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Our Meal Plan This Week

Heard from so many recently for some more menu ideas.  Here’s our plan for the week.  I spent a little time on Sunday afternoon putting a menu together and shopping for the week.  I have more time on Sunday afternoon and Mondays than the rest of our week to get some of the prep done […]

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How Often Do You Wash Your Hair?

I knew that question would get your attention.  What’s your routine? Are you an every day girl? Every other? Could you ever go 3 days? Several years ago a hairdresser recommended I stop washing my hair every day.  I was sure I’d look like a greasy mess.  So I went to my most trusted source, […]

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Friendships Don’t Just Happen

A few months ago I wrote about Friendships at 40.  It was one post that certainly received a lot of feedback. Seems women everywhere, moms especially, find making, building, deepening friendships difficult.  I introduced you to a blog I follow on the topic written by Shasta Nelson creator of GirlFriendCircles.com. I’m so excited to announce […]

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Lemons

Citrus is my fave.  Here in California, we’re lucky enough to have lemons year round.  My lemon tree has 2 seasons, some + lots!  January marks the beginning of the season of lots.  I thought I’d share a few ideas that I like to do with my bounty beyond lemonade. Salad Dressing – fresh lemon, […]

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1st Sign of Spring

Each year at this time, even here in California, the garden is looking a little bleak.  The lawn is brownish after weeks of below freezing over night temps and the trees look sad and bare.  But one lucky day at the end of January or the beginning of February I spy the very 1st sign […]

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Just Us

I’m excited to tell you about a new project I’ve taken on this year!  I’ve teamed up with my friend Suzanne and other photographers for the Just Us project.  After reading my post, 3 Things About Photos, Suzanne asked me to join her on the project this year.  I’m committing to taking more photos of our […]

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Bunnies

A couple of weeks ago we surprised our kids with 2 new bunnies!  {Thank you J!}  They are the cutest little guys {or girls} I’ve ever seen.  We are having so much fun with them.  I am cleaning up lots o’bunny poop, but other than that they are sweet and quiet and simply adorable!  Take […]