tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16461027066723853012014-03-16T14:27:57.358-07:00Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656085073488075683noreply@blogger.comBlogger484125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646102706672385301.post-11326601180889667722013-08-09T17:02:00.001-07:002013-08-09T17:02:28.855-07:00

Oh my...I never really thought this would be a topic I would write about, but it has been weighing on my heart and mind the past few days. I hope that it can encourage someone out there, and hopefully allow others to see my heart and point of view on the subject. I also hope that this comes across in a respectful way...I realize that this is a sensitive issue and everyone has their opinions and

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I'd like to challenge you tonight... If you know a mother of a young child, (especially if the child is a baby/toddler) or even if you happen to see one out in public shopping at Target, or picking up a coffee at Starbucks, etc... Do something extra special and out of the ordinary to show them that they matter...aside from being a mom...and that they are doing a good job raising and taking care

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Have you heard of http://www.influenster.com/??? Well if you haven't you are missing out!!! Go, sign up now! I'll wait for you... I recently was given a "Glam VoxBox" of some pretty awesome Mary Kay products to use. I was given a fresh, pretty pink "True Dimensions Lip Stick in Pink Cherie" lipstick, a "Cream Eye Color in Violet Storm", a "Cream Eye Color Application Brush", a "Lash Primer"

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Ever have a case of writer's block? Well I've had mine for about a year now. I just can't seem to write on a consistent basis anymore! Yikes. And forget about crafting and writing tutorials. HA! So recently I opened an Instagram shop. Don't know what an Instagram shop is? Basically it's a way to sell your items. I specifically sell vintage items, (just a modge podge of things), and am

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I wasn't going to post this, however after thinking about it I thought I would post in case anyone needs some helpful advice or support. (links at bottom of post...highly recommend the Peaceful Parenting group...they're also on Facebook) If you follow on Instagram, you know that I've had a "fun" few days with Madalyn's car seat saga. She has been in her infant seat because: 1) She is still

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Most of you know that my mom passed away from cancer almost 15 years ago. A year after she passed away my dad got remarried, sold my childhood home, and packed a lot of my mom's things to put away for the future when myself and my 2 brothers and 2 sisters would be grown and appreciate the items. Well, fast forward to today and we have finally gone through everything. My brother and I organized a

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Life has been super crazy-busy lately. Madalyn started WALKING at 10mo 3weeks...and life has only been busier and crazier and hasn't slowed down since! As such, I haven't had much time to sit at a computer to journal everything, and I DEFINITELY have not had time to craft much. (You can follow me on Instagram if you want to keep up with my day-to-day adventures in mothering). My days pretty much

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© www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com 30 Days of Thankful 2012 - Day 9 - Rain Today I'm thankful for rainy days, and cozy nights! (Please note, this is an original post, posted by me at www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com  Content and photos are protected ©, please contact me to obtain permission to use, thank you.)

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© www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com 30 Days of Thankful 2012 - Day 8 - Social Media I'm so grateful that I live during the social media era. I don't live near my family and friends, and its SO nice to be able to connect every day through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, email, text messages (and phone calls)...etc. Can you even imagine being a pioneer and leaving your family

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© www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com Dear Madalyn, You are 10 months old now! I can't believe how fast time is flying by. I just want to freeze time for a little while and enjoy your sweet and cute little self. You are a petite little thing, but as healthy and happy as a little clam! Did I mention you're also as stubborn as can be sometimes? You might also have a tiny little temper.

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© www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com 30 Days of Thankful 2012 - Day 7 Day 7 - Starbucks This is a rather trivial thing to be thankful for, but I am SO thankful for Starbucks! It's not a treat I have every day, but I love my Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Peppermint Mochas. Now that I'm a full time mom, a trip to Starbucks can sometimes be a life-line for me...it allows me to

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© www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com 30 Days of Thankful 2012 - Day 6 I'm thankful that I live in AMERICA!!! I have the privilege to VOTE, and elect our State and Nation's leaders. I'm also thankful for the absentee ballot vote by mail option...I already exercised my right to vote a few weeks ago!  4th of July 2012 Election Day 11/6/2012 (Please note, this is an

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© www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com  30 Days of Thankful 2012 - Day 5 Day 5 - I'm thankful for my FRIENDS! God always brings people in to my life at the exact time that I need them. I am thankful that I have genuine friendships...friends I can count on. I'm privileged enough to have people in my life that I've known since preschool! (And trust me, that was a looooooong time ago!) I

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© www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com 30 Days of Thankful 2012 - Day 4  Day 4- Family I'm incredibly thankful for my family. We may not always see eye to eye, but no matter what we love each other. I can't imagine not having my brothers, sisters, dad, step-mom, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. I love that I have a big, crazy family! (emphasis on the crazy? haha!) Christmas

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(Please note, this is an original © post, posted by me at www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com Content and photos are protected ©, please contact me to obtain permission to use, thank you.) 30 Days of Thankful 2012 - Day 3 I'm thankful for PICTURES!!! Pictures have the ability to freeze time, to capture memories, to peek into lifetimes already lived and reflect on the past. Pictures,

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(Please note, this is an original © post, posted by me at www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com Content and photos are protected ©, please contact me to obtain permission to use, thank you.) 30 Days of Thankful 2012 - Day 2 I'm SO incredibly thankful that Madalyn Rose came in to our lives on January 7th at 1:35AM this year. She is by far the biggest blessing of the year! 

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I had to implement the word verification for the comments due to a gazillion spam comments I am getting lately. I know it's a pain in the booty...so I will appreciate it even more when you still comment! :)

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We didn't do much to celebrate...it was kind of an off day for us. Besides, apparently Madalyn is not much of a fan of the holiday. But she makes a super cute cupcake! 

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(Please note, this is an original © post, posted by me at www.FaithHopeLoveHappiness.blogspot.com Content and photos are ©, please contact me to obtain permission to use, thank you.) 30 Days of Thankful 2012 - Day 1 I'm so thankful for the man God brought in to my life 8 years ago! (Married for 6) I'm thankful for his faith in God. I'm thankful for how kind, patient, loving

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This post is a journal of my typical daily schedule...sorry if it's boring...but I want to look back and remember the details. (Yes, even the boring mundane ones!) The days seem to be passing pretty quickly around here. Not that our schedule is super busy, far from it! But our days are filled with a 9 month old and her needs and care. And I'm so happy and blessed that my main "job" is to take

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I just clicked on one of my "referral" links in my stats page...thanks for taking me to a very graphic and DISGUSTING porn site. How the heck do I block this spam??? I don't want this kind of stuff linked to my blog! Sheesh...THIS along with all the picture and content stealing lately makes me (almost) not want to blog anymore. Very discouraged.

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I posted this on Instagram and Facebook, so I'm sorry if you already saw this picture...but I'm so proud of my girl! She is STANDING on her own now. Yesterday I walked in to the kitchen and she was standing by herself in the middle of the floor. She almost took a step but I could see the thought process going through her little head and she decided to sit down instead. Haha! Can't believe she's

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Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. The blueberry necklace I purchased after my miscarriage to "remember".  I've been remembering our journey to starting our family, and while I would never want to have experienced a miscarriage, I am grateful for all of the things I learned from it and the friends I met because of it. Madalyn wearing mama's necklace If you have

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We went to the pumpkin patch last Saturday. I think I had more fun than Madalyn did, but we still got some cute pictures. I bought this little Halloween/Pumpkin tutu last year when I was pregnant...when I saw it I couldn't wait to dress Madalyn up in it. Madalyn's honorary grandma, Grandma Debbie gave us this cute little pumpkin outfit for one of her baby shower gifts, and I added the tutu. So

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…I married my Prince Charming… Since I paid the usual inflated wedding photography price for my pictures…I thought I’d share them with you,  and besides, I love looking at them again! Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Incidentally, we celebrated our 5th anniversary with a trip to the ultrasound tech to find out what we were having…I never blogged about it because we kept it a secret for our big cupcake

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