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DIY Button Back Baby Dress from Button Up Shirt
June 29, 2015

Buttons are adorable on kids, but even after sewing for ten years– making everything from a wedding dress to a leather jacket— they’re still not my favorite detail to sew. This simple project uses the existing button placket on a men’s […]

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Exploring Austin // Bull Creek Trail
June 26, 2015

Last year we started taking weekly hikes in the nature preserve just behind our house. As our kids developed a love of exploring and hiking, we started venturing out further and love exploring the incredible trails …

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DIY Face Plant Pot
June 24, 2015

This is one of those three-minute projects that is instantly gratifying and brings so much happiness. Why not paint a little happy face on a plant pot and give the day an extra smile? This …

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Quick and Easy Privacy Window DIY
June 23, 2015

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Glad, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #pressnsealhacks http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV In our new house, the master bathroom has the most …

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Energy is Everything // Video Presentation
June 22, 2015

I had such an incredible experience speaking at Alt Summit a couple weeks ago. I thought about and worked on my presentation for weeks leading up to the conference, even telling myself on several occasions …

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Five Minute Focus for Happy House Cleaning
June 19, 2015

Growing up, having kids, and creating a home is such a different adventure than I expected. I'm truly enjoying the regular experiences I have that call into question all of my preconceived notions of …

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Easy DIY Dish Towel Aprons for Kids
June 18, 2015

This DIY Dish Towel Apron is a long time coming! I love to bake and cook with my kids. I joke that the first gift that I give my future daughter-in-laws will be a husband …

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Pull-String Piñata DIY
June 16, 2015

I joke sometimes that I have a Latin heart. I grew up vacationing and doing humanitarian service with my family in Mexico. I also have traveled to Bolivia and Peru, as well as spending extended …

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Caring for the Whole Family
June 15, 2015

Coming home to my family after time away always feels so good. I am more welcome and comfortable in the walls of my own home than anywhere, and feel overwhelmed with love for the people …

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Energy is Everything // My Alt Summit Presentation
June 11, 2015

This week I've been in Salt Lake City, enjoying the beautiful mountain air and attending Alt Summit. It's my third year, attending, and second year participating as a speaker. This afternoon I'll be sharing all …

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Ikea Hack Drop Waist Sundress
June 9, 2015

Wandering through IKEA a couple weeks ago I stopped in at the as-is section, and pulled out a natural colored cotton/linen curtain with an amazing geometric screenprint. It looked like a perfect dress fabric, and one panel …

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An Easy Clean for Hardwood Floors
June 8, 2015

Thank you O-Cedar for sponsoring this post.  A couple weeks ago I shared about how I automate my regular household tasks into a schedule so that I don't worry about them the rest of the week. Well, Thursdays …

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