was busy whipping up…
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Sisters Share It All: Favorite Clothing Item
This round was Merrick‘s choice and she suggested a favorite item of clothing. It took me all of half a second to choose my red maternity pants. I wasn’t kidding when I said I love these. (Old Navy sells a non-maternity version too, which I have nothing to say about because I’ve never worn them. Also, I haven’t bought a…
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My Favorite Bedtime Books
Is there anything better than snuggling up with your toddler and a bedtime book after a busy day? It’s extra nice if that toddler is freshly bathed with damp hair. These are ten of my favorites bedtime books, with a mix of old classics and newer titles. bedtime books Goodnight Moon by Margaret Brown Wise, illustrated by Clement Hurd –…
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On to the Third Trimester
Today, I am 29 weeks along. But, enough about the baby. Today, I am 27. Happy birthday to me. I love my birthday as an adult. As a kid, I was just sick with excitement and then crushed with sadness when it was all over and I had to wait ANOTHER WHOLE YEAR for it to come. Now, a…
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