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First Trimester Reflection
Calendar courtesy of JosStudio on EtsyI want this to be a well-rounded blog, so I don’t want one topic to take center-stage. However, all the other things I could talk about right now (e.g., how I had a craft date with my friend this weekend and I appliqued a dress, how Matt and I celebrated our anniversary, and how I’m working hard to prioritize my to-do list as I head into the new school year) are already planned posts on my other blogs: 2000 Dollar Wedding and EdCatalyst. So what does that leave me with? Pretty much the same thing I talked about yesterday: Pregnancy.… Read MoreI do apologize
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Pregnancy Project Plan
Wow. There is so much to learn about this whole pregnancy/parenthood thing! For example, I was just over at Offbeat Mama, learning about lochia for the first time.… Read MoreI think it’s so easy focus on learning about the immediate stage you’re in and lose sight of the fact that by the time you’re in the next stage, there isn’t enough time to learn everything you need to know for that stage.
I’ve been trying to stay one step ahead (learn about conception before trying to conceive; learn about pregnancy while trying to conceive; learn about post-partum infant care while pregnant), but it’s hard. I find myself wanting to nap
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DIY: Chalkboard Window
I finally finished my chalkboard window project. Egad!Well, it’s not really finished, but I did make significant progress.Here’s what I did:
- Found a cheap old window from an antique store.
- Cleaned said mirror outside on the grass.
- Put masking tape around the inside edges to prevent the paint from getting on the outside frame.
- Painted a couple coats with magnetic paint.
- Painted a couple coats with chalkboard paint.
- Took the finished product to Hobby Lobby and asked them to attach picture hanging hardware (which they did for free!).
- Hung window on wall. Voila!
It’s not done yet because I would like to attach a little ledge for an… Read More
