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We finally went to a pumpkin patch last weekend - it was too cold and too wet and none of their normal games or fun things were available. But, Jackson still spent a good 20 minutes running in circles around the patch exclaiming over how "cute" all of the pumpkins were. He had the best time, and it was a good reminder to me that things can still be wonderful even if they don't live up to my Instagram-worthy expectations. Our fall celebrations have been a bit quieter and pared down from what View Post

DIY Shiplap Fireplace

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Y'all! It's finally time to reveal the big shiplap fireplace makeover that I've been teasing on Instagram for what feels like forever. It's done and I couldn't be happier with it. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you can click here to watch my Instagram highlight with all of the details and sneak peeks as I was working on the fireplace. Or, of course, you can just keep reading because I'm gonna share aaaaaaall the juicy details on how I got it done - including my secret weapon for View Post

Grant’s Birth Story

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On the morning of Sunday, August 26th, I woke up feeling off. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but something was different - I couldn't drag myself out of bed until about 9:30, and when I did manage to get up I still felt pretty awful. Corey and I knew that this would be the last Sunday we had as just a family of 3 (if Grant wasn't born by the next Friday, I would be induced), so we decided that we'd take it easy that day. No church, no responsibilities, just a quiet family day. We View Post

Nursery Organization Tips

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When you've got a small space for your baby, nursery organization is key. Here are my best tips for keeping your nursery and all things baby organized. One thing that living in a small house has taught me over the last year (has it really been almost a year?) is that organization is vital. I cannot emphasize this enough - our family has a lot of stuff, no matter how hard we try to keep our belongings to a minimum, and the only way we can survive living in a 1,100 square foot house is by View Post

Fall in the Dining Room

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Oh hey. Look at me! It's the middle of October and I finally decided to get my act together and post some fall decor. It's been killing me to see everyone's beautifully decorated homes over the last few weeks and not have any of my fall stuff out yet. I mean, I have an okay excuse, but still - it was time. So, last week I took advantage of one of Grant's naps in the crib and did a bit of decorating around the house. This was the first time I've gotten to style the open shelving in our dining View Post

Life Lately: October 2018

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Hi, friends! I'm back! You might remember that about two months ago I told you I'd be taking some time off from the blog to settle into life with two children. The majority of the content you've seen on the blog in the last 8-ish weeks was written back when I was pregnant in a frenzied "do all of the things before the baby comes" state. I'm officially back "at work" as of today, and it feels good to be productive again. I've been slowly easing myself into work over the last few weeks, trying View Post

Gorgeous DIY Fall Decor Ideas

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I think I say this every year, but fall is the best. I love the crisp air, the falling leaves, the football, and the food. Fall is also the only season (other than Christmas - is "Christmas" a season?) where I actually go all-out decorating my home specifically for the time of year. I love to bust out all of my pumpkins and deep colors, and it's so fun to see my home shift a bit along with the changing seasons. I've done a couple of fall-related roundups before (see my post about great View Post

Gender Neutral Nursery Reveal

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Today's the big day - I'm finally sharing the official reveal of Grant's gender neutral nursery! I'm so proud of how this room turned out, and I'm excited to be sharing it with you today. This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Gender Neutral Nursery Reveal Well, friends, there have been lots of requests for an official reveal post of Grant's gender neutral nursery - and today's the day! Let's not even acknowledge the fact that he's already a View Post

How To Make Custom Wood Signs For Your Front Porch

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Learn how to make gorgeous custom wood signs for your front porch this fall! If you've wanted to make a sign for your front entry but didn't know where to start, this tutorial will show you exactly what to do. ***** Hey friends! Friendly reminder that I'm on maternity leave and have some friends popping in to share some guest posts. Today you're hearing from Chelsea from Making Manzanita - she's absolutely amazing and you're going to love the project she's sharing. Be sure to check out her View Post

Preschooler Chore Chart Ideas

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Need some ideas for how to get your kids to help you with the chores around the house? Here are some great chore chart ideas for the kids in your life - it works great for our preschooler! One thing I think all parents struggle with is how to get their kids to be more involved around the house. It's hard to get kids to be willing to actually help with cleaning and other chores, and it can be really frustrating to figure out what works for your family. The one tool that has been a total View Post

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