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Oh the threes. I had always heard the twos were terrible, but man the threes.. The twos were a breeze and I was convinced I’d sailed through the supposed hard times without a hitch. I still think my little one is an angel muffin who can do no wrong, however, It’s my job as her Mom to teach her socially acceptable behavior While googling in {Read More}

Frugal Crafts – Guest Post from Primrose Schools

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Creative Crafts To Keep Children Occupied Without Emptying Your Wallet By Dan Gilbert; Submitted on behalf of Primrose Schools; providing preschool students with a balanced learning curriculum helping them grow mentally, physically and socially. The boredom bug can strike at any time. Rainy days can create the cries of having nothing to do, as well as weather that is simply too cold or too hot {Read More}

Big, Exciting News!

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I’m ecstatic to finally announce we are expecting another little blessing A little back story… When I found out I was pregnant with Chloe I immediately got online to figure out her due date. I typed all of the information in and clicked submit…Her due date was Valentine’s Day ♥ Once I went to the doctor they told me I was incorrect and that her {Read More}

What I don’t want … and what I’ve been up to

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I never want this blog to become a forced, generic, only for profit, boring place. Which is why the past couple of weeks have been kind of quiet around here. I’ve been crazy busy working on design projects and didn’t want to blog “just to blog”. I realize I’ll never be picked up by BlogHer, or any other advertising agency that requires you blog 3 {Read More}

That just happened…

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Picture this. I’m sitting at my computer answering emails this morning and along comes a little gecko. He runs across my keyboard and up the wall, then back down the wall and towards me… My three year old and I jump up on top of the island in the kitchen screaming, then laughing hysterically as the little guy plops down behind my computer looking terrified. {Read More}

Homemade Tents

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When me, my Brother and Sister were little we’d build tents in the living room all the time. We would use anything and everything we could to make our tent as big as possible. Inevitably someone would step on part of the sheet, a thumbtack would come loose, and our creation would come tumbling down. While shopping at Home Depot a while back I came {Read More}

Fishing for horses

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How to catch a horse. Step 1. Grab your plastic rake. Step 2. Sit on your bed and let your rake hang over the edge. Step 3. Be very, very quiet… Step 4. Get down off of your bed and grab your plastic horse from the toy box. Step 5. Place your plastic horse on the rake. Step 6. Get back up on your bed {Read More}

Giveaway Time! Personalized Snuggle Spot from LaneyBug.net!

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The MomAndWife Facebook page officially hit 1000 fans this weekend, so we’re having a giveaway to celebrate! The prize is a custom made, personalized snuggle spot from my friend Amanda at LaneyBug Creations! What is a Snuggle Spot? Amanda Says: The Snuggle spot is a pillow that I invented when my daughter was 3 months old and wouldn’t sleep unless i was holding her. When {Read More}

Interview With A { fabulous! } Photographer

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My friend Amanda happens to be the amazing photographer behind Amanda Holloway Photography. She took our family pictures last month and so graciously agreed to answer a few questions for MomAndWife.com readers! Amanda, you’re pretty much the coolest. Thank you much! For the beginners out there, what’s the big difference between a point and shoot and a DSLR camera? Oh my goodness. Ummmmm…. EVERYTHING? Hah! {Read More}

DIY Backyard Bouquet

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Spring Break is here and all of our kids are home looking for fun stuff to do! So, next time you’re outside playing with the kids try making one of these bad boys. Your kids will love that they created something so pretty and you’ll have something nice to look at Even if you don’t have pretty flowers (ours weren’t exactly gorgeous) it’s a fun {Read More}

Mommy Guilt

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I think it’s safe to say we are all on a constant journey to find the perfect balance. I know my friends and I discuss it quite frequently, but it wasn’t until I was watching “Bethenny Ever After” last night and heard Rachel Raye say something that I really understood it’s not just me. I have an addiction to reality television, don’t judge me Anyhow, {Read More}

Pretty Little Messes

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Abstract Trix That is all.