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  • Trendy Tuesday: a Day at the Park

    1. Hello Apparel Tank (red) 2. Madewell Transport Tote 3. Forever 21 Checkered Midi Skirt 4. Essie Nail Polish in Lollipop 5. Merona Elba Silver wedge sandal (Target) 6. Forever 21 Classic Oversize Watch And for the toddlers in your world… 1. Target Ninja Turtles Tee 2. Gap Colored Trouser Straight Leg Pant 3. Cherry…

  • Ready for a Monday

    Sometimes I’m just ready for a Monday. A fresh start. A brand spankin’ new week. . Today is that day.  Last week was a doozie I tell you. DOO. ZIE.  Seriously, I have the worst case of stress acne to prove it. This acne is legit. I’m pretty sure it listens to Limp Bizkit and…

  • Review: Green Bean Delivery.

    Okay local yoakles. Sometimes living in Southwest Ohio, it’s hard to remember that Ohio is actually an agricultural state (what with all of the booming suburbs and all),and is capable of growing some pretty delicious foods. Now when I go to the grocery, I go armed with my list, and my pen to cross said…

  • You know you’re a mother if…

     You awaken out of a deep sleep because a) you smell puke, b) you hear gagging, or c) you have that innate sensation that someone is going to puke, so you hustle out of bed grabbing the necessary supplies to make it just in time to rub a back and clean the mess. You know…

  • A whole new world.

    Finding a new park is so exciting for us. I imagine that it’s the same feeling of excitement that the settlers who actually forged the rivers and survived dysentery to actually make it to Oregon via the Oregon Trail.Or at the very least, it must feel as great as flying on a magic carpet ride…

  • The walls came tumbling down.

    Today our beautiful pergola met it’s maker.  Yup, with chainsaw, or at Theo calls it “big cutta”, in hand and grandma and grandpa there to supervise, our pergola was taken down, piece by piece.  hashtag sniff sniff.  I mean, it was rotting, falling apart and tilting coyly toward our house, so there was no doubt…

  • Pure Perfection.

    When I wake up to these little princes, smiling back at me with loving eyes, I then realize why I was put on this earth and why every path I have taken has led me to the moment. Gosh darn it, I love these boys. They are pure perfection. Edit: five minutes later Elliot leaked…

  • Friday Fashion Round-up.

    Before we hit the weekend, I thought I would dish on some of my favorite balmy summer trends. These are chock full of head over heels splurges, mixed with affordable finds. Enjoy! 1. Madewell Heathered Linen V-Neck Tee 2. Madewell Billi Boot 3. AE Skinny Crop Jean 4. Feral Watch Co. The Jane-Brown And for…

  • Clouds in my Coffee.

    Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday. There’s a reason Wednesday Adams got her name.  Dark…  check  Mopey… check all around just blah…check check checkTo put it lightly, Wednesdays are not my favorite day (or my favorite Adams Family member for that matter). I’m not sure if it’s the gloomy end to a gosh darn, near perfect, weather week, or…

  • I cooked something and it actually tasted good.

    This is a moment to be celebrated. I cooked something delicious. Heavens ring, Angels sing, and even better yet? It wasn’t hijacked from Pinterest. Nope, the Jess-meister came up with this goodie all on her own. :::Bowing.::: Ah Thank You, Ah Thank You. So this all started with a trip to the local fruit and veggie…