The feelings are all so raw right now, but we got word that our in home daycare is closing because they are moving. I've cried many tears over it (Sorry, Katie, if you're reading this...I don't want to make you feel

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It's been a great week! If you're here for the first time, welcome. Take a look to your right at my social media links and some of my favorite posts. I'd love to connect with you. If you're a regular

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Trying out Five Minute Friday again with Lisa-Jo. This week's word MIGHTY really hit me. I'm nervous. Russ and I went to a meeting last night about a Master's program. Positives are that its held within our school district mostly. It's

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I spent last Thursday - Sunday in NYC. It was an amazing trip. We walked a ton and saw a ton. I'll try to not make this post super long, but there's a lot to share!   I arrived at

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Thanks for stopping by! If you're new, take a look to your right and connect with me. I post many of my outfits on Instagram during the week, but post the details of each piece here on Wednesdays.  Linking up

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Three of my wonderful blogger friends nominated me for a Liebster Award, so I figured I probably should respond!  Thanks for thinking of me Rachel, Jenny, and Beth! This award is a fun way to get to know a little bit

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You never know what you'll find in a mom's purse. Sometimes it can be downright comical. I just cleaned out my purse, though, so you won't get the honest matchbox car, crumpled shopping list, and fruit snack wrapper version. Enjoy!

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I'm in NYC right now and have left the computer at home, so these are my highlights up through Wednesday. Look for a NYC highlight post this coming week! Linking up with High Five for Friday.   We took a quick

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Russ and I used to be huge How I Met Your Mother fans. One of my favorite lines is when Barney continuously introduces Ted to random girls.  Well, today, you get, "Have ya met Darby?"

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Thanks for stopping by! If you're new, take a look to your right and connect with me. I post many of my outfits on Instagram during the week, but post the details of each piece here on Wednesdays.  Linking up

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I've never been much of a mask user. This year I have had some heightened feelings about my skin and anit-aging though, so I was excited when Influenster included this mask in their J'Adore Vox Box. So, without further ado,

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Today I'm over at My Thirty Spot taking part in the the Love for 30 Project with a letter to my twenty-year-old self. Enjoy! P.S. If you're visiting from the Love for 30 Project, welcome!!!  I can't wait to connect

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As opposed to last week, this week did not feel like a Monday every day. Hooray! As always, I'm linking up with High Five for Friday. If you're new here, some of my favorite posts are off to the side

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(I wrote this last summer but never pressed publish, so here it is now!) This last month - month & a half has been a roller coaster.

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 I'm a teacher, and at our school every Friday we can wear jeans as long as we show our school pride. This means 1/5 of my work week wardrobe needs to be purple and gold. Although I love a good

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The lovely folks over at Influenster sent me the J'Adore Vox Box with some great goodies to try out for free!  

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Photo from imylene If we were to have a coffee date, I'd drink a Frappuccino or some other blended beverage even if it's freezing out, because Pumpkin Spice Lattes are out of season. If we were to have a coffee

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Happy Friday, Friends! If you're new here, check out some of my favorite posts down the right side along with my social media links. I'd love to connect with you!  Each Friday I link up with High Five for Friday

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I pinned this recipe from Kraft Foods not too long ago. I'm always looking for new ways to dress up chicken without adding in pasta or many carbs. My love for black beans has growing in the past year, so

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Thanks for stopping by! If you're new, take a look to your right and connect with me. I post many of my outfits on Instagram during the week, but post the details of each piece here on Wednesdays. Linking up

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Growing up, I was United Methodist - both of my parents are United Methodist pastors. But, I was surrounded by many Catholic friends who were always giving something up for Lent. It just wasn't something we did. I had actually been

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Dear Amateur Blogger, You're doing great. You write because it's fun, and that's how it should be. If it ever turns not fun, you need to take a step back and evaluate. You started this because it was enjoyable and

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