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The Blog Guidebook

Have you heard about The Blog Guidebook? Thanks to Bree from Extra Ordinary Bree, my eyes have been opened!  The blog guidebook is a great resource to list your blog, find great blogs to read, find linky parties, and learn tips and tricks to make your blog better!  Go check it out and list your {…Continue Reading}

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Arden’s Dance Party

When we were trying to decide on a theme for Arden’s 2nd birthday party, we wanted it to be something that was meaningful to her.  Arden loves to dance whenever there’s music playing (and frequently when there’s not!), and the iPad commercial music never fails to get her bouncing to the beat!  So, it quickly {…Continue Reading}

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Two

To my beautiful baby girl on her Second Birthday: I always tell you at night that “I love you more than my arms can hold”, and this is true.  Even more so now that your growing body is beginning to push the boundaries of what I can easily carry for long stretches!  I think back {…Continue Reading}

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Project Toddler Runway – Finale and Recap

Voting is on the finale at Project Toddler Runway is over, and the winner is…. Lacy from Brickstory Lane.  Her winning collection was by far my favorite – MOD podge: I’ve gotten to know Lacy a bit through this competition and I really can’t think of anyone more deserving.  Her designs were consistently great throughout the competition. {…Continue Reading}

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“Trucky” Boy Apron

I received a special request for a “trucky” apron for my friend’s three-year old who likes to help out in the kitchen.  This was a good kick in the pants to get me back at the machine; I’ve been seriously un-motivated as of late.  Just tired, tired, tired!! So this is what I came up with.  I couln’t {…Continue Reading}

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No!

“No!” has been Arden’s word of choice for some time now.  She’s finally begun responding with “hm” as an affirmative, which is a nice change.  I know it’s a phase most children go through, but that knowledge doesn’t make it any more trying.  My Mom tells me that when I was a little girl, I said “no” {…Continue Reading}

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Menswear Toddler Hat

I made this cute reversable bucket hat using some of the wool menswear fabric I had left over from my Lil’ Rascal project for Project Toddler Runway.  I used the free pattern and tutorial from Sew Much Ado. Unfortunately, the toddler for whom I made this’ melon is a bit big and it doesn’t really fit {…Continue Reading}

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