parties and holidays

Chocolate Cake

October 2, 2013
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Starting with my daughter’s birthday in July, it seems as if we are always celebrating a birthday around here. Second up is my son’s, who this year requested a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting ala cookies + cream style. I remembered this beauty from Eat, Live, Run and decided to give it a try.  It […]

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Friday Favorites :: September

September 27, 2013
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An end of an era at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Decadent + beautiful Fig Tart Some good news for runners A House. A Home. This is one of my biggest pet peeves in writing Another pretty shop from Etsy Martini Bar Perfection Thinking about this quote with my kiddos Currently reading this book Our instaweek Have a lovely […]

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11th Wedding Anniversary

July 20, 2013
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July 20, 2002 It’s been eleven beautiful years since our wedding day when we were married in the mountains in California which continue to be a big part of our life together.  I remember it so well, even with 11 years, 3 kids, 3 moves + 3 career changes between then and now.  I remember […]

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Birthday Cakes

July 15, 2013
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It’s been all about birthdays over here this week! My labor of love for all my sweets’ birthdays is to make a cake.  Often it’s mom-made which means mom opens the box and mixes it up with lots of love and makes it look real pretty.  But thanks to pinterest, this one is 100% homemade. […]

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Birthday Banner

July 13, 2013
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A quick pop in to show you one of our favorite birthday traditions that is simple simple simple!  I picked up one of these cute birthday banners to decorate my oldest’s 1st birthday in 2004.  I bought it from Pottery Barn Kids, unfortunately they don’t sell them any longer, but I’m sure you can find one […]

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This is 7

July 11, 2013

This is 7. Seven is a big kid. Seven is still a little kid. Seven is both big sister and little sister. Seven is sweet. Seven is loving. Seven is a reader. Seven looks like a jack-o-lantern. Seven loves pretty things. Seven sucks her thumb. Seven wants to stop. Seven swims. Seven sings. Seven helps. […]

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4th of July {a round-up}

June 28, 2013
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I just love this pic.  Circa 2008 if I’m remembering correctly?  It’s always been a favorite of mine.  It was likely one of the last times I could convince my son that it’s fun to wear matching jammies with his little sister!  At nearly 10 years old now, he will undoubtedly hate me for posting […]

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Party Idea :: Bagel Bar

March 25, 2013
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Here’s a fun simple idea for a party.  Try a Bagel Bar.  I had the idea for my daughter’s birthday recently.  The kids {and grown-ups} enjoyed to make your own aspect.  I appreciated that there was something for everyone. This could also be fun for a brunch, luncheon, shower, or picnic. A favorite way to serve […]

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Feeling 40

March 19, 2013

Recently we were at a party where many of the guests performed their favorite tunes and tricks.  We were introduced to “The Cup Song.”  Yes, just introduced to “The Cup Song.”  The day after the party, out of curiosity I had to google “The Cup Song” to see what the heck it was all about […]

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Soup Swap

February 25, 2013
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Have you ever been to a Soup Swap?  A couple of years ago I had an idea to host a Soup Swap.  I figured I was not the first person to come up with the idea so I turned to my friend google, guess what? There’s actually a National Soup Swap Day.  Seriously.  It’s in […]

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