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DIY: Easy Napkin Rings
I’m still over here obsessing about my new office in my spare time. Ultimate nerd? Most definitely.I’m making a special area for Tate and Henry that includes a couple of toys and some snacks. They’ll be eating snacks on the floor, so I was trying to figure out a way to designate a specific area for eating (versus walking around and eating or spreading crumbs all over the place).I purchased these placemats from IKEA and decided to make napkin rings to go with them.I ordered these wooden napkin rings from Etsy (I got the single size).Then I painted them (I recommend the gold strip part first… Read More -
Family Goals: 2018
I recently finished reading a book about the epidemic of over-parenting, and one of the things I’m majorly guilty of is approaching parenting like a project.I definitely don’t want to over-parent. I believe in its ill effects. I am constantly trying to find the line between being intentional and thoughtful with this one life I have and approaching parenting like a project that negatively impacts my children. It’s hard for me!So please chime in with your sincere feedback any time on any post! I mean it. I only ask that you say it with a kind tone (but the actual feedback can be straight to the point).But… Read More -
Hello, 2018!
Some of my friends were worried about me after receiving my somewhat depressing holiday card recap of 2017. I had to assure them that I was actually feeling a lot better by the time the year was coming to a close and I was gearing up for 2018.My theme for this year is Sustain & Strengthen. If I were going to use a yoga metaphor to explain, it would be that I’m not going to introduce any new poses into my repertoire; I’m simply going to keep practicing the ones I know so that I’m doing them with more strength, composure, and grace.It means that I cut… Read More
