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Archives for May 2013

Bye Bye Baby Weight {9 Months Later}

Baby Weight.  I honestly didn't it think it would be as hard as it has been to lose.  I've said in my previous baby weight posts (one month, two months, five months) that I thought breast feeding meant instant weight loss.  And while I have lost a lot of my weight and I am back in most all of my pre-baby clothes, it wasn't all due to breast feeding.   Did breastfeeding help?  Yes.  No question about it.   But my weight didn't fall off.  I had to work.  And I worked hard. In the beginning I used breastfeeding as my crutch. I ... read more

First Birthday Party Planning {Printables}

Miss AG's birthday party is less than three months away. How is this possible? I feel like it was just yesterday I was walking through the door with a three day old baby.  I just cannot believe that my precious baby girl is going to be one. I've been thinking about her birthday since the day she was born.  I didn't want to rush time but I knew I wanted to go big for her first birthday. The theme of her party is CUTE AS A BUTTON.  I shared my inspiration board here. I've been in party planning mode for months. I love throwing and planning parties. I like gathering ideas, finding ... read more

Friday Letters & Photo Dump

Not the way I thought this weekend would start but I'm so happy that he is okay. Dear AG, You my love, are a rockstar sleeper again.  Praise the Lord! It's been almost two weeks of you sleeping through the night, dropping your middle of the night feeding.  AND your naps have been at least an hour twice a day.  It's been glorious.  Dear Sleep, It's so nice to have you back.  I forgot how wonderful it feels to wake up to the sound of an alarm instead of a screaming baby. Dear Shopping, Although I have missed you immensely, I 'm pretty proud of the restraint I have had.  I haven't bought ... read more

Homemade Baby Food

Making homemade baby food was kind of like breastfeeding. I knew I was going to do it. Knew it was best for my baby. I didn't think much more about it. But when it came time for AG to have solids (at 6 months), I got a little overwhelmed. I didn't know where to start. Didn't know what to buy, what to feed her first, etc. So, I sent a mass text to my friends with kids. They were all such wonderful help and made this whole baby food making process pretty darn easy! First, I went and bought this book, Super Baby Food. A few friends suggested it. It lists all the food you can think ... read more

Struggle & Mommy and Me

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Ours was pretty uneventful but well enjoyed.   The topic for todays post for Jenni's Blog Everyday in May is STRUGGLE. Something you're struggling with right now to be exact. I think the thing I struggle the most with {these days} is trying to do it all. Trying to be everything for everyone. I know there is no perfect balance and realize that more and more each day. But I wish there was. I wish I could be the best mom, wife, friend, sister and daughter. I wish I could have a clean house all the time and ... read more

Island Pork Tenderloin & What’s Cooking

Today, I'm sharing one of my recent favorite pork recipes.   I couldn't get enough of this recipe. After every bite I took, I professed my love.   Honestly, it was amazing.   Make sure to add this one to your menu, you won't be sorry!  Island Pork Tenderloin  Ingredients 1 (2 1/2 lb) pork tenderloin 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar (light or dark) 1 Tbsp finely minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp Sriracha or Tabasco ... read more

Mother’s Day and Mommy & Me

Hello Monday.  I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.  Mine didn't go as planned.  On Friday, I started feeling bad.    What I thought was a cough or cold wasn't going away.  I took AG and went to Urgent Care around 6:00.  My diagnosis was bronchitis. Ugh. I was told I couldn't run the 5K I had been looking forward to. I also couldn't go get the facial and massage hubs booked for me. Needless to say, the weekend didn't go as planned. I tried to get a lot of rest. Hubs and I took a long walk on Saturday morning to the Dunkin Donuts in ... read more

Friday Letters & Photo Dump

Dear AG, How are you 9 months old today? Just how? On another note, my child, you are a wild one.  This week you've learned how to throw a mini fit, arching your back. Those have been FUN.  If this is a glimpse into my future, I will need to start stocking up on the wine now.  Dear Friday, I'm happy you're here.  Today, I'm hoping to get my car cleaned, then clean the house, finish a few orders and make a menu for our BBQ on Sunday.  Speaking of which...Dear Mother's Day, I can't wait to celebrate my first one.  I'm looking forward to a massage and facial on Saturday and time with my family on ... read more

SPD: Button Monogram

I am in full birthday planning mode these days.  I know I have over three months before the big first birthday but I have big plans and I want to make sure I am able to get everything done.  One of the first DIY projects on my list was a button monogram.  I knew it would be perfect for her "Cute as a Button" theme.   Linking up with Katie & Stephanie today. The Pinspiration:  My Creation: Here's how I did it... Materials:  Buttons Canvas Letter Stencil Hot Glue Pencil  Directions:  I printed out a letter and ... read more

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