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Today is still-born awareness day. Our daughter, Aria Dawson, changed my life on May 19, 2011. Too many women suffer in silence, because this topic is so uncomfortable. Others don't know how to help with the grieving process, so often times the Mother feels alone. I am so glad we have a day like today to bring awareness...
Fall has always been my favorite time of year. I love everything about it. The way the sun lights in a soft golden haze. The sound of the leaves while taking a walk. Cuddling in a blanket while watching a spooky movie. The happiness on a child's face with the excitement of all of the season's activities. Fall...
For some reason, this time of year brings out my crafty side. I love nothing more than spending an afternoon getting creative and making my home warm and cozy. We came up with these 3 Easy Fall DIYs that you can easily and happily spend and afternoon doing. The Pumpkin Platter ...
Today's the last day of the month. I like to reflect on the good changes I made to my life before I set goals for the next month. By consistently trying our best, we will be able to achieve the best. The key is to make deliberate choices every day that move you closer to your goal. .What...
"The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it." - Mother Teresa A happy Mom means a happy house. Long days and long nights sometimes...
Looking for an excuse to Celebrate Life? We've got you covered with this easy Backyard Bonfire. How often do you take a night out of the week to celebrate friends, family, and life? It doesn’t have to be a big production. It doesn’t even have to be something that takes weeks to plan. It doesn’t need...
"Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity." – Khalil Gibran For this Month's Celebrate:Friendship, Girls Day Out, we chose a morning hike. It was the perfect way to really re-connect with my girlfriends. We were able to walk and talk, and share goals and give support and encouragement. We also had the opportunity to find peace...
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"Love is friendship that has caught fire." - Ann Landers Challenge 5 for the #sweet16sparklerssummer is to have fun with your relationship. Summer love is the best type of love. I remember a few summer flings, growing up, (I happened to marry one of them!) and they were so exciting, innocent and thrilling. Bring that feeling back to...
Some of my favorite childhood memories involve the drive in. My family would usually go with a few other families, and we would all pack up some blankets, food and games and head to the drive in. There is something magical going to the movies and watching from the car makes it just that much better. Here are...
Headed to a 4th of July Parade this weekend? Keep the kids cool and happy with this fun and easy pail of goodies. We got everything from the Dollar store, making this a one stop shop project. We just filled the pail with bubbles, sunglasses, flags and streamers to wave, a water bottle, a squirt bottle, some licorice...
"Because the greatest part of a road trip isn't arriving at your destination. It's all the wild stuff that happens along the way." Can you really describe summer without at least one road trip? This summer make a plan, pack your bags and hit the road. Or not! Last summer I woke up one Thursday morning, planning on...
This is the easiest wreath to make. Seriously! I made it one rainy afternoon with my 9 year old daughter and we had a blast. Plus, it cost less than $5 dollars to make!!!! YES! First I purchased a foam noodle from the dollar store and made it into a wreath form. I bought some fun summer 12x12...
Do you Love to Read Something about Summer brings thoughts of a more laid-back life style. Of warmth and relaxation with more time to do the things we love. For us reading is one of those things. The old familiar term of "Summer Reads" as eye candy or throw-away reads certainly doesn't fit into everyone's definition. Whatever you're reading...
I love Memorial Day Weekend. It's the official kick off to summer fun. But more importantly it's a day to remember what was lost to enjoy our freedom. We usually start our day at the cemetery, bringing flowers to our daughter, Aria's grave. (Her story here.) I LOVE the cemetery she is buried at. Before her, we would...
I went from excited to devastated within just an hours time. I was just starting my third trimester, getting another ultrasound done, and we were told that my baby no longer had a heart beat. Knowing that I would be delivering my gone baby (I don't like the word dead) I anticipated it to be the worst moment...
Summer Time = Sunglasses It's almost time to Grab your Sunglasses and Sunscreen and head for the Beach, or whatever body of water is your choice for cooling off and enjoying the Summer Sun. It's important to protect our eyes just as much as our skin from the burning rays of the Sun. So make sure...
This Mother’s Day, spoil the women in your life by throwing this afternoon Boho themed picnic. We loved the idea of gathering our mothers, our daughters and our friends to celebrate the special role of motherhood. We wanted to celebrate all of the motivational women who have shaped our lives. The key to making this gathering succuseful is...
