tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523312916093361482026-04-17T02:57:18.694-04:00Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08913636670917399242noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252331291609336148.post-339279063502799452012-09-04T12:02:00.000-04:002012-09-04T12:02:12.740-04:00

I enter A TON of giveaways every month. I like entering giveaways even though I have only actually won one. I thought that would sooth my desire to win free stuff but it did not. I only want to win more free stuff. Can't find giveaways you want to enter? Here are my top three websites for finding giveaways: Giveaways, Sweepstakes, etc Etsy Giveaways Blog Giveaways A few tips for when you

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I suppose some would call it "Going Green". For almost 3 weeks I haven't washed my hair with regular shampoo. I have washed it twice a week with baking soda and then on Saturday evenings (or Sunday mornings whenever I take my shower for church) I've used a spray-in dry shampoo. My hair is definitely more curly than it was two and half weeks ago. It's much fuller. It is also a little coarse/

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We recorded this last night to show the in-laws what we've done with the living room. But on top of rearranging the living room we've also suspended our cable to encourage more creativity (from both of us!). We're excited to see what happens for both of us during the next six months without cable!

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I'm a little behind on showing pictures of my life. The last two weeks have been pretty busy! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. Adam wrote a letter to the Western Recorder and it got published! 2. I love free samples in the mail! And, heavens, are these good samples! P&G has a wonderful customer appreciation program. 3. I've really slacked on my Photo A Day July

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Pinterest has allowed me to "plan" my baby sister's wedding! She is not dating, she is not engaged, nothing! I just want to plan her wedding! Hahaha! Here are some of my favorite wedding ideas (yes, a lot are clothes, but she's a fashionista! what do you expect me to do?!)! For the Bride: Source: rstyle.me via Lydia on Pinterest Source: net-a-porter.com via Lydia on Pinterest

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My running partner, Katie, is a pretty amazing photographer. She does weddings, senior pictures, family sessions, etc, but I know newborns are her favorites. And when she has a newborn session I get to help! Check out Baby Landon. He is the first newborn session I helped with and he is soo precious! Here is her website and Facebook.

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I have become obsessed with this show. It's got all my favs: murder, mystery, enough humor to make it funny, and little to no gory stuff. If you need a little preview: http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_mentalist/

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For my hubby and me! Pinterest is a great place to find some fantastic ideas for dates (relatively cheap as well!) for you and your hubster! Here are a few of my favs! Source: shannonbrown.typepad.com via Lydia on Pinterest Source: momgenerations.com via Lydia on Pinterest Source: ohhellofriendblog.com via Lydia on Pinterest Source: thedatingdivas.com via Lydia on

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1. My brothers 17th birthday with his favorite Key Lime Cheesecake 2. We tried to take him to a Drive-In theatre for his birthday but we got rained out! So to the regular theatre we went! 3. One of my favorite places to be: church.

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July and August: summer's pride and glory. It's hot and what in the world is better than a slice of watermelon (sprinkled with a tad of salt!) on a hot summer day?! Nothing, my friend, absolutely nothing! Here are a few of my favorite watermelon ideas floating around Pinterest: Source: luxirare.com via Lydia on Pinterest Source: bowerpowerblog.com via Lydia on Pinterest

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I hate washing dishes. I always have and I always will. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to make messes in the kitchen! I love to cook and bake but when it comes to cleaning what I have made dirty I am less than enthused. And to top it off I don't have an dish-washer machine. Oh, wait! I am the dish-washing machine! So if you are like me and hate washing dishes, well, I have a tip for you. Fill

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A recent pin on Pinterest had this written beneath it: "Pin now, look later" Sorry, friends! This is *not* how Pinterest is supposed to work. There are amazingly crafty people in the world with amazing ideas and they should receive credit for those ideas! So PLEASE! Look NOW, pin now! It is so simple and quick to verify a pin. If it opens to an actual website (blog or site) with directions,

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I have recently joined Swagbucks. I've been reading about it on the various blogs I follow and curious as ever I decided to sign up! The basic idea is to earn "swagbucks" by completing surveys, watching videos, searching via their search bar, etc, etc. By doing so you can then redeem your swagbucks for items in the Swag store for things like giftcards, baby products, lots of digital items, etc.

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I have to give credit to my sister, Bethany, for this idea of showcasing your week/life through pictures (mostly from Instagram). But ever since her first post doing it I haven't been able to get it out of my head. So here goes! My week via Instagram: 1. Dumpster diving with my brothers was very exciting and fruitful! Six beautiful pallets for my little DIY heart! 2

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For the Home: Lately, I've been obsessed with pallets, crates, old/vintage wood, etc. And to further my obsession there is Pinterest with soo many amazing things you can do with old crates or pallets. I'm seriously in love with each of the following ideas: Source: diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com via Lydia on Pinterest Source: marthastewart.com via Lydia on Pinterest

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Wednesday I completed my first ever 5k! My time was 45.38 and that includes a bit of walking in there but I don't care! I am so pleased with myself and with my body. Four months ago I would have never dreamed I'd be able to run so much. I started the Couch to 5K program with my friend, Katie, from church in preparation of the Color Run (coming up at the end of this month!) a couple months ago.

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Do you love the taste of fresh cilantro or parsley? I sure do! But if I don't use the whole bunch within a week it tends to go bad. Ever had that happen? Well, never worry about that again! After washing your cilantro and patting it dry, split into 3 or 4 smaller bunches, and then put in freezer bags. Freeze until needed. Your cilantro or parsley will be a snap to chop and it will taste as fresh

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For more recent posts check www.keepingupwiththejoneses67.wordpress.com

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At the beginning of my marriage to Adam I realized how selfish I was: single, only having to look out for myself. My wants.  My needs.  My money.  My time.  Mine.  Mine. Mine. I've had to change my mindset to "us" with all of those things. Today I realized how selfish I still am even after almost 6 months of marriage. Sure I've changed my basic thought process since

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2012. Thank you for coming. Some of my favorite memories from 2011: February: Adam sent me my first ever Valentine's Day flowers. A dozen red roses.  March: Adam proposed on the 17th, St. Patrick's Day. I picked out my wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, and created my registries. July: Adam took me to Upstate (Western) New York and also to Niagara Falls. August: I got

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Susan Whitley is the sweetest photographer you'll ever work with! I hate having my picture taken but with Susan I believe I could have taken pictures all day! She made the picture taking process a breeze! I made and decorated my wedding cake. The topper we bought from Amazon and since we had a photo booth for our guests enjoyment we decided it would be cute to take a picture just like our cake

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I had the best photographers ever. I realize everyone thinks that but really I did have the best. My sister recommended Josh Jack Carl to me and we connected over Twitter. I asked him if he knew a female photographer who would be interested in working with him and he said he'd ask a friend and that's how I got Susan Whitley! Here are a few of Jack's pictures. Adam loved working with him.

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If you are a married female and someone hosted a wedding shower for you, please do me a huge favor and complete my survey! Click here to take survey I'd appreciate it soo much! Please also share with other married ladies you know!

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I've been thinking about blogging for a while now but every time I sat down to write nothing would come out. But, finally, here I am. I'm married and have not fallen off the face of the earth. I'm still alive. :) I've been married for 41 days. I LOVE being married. I love not being eight hours apart and waiting months on end to see Adam. I love being with him. But it's been hard for me. I've

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Dear Mom, I've been thinking about you a lot today. I miss you and wish you could be here. I often feel pushed and pulled into so many directions with this wedding and it would be nice to have you here to help guide me. I'm headed into my last couple weeks at home. I've worked hard in helping Dad with your babies and with the house. Honestly, sometimes my siblings feel a little like my own and

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