Category Archives: Self

A Match Made in Heaven

June 8, 2014

I believe that before we came to this earth, we chose the people we wanted to spend our lives with. It was literally a match made in heaven. Baby Emma can’t talk yet. She can’t walk, or play or even laugh – but she has brought so much joy into our lives, already. As a...

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How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle with Children, with fit2fat2fit.com and 2fitathome.com

June 2, 2014

We had such a wonderful time getting to know Lynn and Drew Manning the beauty and brains behind FIT2FAT2FIT and 2FITatHOME. They are such a dynamic team and really bring the reality of achieving a healthy lifestyle into reality. If you enjoy these short clips of ways to work out at home you will...

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M.E. – Mother Empowerment

May 11, 2014

This week was beautiful. In so many ways it changed my life. Without going into too much detail yet, I wanted to at least welcome you to our first, of many, installments of M.E. – Mother Empowerment! But first, a picture of the man behind Kid Labs – where this life changing event happened. When...

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What Advice Would you Give a new Mom? + a chance to win a REAL pearl necklace!

May 6, 2014

Mother’s Day is coming UP so we thought it would be FUN to share some advice for a new mom! Remember to subscribe to our youtube channel for weekly videos! We interview so many amazing people and bring them to you every Monday at 2:00 MST. See you there! What tips would you give to...

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Debbie Swenson
Don’t listen to the naysaysers, the advice-givers (funny huh?), or the self appointed “mommy police”. If anything will humble you and make you realize you know nothing, it’s a child. Listen to your child, and to your heart. And realize that your children are going to teach YOU more than you will ever teach them. Your job is to love them, keep them safe, and set a good example for them of the kind of people you hope they grow up to be. From day one they will want to be just like you. Have fun. (from a mother of six, and a joyful grandmother of 21!)ReplyCancel
- Janae
  Debbie! Send a message to [email protected] and tell me the address you want your pearl necklace sent to 🙂 put “Pearl Necklace” in the subject line.ReplyCancel
Natalia Solache
It is ok to be scared, try to be patient, take care of you too.ReplyCancel
- Janae
  Send a message to [email protected] and tell me the address you want your pearl necklace sent to 🙂 put “Pearl Necklace” in the subject line.ReplyCancel
Deanna Ritz
Sleep when you can and don’t feel bad that your house is a wreck. It can wait! Pray and pray often. Trust your gut instincts and don’t listen to all the horror stories that people tell you. Savor every moment. Even when you feel like your days will never end because your babies grow up SO fast!!ReplyCancel
- Janae
  Send a message to [email protected] and tell me the address you want your pearl necklace sent to 🙂 put “Pearl Necklace” in the subject line.ReplyCancel
Jodie
I couldn’t agree more with Debbie. And, every baby is different and every mom is different, so do what feels best for you and your family.ReplyCancel
- Janae
  Send a message to [email protected] and tell me the address you want your pearl necklace sent to 🙂 put “Pearl Necklace” in the subject line.ReplyCancel
Aimee @ Like Mother Like Daughter
I love this video! As a new mother to be (in the next couple weeks) I need as much advice as I can get!ReplyCancel
- Janae
  Send a message to [email protected] and tell me the address you want your pearl necklace sent to 🙂 put “Pearl Necklace” in the subject line.ReplyCancel
Sandra
Every child is different ad will require different things. Don’t sweat the small stuff, and the house will always be in disarray, embrace your time in life it goes so quick.ReplyCancel
- Janae
  Send a message to [email protected] and tell me the address you want your pearl necklace sent to 🙂 put “Pearl Necklace” in the subject line.ReplyCancel
Joanne T Ferguson
G’day! My mum used to say never to do anything you didn’t want to read on the front page of a newspaper! lol
Cheers! JoanneReplyCancel
- Janae
  Send a message to [email protected] and tell me the address you want your pearl necklace sent to 🙂 put “Pearl Necklace” in the subject line.ReplyCancel
Rachel Cartucci
My advice for a new mom is listen to your own mom/grandmother but modernize that advice because it does come with an expiration date sometimes.ReplyCancel
- Janae
  Send a message to [email protected] and tell me the address you want your pearl necklace sent to 🙂 put “Pearl Necklace” in the subject line.ReplyCancel
Gretchen
Don’t compare yourself to what anyone else (or their baby/kid for that matter) is doing. You do what works for you and feels best for your family.ReplyCancel
- Janae
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krystal
Being a new mom can be hard but taking time for a coffee and a walk means the world. I am the mommy of a two year old and I still need those mini breaks every now and then.ReplyCancel
- Janae
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Losing Weight the Healthy Way: Part 1

April 8, 2014

Losing weight is always a hot topic whether it is with diets, pills, surgery, or starvation. It is so refreshing to me to learn from someone who is doing things the right way and actually teaching others about what being healthy truly means. It means working out, eating right, and finding a healthy balance...

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10 Surprising Benefits of Keeping a Journal

February 25, 2014

em Written by: Camille I have a ridiculous amount of journals that I have kept since the age of 5. My love for journal keeping began in my very first class in my very first school. We were asked to write something about our day or given a prompt for a way to get our...

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Dear Ella,

February 20, 2014

written by: Janae You’d think after raising one niece, one step daughter and three of my biological daughters – I’d be used to it. That age. The age where a girl’s world starts shifting and taking on different shapes and definitions. That time when you transform from a young girl, that knows her value, beauty...

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How to Thrift Shop

February 11, 2014

People often make sweet comments on clothes I buy for my family. Some of my friends say that I shouldn’t divulge where I picked them up, but I find shopping fun! I love to make it a game, share my finds, and see what combinations my family of girls come...

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Sarah B.
Gorgeous outfits! I would have never guessed they came from a thrift store. I found an awesome resale boutique where I live and snagged some like new jeans for $5 and like new polos for the hubby for $3 a piece. I felt quite proud of myself to get the clothing we needed and save a lot of $$ at the same time! P.s. I would love to win some pearls!ReplyCancel
Christina
I swear, if I ever need a “pick me up” I could look at Halle’s pictures and immediately smile. She is SOOOOOO cute! Great finds, great pics! 🙂 I love thrifting, but I never seem to get as lucky as everyone else out in blogland! 🙂ReplyCancel
Trish A
I just may have to find a Savers! Those were some great finds;) your little Bug reminds me a little of you;) so cute!
BTW, enjoying this new blog!ReplyCancel
Jamie
What a fun post, I love thrifting! If pearls wouldn’t be the perfect piece to pair with a thrift store outfit, I don’t know what would!!ReplyCancel
Jamie
Also liked you on facebook!ReplyCancel
Shae
I’m thinking a trip to Saver’s for some “real” shopping might just be in my future! I generally just go there when I am needing some “costume” type clothing. lol Thanks for the give away!ReplyCancel
Sherri
Who knew Savers could be so fun! Well done!ReplyCancel
Shannon
Love thrift store shopping!!ReplyCancel
Nicole
Such cute “new” school outfits! And you’re girls are so cute too! I love shopping at the thrift store! Unique items and cheap name brands – I have even found new stuff with the tags still on.ReplyCancel
Camille Walker
Great post! I love the pictures of Halle. She is such a cute HAM! Awesome tips.ReplyCancel
Amy M
Sometimes when a popular trend is so popular that it is hard to find staple items in my kind of fit, a thrift store is the easiest place to go! Trouser jeans, the right length of blazer, or cardigans!ReplyCancel
Stephanie
I extra like the tip of going with a plan. I usually avoid going because I tend to pick up things that might (but usually don’t) work in the future and then have a house full of junk.ReplyCancel
Janae
Sarah! Great deals, and good luck with the pearls 🙂

Christina, I agree with you about Halle… she makes me laugh daily with her facial expressions!

Trisha 🙂 thanks…she may have a bit of me in her..haha

Jamie, I agree… I wear pearls with my thrift stuff all the time!

Shae, I love that name by the way!! Savers is very fun at Halloween too!!

Sherri, It is so fun! thanks!

Shannon…glad I’m not the only one 🙂

Nicole, I have found brand new stuff too…crazy!

Camille…indeed…

Amy, Isn’t that the truth? It’s like the radio when a new good song comes along, so everyone plays it a million times!

Stephanie, I had to throw that tip in for myself as well 🙂 I get distracted too!ReplyCancel
Donnalynn MacArthur
Girlfriend, I am a thrift / consighnment store junkie! I know when to hit weekly sales, last of the month mark downs and first of the month dollar days! …. I know how to get a bigger deal on a deal! Helpful hints, be picky, look for quality, and only purshase if you love it, not just beacause it’s cheep.
Sisters are the best! Love your new blog!ReplyCancel
Michelle Moon
Awesome ideas…I love the thrift store! Now I have an immense desire to hit up the DI. I always remember finding quality brands thrift shopping in college! It’s great with little kiddos too…great pictures too!ReplyCancel
Stephanie
Hi. I’m Stephanie and I’m a thrift store addict. 🙂

I LOVE the look on peoples’ faces when they compliment me on my outfit and ask me where I got it and I name the local thrift store.

And you’re absolutely right, ALWAYS take a friend.ReplyCancel
Becky Proctor
I need to be more patient with thrift shopping! Thanks for the tips!ReplyCancel
Cassia
So clever!! And I love all the pics of your cute girls!!ReplyCancel

Turning 30: Five Ways to Make it Rock!

February 10, 2014

Written by: Camille I must be honest in admitting that turning 30 has not been something that I looked forward to. It isn’t something that I feared, rather, it was something that I knew was sneaking upon me and some how in my mind it meant that things would undeniably be different and that my...

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$100 Canvas Print Giveaway – Be.YOU.tiful Link Party

January 30, 2014

We like, we like to Party! It’s Thursday night, and it’s time to whip out that diet coke and rock this joint! Welcome back to the… If you are new to the link party, don’t stress, we got ya covered!! Read what this link up is all about below…. We are the lost...

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