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What we love May 29, 2013

The Best Gift

Last night my lovely little and I were rocking in the chair as we always do before bed. I asked her what she wanted me to sing and she whispered “abcdg” meaning the alphabet song. I did a medley of that and Row Row Row Your Boat, another favorite of hers.

I took a break from singing and Rylie grabbed my face and said “kiss face.” I leaned in and got the sweetest kiss ever. Then, she brushed my cheek and said “nice mama” followed by “I love you mama.”

I don’t know how I got such a little love bug, but she makes my heart melt.

Arizona April 22, 2013

The Shine Project

On Saturday I attended a benefit for The Shine Project. This amazing organization helps at-risk youth to earn money and scholarships to go to school. Through their jewelry company Threads, they employ these students to make fabulous jewelry while learning to be self-reliant, hard workers. Did I mention how fabulous their jewelry is? Oh, yeah… I did.

The Shine Project also does bi-weekly service projects with inner-city kids, teaches them leadership skills and encourages them to make the world a better place.

Listening to the kids stories was inspiring. For many of them they are or will be the first in their families to attend college.

It’s not often I get out for an evening of pampering but I’m glad I was able to escape for a few hours. They did my hair (thanks Salon 7000), nails and eyebrows, and bonus, I got to hang with some really great women!

I encourage you to check out Threads and support The Shine Project.

What we love July 3, 2012

Rylie’s World

For a long time I’ve been wanting to clean out my craft room (aka the CRAP room) and turn it into a fun little play room for Rylie. Sadly it takes a house full of people to give me the motivation to take on such a big project in a short amount of time. I’d consider this my big birthday present to the little munchkin. I hope it brings her happiness, I like to think it is a very cheerful room. It makes me smile.

Infant Play Room — Love these ottomans from Target. $17 each. The lids come off to allow for storage. I use the space to hide diapers, wipes, and a changing pad.