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Wedding Ring Card Pattern

by Marie August 30, 2007

Who doesn’t love a wedding? Love is in the air and everyone’s all a flutter. As the guest, there is always the question of what to get the new happy couple. Bridal Registries are always helpful, but it is fun to be unique. Try making your own hand-stitched greeting card, making what you give a [...]

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I Was Running!

by Marie August 29, 2007

I was running and running and running. I really felt like Forrest this last weekend as my family and I ran the Hood to Coast relay race in Oregon. We ran 197 miles in the most beautiful areas of Oregon. From Mount Hood, through Portland, country roads, and finishing at the beach. It was so [...]

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Blog Envy Again

by Marie August 24, 2007

I have had blog envy before, and now I have it again. There are just too many great people out there in bloggerspace. Why would I go spend $8 on a movie, when I can sit and read blogs instead!! Just kidding, Honey! No, I love to get out and I love a good movie. [...]

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Tinkerbell’s Birthday

by Marie August 22, 2007

My daughter’s nickname is Tinkerbell, named by her Grandpa. It fits her to a tee. Sweet and cute, but also, sassy and feisty. This year we had a Tinkerbell party for her 2 year old birthday. Here are a few of the past cupcakes my kids have had for their birthdays. I wish I was [...]

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Fab Finds at Etsy

by Marie August 20, 2007

Yet another post about great Etsy finds. I am just amazed at the creativity and talent that crafters have at Etsy. Here are a few Fab Finds from Etsy shops. Madison Craft Studio Beautiful pendants with so many styles. Classic to contemporary arts and crafts… is what this great shop has. I will be purchasing [...]

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Homemade Filet-O-Fish

by Marie August 17, 2007

I am a total sucker for McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. And I have been going more lately per the kiddie’s request. Okay, twist my arm… I guess I could order a Filet-O-Fish… make that a combo meal… and Super Size it… please. I love it so much that I wanted to have it all the time. So [...]

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Back to School Supplies

by Marie August 15, 2007

Maybe it’s the heat, but I am looking so forward to the Fall. You can’t miss the feeling as you walk into any supermarket and see the shelves lined with school supplies already in need. I have even spotted Halloween in full fashion. First it is the start of school, then my birthday, then Halloween, [...]

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The Shop Around the Corner

by Marie August 13, 2007

I love the movie You’ve Got Mail. Meg Ryan is at her best in romantic comedy fashion. My favorite parts are the scenes in the Shop Around the Corner. I love those little specialty shops. They are all about their charm. I just want to eat up all the children’s books on the shelves. And [...]

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Little Girl’s Nursery

by Marie August 10, 2007

When I was first pregnant with my first daughter, almost 2 years ago, I thought she was going to be the color yellow. But as it goes, all I had were pink clothes and she is a girl. So I changed my thinking and picked a Pink and Green room for her nursery. I got busy [...]

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