tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47978845327704643702024-03-05T13:44:29.804-05:00Buggie and JellybeanAmy H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10481889358701285194noreply@blogger.comBlogger701125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797884532770464370.post-45273871606634768952014-09-23T10:08:00.000-04:002014-10-14T11:31:51.791-04:00Nolan's new room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Over this summer our Fun List had "Room Re-dos" on it.</div>
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Well that project extended a little past summer and into this new school year. But all good things come with time. </div>
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Today I wanted share Nolan's new room.</div>
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We hadn't done much since his room was <a href="http://buggieandjellybean.blogspot.com/2010/05/time-to-share-jellybeans-room.html" target="_blank">originally done as a baby</a>, other then get him a big boy bed.</div>
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We wanted a room for him to grow with. </div>
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The feel more of a little mans room.</div>
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So we got things that reflected his interest but made for a cozy place for him.</div>
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{vintage flag from a local shop, Thor Hammer night light from Target, quilt and buffalo plaid bin from Land of Nod}</div>
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We had a lot of pieces from the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/childrens_ikea/series/19027/" target="_blank">Ikeas Trofast collection</a> from the playroom. We are planning on a redo in there as well, so instead of selling it all I decided to update it, see below for more details.</div>
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Our walls are EXTREMELY textured, almost like an outside stucco.</div>
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So wall paper is out of the question but we still wanted a focal point on this wall.</div>
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I used <a href="http://www.uwdecals.com/products/super-hero-mask.html" target="_blank">Urban Wall Decals</a> to create this strip of Batman Masks.</div>
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We wanted to bring in original artwork that shows Nolan's most favorite things. This wall is a work in progress but I love it. And the pennants from my husbands childhood adds just the right amount of vintage charm to this wall. </div>
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I love kids to have a space to sit other then the floor or bed in their rooms.</div>
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We snagged this chair from Target, its the most perfect size.</div>
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Yellow bin also from Target and the AMAZING Biggie pillow from <a href="http://www.passivejuicemotel.com/" target="_blank">Passive Juice Motel</a>.</div>
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My favorite thing in his room has to be his new Lego table.</div>
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Its the perfect thing for my Lego obsessed little dude.</div>
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More info below on this project.</div>
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I love the little details his room holds. </div>
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But most of all I love that when I can not find him I know exactly where he is, using his imagination in his room.</div>
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DIY Lego table.</div>
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Like I said above we already had the Trofast collection.</div>
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I took one of the pieces and painted it using <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nookandcrannypinellas" target="_blank">Milk Paint from Nook and Cranny</a>.</div>
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I was able to paint both this piece and the smaller shelf with one pint, milk paint is that amazing.</div>
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After it was completely dry I applied some bees wax just to cure the paint since the piece was going to get a lot of use.</div>
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For the lego top, I used two large gray lego mats for each side and cut down one blue mat to create the center strip. Cutting lego mats is easy peasy, create a line with some brick legos take an exacto knife and cut along edge. Then snap off.</div>
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I can not even begin to tell you how much time he spends at this table.</div>
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He wakes up and goes right to it and at night he setups his favorite guys of the day on the edge to "watch over him" when he sleeps.</div>
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I have the honor of guest posting on <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Eighteen25 Girls</a> blog today, making it my third year during their Spooktacular September.</div>
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Like I mentioned in that post, I am finding it harder and harder to original in this social media day and age. So I hope these circle weave spiders I made fit the bill, trendy, original, and "pin worthy".</div>
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Then I came across this <a href="http://jenbarn.hubpages.com/hub/Recipe-for-How-to-Make-Your-Own-Homemade-Bubble-Solution-With-Ideas-for-Bubble-Blowers-and-Wands" target="_blank">one</a>. </div>
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It was much easier then I thought for the kids to get the hang of it. Wind did play a factor, when it started to pick up a bit the kids found it harder to get the bubbles from popping right away. But over all I think this simple recipe was worth not driving around at 5pm on a Sunday to find glycerine.</div>
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Avery's super cool Fiona Apple Extraordinary Machine Tee can be found <a href="http://shop.passivejuicemotel.com/collections/shirts/products/extraordinary-machine" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I am one for full disclosure, with that said I am not a hotdog lover.</div>
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Hubs is the proud new owner this summer of a Big Green Egg,<br />
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Just had to share some images I took of my little string bean yesterday.</div>
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I look at her and sit in awe.</div>
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She is turning into such an amazing lady.</div>
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She is conquering her fears and putting herself out there by joining cheerleading next year.</div>
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This is HUGE for my little shy girl. </div>
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She is such a little force of nature.</div>
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Her love is undying.</div>
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Her friendships are her world.</div>
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Her beauty is undeniable.</div>
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Inside and out.</div>
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Her amazing hat and shirt are from <a href="http://hellomerch.com/collections/jamz" target="_blank">Jamz</a>.</div>
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The days when neon ruled the word.</div>
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Avery had her first run, and ran a 9:49 mile. I cried when she crossed the finish line.</div>
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My littles did what they do best, got snugly in some <a href="http://hellomerch.com/collections/helloapparel" target="_blank">Hello</a> sweatshirts.</div>
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Avery turned into a teenager, but seriously.</div>
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Nolan started soccer. Its pretty much the cutest thing ever.</div>
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Buggie turned 8. Yes you read that right 8. </div>
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She also got custom hand painted Lisa Frank inspired Chucks. They are epic. </div>
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So its been busy. And not slowing down. Today marks 25 days left of school. Summer is just around the corner and is already packed. </div>
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Strawberry Blood Orange Salad:</div>
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- <a href="http://www.joeandsonsoliveoils.com/#!product/prd1/164798131/blood-orange-olive-oil" target="_blank">Blood orange EVOO</a> </div>
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And Gretchen P, you are the lucky winner of <a href="http://buggieandjellybean.blogspot.com/2014/02/applegate-pizza-party-in-box-giveaway.html" target="_blank">The Applegate Pizza Party in a Box</a>! Please email your address.</div>
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It's no secret I LOVE me some <a href="http://applegate.com/" target="_blank">Applegate</a>.</div>
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When I heard they had come out with new mini pepperonis in turkey and pork options, I was stoked.</div>
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Cause pepperonis aren't just for pizza right?!</div>
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I just noticed that it has been since December when I blogged last.</div>
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But not a week goes by that I don't think out loud to a friend, I wish I was blogging more.</div>
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I am not sure how or why I fell off the wagon.</div>
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Then I got an email back in December that had my jaw hitting the ground and my butt jumping in the air.</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/" target="_blank">Ashley Ann</a> had sent me an email, me little old me, seeing if I would like to take her <a href="http://www.ashleyannphotography.com/SnapShopWorkshop/course-description/" target="_blank">DSLR Snap Shop Course</a> for a review.</div>
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Two seconds later I was responding YES, but not before deleting all the excited expletives I had added, didn't want her second guessing asking me, haha.</div>
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We just finished the course and I am feeling refreshed.</div>
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Just like many of you out there my iphone has become my camera, its readily available, it takes AMAZING photos, its crazy easy to upload right to social media, and it fits right in our back pockets.</div>
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But for me I crave more out of photography.</div>
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I want to not take photos but I want to capture memories.</div>
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I want photos I can look back on and feel the moments.</div>
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I want to feel like I am creating art with my images.</div>
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And for that to happen I need to understand my camera.</div>
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I want out of that safe green box.</div>
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Because it is not the camera that makes a great photo it is how you use it in manual.</div>
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Ashley's course is designed for us amateurs to get the basics of operating in manual, using the elements of composition for getting a great shot, and telling a story.</div>
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I am SO not an online course kind of girl.</div>
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I am a in yo face, hands on learner. </div>
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Which made me nervous about this.</div>
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I am not one to go on message boards and dig for hours on questions asked and try to tie them back to the course material, thats just not how my brain works. </div>
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So the relief I felt when I first logged on and saw how the course was setup was HUGE.</div>
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The fact that there is a comment section at the end of each chapter, made my life so much easier.</div>
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I like organization, despite what my desk looks like right now, I promise I like it. </div>
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Like I mentioned before this course is designed for amateurs. </div>
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If you have basic knowledge of your camera, ie ISO, aperture, and such, then its not the course for you. </div>
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But if you are just now clicking over that dial from green to M, then this is the BEST place to start.</div>
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Ashley has a great knowledge and experience, but she doesn't leave you scratching your head thinking you will never get it. She is there to answer questions and provide helpful tricks to get it down.</div>
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There are helpful printouts with areas to add notes.</div>
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And at the end of the course you get the opportunity to share your images with the group and get critiques. </div>
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I leave the course with a plan.</div>
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A plan to commit to at least one day a week putting my phone down and using strictly my camera.</div>
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It may be bigger, harder to use, more time consuming, but it gives me so much more satisfaction knowing I did it. </div>
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And I owe that to Ashley, her course has given me the confidence I needed to step out of my comfort zone and work for that image. </div>
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Looks like her <a href="http://www.ashleyannphotography.com/SnapShopWorkshop/investment/" target="_blank">next course is booked but one opening in May</a>, so perfect time to ask for a Valentines gift! </div>
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If DSLR is not your speed but you want to nail down amazing shots with your phone, Ashley also offers up an <a href="http://www.ashleyannphotography.com/SnapShopWorkshop/phone-course/" target="_blank">phone course</a>!! </div>
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Thank you Ashley for giving the push I needed!</div>
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This past Thursday I had the privilege of attending The Meet and Make hosted by the ridiculously cute Sarah Hearts. </div>
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And upon our arrival we were given swag bags and among they adorable items was some Christmas wrapping paper from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HelloHeyYo" target="_blank">HelloHeyYo</a></div>
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I immediately thought there was no way I was going to be able to cut it up, tape it, then sit back and watch someone tear it up and throw it to the ground.</div>
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Yes, I was that in love.</div>
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To set my heart palpations at ease, I came up with a little DIY ensure future use and viewing pleasure of the paper.</div>
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When I started this I thought the tacky spray would be a good call, which much to my frustration it was not. Do just pretend that is not even in the photo below.</div>
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Get you some awesome HelloHeyYo paper</div>
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Cork boards, I got a 4 pack from Target.</div>
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First thing I did was lay the boards on the paper to figure out the best layout. Then traced them on the paper and trimmed.</div>
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And Rebecca has so generously offered a $5 off a $25 purchase.</div>
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This past weekend we gathered, we took <a href="http://indiebooth.smugmug.com/The-Crafty-Social" target="_blank">photo booth photos</a>, we created, and we made friends.</div>
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<a href="http://craftysocialorlando.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafty Social</a> was such an amazing experience from start to finish for <a href="http://www.sarastoff.com/" target="_blank">Sara</a> and myself.</div>
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It's safe to say that we were taken aback by all the vendors who said yes to donating to our swag bags.</div>
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Being our first event and so close to the holidays were didn't know how it would go, but wow people were so very generous. </div>
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This post is photo and link heavy but is worth it in the end, just think of it as a holiday shopping guide.</div>
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Kori at <a href="http://paperandpigtails.com/" target="_blank">Paper and Pigtails</a>, yes you have seen her name umpteen times on this blog, what can I say I kinda REALLY heart her something fierce, sent us 5x7 copies of her amazing watercolor prints. </div>
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Need a great gift for your girlfriends or teachers maybe, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/piperpolish" target="_blank">Piper Polish</a> would be perfect!</div>
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These glittery polishes add the perfect amount of sparkle to your hands.</div>
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Its safe to say I LOVE everything <a href="http://ashleybrookedesigns.com/" target="_blank">Ashley Brooke Designs</a> comes out with. Her items are the prefect mix of sass and girlie. So when we were told that she was donating her mugs, and said mugs came with our favorite sayin, um we were SUPER STOKED.</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChrissieGraceDesigns" target="_blank">Chrissie Grace Art</a> sent us a beautiful 8x10 piece of art work. I love Chrissie's use of different textiles in her art and vibrant colors. A great place for unique gifts for sure.</div>
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I loved the tiny charms <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/houndstoothandnail" target="_blank">Houndstooth and Nail</a> sent for each of the attendees. The shop is filled with beautiful pieces. I want to add a few things to my Christmas List.</div>
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So its that time of the year again, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween.</div>
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It was kinda up in the air which character I was going to be.</div>
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But for some reason EVERYONE agreed Momma should be the "mean girl" Taffyta Muttonfudge.</div>
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As I mention before Wreck It stuff is hard to come by. When I went to find Ralph hands, it was looking like they would set us back an easy $60!!! So since that was not about to happen, I got Hulk hands for $13 and a can of spray paint. This idea was brilliant in my head, but lets just say by the end of the night Ralph had SLOWING turned into the hulk with chucks of spray paint being left in a travel behind us. <br />
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After a trip to Walmart {I hadn't been in 9 years when I witnessed a fist fight in the cat food/toy/toilet paper aisle}</div>
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Amy H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10481889358701285194noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797884532770464370.post-65973817777484378752013-10-15T12:34:00.001-04:002013-10-15T12:34:40.131-04:00The Crafty Social Ticket Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You guys. Big things have been happening behind the scenes for <a href="http://craftysocialorlando.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafty Social</a>. The big night is a little over a month away and we are so excited to continue to share more behind the scenes with you.</div>
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We have partnered with some great companies for the event. Our swag bags alone are valued over $90... each. We will have some really great desserts donated by local vendors. It will be very Yum Yum-my... if you get my drift. WINK</div>
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We have also brought some amazing local ladies on board to help with the event. Jelli of <a href="http://peplumevents.com/" target="_blank">Peplum Events</a> is helping with some event decor and Sarah of <a href="http://sarahhearts.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Hearts</a> will be teaching one of our DIY's.</div>
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Saturday November 16th from 7-10pm at Downtown Credo. Locals! Be there or be square. The first part of the night (7-8:30) will be a free mixer. Come hang out, eat some desserts and get to know other local ladies. Then <a href="http://craftysocialorlando.blogspot.com/p/t-i-c-k-e-t-s.html" target="_blank">grab a ticket</a> and stay until 10pm to get one of those amazing swag bags, be entered into a fab door prize and learn to DIY. We are providing all supplies and instruction so all skill level crafters are welcome!</div>
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Oh yeah- the giveaway...</div>
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Amy H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10481889358701285194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797884532770464370.post-12193950512503666592013-10-11T08:58:00.001-04:002013-10-11T08:58:55.588-04:00The Crafting Social {Orlando}<div style="text-align: center;">
About 2.5 years ago, <a href="http://www.sarastoff.com/" target="_blank">Sara</a> and I took our internet friendship into the real world.</div>
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It was never awkward, it was just good.</div>
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So we both know the internet is real and filled with opportunities for people to get together in real life.</div>
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Since then we have both had this little nugget of an idea sitting in the corner of our minds.</div>
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We have both had our reasons for not poking that idea around over that time, would people want to come, schedules, having a baby, you know stuff.</div>
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But recently we both decided to throw caution to the wind, grabbed the biggest stick we had and poked that nugget right in the belly and we are super excited to present <a href="http://craftysocialorlando.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafty Social {Orlando}</a>.</div>
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We are inviting our Central Florida peeps to come for a night of mingling and crafting.</div>
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There will be an open house style mixer for 1.5 hrs followed by a paid seat crafting session.</div>
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The crafting session, for ALL levels of crafter, will include two DIY crafts, with one craft being presented by the UBER talented <a href="http://sarahhearts.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Hearts</a> {people she has been featured in Better Homes and Garden}, and a swag bag that as it is right now is valued at around $90!!! </div>
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You read that right, $90 swag people, now that crazy.</div>
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So hop on over to <a href="http://craftysocialorlando.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafty Social {Orlando}</a>, </div>
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check it out and buy a ticket before the limited seats are gone!!</div>
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Been a minute since I have blogged.</div>
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But did a little Halloween craft on the cheap the other day and thought I would share.</div>
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What you need:</div>
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Plastic plate from Target for $1.99</div>
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Glitter skulls from Michael's $1.99 for a package {I used my 40% off coupon to make them even cheaper} X2</div>
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A candle holder, I had one on hand.</div>
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Some gorilla glue</div>
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First thing first, gorilla glue the plate and stand together, add something heavy to the top and let sit till dry.</div>
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This year I made <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2013/09/diy-frankenstein-pinata.html" target="_blank">this</a>.</div>
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He is perfect as a decoration and/or to beat with a stick.</div>
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Last post of school lunches with <a href="http://www.applegate.com/" target="_blank">Applegate</a>.</div>
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We made it!</div>
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The fact that I survived the carpool lane without getting banned for life from it is my biggest accomplishment of the week.</div>
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People that thing is CRAY CRAY.</div>
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Todays lunch was another easy ready in two minutes deals.</div>
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We had made whole wheat pizza earlier in the week, when we did I made some little pizza sticks and put them aside for today.</div>
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And for pizza toppings I added a little sauce, some <a href="http://www.applegate.com/" target="_blank">Applegate</a> Natural Pepperoni and Organic Provolone Cheese {which I cut into heart shapes to fit easier in the container}.</div>
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- Making lunches the night before is so freeing. To wait up and not have to scramble around the kitchen at 7am trying to think of lunch when I barely had a sip of coffee is pretty epic.</div>
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- Bean LOVES school and his after school stories are the best:</div>
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"The little boy in the red shirt flicked my paper."</div>
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"I didn't eat my wasagna, just my salad"</div>
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- <a href="http://www.applegate.com/" target="_blank">Applegate</a> is truly a great company with an amazing mission. But I knew that their food was great before this week, I just hadn't sampled such a large variety of it. It is just nice to know that there is a line of food that is working to provide a good natural and organic product and that is committed to remove GMO's. I look forward eating more and making more recipes with them.</div>
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He was stoked for what we call his "Dragon Dog"</div>
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Amy H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10481889358701285194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797884532770464370.post-63183850622735805032013-08-21T08:00:00.000-04:002013-08-21T08:00:07.485-04:00A week of lunches with Applegate {Day 3: Mini Pita BLT's}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As I sit here in day one of what I am calling my semi retirement, I have been thinking.</div>
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Thinking about the addiction or dependency I have on my kids.</div>
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I am super excited to find myself in a quiet home twice a week, but it also gives me huge flood of emotions.</div>
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Everyday I count my blessings to be able to stay home with my kids.</div>
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But when you find yourself without them for a good chunk of the day, you start second guessing your importance.</div>
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Housework is always there as a friendly reminder that I am needed. </div>
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But I find that pull to them to make me feel important.</div>
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Without someone around to ask for something, needing help, or just want a hug its hard not to feel alone.</div>
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Being a stay at home mom has its downsides.</div>
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But I think about working full time and the burdens that brings, it just is never a win there will always be something to question and wonder "What if...?"</div>
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Today I made Buggie mini BLTs using their Organic Sunday Bacon.</div>
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I used mini whole wheat pita rounds, a slice of tomato, some spinach and baby kale leaves, and since Buggie has aversion to mayo I added a little spread of guacamole on it. It was that simple.</div>
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I ended up making two extra for me to stick in the fridge for my lunch, yum.</div>
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I added a little dried apples, almonds, and strawberries to round this lunch out. </div>
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As for Bean he got a little family of <a href="http://www.applegate.com/" target="_blank">Applegates</a> nugget chicks.</div>
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Its not creepy to eat nuggets made to look like chickens, right?</div>
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Organic Sunday Bacon and Chicken Nuggets provided by <a href="http://www.applegate.com/" target="_blank">Applegate</a></div>
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Amy H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10481889358701285194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797884532770464370.post-38257691071586886902013-08-20T08:00:00.000-04:002013-08-20T08:00:00.990-04:00A week of lunches with Applegate {Day 2 King of Jungle fun lunch and mini tacos boxed lunch}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bean is starting school today, its cool, I am ok promise.</div>
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I am mostly nervous about forgetting one of them. </div>
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So here is what my day will look like,</div>
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I sit,</div>
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I stand,</div>
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I check the time,</div>
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I turn the TV on just to check the time,</div>
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pretty much on repeat until it will be pick up time.</div>
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But yesterday I made him a fun lunch while Sisty was at school.</div>
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For his plate I used <a href="http://www.applegate.com/" target="_blank">Applegates</a> organic black forrest ham and organic cheddar cheese.</div>
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Have I ever mentioned my love affair with cheese, its pretty bad.</div>
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So when I say <a href="http://www.applegate.com/" target="_blank">Applegate</a> has some of the yummiest prepackaged cheese, I know what I am talking about here folks.</div>
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I made a grilled cheese with the ham and cheese, then cut the bread in a circle. Adding some cooked frozen corn around for the mane. </div>
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Two blueberries and some red pepper completed the face. Broccoli florets made for some cute little trees. The red peppers at the bottom had no real purpose other then Bean loves his "chippers" so we will pretend they are rocks.</div>
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Some hummus added a little extra for dippin his veggies. I use squeeze bottles for this, makes it easy to write on the plates and add designs. </div>
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His favorite part is making up stories about his plates, this little Lion, turned into an alien Lion after he eat one of his eyes, and was on a planet with "wittle guys" carrying "wight sabers"...oh having boys is SOO different then girls, hahaha.</div>
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The day of reckoning is upon us,</div>
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the first day of school, bring on the flood of kids wearing backpacks in front of doors on FB.</div>
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Blinked, gone.</div>
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But looking back we did squeeze a lot in.</div>
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So in the scheme of summers, I would call it a success.</div>
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But with the first day of school comes the grind of busting out lunches.</div>
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Which honestly can become an overwhelming process to make sure I am providing a variety of healthy options that aren't too time consuming. </div>
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So I am UBER excited to team up with <a href="http://www.applegate.com/" target="_blank">Applegate</a> this week to share some lunch ideas.</div>
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If you are not familiar with Applegate and their products, its pretty simple for me, they provide a product that I can read the ingredients and know what I am about to feed my family. But get this, it taste good too!<br />
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For Hitchhikers I took some organic black forrest ham and organic white american and rolled them up, usually just two rolls. Then stick three pretzels in the roll and cut it make little ham and cheese bites.<br />
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I paired them with apple slices with almond butter and a hard boiled egg.<br />
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I purchased those cute little silicone dividers from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bentoaday" target="_blank">Bento A Day</a>. They are a great little way to pick foods from mixing. <br />
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I have a flood of emotions running though me as we approach the first day of school next week.</div>
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I am a bit sad by the fact that I will be missing my little buddies as they spend a good chunk of their day at school.</div>
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But that is replaced by relief, to know the bickering that has seemed to reach an all time high will be quieted for that time.</div>
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Then I am nervous, nervous we failed at keeping up with our school work this summer. As I had started the summer with workbooks and reading sessions, those quickly turned into TV time and swimming sessions.</div>
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I am overwhelmed by the idea that Bean is starting school, granted it is only two days a week, it is still A LOT to take in. </div>
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He is ready and I know I am ready for it, or at least I keep telling myself that.</div>
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But most of all I am excited, excited for their new adventures, their growth over the next year, and honestly a little me time.</div>
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Another thing I am stoked about, is next week my blog is being sponsored by <a href="http://www.applegate.com/" target="_blank">AppleGate </a> to share some fun lunch box ideas and also some fun "We Play With Our Food" plates!! So stay tuned for a post a day, wow did I just type that?! HAHA.</div>
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Amy H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10481889358701285194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797884532770464370.post-32014045331453335842013-08-01T08:36:00.000-04:002013-08-01T08:36:19.846-04:00Turkey Meatballs with Pesto over Zucchini Ribbons {Day 3 Clean Eating}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Google and I have been BFFS this week, </div>
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ok who am I kidding we are always BFFS, but more so this week.</div>
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I find my self googling "Is _______ clean eating?"</div>
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And not much to my surprise there is a lot of gray areas.</div>
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Based off the brand and self life, these things can REALLY change a product to clean eats.</div>
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Based off my google search, which lets keep it real if its online it MUST be true {hahaha}, it is in moderation. And well duh it says to NOT purchase the shaker kind that somehow can survive outside of the refrigerated section.</div>
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For pesto I used <a href="http://www.recipeforcrazy.com/2012/07/homemade-pesto.html" target="_blank">Lesely's recipe</a>, I subbed the walnuts for toasted pine nuts.</div>
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Mix all together and form balls, I usually get 8.</div>
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Plate the zucchini and meatballs. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of pesto, sprinkle a little fresh grated parmesan and red pepper flakes if you like a little kick.</div>
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As for the kids, they are not big zucchini fans, which I am ok with, they cannot like every veggie. So I make them quinoa pasta and a little of Gia Russa's low sodium pasta sauce. </div>
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Someone asked me yesterday "Why clean eat, when you don't need to lose weight?"</div>
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Clean eating for me is not a diet to lose weight, but a lifestyle change.</div>
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A change to be more mindful of what our bodies are consuming.</div>
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I can pronounce and accountant for every ingredient my body took in yesterday.</div>
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Thats a winning day in clean eating for me.</div>
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Last night I made this little bundles.</div>
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Flank Steak Asparagus Bundles {makes 8 bundles}:</div>
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- Flank Steak around 1.5lbs</div>
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- 2 garlic cloves crushed</div>
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- a bundle of thin asparagus</div>
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I took the flank and cut it down the middle making to flanks</div>
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Then trimming any fat, cut strips about 3 inches wide.</div>
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I laid the strips out covered with some wax paper and took my handy dandy pot and tenderized them.</div>
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Then sprinkle with some salt and pepper.</div>
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Add to a ziploc with garlic and olive oil, give the bag a good massage.</div>
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Set aside, for 30 mins.</div>
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Trim the asparagus, add to a lined baking pan, add a little olive oil and s&p.</div>
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Remove and cut them in half.</div>
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To make the bundles, take the strips add some asparagus to one end and roll up.</div>
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Grill, these are thin so not very long on each side.</div>
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One thing I have noticed with focusing on clean eating, we have been eating clean for the most part. Or should I say at mealtimes. But snacks are a completely different story. Yesterday I snacked on a dragon fruit, apple with almond butter, Larabar, a banana, and a juice of beet, kale, carrot, and a red apple. I am working on thinking of more out side the box snacks, any suggestions?</div>
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<span id="goog_1675655473"></span><span id="goog_1675655474"></span>I am realizing some of you might have thought I forgot to blog a certain little girls 7th birthday. </div>
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If you are new to these parts you may not have noticed, but for those who have been following my ramblings for some time might have. See I LOVE planning my kids parties, crazy LOVE. So back in April, geez that was so long ago, Buggie had a 7th Fiesta! It was all her idea and I loved every second of it. We had gone to Mexico in February and she fell hard for the country. Kori, did a full post on her party <a href="http://paperandpigtailsparty.com/2013/05/birthday-fiesta/" target="_blank">here</a>, but these are just some of my favorite photos of the day...</div>
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