DIY :: Polka Dot Shoes

Buying shoes for a toddler might go on my list of of least favorite things to do. I "invested" in two "nice" pairs of shoes for Crosbi. Sadly, neither fit. Luckily she'll grow into them, but for now they sit in her closet because they fall off her feet when she walks. I refuse to purchase more "nice" shoes in a smaller size because her toe is just at the edge. She'd wear them for a couple months...

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This Weekend

Todd's parents were in town this weekend and we really lucked out on having beautiful weather. We made the most of the short time they were here and packed in lots of fun (and way too much food). Todd's parents are true foodies and we explore the city meal by meal when they visit. While Todd's family spent the day with Crosbi on Friday, I enjoyed some much needed time to myself. I kicked off...

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Full House

This past weekend we were thrilled to have family visit. My dad, step-mom, little brother and sister chose to make our house their spring break destination and we feel pretty lucky that of all the places they could go, they chose to spend their vacation with us. The weather was perfect. Lots of sun and warm temps gave us lots of opportunity to be outside. We celebrated both my sister and my step-mom's...

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Art On A Budget

I've said it before, I love using fun apps to edit photos on my iPhone and Waterlogue is my new obsession. It turns your photos into watercolor paintings that you can share on social media, or in my case, enlarge and print to make new art for your bathroom when it needs an update and you're on a tight budget. I used this original photo from our trip to Captiva, Florida last summer: Then...

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