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For Christmas, Luna's Aunt Kristen made her a beautiful Dreamcatcher and I am so in love with it!! It's so whimsical and looks so pretty hanging near her collection of embroidery hoops on her wall. When she's older, I'll hang... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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Pletuko Baby Shoes Giveaway

I am so excited to share this with you guys! I've been hard at work on Daily Mom - day and night - and I am so proud of what we have created so far. It's an amazing resource of... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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Tiny Moments

I know I usually share a monthly recap of Luna, adorable little staged photos that take us to just short of blood, sweat and tears to get (ok there is sweat on my part, but no blood or tears!). But... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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Luna: 10 Months

At the very end of the month, Luna caught a cold AND was teething pretty badly. By pretty badly, I mean the gum was so swollen it looked like a huge white lump where a top front tooth should be.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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A Year of Giving: Water

How simple is water? How common? How easy for us to get? How necessary for life? I bet most of us drink it all day long. We shower with it every morning. We cook with it. It is so easy... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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youre right! I missed out on March but it totally isnt too late. I will post it and then hopefuly get the April one up on time!! :)

Commented Mar 22, 2013 on A Year of Giving: Food at Lilac Saloon

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:) Yes! I think taking advice and then using it with moderation is probably a better way to go about things when it comes to all the books. I think if our intentions are good then were doing it right! :)

Commented Mar 22, 2013 on I'm Proud of You at Lilac Saloon

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I'm Proud of You

In various places (books, blog articles, etc.) on the topic of praise, I have come across the criticism and the discussion of praise vs. encouragement in children. When I read the explanation, I totally get it. It makes sense not... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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1 Week // 40 Weeks

I was going through and reorganizing all of Luna's outgrown clothes and putting them into labeled bins by size. When I got to the newborn stuff I knew that now was the time to do a side-by-side comparison! She could... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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9 Months On, 9 Months Off

Luna has been living out in the world for 9 months now and I'm just amazed with how much she changes, grows and learns every day. When I look at her, she just looks more like a "kid" sometimes when... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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A Mommy Blogger: It Happened to Me

Before having Luna, I thought to myself (naively) that I wouldn't become a "mommy blogger". I loved my handmade business, my random photo shoots, writing about life or fashion or roadtrips. But really, this blog has always been about my... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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A Year of Giving: Food

This month, let's focus on giving one of the most basic necessities of life - food. Most of us are lucky enough to have plenty of it, or even excessive amounts of it! It is so easy for us to... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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:)!!!!!! I love it too!!!!

Commented Jan 31, 2013 on Life With an 8 Month Old at Lilac Saloon

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MVIF. We love you too!!!!!

Commented Jan 31, 2013 on Life With an 8 Month Old at Lilac Saloon

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Hi Amanda! Haha yes I knew it was you! :) It is so nice to grow to like them more and more isnt it?? Imagine how fun it will be when they are kids and have funny, unique personalities and say hilarious things! So excited!

Commented Jan 31, 2013 on Life With an 8 Month Old at Lilac Saloon

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Yes...she was so unhappy when she had to just lay on her tummy! She was just mad that she could not DO things! Now that she is up and cruising around, she cries so much less! She will be a brilliantly happy kid once she is running and exploring. I can feel it. The schedule I started with certainly wasnt perfect for her but it did give me a nice starting point. I knew it wouldnt fit her since she isnt a normal baby (you know how it is!). Also... OMG you officially have a toddler today!!!!!!!!!! Aaaaaaah!

Commented Jan 31, 2013 on Life With an 8 Month Old at Lilac Saloon

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I do sew less now that I have a little one crawling around! But yes, sewing, embroidery, etc is my thing! You should dust off that machine! :) What inspires me about Iceland? OH everything I think! The landscape, the buildings (new and old), and it just seems like it has its own unique personality and culture that I would love to experience. That and Norway are my dream destinations! I am so jealous youre going!!! Well not jealous, just really excited for you - I am going to need to live through you - please share your photos!!! :)

Commented Jan 31, 2013 on The Designer at Lilac Saloon

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Life With an 8 Month Old

I can't believe I have an 8 month old baby! She does so many things now that make me think "kid" when I see her do them! Things like reaching out to hold my hand intentionally, or gently patting me,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 26, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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Oh yay, Lynn, Im so glad youre joining me!!! Thank you! You are amazing!

Commented Jan 23, 2013 on A Year of Giving: Comfort at Lilac Saloon

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Thanks Liz!!! I am SO glad that it has inspired you!!!! Check back in soon for Februarys theme! :) Enjoy your crafting, baking and GIVING!

Commented Jan 23, 2013 on A Year of Giving: Comfort at Lilac Saloon

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Im emailing you!!!!! 3

Commented Jan 23, 2013 on Luna's Birth Story at Lilac Saloon

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Hi Kat! I am so glad you stopped by!! Thank you for joining in on the project! Im so glad I could share the idea and hopefully us all giving together will make a difference in the world even if just a little. :) xoxoox

Commented Jan 3, 2013 on A Year of Giving: Comfort at Lilac Saloon

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HI Casey! Thank you I am so glad you love it! Im really doing it just to encourage and inspire myself for personal growth, but I think having some friends along for the ride would really enhance the experience. :) I can only imagine the beautiful things you could crochet and GIVE!!! Hugs to you. Thanks for reading and I hope you will like the future giving inspirations as well!

Commented Jan 3, 2013 on A Year of Giving: Comfort at Lilac Saloon

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A Year of Giving: Comfort

Feeling compassion for others and offering comfort is so important in connecting with each other on a deeper level. There are many ways that you can give comfort to others since it is a broad term. This is all about... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2013 at Lilac Saloon

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A Year of Giving

There is something about giving that is more powerful than we give it credit for. We can all give just a little and truly change our world. Giving can be so easy and yet we don't give it enough attention... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2012 at Lilac Saloon

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