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Princess Turns 10 {birthday questions}
photo credit: Carson Photography 1. What is your favorite color? Purple and teal 2. What is your favorite toy? my four foot tall stuffed giraffe 3. What is your favorite fruit? crunchy pears 4. What...
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Pumpkin is 7 years old {birthday questions}
photo credit: Carson Photography 1. What is your favorite color? hot pink 2. What is your favorite toy? pandas 3. What is your favorite fruit? strawberries 4. What is your favorite tv show? So...
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So Cal Ragnar Relay 2012: The End
Just when we thought we were completely spent of energy, we got a text from our final runner, Elise, out on the course on her final leg. All it said was “I’m coming in hot!” Or in other words, “I’m...
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Sweet Sixteen
I always thought my mom was cheesy if not lying when she said she loved my dad more 30, 40, & even 50 years later than the day she married him. But after 16 years of marriage, I can say the very...
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Trip to NYC: A Peek Inside the Lion Brand Yarn Offices & Studio
One of the first stops on my trip to NYC was the Lion Brand Yarn Studio , a place that wasn’t around back when we lived in the city. I’ve always liked Lion Brand yarn, but now I’m in love with the...
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Tutorial: DIY Bohemian Twist Yarn Necklace {beginner crochet}
This fall, yarn isn’t just for scarves. With your pile of scrap yarn or a pack of Lion Brand Bon Bons, a beautiful Bohemian Twist necklace is just a few steps away. Make one for yourself & some...
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Race Recap: Ogden Half Marathon {the beginning}
photo courtesy of Only in Ogden To capture the full experience of the Ogden Half Marathon, I have to start at the very beginning. Almost a year ago, we received a phone call from Todd’s mom. After...
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Race Recap: Ogden Half Marathon {the race}
Spoiler alert: I finished the Ogden Half Marathon. So did Todd. On the morning of the Ogden Half Marathon, our plan was to get dropped off at the start and meet up with the rest of the family there....
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Race Recap: Ogden Half Marathon {kids race}
Todd and I weren’t the only ones in our little family to race during the Ogden marathon/half marathon day of festivities. Princess and Pumpkin ran the 5K with Grandma and a few of the bigger cousins....
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Making Stuff: Baby Dresses {apron refashion}
A while back, a twitter friend asked if I’d like some vintage aprons she’d collected. Um, yes please. Gotta love twitter. When the big pile of aprons arrived in the mail, I knew a couple of the...
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Tutorial: Olympic Gymnast Costume {halloween DIY}
When my BFF, and queen of Halloween costumes, Kristy Glass, let her 2012 costume idea slip, my girls took one look at the idea and demanded we run with it too. Today, I’ve teamed up with Kristy to...
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Disneyland Half Marathon Meetup 2012 – Hello Cars Land! #DLHalfMeetup
On the Friday before the Disneyland Half Marathon, I was lucky enough to get my “kicks on Route 66″ during a meet up and warm up run through Disneyland & Disney California Adventure park including...
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Making Stuff: A Love Scarf {Knitting for a Cause}
The Love Scarf Project is a great cause. I try to make a couple scarves to donate every year. I hope one of the patients at City of Hope will fall in love with this cozy one. Yarn: 2 skeins Martha...
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No Bake Ginger Spice Toffee “Cake” Balls {Fall Dessert Recipe)
As I strolled down the grocery store aisle last week, I craved the flavors of fall. The fresh baked Ginger Spice Cookies from my local Fresh & Easy caught my eye and I knew exactly what to do with...
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The Trouser Refashion Swap: Elastic Hem Trousers {tutorial}
I remember watching the Button-Up Shirt Refashion Swap with envy, thinking how fun it would be to be a part of it. But when I got the email asking if I’d like to join the swap this year, all of a...
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Race Recap: Wet ‘n’ Wild 5K {Knotts Berry Farm}
After the PR at the 5K during the Ogden Marathon weekend, running just another, plain old 5K didn’t seem exciting enough for Princess. But when she heard about the Wet & Wild 5K through Knott’s...
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Why your kids should be journaling…and doodling
I don’t know about your kids, but my kids LOVE talking about themselves. I think that’s why they love journaling so much. A journal is always there to listen to whatever they have to say. Some...
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Trouser Refashion Swap: The Big Reveal {Peplum Skirt}
Once I got a sneak peak of what Kelli from True Bias refashioned for me from a pair of trousers, I couldn’t wait to get my new peplum skirt in the mail. When I slipped on my new skirt, all I could...
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My Thrifted #Halloween {DIY costumes & crafts}
Costuming a family of 6 for Halloween can cost a pretty penny. When I try to save money with homemade costumes, it costs me a ton of time. These last few years I’ve found a happy combination of...
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Scary Stylin’ Barbies Tutorial {DIY Halloween Home Decor}
We’ve been fans of Savers “Dolls of the Living Dead” Halloween decor project for years. When I came across these two Barbie Hairstyling heads at my last trip to Savers Thrift store, I knew I could...
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