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Nursery Wall Decor – Part 2

Claire’s Crib
I love the feel of a pieced together home style. A little of this and a little of that. New with the old. Pastels with the bold.

Claire’s sheets are white with multi-colored polka-dots.

I purchased the big “C” at JoAnne’s and painted it pink. The sticker on the small plate displays the definition of GIGGLE.

The [...]

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This Is What It’s Like To Be Held

Sometimes He calms the child. Sometimes He calms the storm.
Ryan and I walked toward the doctor’s office from the van. He was visibly nervous about seeing the eye specialist.
I led the way and he followed me.
While in the parking ramp, we shoved our necks into our jackets to avoid the brisk chill. Yet, without gloves, [...]

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Nursery Wall Decor – part 1

I had so much fun with thrifty decor in the kids’ new room. All 4 kids in ONE room…twas a challenge. The room looks a lot like summer camp meets a tea party (lots of beds and lots of cuteness).
I plan to leak out bits and pieces of their room over the next week or [...]

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Morning :: Noon :: Night

A day on the play rug
:morning:

:noon:

:night:

What a day…
Love,
jess

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Ice Sun Catchers for Winter

Outdoor Decor on the Cheap
How To:

Arrange citrus slices, cranberries, evergreen sprigs in a brownie pan or muffin tin
Add warm water (enough to cover the items in the pan)
Plop some twine in the warm water (creates hanger)
Freeze pan of water outside or in your freezer
Place pan in a bit of warm water to loosen the ice [...]

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My Family Blocks 2010

Here we are…

Top to Bottom:
Leah, 3 months, likes to sleep in a nest like a squirrel.
Claire, 3 months, likes to eat at night like a little mouse.
Molly, 2 years old, likes to follow me around like a loyal dog.
Ryan, 5 years old, likes to play tricks and tell jokes like a sly fox.
Peter, 29 years [...]

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Prepositions with Molly

This girl, I tell ya….love her.
1. Beneath

2. Near

3. Within

4. Between

5. Beside

6. Into

7. Underneath

8. Inside

She sure knows how to define space and time!
Love,
Jess

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Winter Decor

A Quick Tour
I had plenty of empty nooks to mess around with since the Christmas decor is finally in the attic. Does anyone else pack all the red and green bins up right away, then take 2 weeks to get it out of the hallway in front of the attic?
Anyway, here is a quick tour [...]

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My Family

My Family

Just A Blink journals my ups and downs in creating thrifty home decor, spending time with my family, and finding simplicity. I write about everything from my garage sale addiction to my faith in God.

Read along as time flies!