From the monthly archives: January 2012

Toddler Tornado

On January 31, 2012 · 4 Comments · In nora

For all who were wondering how on Earth a playroom could look this spotless…

…this is an example of what it looks like after Nora has had her way with it.

  The parental cleaning service comes through at 7:30 p.m. every night, after the toddler is in bed. :)    This is the [...]

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Deployed

On January 30, 2012 · 12 Comments · In family

It is a day that has been hanging over my family for quite some time now. One that I could not really grasp until today. And although it certainly seems more real now than ever before, I think that in a lot of ways, I am still processing.

My brother, Trevor, will officially be deployed [...]

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Penguin Personalization Giveaway Winner

On January 28, 2012 · 2 Comments · In giveaways

It’s Friday night. It’s been a busy week.

Michael and I are drooling over the backsplash tile we’re 99% sure we’re going with for our kitchen.

There’s a fire in the fireplace. And there’s wine.

And TurboTax. That’s right, we’re starting our taxes. What can I say? We like to party.

But I wanted to [...]

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DIY Alphabet Wall

On January 26, 2012 · 8 Comments · In crafts, home improvement

First, let me say thank you to all who left such kind comments on our playroom reveal post on Monday. It was so fun to finally be able to show you a little part of our house. Dare I say that it motivates me to finish other rooms just to be able to share [...]

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Penguin Personalization Review and Giveaway

On January 25, 2012 · 52 Comments · In giveaways, nora

This review has been a long time coming, folks. Five months in the making. Mommy blogger FAIL. But now, the stars have aligned. Megan over at Penguin Personalization is ready, I’ve actually remembered to sit down and do this, and all systems are finally a go. REWINDING… I had so many ideas in my [...]

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