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• Where has all my time gone?? (& Merry Christmas?)
  on Feb 4, 2016
  I had this idea in my head that once Aurora started school, I would have all this free time to catch up on things or get back to the gym. I thought I would be looking for ways to fill those hours when she was gone. It seems I was couldn't have been m...
• Hunting for cute monogrammed jewelery? Check out these rings!
  on Feb 2, 2016 in Ad Review Sponsor
  Anyone who knows me knows that I have a thing for silver rings of all shapes and sizes. My collection has grown over the years and I have everything from chunky silver thumb rings to teensy delicate midi rings. One thing I've never purchased though i...
• Enter to win a free stroller over at Red Tricycle!
  on Nov 11, 2015 in Ad Giveaways links Sponsor
  I've been a fan of Red Tricycle for awhile now, they always have good parenting article and links to products and activities before I see them elsewhere. Right now if you head over to their site, you have a chance to win a Phil&Ted’s stroller a...
• A new site for preserving family memories!
  on Oct 22, 2015
  I started this blog as a way to chronicle my life as a new single parent and along the way, I found myself thinking a lot about my own family and life growing up. I have always said to myself that I would probably write a book some day, because I fee...
• Aurora is in PRE-K!!
  on Oct 20, 2015
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• Christmas 2014!
  on Jan 2, 2015
  This was the first year that Aurora really understood and appreciated the whole Santa thing. We definitely took full advantage and found him wherever we could. The first time was a little bit of a disaster because Aura took a nasty spill. Guess we ha...
• Aurora is FOUR!!! We had an Arty Party!!
  on Dec 1, 2014
  I know everyone always says that children grow up so fast, but that doesn't even begin to cover the experience of watching your helpless baby turn into an intelligent, headstrong, independent, and opinionated little person. My little Bean turned four...
• Our summer!
  on Oct 4, 2014
  We had a great summer! So good, in fact, that I didn't even have a moment to sit and write about it. I took lots of pictures but they mostly went on Instagram (you can follow HERE if you'd like!) School has been crazy but I should be done in May! Aur...
• What we've been up to.
  on Jun 2, 2014
  As of three weeks ago, Aurora has her very own, all-to-herself big girl bedroom. It was a pretty grueling process and it took much longer than I expected, but I am thrilled to say that it's done and I'm super happy with the results. Aurora is pretty...
• HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
  on Feb 14, 2014
  Nothing says "I love you" like a heart-shaped, potato flatbread pizza!This is a new recipe I tried for the first time. It was delicious and may be my go-to crust from now on. If there is any interest in the recipe, let me know and I'll post it!
• Aurora's Birthday & Christmas - super late.
  on Feb 4, 2014
  Things have been crazy around here lately. Every time I think I I'm all caught up, more projects come out of the woodwork. I'm still doing school full time and hanging out with the Bean during the day. We still have our adventures, though the snow ha...
• HALLOWEEN!!
  on Nov 7, 2013 in Adventures Aurora holidays Milestones
  Aurora has been OBSESSED with dragons ever since someone gave her one at the Big E a month ago. So, when it came time to decide on Halloween costumes, I already knew what the answer would be...A purple dragon!!This was Aurora's first year trick or tr...
• Sneak Peek of Aurora's birthday party theme this year!
  on Nov 7, 2013 in Aurora birthday Ideas parties
  I bet you can guess what it is...
• Keep your home, and your little ones, safe!!
  on Sep 9, 2013 in Ad College Fund Sponsor
  I live in an urban area and, while we have never had any problems (knock on wood!), a few of our neighbors have had issues with break-ins. Because of this, I've been shopping around and debating whether or not to install a security system. While doin...
• The Hardest Thing I've Ever Had To Teach My Child
  on Sep 9, 2013 in About me Aurora ch-ch-changes decisions unconditional love writing
  When you become a parent, you know there are things you will have to teach your child. Things like; "Don't put that in your mouth", use the potty, "Say please and thank you", learn your ABCs and 123s. Other stuff happens as a reaction, like no hittin...
• Wordless Wednesday XXXVI - (Our micro stay-cation!!!)
  on Sep 4, 2013 in Ideas making memories Adventures unconditional love Wordless Wednesday
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• Just found out about this AWESOME new site!!!
  on Sep 4, 2013 in Ad Sponsor
  Pleygo is a Net-Flix like service for Legos!  Subscribe, rent, play, and exchange sets of LEGOs unlimited times per month.  Shipping is always free both ways and sets are sanitized when returned.  We offer a convenient, quick, and inex...
• Foo Fest 2013! Aurora is a Rock Star PLUS a Special Announcement!
  on Aug 14, 2013 in Our weekend making memories Adventures Aurora Milestones
  This was Aurora's third Foo Fest (You can read about the other times HERE and HERE). For the first time she was truly able to appreciate our little family summertime tradition! It's hard to believe that just two years ago she was a little bean who sp...
• Need help with translations? Try these guys first!
  on Aug 14, 2013 in Ad mama needs diaper money Sponsor
  Unfortunately, my dreams of one day learning a language aside from English have yet to be realized. After three years of French in middle school, all I remember is words for food, swears and very basic conversational phrases (i.e. My name is..., Wher...
• Aurora's Summertime Adventures! - HUGE Photo update!
  on Jul 26, 2013 in photo bomb Adventures unconditional love Aurora
  Oh boy have we been busy around here. Trying to enjoy as much of that summer sun as we can! Of course, now that I'm not taking so many classes at a time, it's actually a little chilly here this week. Hopefully it's nice out next week so I can enjoy m...

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