What a Difference a Year Makes

This is a tough one to write. I’ve been thinking about it for awhile and keep putting it off. Two sentences in, without even really saying anything yet and I’m already a mess. My eyes are instantly warm puddles, my glasses fogged up, my nose already running. But I’m all about addressing the uncomfortable, facing…

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Bumpin’ It in Blue

By this point, we know I’m obsessed with polka dots, off-the-shoulder and blue. So when I saw this maternity dress, I knew I had to have it. And, at $34, it was totally possible! I refuse to spend a lot of money on maternity wear since (even though it doesn’t seem like it) I’ll be out of…

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In-Depth with Darlyn Simpson

I interviewed Darlyn Simpson of Ashley Gabby Designs months ago but I’ve been putting off editing (and publishing) it and wasn’t sure exactly why. Procrastination, I told myself. More time consuming. Not enough hours in the day. Well, yesterday, with Lilly back in school, I sat down and made myself and it suddenly became very clear…

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I’m Pregnant… and Freaked Out

I’m pregnant… and freaked out. While being a mother has been on my life list for as long as I can remember, I did some serious soul-searching before I decided to embark on this journey. I even went so far as to tell my mother and sister it was off the table completely — partly…

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The Great Choo Divide

                   I went to a wedding last month. So did my Choo’s. I always thought you could tell the difference between city and country by the clothes. I was wrong. True, one look at mom jeans and capri pants screams provincial, and my husband and I, in…

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