tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63516656985350562302024-03-14T05:50:48.843-04:00Bliss to BeanAn upbeat blog about living and loving!Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.comBlogger965125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-27647916172747709082018-01-18T09:21:00.001-05:002018-01-18T09:21:58.778-05:00Jenndellefave.com<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy Thursday friends!!<br />
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Well, I did it.<br />
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I officially launched my new blog!! While I have so enjoyed writing in this space, I felt that it was time to create a new one.<br />
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I won't totally abandon this one, but it will be more for anything I feel like sharing that's more 'cutesy' or kid related. <br />
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I'm excited to take the next step and really commit to my new blog and well, you can read all about what you may expect over here!<br />
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I hope you follow along and my hope is to continue to encourage, inspire, share my heart and while I'm on my way to achieving my goals & dreams in life, that you can do so too!!<br />
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Thank you!<br />
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xoxo<br />
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Jenn</div>
Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-72992592255867700732017-11-03T22:22:00.000-04:002017-11-03T22:22:13.849-04:00Fashion Friday: Fall Looks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have been really making efforts to dress up most days...doesn't always happen, but I do love getting out of the yoga pants and tee shirt {aka mom outfit}<br />
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Layers are essential here in NY.<br />
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Infinity scarf & Arabesque earrings with a striped tee. <br />
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This was Halloween and I received a "holiday cup" from Starbucks. Whoa. #slowitdownbux<br />
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Cardigans, statement tee & statement necklace are going to be my go to pieces for sure! Throw on some sparkle studs and some lippy, and I feel like I am somewhat put together. The Ezra statement is still a fave!<br />
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A date night look was a simple Old Navy swing dress, taupe boots and statement earrings. I also had taupe boots on as well. Loved feeling feminine and flirty for Fall. We got to see Tom Green--so funny!<br />
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When the temps dropped, I was excited to wear my new top from Banana Republic I got awhile back. I paired it with the Sutton necklace (mixed metal)<br />
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This was a simple city chic look from our Toronto getaway. Love this horn necklace & my silver hammered wire hoops. Distressed denim (Express) and a Forever 21 cold shoulder top, plus a pair of black Nikes because we walked everywhere.</div>
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The style drops for this month are gorgeous!! The Rebecca Minkoff collection is stunning.<br />
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These adorable gift sets are only $59. Perfect for that special friend, sister, mom, aunt any woman in your life!!<br />
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Navy.<br />
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If you want it all, host a party with me (I LOVE online stylish sessions! Super easy and fun, right on Facebook.)</div>
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So, I definitely work better if I prepare ahead of time (duh)</div>
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Write everything out.</div>
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Maybe write it a few times.</div>
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My sister gave me this plan at the end of Summer, and between getting sick, back to school, getting sick again, Joe turning 40...life has gotten away from me!</div>
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This is my goal. I hope to have 2 'rest days' --this doesn't mean I won't or can't workout but it just means no pressure. (I work better this way)</div>
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Smith Machine 15 reps 3x</div>
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Curls 15 reps 3x</div>
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Extentions 15 reps 3x</div>
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Press 15 reps 3x</div>
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Calf Raises 15 reps 3x</div>
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Hopefully I inspire others too! </div>
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It hit me last night, like a ton of bricks. As I lay in bed, thinking about the day's activities and such, my mind began to wander. I started to brainstorm ideas for my Christmas gifts; ones that would be fun to play with the kids like a silly board game. I thought how Bradley is getting old enough to listen and possibly take direction. I weighed the logistics of how often we'd play the game during the week, since Brooke is in school 3 days a week---and my mind went there.<br />
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It went to September 2018, where our little girl will be getting on a school bus and riding off to Kindergarten. It seemed so far off up until this moment in my mind and I burst into tears.<br />
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Babies don't keep, this I know.<br />
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My littlest just transitioned from his crib to a toddler bed. {Joe removed the big rail and replaced it with the small.} In an instant, it feels like my days of being a mom to littles is nearing an end. <br />
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I know I still have two full years of Bradley in preschool and the rest of this year, but wow---what a shot to the heart! In the trenches, I always say, sometimes it is super hard. The days where Joe works long hours and I felt like I never talked to anyone other than baby babble? Gone. <br />
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I have two blonde cuties who can both talk my ears right off any given day!<br />
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I have an almost 5 year old who dresses herself.<br />
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Helps herself to water if she's thirsty.<br />
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But as much as I get choked up at thinking of how all the "babyness" is gone from my house, my heart lights up as I began talking about Christmas cookies and all the cut-outs we wanted to make. And in those moments I saw her eyes light up so big, and I realize that this too is a gift, this time of innocence, curiosity and wonder.<br />
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I suppose this is all normal, just the typical feeling mommas get as their babies grow into toddlers, into preschoolers, and into kids.<br />
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I'm savoring each sweet step and just wishing I could bottle the feelings and emotions right up! In a sense however, I feel as if I already do.<br />
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This time of year I reflect on when I was pregnant, preparing for my January babies. All it takes is a scent, or a sight and I am taken right back to when it was all so new and strange. <br />
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That's the thing about memories, they can creep right up when you least expect them. They can bring tears of joy or a twinge of sadness. <br />
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Did I spend enough time loving on them? Teaching them? Holding them? Kissing their little heads? Letting them "help" me, even when I know it will be a bigger mess?<br />
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I vow to myself to soak up every last moment of these days with Brooke until we set her free in the land of full day school. I know she'll thrive and flourish. She's so eager to learn, to play, to become more.<br />
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But for now, I'll let her play and cuddle and be that little skunk or cat that she wishes to be.<br />
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Motherhood is such a beautifully strange journey and sometimes there are no words to truly describe how I feel. I just know that I love these two little souls that the love of my life and I created, more than anything in the world. Although it is not easy at times, it certainly deserves my time and attention. <br />
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They won't be little for long, and I already miss it. I know that I will miss this stage too.<br />
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-91220671088817778692017-09-28T07:18:00.000-04:002017-09-28T07:18:58.814-04:00Happy 6 Years Little Blog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://blisstobean.blogspot.com/2011/09/here-we-are-3-2-1-blog.html">Six years ago today,</a> I sat at our kitchen table and decided to give this thing a try. I had decided to stay home as a new wife, and not return to school as a teacher that year, but to stay home and be a housewife. We were incredibly happy with that decision and although some people couldn't understand why, Joe and I did what was best for us. Looking back I 'busied' myself, but really it was a nice little reprieve from the daily grind and the hard work that was to come.<br />
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<a href="http://blisstobean.blogspot.com/2012/">By 2012</a>, we found out I was pregnant and this sweet little blog became my online pregnancy journal. I shared my monthly/weekly updates and all news baby.<br />
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<a href="http://blisstobean.blogspot.com/2013/">In 2013,</a> we welcomed our beautiful baby girl into this world. In typical fashion, my blog turned into a mommy blog where I shared her monthly stats, what I enjoyed doing with her as a now stay at home mom, and life.<br />
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<a href="http://blisstobean.blogspot.com/2014/">Enter 2014 </a>and I now became pregnant with our second, and learned how to manage a home, take care of a one year old and still be a happy wife.<br />
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<a href="http://blisstobean.blogspot.com/2015/">2015 </a>brought us our amazing son and now I had two kids, two and under! I often say I miss that baby phase, only because it goes by so incredibly fast and usually mom, you're in a fog. Sleep deprived and heart full, you run on what little sleep you get and before you know, your youngest is one.<br />
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<a href="http://blisstobean.blogspot.com/2016/">The year 2016</a> my family almost lost my sister, but she was saved. Our oldest daughter started preschool and Joe and I were able to get back to Vegas one more time.<br />
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<a href="http://blisstobean.blogspot.com/2017/">Now? </a> Here we are in 2017. I haven't had nearly enough time to share my thoughts, stories, photos, etc. here on the blog, but I do what I can. I also feel a shift in me, my writing and where I'd like to go. What started out as a fun little hobby, turned into so much more. I connected and bonded with likeminded ladies when I first made my blog. It was mostly women who were happily married to their husbands. <br />
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Some of my closest women friends were made from blogging. Women that I would have never ever knew existed unless I chose to put myself out there and create this silly little thing. For that, I am eternally grateful.<br />
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It's kind of funny to think back to where I was 6 years ago---old blog posts are a little more than old time hops. To see what I felt, what I said, how I was spending my time...it's eye opening! I suppose the best part is to see how much I've grown. I have so much further that I want to go, but the Jenn from 2011 and the Jenn now in 2017 are quite different. Isn't that the point though? We have so much to learn and soak up in this great big world, I can't wait to see where the next 6 years take me.<br />
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So thank you, readers. Maybe you've read every blog since I started back in 2011, or perhaps you just stumbled onto my post today. <br />
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Stay with me, as I have big plans. They'll be different, but different is good.<br />
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Happy Birthday Bliss to Bean.<br />
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-63578421307341972582017-09-27T07:20:00.000-04:002017-09-27T07:21:50.981-04:00The Six List<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I mentioned last week I really was enjoying <a href="http://sarahmae.com/books/#sthash.FF6un6i2.dpbs">Sarah Mae's book Having a Martha Home the Mary Way. </a> Her quick tips, easy ideas and breath of fresh air are just what my soul needed. I had a few takeaways from her book and one really has stuck with me (almost) daily.</div>
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She shared this $25,000 piece of advice of creating your own Six List every day. She suggests that you write them down the night before, in order of which you will do them. {I'll be honest, the night before and in order part are still a work in progress for me...baby steps!} </div>
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Basically Charles Schwab was approached by a public relations expert Ivy Lee back in 1920. Lee suggested if he met with Schwab's executives they'd be more productive, therefore making Schwab's business more profitable. </div>
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Well, if you're anything like me, your to do list(s) are pages and pages. You never fully accomplish it all every single day and then you feel like a flop.</div>
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It's kind of fun too...</div>
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3. Fold & put away all of the laundry (while watching This is Us)</div>
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5. Pay bills.</div>
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Simply cross off each number as you complete the task.</div>
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-90236267089791022702017-09-25T15:20:00.000-04:002017-09-25T15:21:24.094-04:00Advocare Cleanse Day 1, Fitness & Faith<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey Monday!<br />
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Today I am finishing up my 10th day of antibiotics and starting my 10 day cleanse. I haaaaate antibiotics and am so grateful for them healing me, but now get that bad bacteria out of my gut. Puhlease! I should probably wait until tomorrow to start, but timing wise, this is what needs to happen, mmm k?<br />
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It's been a hot minute (90 days) since my last cleanse and I found myself picking off the kids plates just a wee too much. You know what I'm talking about mama, I know you do. "Just one bite," turns into "just one cookie" or "'I'll eat clean tomorrow" or "Well, I ate like crap all weekend so what's the point of it starting to eat clean now?"<br />
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Well the point is that you will feel a million times better and will thank yourself if you stick to and get back into a healthy regime. If I use the word "diet" I refer to what I am eating. I am never ON a diet, I will never be on a diet. I like to think of the 80/20 rule because back when my girl <a href="http://www.frommylifetoourlife.com/">Nikki</a> told me about that, my world was changed forever.<br />
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I always struggled with eating healthy or staying fit. I usually carried an extra 10-15 pounds and would not have considered myself fat, but I was never really comfortable. Unless I starved myself from carbs and worked out like a maniac, it was a challenge.<br />
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Enter in <a href="https://www.advocare.com/130711944/">Advocare</a><br />
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Finding my groove back in 2013 was crucial. After having Brooke and having A LOT of extra weight to lose, I was seriously ready for something. <br />
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I had no idea how much Advocare would teach me, the friends I'd gain along with the confidence that it brought me.<br />
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I am still a MUCH better person today thanks to <a href="http://www.frommylifetoourlife.com/">Nikki</a> for reaching out a hand, and<a href="http://www.butlerpartyof4.com/"> Danielle </a>showing her the way.<br />
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While I may not be building a business with it, I certainly fuel my body a lot better because of it. (And still enjoy my 40% discount FOR LIFE)<br />
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At 36 I want to be in fantastic shape to run and keep up with my kiddos.<br />
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I want to feel the best in my own skin and treat my body well.<br />
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I want to be as hot and sexy as I can for my main man!!<br />
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It's true.<br />
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So you just gotta find what works for you.<br />
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Today I did legs and it felt oh so good.<br />
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I started with the probiotics, followed by the peach fiber (YUM) and then I was kind of mad at myself for, A.) Not eating enough breakfast and B.) Not taking a photo!<br />
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I had 2 eggs w/ spinach and one pc of dry wheat toast. I needed more...<br />
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Meal 2 was one small chicken breast, a veggie & some brown rice at 10:45 haha.<br />
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I'm not sure if I'll do chicken or fish tonight, but I made sure hubby grilled up chicken and venison yesterday so I will NOT be short in the protein department.<br />
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I'm starting to look into the whole Macros thing..still super confusing and do I really need a food scale?!<br />
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I also have a new girl crush...I don't watch TV really, but I tend to get sucked into You Tube and following people that I admire. When I was pregnant, my feed was flooded with other prego mamas. Now I feel like I need to be surrounded by healthy, fit and inspiring ladies! She is hysterical and real. I love her easy recipes and her dog is adorable too!<br />
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I must say that although getting sick kind of made me down in the dumps, now that I'm doing much better, I feel so much more focused and energized than before. <br />
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I attribute it to really starting to walk further along in my faith. With some very knowledgable and intelligent ladies in my life, I feel as though I am starting to reach a place of such peace and serenity.<br />
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True alignment with oneself happens when you can pull apart all of the layers of and see the very core, meaning of life. I will continue to work super hard at this level because I have never felt so good mind, body and soul. Am I perfect? No. Am I exactly where I want to be? Yes and No. But I know I am on my way to getting there. Slow and steady.</div>
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-18740358935244834692017-09-22T06:42:00.000-04:002017-09-22T06:42:20.037-04:00Fashion Friday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy First day of Fall!!<br />
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Fall didn't get the memo up here in New York though. Looking at the forecast, temperatures will be in the 80s and hitting even 90 next week. What?!<br />
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It did cool down a bit in August, so I was able to try out some new "Fall" items, but I have since been living in shorts and tees again.<br />
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Most of all of my tops are from <a href="https://peoria.shopalb.com/collections/new-arrivals">Apricot Lane Boutique</a>. I find the small fits me perfectly!<br />
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I love this color combo-- a soft olive green and mauve. I thought the<a href="https://www.stelladot.com/search?q=rebel&s=jenndellefave"> Rebel pendant </a>was perfection.<br />
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<a href="https://www.stelladot.com/search?q=scarves&s=jenndellefave">Scarves </a>are the perfect accessory for this whacky weather. It's chilly in the morning and then as it gets hot, most places have AC running so I find that having a <a href="https://www.stelladot.com/search?q=scarves&s=jenndellefave">scarf</a> is pretty darn helpful! This dress was a Fabletics purchase.<br />
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Joe calls this my lumberjack shirt. I love it! It's super soft and kept me warm when it dipped a bit cooler. The browns and mustard yellow are always a favorite this time of year. I paired it with my <a href="https://www.stelladot.com/search?q=sunday%20bag&s=jenndellefave">Covet Sunday Bag.</a><br />
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I wore white after labor day and paired it with a taupe/blush colored top. I loved how feminine it was! I still adore these <a href="https://www.stelladot.com/p/nila-chandeliers?s=jenndellefave">Nila Chandelier earrings.</a><br />
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Simple date night was a black swing dress from Old Navy & jewels. <a href="https://www.stelladot.com/search?q=druzy&s=jenndellefave">I am obsessed with S&D's new Druzy collection.</a><br />
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I am adoring the velvet trend, but I say to tread lightly. Don't over do it! I love it on a kimono or a tee. Here I layered it with a white tank from Banana Republic.<br />
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My friend Ann sent me this and I about died. I'm only 80%, how about you?</div>
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-75929084326215063252017-09-21T07:28:00.001-04:002017-09-21T07:28:35.210-04:00Slow and Steady, You'll Make it<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've decided that this will be my motto from now until at least the end of the year. It's funny, how we push ourselves so incredibly hard sometimes, it takes acts out of our control to s-l-o-w us down. We all got a pretty bad 'back to school cold.' OK, well Brooke first had the sniffles and cough, and then Bradley, then me and Joe...but Brooke barely got sick!! I will say she has the strongest immune system of all. I thought I was getting better, but I think I just told myself that since everyone else was so sick and mama doesn't get sick days. Well, that backfired and I ended up with a nasty sinus infection. I'm on day 6 of my 10 day antibiotics (which I loathe taking--cranking up probiotics you bet!) but I feel back up to 90% of my normal kick butt self. <br />
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Sunday I literally rested, slept, and read. I still did some laundry, made meals and took care of things, but I didn't go crazy. Why does it take until we literally fall apart and drop, before we will listen sometimes? <br />
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It's interesting because amongst the crazy of owning our own businesses, running the house, taking care of the kids, Joe working 60 hours a week, I often find myself feeling robotic. I know Joe does too. It's hard because we have big dreams and goals, but sometimes we pick up so momentum we lose sight of what's going on right in front of us. <br />
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For me, I get so wound up that I can't even hear that 'still small voice.' When I can't figure out what to do next, ultimately it leads to me turning into a big old mess. <br />
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But that is okay. <br />
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I may take a step or two backwards, but the setback is always preparing us for a setup. <br />
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I find that books fall into our laps at the perfect time. The most recent read that has helped me immensely was one that my good friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelindsayerin/">Lindsay</a> was reading. It was just what I needed at just the right time. Sure she talks about how it's easy for us moms to get overwhelmed with housework with kids, but I feel like it can be applicable to all areas of life. <br />
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Take one thing each day to do, do it well.<br />
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As I sat on our back deck on Sunday and actually read, (I've only been wanting to do this all Summer) this hit me straight smack in the middle of my head, heart, body & soul.<br />
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"One step at a time, one day at a time, slow and steady, you'll make it." <br />
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Wow.<br />
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Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to be everything, to everyone, all at once and right away? That is no way to live my friends.<br />
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As soon as I catch myself trying to fly from one task to the next, whether it's changing the laundry from washer to dryer, loading the dishwasher yet again, changing another dirty diaper (I really need to get on the potty training train...but that's another story) or taking calls, returning text messages, fielding all of the requests from my husband, putting food on the table for once again, a meal...<br />
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None of it can be done well, if I multi-task and I noticed, especially with this beautiful thing called technology, I am constantly bombarded with tasks and 'urgent items' that need to be attended to 24/7.<br />
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So, I have decided to stop, for the most part. <br />
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If the dryer beeps but I'm doing dishes, I will finish the dishes.<br />
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If the phone rings and I'm literally helping my child eat his dinner, that caller can wait (or call back if it's an emergency.)<br />
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All of these interruptions lead to nothing truly getting accomplished and me feeling like crap. <br />
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When I actually complete something, it feels so good. Otherwise I just feel like I am losing my mind.<br />
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And when your body is begging you to rest? <br />
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Like this book said, there is a huge difference between being lazy and being tired. I've always said when you've pushed yourself too hard, too much, it will almost be too late and you'll have no choice but to put your feet up and heal. If you're just binge watching Netflix shows every night just because...maybe you could be doing something more important and fulfilling in your life.<br />
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So if you were like me and the rest of the house looked like a bomb went off, but you have one room that is mostly clean, (aka no one will die tripping on a toddler toy left on the ground) do this.</div>
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-6261970913069310392017-09-19T14:29:00.000-04:002017-09-19T14:29:21.895-04:00Fall Menu Ideas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I found some new (to me) recipes that I wanted to try, so I figured I would share them here with you! I am hoping to cook these up this week, so feel free to stay tuned </div>
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-7100618545265770012017-09-18T08:25:00.000-04:002017-09-18T08:25:27.614-04:00Monday Vibes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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For some reason, this song popped up and we have been obsessed ever since. </div>
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It's upbeat.</div>
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It's the way we should all live life.</div>
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I hope my grandkids do something like this for my 100th birthday.</div>
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-58065349184374773982017-09-07T15:23:00.000-04:002017-09-07T15:23:06.207-04:00Birthday Overnight in July<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
While I'm well aware of the crazy that is happening with Irma~~~my mother is headed north soon thank goodness~~~ I still had a few blog posts in my draft section that I want to post. I want to look back and remember Summer '17 and the fun we had.<br />
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My birthday was on a Tuesday, so that Saturday before, hubby wanted to surprise me with a little night on the town. My sister was able to come to our house and watch our sweet babes and dog so that we could have some alone time~thank you sooooo much Bri! You have no idea how much it means to us when you swoop in and stay with the kiddos. They love their Aunt Brianna!<br />
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I went with a simple black shift dress from Old Navy--yup! I think I paid under $10. Gotta love a steal! I paired it with a pair of Guess shoes I picked up last time we were in Vegas. I used my LV clutch and our new Amelia Sparkle necklace. I felt like my uber blonde hair was also an accessory haha!<br />
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I think I was wearing Purple Reign lipsense and I am fairly certain Palette 3 from Younique.<br />
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This gorgeous neck candy also comes apart and I can wear it like 8 different ways. Love!<br />
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We dined at Good Luck and I enjoyed some Rosé, and then they gave us a little champagne for us to toast my birthday.<br />
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Hubby did so well! He picked out this fancy hotel over in a nearby town where we could use our Marriott Rewards---the room was like something out of NYC!<br />
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We went across the street to a wine bar and had so much fun together.<br />
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I also loved my pave orbital ring!<br />
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Seriously spoiled and so much fun. When you're married, have a two year old and a four year old, and your husband works 50+ hours each week it can make for some major stress in life.<br />
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Nights like these I thank my lucky stars we found each other and can enjoy all that life has to offer.<br />
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I was moving rather slowly the next day, but we did have a yummy brunch, and a nice little drive. After 9.5 he decided to take me to this little beach tucked away that he used to visit when he was younger. We've been back several times and ended up taking our family photos here too.<br />
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-21603647646603129902017-09-06T06:52:00.001-04:002017-09-06T06:52:33.086-04:00Farewell Summer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here we are, start of the school year. Today our 4.5 year old starts Pre-K. She's attending the same school she went to last year, just an extra day and a little longer. Mama wasn't ready to send her off every day quite yet.<br />
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She is so full of promise, hope, innocence and love. She has little fear when it comes to climbing rocks, trees, and other high places. (She gets that from her Daddy!)<br />
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The sky is the limit my sweet girl, and I cannot wait to see you grow, blossom and flourish this year.<br />
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This one still gets mama time 24/7, although we have joined the Y and he loves the play area. He's not quite as adventurous as big sis, but he's getting there. He's still little.<br />
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I am pretty sure he'll miss her a little more than she'll miss him, for a few reasons. One, she's all he's ever known. She had 2 years on this earth without a buddy, and he has had her since day one. Two, she'll be off and learning new things and he'll (sort of) be doing the same daily routine, now adding in the gym time.<br />
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Sure they bicker, but the love on one another even more. Hug Time.<br />
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Pre-K Ice cream social....yes, our daughter is the one with a scarf tied around her back. She is not Brooke when she is wearing it, please call her Meadow.<br />
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Cheesy grin. "Where Brookie go?" was heard quite a bit this night.<br />
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August felt a lot like September...lots of pants and fleeces. We still got outside as much as possible, unless it was storming.<br />
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My little buddies helping out as we work. (Again, look at the jackets! Craziness)<br />
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They like to pretend they're sleeping in the most random spots. This is what happens when you turn off TVs and don't let them play on the iPad, phones or computers much. C-R-E-A-T-I-V-T-Y #balance<br />
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His goofy personality is really starting to shine through.<br />
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She has begged me to let her drive the tiny carts for a very long time. They keep them by the checkout area, so this time she remembered to ask as soon as we pulled in and my type A personality took a backseat and I let them be little. <br />
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They actually did quite well! I didn't need much, so I didn't grab a large cart, so we filled up theirs. They made sure to evenly split everything so they both had the same amounts in their carts.<br />
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We squeezed in one more family fun day, and hit up Sea Breeze.<br />
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The airplane that goes, "up and down and round and round."<br />
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Daddy pulled out all the stops from pizza to Dip and Dots and even some fried dough. <br />
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I think it's safe to say they had a ball.<br />
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I had to distract him so Joe & Brooke could go on the bumper cars (he's not quite tall enough yet) so slushies it was.<br />
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I see a future man in these photos and it's crazy. I just love him at this age!<br />
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Summer 2017 was a mix of lots of work and play. I've mentioned before how I'll always miss the baby stages, but these ages 2-4 are priceless. Not quite big enough to do everything, but big enough to do and understand most! </div>
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-51715305238572968092017-09-03T14:40:00.001-04:002017-09-03T14:40:54.755-04:00Simple Style<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Cheers to the weekend!<br />
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I'd be lying if I said that I didn't miss this little old blog. I have a few unpublished posts sitting here in my design section and even though it's a little late to the party, I figured better late than never.<br />
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Today has been glorious. I have been just relaxing (gasp!) and enjoying the day. Brooke went to the fantasy football draft with Joe, and Bradley hung out with me. He was pretty cranky and went down for a super early nap, which in turn allowed me to shower and take a little snooze myself!<br />
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Now he's still sleeping--whoa--so I figured I'd see how much I could pull together with my blog.<br />
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One of our many date nights this past summer included one where we met up with our friends to talk real estate over dinner. Joe and I stopped for a drink at our favorite place, The Revelry.<br />
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I rocked a simple arm party (Stella & Dot of course!) and this stunning cream Waverly clutch from our Covet collection.<br />
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Cava was my drink of choice.<br />
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One of my favorite necklaces is this gorgeous Terney layered piece. You can wear it all together or take it apart and wear pieces individually. I adored it over a red caftan dress from Express.<br />
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My favorite eye shadows are from Younique! My girl Elizabeth keeps me in style makeup wise.<br />
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I never got a full shot 'after' hair and makeup & clothes were assembled, but such is #momlife when you are scrambling to get out the door and to a destination on paid time!</div>
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I am so grateful for such amazing babysitters. Without these caring women in our lives, I am quite certain we would be lost.</div>
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...are the little giggles I hear from up above, although it's past their bedtime.<br />
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...the way he asks to kiss us, and says 'ewwww slimy kisses"...<br />
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...how she teared up when I read to her from my pregnancy journal.<br />
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...the messy curly blonde hair hanging from the back of her Frozen bike helmet.<br />
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...the way the house feels when all four of us are home.<br />
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...the warmth of their little bodies pressed against mine.<br />
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...the way they beg to "cuddle me Mommy."<br />
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...the cheesy grins when they devour their popsicles dripping down their chins.<br />
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...the way they hold hands and help each other out, even at such a young age.<br />
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...the way they sleep so peacefully all tucked into their beds.<br />
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...the genuine feel of love from their eyes, hearts & souls.<br />
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...how she truly understands love and what it means to feel it.<br />
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...the way he yells, "Mommmmaaaayyyy!" from his crib each morning.<br />
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...their sweet singing voices of 'You are my Sunshine'<br />
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...the way she wears her scarf as a skunk tail and pretends to be 'Meadow the Stunk'<br />
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...the way he carries his Whinnie the Pooh blankey around and tells me, "I love it so much"<br />
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...the way he runs around with his arms straight back, saying I'm BATMAN, sometimes with said blankey tied around his neck as a cape.<br />
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...how she calls it the, "bashroom."<br />
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...our bedtime ritual of brushing teeth, reading books, and singing two songs.<br />
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...his morning ritual of wanting juice & a cereal bar while watching Clifford Big Red Dog.<br />
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...their obsession with Sid the Science kid.<br />
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...their excitement for the upcoming holidays.<br />
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...their memories of Lake George and Sea Breeze, talked about almost daily.<br />
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...how she wants to marry daddy and cries because mommy already did.<br />
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...their complete innocence, so pure and true.<br />
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...the proud faces of them putting on their shoes on their correct feet.<br />
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...the small practices of breathing in, and out, when we get angry, frustrated and mad.<br />
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...the look of triumph as she learns to write her name.<br />
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...the sheer look of joy as he draws circles.<br />
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I could not ask for more. </div>
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I am at peace. </div>
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-15634933773531941542017-08-23T07:18:00.000-04:002017-08-23T07:18:04.069-04:00Summer Lovin' {Kids Edition}<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I tried not to schedule too many activities for the kids, but I did put them in a few camps in July. One was a two day mini dance/magic camp. She loved creating a wand to cast spells and wearing this silly mask. She kept trying to turn Bradley into different animals.<br />
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Our babysitter cancelled one Friday so we had to break off into teams. Brooke went with Joe to go to one of the houses. Bradley accompanied me to a few appointments. </div>
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She did get well enough to attend her last day at Fairy Camp--they marched in a little parade around the school in their wings, crown & with a wand.</div>
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Mr. Bradley had a 3 day mini camp as well! He was so excited to put on a little backpack and "go to school."<br />
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Brooke was an excellent big sister and told him how much fun he'd have.<br />
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He did pretty well!! The teacher said Monday he got a little teary halfway through asking for "Brookie" and that he missed her. Wednesday was water day and he didn't want to play in the water, but he loved being outside. <br />
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Friday came and he cried when I dropped him off, but the teachers said he was totally fine 5 minutes later and had a ball playing with other kids. He made 3 pieces of art work and still shows them off to me, as they hang on our fridge. <br />
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We stopped for burgers and fries down in Sea Breeze.<br />
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Joe took us to this adorable little beach.<br />
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Bradley just loved throwing stones & sand.<br />
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It's nice to not have a baby eating sand at a beach, I must say! I miss the squish of a baby, but having little kids is really fun.<br />
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Summer is slipping away and I feel Autumn trying to sneak up on us. We've been able to do a few more fun activities, so I'll be sharing those as well. <br />
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<i>Summers are for date nights, little dresses, strappy heels, beach waves & fancy cars. </i></div>
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PS I now snap a selfie of my makeup thanks to my glam artist Elizabeth. I basically look to her as my makeup artist and blow her phone up. Granted we talk about everything under the sun, but as for makeup help? She is the guru.<br />
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I went for a Party Pink lip, (thanks to my girl Ann & Lipsense) my Wesley Sunnies and Gita tassels.<br />
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It was a super rainy week last week so we were extra happy to have a nice evening out.<br />
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We had dinner at The Kitchen for the chef's tasting menu. We visited awhile back and were floored at how amazing dinner was. <a href="http://blisstobean.blogspot.com/2016/02/valentines-weekend.html">{You can see my post here}</a> This time there was MUCH more food. </div>
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We don't typically go out this often, but when the weather is nice and sitters are abundant, we have been! I seriously loved this giant mirror in the bathroom. I need it for the next house for sure. Also? I love that my shoe game is on point, thanks to my husband finding these at Aldo for me! </div>
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I love getting a year older. I'm not sure why one wouldn't want the greatest gift of all, yet another year on earth. Sure I'm fighting like hell to keep the wrinkles off my face. It takes a little more working out and eating healthy to look and feel great, but it's worth it. <br />
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36 was quite the birthday to remember! Instead of a swanky night out with family & kids, we had an impromptu back deck dinner. Joe even bought me a mini cake!<br />
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I woke up and everyone seemed great! The kids were so excited to give/help me open my gifts.</div>
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Joe took this photo in Lake George and had it made into a canvas. I love it!<br />
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On vacation our little cooler broke, so he heard this was the cooler to get. He stocked me full of my favorite goodies! I'm thinking these will be perfect for date nights in and when friends come to visit.<br />
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If you don't have a Corkcicle, I highly suggest one! This is my second one and I LOVE that I have two now. Brooke picked it out for me. I love my water ICE cold and this baby keeps it cold!<br />
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My mother in law came over for a few hours, so I ran up to have lunch with Joe. He was stuck helping a customer and I had to wait awhile, but we still got to see each other which was so nice. Thanks again Maria!<br />
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The weather was a little chilly so I got to wear my white jean jacket.<br />
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I came home and kids were resting/napping...and then they woke up. As soon as Bradley awoke he was crying so hard. I went in and rocked him and he just snuggled and felt very warm. Sure enough he had a fever of 100 degrees and was not feeling well. I gave him something to drink. I told Joe but he said that they'll be fine...<br />
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Not even 15 minutes of Joe being home did Bradley get sick all over the place. My momma gut was telling me to cancel and I'm so glad we did not push it, and have that happen at the restaurant!<br />
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I really wasn't mad or upset, I just felt so bad for my babies!<br />
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This one wasn't 100% as her stomach was off a bit...but she wanted to hang out with us.<br />
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It was a rough week last week. This one decided to run out back after a Husky, when Joe & the kids were getting a lawn mower out of the shed. Thank goodness she is okay, but she had some gashes/bite wounds and major bruising. She thinks she's a big dog.<br />
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These two have been soaking up sweet Summer. Lil man loves his watermelon (mama loves that he can eat it in a diaper outside) and lil miss loves magic dance camp.<br />
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I have finished quite a few books lately so I will have to share my thoughts/reviews. THIS one author however, is speaking volumes to me.<br />
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My heart was happy to see one of my favorite flowers on sale at the grocery store. <br />
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The kids and I met up with a friend at the splash pad. Brooke loved loved loved the water. Bradley, not so much. (Daddy much?)<br />
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The struggle is real. Which nails to do for my birthday weekend?! {Clearly some form of pink and glitter!}<br />
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I was so blessed with some early birthday flowers from friends and my Fall samples arrived!<br />
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Hubby said I'm hard to buy for. Say whaaaaaaa? So I googled my favorite champs and sent him this.<br />
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Speaking of, so last night after I tidied up the house, did the dishes, got the kids to bed and sat down to look through the new SD catalog, I meant to voice text my bestie about the new BLACK HORN necklace that I'm dying over.<br />
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This was too funny not to share. Somehow even though I clicked on her name, my watch sent a text to my husband and instead of horn, siri heard:<br />
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Needless to say there was a very quick facetime call after he got that first message!!! Ha<br />
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Bradley and I played with snapchat---silliness.<br />
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Bubs also insisted he sit in the blue car like Daddy's. Anything with wheels and motors...<br />
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Another giggle.<br />
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Joe sent me this meme to see my response. {pardon the language}<br />
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"But the real question is, why is he even holding a dish?!"<br />
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I'm really trying to not take life too seriously. It's really a lot more fun when you're lighter on your feet.<br />
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On a random note, holy caffeine buzz from this! I usually drink green tea but one of these made me zoom around the house after 4pm. And I made it myself. #winning<br />
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When I was a teacher, one of my favorite things to do with my students was the "I am" poem. I absolutely loved our poetry unit, as it really helped me get to know my students on a new level, but also let them get to know themselves. I took a grad class with an amazing teacher and we got to do a lot of creative writing. <br />
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Of course like any good teacher I would do this assignment right along with my students. I let them see a little bit more of me and open that door of communication. <br />
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I'm not sure exactly how or why this popped into my head this morning, but after reading my daily devotionals, I felt drawn to write in my journal. <br />
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I clearly then felt the need to bang my fingers against this black keyboard and share my current "I am." I wish I could find my examples from years ago; oh how much I have grown! I'm putting a twist on this one though and only allowing myself to complete positive thoughts.<br />
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an amazing wife.</div>
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loving, compassionate and caring to all things.</div>
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about to turn 36 years old.</div>
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blessed with a beautiful home.</div>
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healthy, whole and in great shape.</div>
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slow and articulate, enjoying every season of life.</div>
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living.</div>
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being.</div>
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someone who helps others find a home in unconventional ways.</div>
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selfish.</div>
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<i>Want to try it? Don't filter your thoughts, just let it flow. Try to stay optimistic and speak in the present tense. Yes, EVEN if you find yourself writing something negative, switch it to the positive. I will be honest and say that I've been feeling a bit in a funk these few days and I found that writing always helps, especially something like this. Let me know if you write your own! </i></div>
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We celebrated SEVEN years on July 10th. It's strange how fast time goes and yet how much we accomplished in seven years. So much has changed in our lives.<br />
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The people we associate with.<br />
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Our jobs.<br />
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Kids.<br />
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Health.<br />
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All relationships are work. Both parties need to give and take, and give and take some more. There are times when he needs me more than I need him, and Lord knows there are many a time when I need him more than he needs me.<br />
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Needs are emotional, physical, mental and change all of the time. While I am no marriage expert, and we have only seven years so far, I will say that the number one key to any successful relationship:<br />
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If I couldn't talk freely to Joe, express my thoughts, feelings, concerns and in return respectfully listen to what he thinks and feels, we would not have what we have today. <br />
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That much I know to be true. <br />
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I read somewhere a long time ago that the best way to have a conversation with someone is not face to face, but rather side by side. It's less intimidating and (guys) typically can open up more when they're seating next to you. <br />
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Our favorite place to talk has always been Joe's car. We especially appreciate now since it's a two seater and there is no backseat.<br />
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Of course we love our children, but as anyone can imagine, having a heartfelt conversation with a two and four year old is anything but productive.<br />
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Make the time to talk; it's amazing that after almost 10 years of knowing each other we still find things out. I love that.<br />
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7 years ago I stood in this spot and vowed to love him (he tries to say 'obey' but I'm fairly certain that was not in our vows!) til death do us part. <br />
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We try to visit this winery every year on our anniversary; it's one of those things where we could easily brush off and not bother taking the drive. In fact, after just getting back from a road trip vacation with the kids, I wasn't sure he'd be up for driving or if we should bother going.<br />
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<i>"It's the doing that makes the difference." </i><br />
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It's so easy to get caught up in life, the every day antics, work issues, kids, dog, house, bla bla.<br />
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But to step away and remember the one day where we said I DO, dance to our song under the big white tent and tear up over all of the beautiful memories made on that gorgeous July day?<br />
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I wouldn't change a thing about our Wedding day; it's still the happiest day of my life.<br />
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Cheers to seven years baby, and bring on many many more!!<br />
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'...and I thought I loved you then.'<br />
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Jenn @ Bliss to Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134766752500683257noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6351665698535056230.post-9740367114548152202017-06-30T13:18:00.000-04:002017-06-30T13:18:30.528-04:00Fashion Friday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy Friday and Last day of the month!!! I am dodging the rain like a pro today. Totally packed the kids up to go to the park, only to drive through a downpour and detour to the library like a boss. <br /><br />Thank you Starbucks for filling my tummy with a yummy green tea latte.</div>
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I snuck out last week for a quick mani/pedi and tried out this white eyelet top which I scored in a Jena box. LOVED it! {PS Side braid is code for: Crazy hair, don't care...}</div>
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Saturday night we had a fun little date night. I rocked some Purple Reign Lipsense and our new fringe choker with an #LBD (little black dress)<br />
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I also took out my new waverly covet in cream! I love it.<br />
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Our favorite White Gita Tassels are now available in black. Score some today!<br />
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My style inspiration comes from this one quite often: Jena Green. Her boutique rocks and she's constantly keeping up to date with all the trends for a fabulous price.<br />
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Our new engravable bangles are precious!!<br />
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Last night we had a sushi date and a biz meeting. GOOD VIBES!<br />
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...I'm so happy it's Thursday!! I'm beyond ready for the holiday weekend. Bring on the fireworks! <br />
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...I feel guilty for blogging. I sometimes think I am "wasting" my time, but then when I think about it, I don't have many activities that I do just for me, and in a way, I hope that my blog helps others. At least that is what I tell myself so that I don't feel guilty for taking some time to write!<br />
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...I did not want to workout today but I did it anyway. I pushed play on my Beachbody on demand and did cardio with Shaun T. Boom.<br />
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...I am not loving this silly weather. Where are you Mr. Sun and please dry up all this rain?!<br />
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...I totally got my new Driver's license in the mail and cannot believe how chubby my cheeks were! The photo was taken years ago before I had kids...so while the fine lines and wrinkles are not there, man oh man my cheeks!<br />
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...Side note, I really appreciated being able to go to TOPS to get my vision checked and filling out all my info online and entirely skipping the DMV. Not a place I want to go and bring the kiddos!<br />
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....Lots of good vibes and positive thoughts for this weekend. We have some big deals happening and I am praying for some smooth sailing!<br />
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...I will fully admit I don't like the middle of things---the uncertain, the unknown, the crazy ups and downs and where the EFF is this taking us feeling...but it's so true. Without a scary middle, there is no beautiful end. I need to learn to embrace, get uncomfortable (even more than I was already thinking that I was) and that yes, I DO want to be in this arena.<br />
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...Some days I don't feel like lifting heavy weights or jumping around like a crazy person. It doesn't mean that I don't work out, it means I turn to Yoga. I am obsessed with my new Alo yoga pants.<br />
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...I made the kiddos a homemade pizza last night and it took all of me to not eat the other half. #truestory<br />
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...however I did nibble a few bites and immediately felt a yuck feeling in my gut. I tossed both kids in the stroller and pushed them (it's rather heavy now!) and felt a little better. <br />
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We are getting excited about an upcoming vacation to Lake George. I've been starting to prepare a bit of snacks for our trip. While I have every intention of enjoying delicious and maybe not so nutritious meals out from time to time, I know our bodies and they crave good for us foods.</div>
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First up? These bad boys! I remember years ago Joe meeting a guy who had his hands in on the actual making of these. We had a taste and they were SO good. Had to grab them when I saw them!</div>
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I'm in an amazing accountability group where the girls share food and recipe ideas. I totally hit up Amazon for these! Brooke likes the fruit bars and Bradley loves the sqaure bars. I haven't tried the power snacks yet, but I love me some Justin's maple almond butter!<br />
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I'm on that mom who believes in eating as healthy as possible, but real life and simple snacks that kids will eat happen too. Bradley loves these tomato basil lentil bean snacks, the mac and cheese is an SOS meal if the kids don't eat their dinner or are starving. Quick oatmeal in case of breakfast meltdowns before we leave the hotel. Brooke loves the chocolate organic pop tarts. PBJ --because, peanut butter and jelly is always an easy go to. Rice cakes and quest bars for me.</div>
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Apples, mint milanos & graham crackers.<br />
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My friend Ann told me about these delicious waters!<br />
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Can't leave without this yummy drink!<br /><br />
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My sweet friend Shelby gifted me this adorable cooler bag with my monogram.<br />
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It will be perfect to keep my cans of rose cold!<br />
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The days do tend to tie together as they rapidly speed by these last few weeks. I love documenting photos of the kids, because as cheesy as it is, they really do grow up so darn fast! I don't even know how we are knocking on July's door. <br />
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I do know that these three souls are my world and while it was a little long to have Daddy working so much, we survived and thrived!<br />
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We kept busy with all of the houses. They're super helpful.<br />
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We visited Crystal up at the Tent Sale. Here Brooke was "Meadow the Skunk." <br />
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We put on the Moana soundtrack and Brooke pretended to row a boat with a broom.<br />
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I had a preschool board meeting and didn't want to have to pay a sitter, so these two came with me! They played pretty well and did a good job for the 2 hours.<br />
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There may have been some bribes with ice cream, when I had to run and check on a house and someone wanted to stay and play in the sandbox. The result.<br />
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Mr playing peekabo after nap time.<br />
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Stud man.<br />
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They also may have discovered ice cream sandwiches and the aftermath of one of the balloon creations from the clown.<br />
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Bradley boo was a bit off, as he missed Daddy. We went to my dad's birthday dinner and usually Joe goes with us when we visit, so Bradley was missing him and the ride on our Side by side. We went on a little walk into the woods and he had so much fun throwing rocks into the stream.<br />
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Nana's homemade ice cream cake cheered him up a bit as well.<br />
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Brooke was losing her mind over it. Clearly it was delish!<br />
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Summer has just begun and I am over the moon to see what lies ahead for us in Summer 2017!<br />
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