tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816566856449902852024-03-19T14:44:46.742-07:00Glitter and GirlUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-46710532296881253452015-11-04T18:25:00.001-08:002015-11-04T18:25:11.460-08:00Fix'in my closet with Stitch Fix<span style="color: black;">It’s a Stitch Fix Day! </span><br />
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Today I received my 6th Stitch Fix box! From the moment I heard "clothing to your door" I was sold! So many reasons as to why I chose to try Stitch Fix... I don't shop often, I don't have much time to shop, I always end of shopping for my kids, nothing fits or fits weird, styles are changing so frequently I can't keep up, etc... If you have ANY thoughts on trying Stitch Fix, do yourself a favor and DO IT NOW! You won't regret it!<br />
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Today I am showing you my latest Stitch Fix box. I usually only receive one once a month, but the beauty of Stitch Fix is you can move your date around to receive a box whenever you would like. </div>
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<strong>Before we begin, here’s a quick run down of how the service works directly from their <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4517055" target="_blank">website</a></strong></div>
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<strong>1. Fill out your Style Profile</strong></div>
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Begin by filling out the Style Profile. This helps us understand your size, style, shape, budget and lifestyle. Completing your profile should only take about 10 minutes.</div>
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<strong>2. Pick the date you’d like to receive your shipment</strong></div>
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We’ll send you a selection of five clothing items and accessories handpicked by personal stylists on the date you choose. At the time your stylist selects your items, you will be charged a $20 styling fee. That $20 will be applied as a credit toward anything you keep from your shipment.</div>
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<strong>3. Try everything on in the comfort of your home</strong></div>
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We encourage you to try on everything our personal stylists have picked for you because you just never know what will look great on! Create new outfits by pairing what’s in your shipment with the items that are already in your closet.</div>
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<strong>4. Buy what you like and return the rest</strong></div>
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<li>Take three days to decide what you’ll purchase and what you’d like to send back. You’re only charged for these items when you tell us what you’re keeping and returning.</li>
<li>Check out by logging in to your account to pay for those items you want to keep. The $20 styling fee will be applied as credit towards any items you purchase. If you buy all five items, we’ll give you 25% off the entire purchase!</li>
<li>Simply return the items you don’t want in our pre-paid mailing bag and drop it at any USPS mailbox. Stitch Fix clients enjoy free shipping both ways as a benefit of using our service!</li>
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<strong>5. Tell us what you think!</strong></div>
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Don’t forget to give us specific feedback on each of the items you receive. Our personal stylists are able to send you better selections when we know what did and didn’t work for you, and why.</div>
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And a new service of Stitch Fix is their maternity clothing and petites!</div>
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<strong>Here are the details of this latest box!</strong><br />
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<strong><u>THML Brandi Embroidered Skirt </u></strong></div>
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I loved the skirt as soon as I saw it! It is the perfect length of right above the knee, the embroidery is well stitched and the material is SUPER soft! I love that this skirt can be dressed up for church or casual for a nice dinner. <strong>VERDICT: KEPT</strong></div>
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<strong><u>Sam Hi-Lo Short Sleeve Tee </u></strong></div>
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This tee ranks "best tee ever"! The material is soft and breathable and the length is fun! I asked for some versatile & machine washable pieces in my box and my stylist scored an A for this box! I paired this tee with jeans and tennis shoes for a day time/running errands look and then with black leggings and high boots for a casual date night look. <strong>VERDICT:KEPT</strong> </div>
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<strong><u>Becka Dress</u></strong></div>
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I am a dress LOVER. I love that there are no thoughts on matching a top with a bottom and I love how comfortable they can be. I asked my stylist for some date night dresses in this month's box and again, it's a winner. I was skeptical about the dress before trying in on. I am not a huge lace fan and it seemed a little "too old" for me. This is when the "try everything on in the box" comes into play. Many times this has happened in my previous boxes and I always ended up liking what I thought I wouldn't. This dress is so pretty & sophisticated. The lace details around the neck sold me! <strong>VERDICT:KEPT</strong></div>
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This dress is so pretty. I knew I'd like it before I put it on. Here again I asked for a weather versatile date night dress. In the pictures above, I paired it with sandals for the warmer months and boots for the colder months. I don't have a jean jacket, which I plan on asking for in my next box, but I feel like it would have looked great with the boots for a Fall night. The detailing of the dress around the neck and bottom of the dress are amazing. <strong>VERDICT:KEPT</strong> </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-43982723081142800732013-12-18T11:37:00.004-08:002013-12-18T11:37:37.453-08:00Veggie Muffins<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I posted a picture today on IG (whitney_collins1) of my new attempt to get Berkley to eat more veggies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Using either a small cookie scoop and place mixture into a mini muffin pan. Cook for approx 10-15min.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-32499587921228309082013-12-05T18:55:00.005-08:002013-12-05T18:55:53.710-08:00What we've been up to lately<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We've been super busy the past couple of weeks. Days upon days of crafts, playing & baking! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have tried mixing up our crafting sessions...independent painting normally happens only in the bathroom, but I decided to see how well she would do on the kitchen floor. It was quite surprising to see her paint so quietly and so focused.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ahhh the joys of baking.I LOVE baking for others & LOVE that Berk can now join me! When things get complicated I simply give her a bowl of water, a whisk and she's quiet for the next two minutes. She then spills the water on purpose and continues to hit her water puddle....kitchen water table...she's so smart!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's not forget the most important part of the day..playtime. Ya'll Ben has caved and I will be getting the one thing on my wishlist...a playroom! I am beyond thrilled to have a place just for Berk's toys & a clutter free living space!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-19405820197272943632013-11-27T08:41:00.000-08:002013-11-27T17:19:20.070-08:00Christmas pictures and a Little Looker reviewI would be lying if I told you that I didn't want our Christmas pictures to be taken by a professional. You know...the big expensive lens, the "tilt your head a little to the right", the perfect lighting, etc... Well, I just wasn't about the ask Ben to take Christmas pictures with a professional, I mean we still have Berk's 1st year pictures to hang up (uh hum Ben). So just like our fall pictures I decided to take matters into my own hands. We had the camera, just needed to work on the outfits & photographer. We decided to go with a red theme. I searched Pinterest for days looking for ideas! Here are some of our favorites that we did not use on our Christmas cards because we do want our family & friends to be surprised when they get their cards.<br />
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This is a behind the scene look at how Berk moved our decor! I couldn't stop laughing!</div>
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Kali over at <a href="http://littlelookershop.com/">Little Looker Shop</a> sent over a gorgeous pair of metallic gold leather <a href="http://littlelookershop.com/classic-moccasins/metallic-silver-leather">moccasins</a>! We absolutely adore them and can't say enough about them! Berk might be surprised with the <a href="http://littlelookershop.com/classic-moccasins/metallic-gold-leather">silver </a>in her stocking as a stuffer! As we all know Berk is a shoe lover! White shoes, brown shoes, pink shoes, any kind of shoes! I thought of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuHzYssjjGc">Pete the Cat</a> while typing that, and if something doesn't feel right she is sure to let you know! A perfect fit, super comfortable and they are made for wear outside as well (we all know Berk likes walking up and down the dirt road). With all of the dirt road walking, her moccasins are clean with just a wipe! Wouldn't a mommy & mini pair look great? Maybe an idea Kali!!!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-76958187120211321432013-11-27T08:18:00.002-08:002013-11-27T08:18:38.074-08:00Thankful...I haven't forgotten my blog. I've been focusing more on family time over here especially during the holiday season! We've been spending hours upon hours learning and exploring over here so during nap time I've been cleaning like a mad woman instead of blogging! During this season I am thankful for my faith, my family, my health & my friends!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-13429322097079107032013-11-18T11:06:00.000-08:002013-11-18T11:06:02.619-08:00Our weekend<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh the wonders of what a lazy weekend will do for you. I always start Mondays with a little more energy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have finally reached the ponytail stage (yippee)! This is by far the cutest thing ever. Ponytail & sleepy baby...this mama almost had a tear fall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> My Amazon subscription came in on Friday & I think Berk was more excited than I was. Seriously mamas, if you haven't checked out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/mom/signup">Amazon Mom</a> & <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Services-LLC-Prime/dp/B00DBYBNEE">Amazon Prime</a>...do yourself a favor! Our subscriptions change each month. This month we got Mum Mums, paper towels, B-12 vitamins, diapers & wipes. 5 total items and it's an additional 20% o</span>ff!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My friend and I try to have weekly play dates with our girls. This week we wanted to do Thanksgiving craft. <strike>We </strike> She is a teacher and we both LOVE crafts with our little ladies. The girls are so used to getting their tootsies painted that they can't wait to hop into our laps for the painting! It's so much fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's just say that I am disappointed that I will not need to make these again because they were fantastic. Here's the recipe</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you can see I am not much of a recipe or correct measurements kind of cooker....use your best judgement. This recipe will also be for kids so I didn't add much jalapeno to it, just enough to give it some flavor. </span><br />
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A couple weekends ago a few friends from church ran in the Bull City Race Fest 5 miler. This was the first co-ed race that we've done and it was so nice to have the husbands along! We started our group back in April and we are still going strong! This was after a very hilly & cold 5 miles.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Berkley absolutely loved this sensory/food art activity! Mama loved it even more because she had fun and had a little more protein added to her diet!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-64717951885130375642013-10-28T11:58:00.003-07:002013-10-28T11:58:49.214-07:00weekends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another weekend has come and gone :( I live for the weekends! Lazy Saturdays and family filled fun! Every now and then I empty the toy basket to keep Berk occupied for a couple minutes. When I start to turn the basket over her face lightens up like it's Christmas morning </span><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">anyone else already thinking about Christmas?</span> </i> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This picture is pretty special huh? Purse on shoulder and arm in the air. She loves putting things in her purse and taking them out. She has her own makeup brush, tube of lip gloss <i>(just for pretend)</i> and comb. She so big!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saturday I clocked in my last long run before my half on Sunday. I love running, but hate training. On my last mile I decided to run after these two in our back yard. Ben kept yelling to run faster and Berk kept waving. I didn't know whether to scream at Ben because, obviously I was tired or to laugh at Berkley. <i>The joys of being a wife & mom.</i></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-36464480655104399922013-10-24T07:22:00.000-07:002013-10-24T07:22:45.734-07:00Being my mini me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sunday mornings the devil is in full action. Seriously! It's always rush, rush. I have to look presentable, which means no yoga pants, and worry about Ben & Berkley too!</div>
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I am TYPE A. I will <strike>not </strike>admit it. I am always the first to rise and I don't stop until I am in the pew at church. On this certain Sunday morning it was as though God knocked on my heart. I was in the midst of putting my boots on I hear the shoes knock over in the closet <i><strike> just another mess to clean up</strike></i>. Before I could zip up my last boot, Berkley came running into the bathroom with a pair of my shoes. She quietly sat down across from me and pretended to put my shoes on (insert heartbreak). At that moment, I stopped rushing, sat down and spent a mere minute helping<i> my</i> daughter put my shoes on. I screamed for me to grab the camera so that I could capture this unforgettable moment. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-69577087711967486662013-10-21T08:06:00.001-07:002013-10-21T08:06:34.785-07:00Meal Planning Monday<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">B is currently napping, clothes are in the washer and I am taking a few minutes to meal plan for the week! Here's what I came up with. Link are provided below to all of the recipes.</span><div>
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wednesDAY: <a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2012/10/slow-cooker-tomato-basil-parmesan-soup.html">Tomato Basil Parm soup</a></h3>
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ThursDAY: <a href="http://mixandmatchmama.blogspot.com/2013/08/dinner-tonight-bbq-baked-chicken-tacos.html">BBQ Tacos</a></h3>
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sunDAY: <a href="http://mixandmatchmama.blogspot.com/2011/12/dinner-tonight-stew.html">stew</a></h3>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-26683464895295218902013-10-17T17:18:00.002-07:002013-10-17T17:18:59.618-07:00Little Cowgirl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Years ago when my nieces were born, my parents bought a horse. My parents have had racing horses for as long as I can remember and wanted<strike> their love</strike> my dad's love of horses to rub off on them a little. Berkley is my "little cowgirl". She adores "Moose". <i>She calls her horse by his name and other horses "horse". Such a smart baby. Now when she sees a real moose, I'm not sure what we will do!</i></div>
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We take a couple trips out to the stable a day so that she can see & feed him. She loves feeding her carrots because she can hold them by the end, unlike apples. She does not like feeding him apples, because he has to go straight to her hand. Yes this frightens me a little, but he is so wonderful with children.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-40482768034021066002013-10-15T08:39:00.002-07:002013-10-15T08:39:59.128-07:00Reality of a SAHM When I first found out that I was pregnant we were beyond thrilled! I have always loved children, which is why I decided to become a teacher. We found out that we were pregnant in my 2nd year of teaching Kindergarten and I taught throughout the entire year. I was due in July and finished out the year <strike>strong</strike> tired. Ben and I had a couple conversations throughout my pregnancy about returning to work once we moved back to my home town and I was all for it. After all, I had heard too many stories of SAHM depression, exhaustion, etc. At that moment in my life I said, "Berk will be fine in a daycare, most kids do it", " I just love teaching", "I know that I will need a break".<br />
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Before continuing I know at this point someone has something negative to say. It's ok, it's life. I understand that everyone isn't the same. I applaud WAHM and working moms. I mean seriously that is one of the reasons I chose to stay home, because you guys are like superwoman! 8-5 job, house cleaned, laundry folded, dinner cooked, etc.<br />
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Back to my story... I had every intention of going back to work when the year started in August. Berkley was 8 weeks old which is the normal maternity leave, and I thought by then everything would be set. I started out in August and gave my notice of leaving in late September. I was stressed out to the max. Pumping every 2 hours, calling to make sure Berkley was eating properly, functioning on 4 hrs of sleep, etc. If you are a mom reading this then you may or may have not gone through this. Again this is my story. I was drained by the time I got home!<br />
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These some of the reasons we decided that maybe it would work better if I were at home with Berkley. Those reasons aren't the main reason though. The main reason I decided to become a SAHM was so that I...<br />
<i>( it is so tempting to google "why be a stay at home mom" so that this sounds so professional but I'm not) </i><br />
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<b>~watch her grow</b><br />
<b>~love her</b><br />
<b>~teach her about the love of Christ</b><br />
<b>~help spark her curosity </b><br />
<b>~explore with her</b><br />
<b>~learn more about her</b><br />
<b>~read her favorite book 10 times,</b><br />
<b>~allow her to play freely,</b><br />
<b>~let her ride the vaccum as I use it</b><br />
<b>~have dance parties </b><br />
<b>~push her in her baby doll stroller</b><br />
<b>~pick flowers with her</b><br />
<b>~take her to the library</b><br />
<b>~play dates</b><br />
<b>~sitting on the floor in the bathroom helping her imitate mommy with the hair brush and makeup brushes</b><br />
<b>~thousands of kisses & hugs</b><br />
<b>~playing games</b><br />
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If you think being a SAHM is about having a clean house, being well dressed, having a gourmet meal for dinner and spending hours at the gym it's safe to say that you are WRONG. My house is a <strike>mess </strike> learning environment right now, I haven't thought about dinner yet and if I do it's probably going to be a crock pot kind of day, I don't have a gym membership and if I do workout it's at home for about 30 minutes, if I am lucky! This is my reality & I LOVE IT.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-20874505019799934822013-10-10T07:19:00.002-07:002013-10-10T07:19:36.138-07:0015 month updateB turned 15 months old on the 1st so I am a little late with the update, but better late than never right? I always feel like I am forgetting some things so I've started writing the post over a couple of days! Berk is growing up on us....she's little miss i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t (makes me think about Destiny's Child) ha. <br />
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mama<br />
dada<br />
Rambo (our dog)<br />
dog<br />
cat<br />
yion (lion)<br />
ish (goldfish)<br />
boon (balloon)<br />
ball<br />
cow<br />
moose (parent's horse)<br />
horse<br />
out (outside)<br />
night (night night)<br />
fower (flower)<br />
ride<br />
rock<br />
light<br />
hot<br />
G (grandma)<br />
papa<br />
Lee (Aunt Lee)<br />
no<br />
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more<br />
bar (granola bar)<br />
yummy<br />
done (all done)<br />
red<br />
blue<br />
orange<br />
yellow<br />
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Lion<br />
Cow<br />
Horse<br />
Dog<br />
Cat<br />
Make fishy lips<br />
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Diaper changes<br />
riding long distances<br />
daddy leaving for work in the morning<br />
being told no<br />
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Blueberries<br />
putting on pretend makeup<br />
brushing her teeth<br />
going outside<br />
riding the golfcart<br />
feeding the horse<br />
watering flowers<br />
turning off lights using the light switch<br />
Elmo<br />
singing & dancing<br />
PuzzlesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-80887106806926775492013-10-08T07:57:00.004-07:002013-10-08T07:57:38.796-07:00Toddler Fashion<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have had many questions about where I got B's infinity scarf pictured <a href="http://instagram.com/whitney_collins1">here</a> on instagram. It's getting harder and harder to get a non blurry picture of this running munchkin! I love that this scarf can be slipped right over B's head. Unlike most scarves that are bulky around the neck, this scarf is kid-friendly! </span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbs0-Gy8p2LbuvjOo8ibPv0s1YAeiE_Sip09t53D_dzqISZ1_ZJHgGKxa3zS2xCsNnpl7Gp2VAvqL3CcRsjE1NQKytqqdsIJlBvIC_ZXsqW6u33mCueRO8rlHw7wge-QxF8_BKLkbEjs/s1600/016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbs0-Gy8p2LbuvjOo8ibPv0s1YAeiE_Sip09t53D_dzqISZ1_ZJHgGKxa3zS2xCsNnpl7Gp2VAvqL3CcRsjE1NQKytqqdsIJlBvIC_ZXsqW6u33mCueRO8rlHw7wge-QxF8_BKLkbEjs/s320/016.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Pjozd3OrbygOaxmQAud2gB0ixUUKhx-68xLbODQhzWK_I31nMNOUg6zWhvmp84JWr-GZK3_45d9_8oba9v1yi_iqep-0w4L_ac8rp00OUKY12wdS7MG7F-oBS3-NjUbDPp9EHvmLsGE/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Pjozd3OrbygOaxmQAud2gB0ixUUKhx-68xLbODQhzWK_I31nMNOUg6zWhvmp84JWr-GZK3_45d9_8oba9v1yi_iqep-0w4L_ac8rp00OUKY12wdS7MG7F-oBS3-NjUbDPp9EHvmLsGE/s320/018.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Desiree over at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlebirdiesnest">littlebirdiesnest</a> is amazing to work with! She is super sweet & went above and beyond to work with me on this scarf! Check out her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlebirdiesnest">Etsy</a> shop and let her know that we sent you!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-59733340911424258502013-10-07T07:02:00.003-07:002013-10-07T07:02:37.873-07:00a lazy weekend recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I loved everything about this weekend and I think Ben would agree. We had no to-do list! Rarely do we have weekends like this so we soaked every second up. Friday after Ben got home from work we took a little shopping trip. Berkley's feet are finally growing, we are in a size 4. I took advantage of Ben being in a great mood and scooped up these two pair of cute shoes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are running with a group of friends for church in a 5 miler next weekend so we had a 5 mile run Saturday morning. I am on half marathon training so I ran 5 with Ben and Berk and then 3 on my own. After our run we walked around our local campus.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sunday was jam packed....seriously. We had church from 9-11am, home to let Berk nap, church picnic from 1:30-4:30, home to take quick baths, back at church from 6:15-8:45. Here is a picture of the couples 3 legged race. We raced against my sister and her husband and my sister in law and her husband. Trust me it is harder than it looks! I thought we were going to face plant with every <strike>step </strike> hop we took.</span></div>
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Before becoming pregnant, I had heard of monthly subscription boxes and decided to try one out. I tried out the Beauty Box. After a couple months of receiving products that I never used or never had time to use I cancelled my subscription. Great idea at first. After having Berk I started following all of my mommy blogging friends and noticed the <a href="https://www.citruslane.com/invitedby/Whitney.Collins.357757">Citrus Lane Box</a> for kids. Skeptical at first based on my previous experience with subscription boxes, I just sat back and read the reviews. After months of contemplating I decided to jump on the<a href="https://www.citruslane.com/invitedby/Whitney.Collins.357757"> Citrus Lane box</a> subscriptio<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">n! <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">From the moment we opened it I knew it was going to be a good one. I seriously love everything in it! Read more below for our review of each individual item.</span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-88323895133851424092013-10-02T11:14:00.000-07:002013-10-02T11:14:22.833-07:00National Fun DayWe have declared today as National Fun Day! The weather is gorgeous & Berkley can't get enough of it!<br />
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Playing with her beloved basketball...no she's not a tomboy! Need proof look at our previous post <a href="http://glitterandgirl.blogspot.com/2013/09/pumpkin-picking.html">here</a></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-30327753616845648022013-09-30T10:41:00.000-07:002013-09-30T10:41:17.850-07:00Pumpkin PickingHappy Monday! We had a laid back and fun weekend that included a pumpkin patch, staying in our pajamas for way too long & a church. We live in a pretty rural area so the closest pumpkin patch is 30-40 minutes away. Our upcoming weekends are packed so I knew this weekend would be perfect. The weather definitely wasn't the best...70ish degrees so I had to change up our fall pumpkin picking attire.<br />
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We wandered through the patch in search of the perfect pumpkin and stopped along the way for a photo op.<br />
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I made these pumpkin spice cookies with some leftover pumpkin on Wednesday. Do yourself a favor and make them now or tonight! </div>
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line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">1/4 teaspoon ginger</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">dash of allspice</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">2 eggs</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">1 cup brown sugar</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">1/2 cup canola oil</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">1 cup pure pumpkin (same as canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree)</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">pinch of vanilla powder (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><b>For the icing</b></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">2 cups powdered sugar, sifted</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">1 teaspoon cinnamon</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">pinch of vanilla powder (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">1 tablespoon melted butter</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">milk, as needed</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><u><b>Directions:</b></u></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; 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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Set aside.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the eggs and sugar until well combined, about 1 minute. (Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed during mixing).</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Add the oil, pumpkin, and vanilla and mix on low speed until blended. Stir in the flour mixture with a spoon.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Using a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop out mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 1/2 inches apart. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out the mounds.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Bake the cookies until the tops feel firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, about 16 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><b>To make the icing</b>, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and melted butter in a small bowl. Gradually add milk by tablespoons, until you reach a spreading consistency. Spoon the icing evenly over tops of cookies. </span></span></div>
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Found <a href="http://www.target.com/p/c9-flyweight-yoga-tote-black-15/-/A-14197508#prodSlot=medium_1_4">this</a> yoga bag at Target for $6...SCORE! I loved it so much I used it as a diaper bag last night!</div>
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If you follow me on instagram (whitney_collins1) you would have seen our first of many trips to the pumpkin patch yesterday. This way my favorite picture. She walked holding this two punkins and wouldn't put them down. We had a blast!</div>
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I have been working with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrameYourEvent">Frame Your Event</a> over the past couple of weeks on a giveway! For a chance to win an item of your choice comment below with "win". If you are a runner or triathlete, you will want to visit their Etsy shop! Take a look at these beauties!</div>
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The picture frame on the left can be found<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrameYourEvent?section_id=12151028"> here</a> The medal display can be found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrameYourEvent?section_id=12151032">here</a></div>
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I am a sucker for playdates! I literally would have <strike>5</strike> 3 in a day if we had more SAHM's in my area. I love <a href="http://www.coolmompicks.com/2013/09/9-playdate-recipes-snack-ideas.php">this</a> post on playdate snacks!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060912688093842451noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381656685644990285.post-66038530541643310472013-09-25T07:35:00.000-07:002013-09-25T07:45:21.061-07:00Weekly WorkoutsI didn't gain an appreciation and understanding of health & fitness until I got married in 2008. We moved to Chapel Hill, NC for Ben to attend dental school & by golly everyone was in tip top shape. I mean we couldn't drive half a mile without seeing 3-4 people running, the gym parking lots were full and all of Ben's dental school friends talked "healthy". We were new to this atmosphere of "being healthy". Needless to say it rubbed off quickly and I was full force for 4 years! I had a passion for exercising...any kind really! I loved to keep things fresh and keep my body guessing. I was into running, swimming, biking. weight lifting, zumba, yoga, Pilates, etc...literally everything! Since then I've ran one full marathon, two half marathons, one triathlon, one mud run and numerous 5k's. After having Berkley, I quickly realized that I didn't have hours & hours to workout. I know what works for my body & am limited with time! I workout either in the mornings before Berkley & Ben wake up, during nap time or when Ben gets home from work. Here is what a normal week of workouts look like<br />
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An example of Friday's cross fit of last week looks like this *(don't judge the paper, it's all I had a the moment & needed to rush before Berkley woke up).</div>
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Speaking of workouts...what's a workout without a cute accessory? A needed accessory at that! Mallory over at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OwlBeSweatin?ref=search_shop_redirect">Owl Be Sweatin</a> sent me this amazing leopard non-slip headband! Not only is it perfect for working out, but I've noticed myself wearing it for errands too. I'm sure I am not the only one battling re-growth, but this headband is sure to lay EVERYTHING down. It also has an adjustable backing so that it fits you perfectly. I love this headband and it is hubby approved! Ben says it actually looks like a fashion headband instead of my ugly rubber black workout headbands. Thanks Mallory for making me look cute while sweating! Check out her Etsy shop & use the coupon code glitterandgirl with no spaces for 15 % off!<br />
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