tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20940720695247842292024-03-04T21:48:46.544-08:00Tangled and Truetangled and truehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09711997761411291627noreply@blogger.comBlogger1862125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094072069524784229.post-54914871500036732802014-09-12T07:39:00.001-07:002014-09-12T07:39:14.054-07:00dress code alternatives.<br />
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When we moved to the South, the girls were less than thrilled to find out their new elementary school wore "dress code". Luckily dress code isn't as strict as full blown uniform, but they still feel like it is cramping their creative style. I promised them I would search high and low for things that felt a little more them and a little less dress code. They have been quite pleased with the result. If you're in a similar situation here are some items my girls are loving this school year.</div>
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<a href="https://www.matildajaneclothing.com/t1611-best-friends-collar-tee" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">best friends collar tee</a> from Matilda Jane</div>
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The white converse have been one of my favorite additions this fall. The girls wear them with skirts and shorts and they look cute with everything.</div>
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The girls don't know these are coming (I'm saving them for Christmas), but I think they will love this fun and bright addition to their rainy season line-up... and they are a great price!</div>
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With Finn starting kindergarten, I was very nervous about the dress code. He is a boy through and through and does not like wearing "church clothes" as he has dubbed the dress code. I found him some things that have worked and we've had very little complaining.</div>
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The Volcom shorts are my very favorite. I love the way they fit, he had gray ones from long before dress code was on our radar so he feels like they are just "normal" shorts. These look a little more skater than your typical Old Navy/Gap chino short.</div>
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With Finn being a t-shirt kind of kid, I knew the standard polo was going to be a struggle. At the anniversary sale I found this one quicksilver polo. Luckily it feels just like a t-shirt. Upon a little research I was able to find three more colors that work for our school on <a href="http://www.quiksilver.com/boys-2-7-get-it-polo-shirt/qukusaqkkt00048#selectedColor=bfg0&type=5">quicksilver.com</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Quiksilver-Boys-Polo-Tile-Medium/dp/B00IFY552G/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410532711&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=BOYS+2-7+GET+IT+POLO+SHIRTBOYS+2-7+GET+IT+POLO+SHIRT">amazon</a>. He wears them with no complaint (and they look good!). Success.</div>
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These Volcom polos also have a similar t-shirt type feel.</div>
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We added these two shoes to Finn's collection this fall.</div>
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<a href="http://www.vans.com/shop/kids-little-boys-shoes/checkerboard-slip-on-little-boys-black-pewter" target="_blank">Vans Checkerboard Slip-on</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacollection.com/product/c0c9c2n/boys-and-girls-shoes-onitsuka-tiger-ultimate-81-ps.html#navy" target="_blank">Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81 PS</a></div>
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He looks pretty sharp every day as he heads out the door and I can't help but feel like we are making progress towards happy kids in dress code.</div>
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tangled and truehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09711997761411291627noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094072069524784229.post-25705784095874739652014-05-22T16:20:00.002-07:002014-05-22T16:22:04.980-07:004th of July Round-up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With Memorial Day just around the corner, I've started my patriotic round-up (from around the web) in anticipation of the 4th of July. It's one of my very favorite holidays. Here's what I'm loving so far.</div>
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Decor for the bike parade. </div>
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seen: <a href="http://nicolehill.blogspot.com/2011/06/real-simple-4th-of-july-party.html" target="_blank">A Little Sussy</a></div>
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seen: <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2013/06/4th-of-july-decor.html" target="_blank">eighteen25</a></div>
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seen: <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/blueberry-strawberry-jicama-salsa/" target="_blank">Two Peas and Their Pod</a></div>
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seen: <a href="http://blog.hwtm.com/2013/06/patriotic-county-fair-theme-4th-of-july-party-ideas/" target="_blank">HWTM blog</a></div>
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seen: <a href="http://www.momdot.com/firecracker-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank">momdot</a></div>
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seen: <a href="http://justdestinymag.com/easy-patriotic-treats/" target="_blank">Just Destiny</a></div>
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<a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=69471&vid=1&pid=966808032" target="_blank">American Graphic Tees from Old Navy</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacollection.com/boys-outfits-happy-hammerhead" target="_blank">Tea Collection Hammerhead Tee</a>, <a href="http://www.teacollection.com/product/4s23502/boys-shorts-garden-plaid-canvas-shorts.html?child=4S23502-440-7" target="_blank">Garden Plaid Canvas Shorts </a>and <a href="http://www.teacollection.com/product/csbf105/boys-shoes-sanuk-baseline.html#grey" target="_blank">Sanuk Baseline</a></div>
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<a href="http://peekkids.com/baby-be-brave-tank" target="_blank">Peek Kids Be Brave Tank</a> and <a href="http://peekkids.com/baby-festival-skirt" target="_blank">Baby Festival Skirt</a></div>
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I remember loving coming home to fresh baked monster cookies when I was a little girl, as we got older and my mom became increasingly busier she stopped making these little gems, and it was sort of an out of site out of mind type thing, until recently. Right before we left Denver, one of my friends started making these monster cookies. They have quickly become our all time favorite cookie. Not only are they soft, chewy and delicious, the dough freezes amazingly well. So well that we have to foodsaver package them to keep from eating the dough balls straight out of the freezer. They are THAT good.<br />
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1 cup brown sugar<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 1/2 cups peanut butter<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
2 tsp baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats (blended into flour)<br />
2 1/4 cups old fashioned oats<br />
2 cups plain M&M's (or chocolate chips)<br />
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In my opinion, Strawberry Shortcake sometimes misses the mark. You either have overly sweet pound cake that competes with the berries, or you have dry and somewhat bland biscuits, that do little to compliment your strawberries. Some time ago I lived near a friend who was from Ireland. One night she had some ladies over to teach us a thing or two about Irish cooking. That night she made us Irish Scones with jam and clotted cream. They were Amazing. </div>
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My daughters favorite dessert is Strawberry Shortcake. She does not like chocolate (crazy, right?) So each year for her birthday I try a new form of pound cake or biscuit. This year for some reason, the light when on and I remembered Shelagh's Irish Scones and an idea was born.</div>
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I would make the delicate, slightly sweet, melt in your mouth Irish Scones for the base of the Strawberry Shortcake. This my friends, was a WINNER! You should really head out, right now, for some Irish Butter and get to whipping up these bad boys, you won't be sorry.</div>
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Before giving you the scone recipe, my favorite way to prepare the berries is to crush some of them with a potato masher, to break them down, but still leave them chunky, the other half I blend with sugar to make a liquid. Combine the two and allow to sit for some time. I always use real whip cream with a little powdered sugar and vanilla to top the shortcakes.</div>
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I recently started following <a href="http://laurenbrimley.blogspot.com/">Lauren Brimley</a> on instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/eating_whole">Eating_Whole</a>). I'd definitely recommend following her. She's a young mom with one baby who has committed to feeding herself healthy and clean foods. Her pictures are incredible and make healthy eating look delicious (not the easiest, in my opinion). </div>
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With four kids and a husband, I don't think we will be eating 100% clean and/or whole any time soon, but I have started trying to include more of this type of eating into our meal plan. Baby steps :) I'm shooting for an 80/20 ratio in the long run, with the 80 being clean/healthy.</div>
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I've seen a few versions of these cookies floating around the internet and pinterest. I have alway been intrigued and wondered if the people making them were just so far into eating clean that their palate had changed enough to "think" these tasted like a real cookie. </div>
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Today I realized I had all the ingredients on hand and we decided to try them out as an "experiment". If I'm being honest, as I dumped all the ingredients into the food processor I couldn't help laughing. There's not a snowballs chance these are going to be good. And then I tasted the dough, under my breath I may have mentioned there were not enough chocolate chips in all the world to save these bad boys, and then I turned to my two sweet helpers and said... "Let's hope the oven makes some magic" and that's really what I thought. </div>
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The oven did in fact make some magic.. I'm not really sure how, but out of my oven came a dense, chewy and soft chocolate chip cookie. Not overly sweet but also not bean-y or cardboard-ish. My four kids ranging from 10 to 2, ate them and asked for seconds, and I won't mention how many I have put down.. they are healthy.. right? </div>
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The moral of this story, while not your typical chocolate chip cookies, these are a pretty incredible substitute. We will definitely be making these again and again. Our experiment was deemed a success.</div>
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Mix all ingredients together in a food processor until creamy like a cookie dough. Add 1/2 - 3/4 cup chocolate chips depending on how chocolatey you like your cookies. With damp hands form into cookie balls and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. </div>
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Let me know if you try them out and what you think. Also note, that I enjoyed these even while eating plenty of refined sugar on a nearly daily basis.. baby steps, remember :)</div>
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My cute friend Ashley is pregnant with a little girl after 3 boys. While boys are wonderful, we were excited to throw her a shower with lots of pink and ruffles to celebrate! </div>
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This was a fun little project. I ordered a light pink plastic tablecloth and cut it into strips. I gently pulled the edges to ruffle the strips. It was super fast, easy and I loved the results. <a href="http://cupcakesandcutlery.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/cutest-ruffled-streamers-from-plastic.html">Tutorial found here</a>.</div>
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The shower was at 7pm so we didn't want to do a full blown dinner. Instead we had a caramel apple bar, with apple chunks, warm caramel and toppings.</div>
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In addition to the carmel apple bar we had lots of mini bites and desserts. Including... <a href="http://theberry.com/2013/01/31/reduced-guilt-game-day-snacks-16-photos-recipes/food-superbowl-9-4/">hummus cups</a>, <a href="http://hrrecipeladies.blogspot.com/2011/03/blt-bites.html">blt bites</a>, sweet pork sliders, queso, <a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2011/12/individual-seven-layer-dips.html">7 layer bean dip</a>, fruit skewers, <a href="http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/321290129/caramel-chocolate-mini-pies/">mini pies</a>, <a href="http://www.landeeseelandeedo.com/2011/12/meltaway-cookies.html">mini meltaway cookies</a>, raspberry punch and water.</div>
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When planning, I tried to think of something Scarlet loves, besides food and her blanket I wasn't coming up with much. Then I remembered that my mom had gotten her some balloons while we were at her house this summer and Scarlet loved them. An idea was born and with the help of pinterest (seriously.. what did we do in the days before pinterest?) a balloon birthday party was in order.</div>
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From the day I met <a href="http://lauren-gillespie.blogspot.com/">Lauren</a>, I knew I had to throw her a book-themed shower. She's in the process of trying to publish her first novel, and has had multiple pieces published in magazines and on websites. She's a beautiful writer and there is no one more fitting than Lauren to have a shower centered around books!</div>
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Before moving to Denver I co-hosted a similar shower but seeing as it wasn't hosted at my home, and not wanting to poke holes in someone else's ceiling, my flying book idea fell short. I was happy to sacrifice my own ceiling to have my dream of flying books become a reality :)</div>
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At days end of Stella's 5th birthday party she announced that her 6th birthday party would be a Hello Kitty party. She never wavered over the year and so Hello Kitty it was.</div>
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Stella's guest list was rather large this year. I kept trying to cut it down, but there was just no way to do it. So we had 16 girls total. I knew there had to be a way to manage all those girls and keep it under control and I think I came up with a pretty successful plan of action. We had 4 stations. We divided them into 4 groups of 4 girls each and rotated them through.</div>
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Finally after each group had rotated through the stations and eaten their dinner, we brought out Stella's cupcakes. Look at that face! I LOVE that Ryan captured how excited she was.</div>
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This year I spent my birthday decorating for our stakes (<a href="http://lds.org/">church</a>) women's conference (theme above). When they originally asked me to be in charge of the decorating I didn't realize it was going to be the morning after my birthday. I do have to say that although I spent my entire birthday at the church, I had an amazing amount of love and support from family and friends. In the end it really was a great birthday.</div>
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Ryan hung strands of lights and pom poms/lanterns/poufs all over the gym for me. The hope was to bring the ceiling down and detract from the basketball hoops etc. While the pictures show all the things I wanted to disguise, I do feel like in real life the lights and poms were indeed effective. </div>
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Each table had three glass jars. We primarily used ranunculus for the centerpieces. I thought they were beautiful.</div>
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We tied each end of the runner with twine, it was a simple touch, but I thought it added a lot.</div>
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We had a clementine on each place setting. My friend Tamara designed, punched out and assembled 300 tags with different parts of the theme on them. It was the perfect pop of color for the tables.</div>
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This was the pouf cluster hanging above the dessert table. I loved the impact.</div>
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The cupcakes turned out amazing (I was not in charge of those), and Tamara and I had a great time assembling all those white cake stands! (Try to ignore the large teal curtain.. no way to disguise that bad boy!)</div>
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Overall I loved the way the whole thing turned out. Given an unlimited budget and all the time in the world it may have been easier to transform the gym, but I feel like we did a lot with a little. I had the worlds best committee, friends and family who all chipped in and made it possible. I feel so lucky to be surrounded by so many wonderful people.</div>
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I'm so excited to show/tell you about Finn's first friend party! I was feeling an immense amount of mom guilt because by this point the girls were on their 3rd major party. I wanted to make sure he felt really special. He is obsessed with Buzz and Woody and Toy Story in general. The idea of character parties is not my favorite but I knew nothing would make him happier. He loved the Toy Story ride at Disneyland so I decided to make the party a little more carnival and a little less character.</div>
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I printed the subway art from the <a href="http://www.eighteen25.blogspot.com/">eighteen25</a> girls and brought down some of Finn's favorite toys for the entryway. Can you spot the birthday boy?</div>
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We had Finn's choice for lunch. Hot dogs, chips, squeezer yogurts and lemonade. I made a big cake that did not turn out all that cute, and then LGM (or Alien Green Guys as Finn calls them) cupcakes.<br />
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And finally, if you are still with me, here were the take home boxes (as seen on my cousin <a href="http://danhillfamily.blogspot.com/2011/10/maxs-toy-story-birthday-party.html">Jamie's blog</a>). They were filled with Buzz Lightyear notepads, rolling stamps, stickers, toy story pez dispensers, etc.<br />
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<a href="http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/mini-caramel-apples-688916/">Bite size caramel apple</a> favors. Don't let appearances fool you, these were a labor of love and not as easy to whip out as we'd anticipated. If you decide to try them, email me for tips.</div>
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We decked out the entry way with Easter decor</div>
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The beginnings of the crepe bar (we didn't get a picture of it all the way done… oops). Unfortunately with the 7 year olds the good toppings went to waste and the whip cream, nutella and sprinkles were well used and liked.</div>
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A guest appearance from the Easter Bunny who read "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Country-Bunny-Little-Gold-Shoes/dp/0395159903">The Country Bunny and The Little Gold Shoes</a>"</div>
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Once the story was over, we handed out personalized buckets and bunny ears for the big hunt. The girls were so excited, it was really cute. There was a gold egg and a silver egg hidden that would win them a prize, the girls wanted to find them so bad that some of them weren't even picking up the regular eggs. </div>
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Ryan ended up in serious trouble for giving hints to girls as they walked passed him about the placement of the golden egg, because not everyone received a hint before it was found. </div>
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Lesson learned: Don't mess with competitive 7 year olds!</div>
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The games: We had some different egg relays, bunny sack hop and crack the egg</div>
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The cute birthday girl. She loved her party and spending time with so many of her friends. This was the first party I've ever thrown where we ran out of time, she didn't even get to open her presents before the guests left. Crazy! </div>
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I don't have a picture of the cute <a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/03/washcloth_bunnies.html">washcloth bunnies</a> we made, but I think overall the girls had fun and Lily thought it was "the best day ever" and that sure does make it worth all the effort!</div>
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Stella's birthday party was Saturday. I don't know what I was thinking when I scheduled it, our house is torn to shreds (literally) there is a fine layer of dust covering everything.. it's awesome. I was banking on nice weather but we woke up to SNOW on Saturday morning and by the time the party started it was a balmy 39 degrees. In the end, it all worked out, and Stella was happy, which is what is most important.</div>
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We decorated everything green, to look like the Emerald City.</div>
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My mom painted a mural on our mirror, it was quite a hit!</div>
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Grandma read the Wizard of Oz to the girls so they knew the story before we started the games and favors.</div>
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We had Dorothy baskets for all the girls. After each game they collected something that represented a different character in the Wizard of Oz.</div>
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I didn't get everything done, that I'd wanted to, but considering all the circumstances, and all the help from multiple people I think it turned out really well! </div>
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Happy Birthday to the best five year old I know!</div>
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*idea originally seen on <a href="http://onecharmingparty.com/">One Charming Party</a>.tangled and truehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09711997761411291627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094072069524784229.post-64003554415843121292013-02-21T09:16:00.001-08:002013-02-21T09:16:27.777-08:0030th Old Man Party!<div style="text-align: center;">
This might have been the greatest party ever. Only because of some friends, who put everything they had into making this a birthday to remember. </div>
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8:00 AM: Some grumpy old men show up at the door to welcome Ryan into his life as an old man. (I have clothes ready and waiting for him, but he doesn't know it)</div>
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These grumpy old men are not so great at taking pictures, but they sweep Ryan off to breakfast at the Village Inn, and then to a round of golf.</div>
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Yes, they really golfed dressed in their old man gear.</div>
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For dinner the wives dress up as old women, and we head off to where else but…</div>
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The Country Buffet, where these hot old women are waiting for us.</div>
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(how could you not love these two? thank you girls for your efforts in making this a night to remember.)</div>
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Some of our friends were so smart and reserved the banquet room, because there is no where better to celebrate, and a feast we had. mmm mmm good. I'm sure it was Ryans' idea of the perfect birthday dinner.</div>
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(Pictured above was the crowd favorite at the Country Buffet with her sponge curlers)</div>
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We finally finished off the night, with BINGO of course...</div>
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Yes, we even had a real bingo cage and it was awesome. I wish you could have seen the prizes. We didn't take pictures of those. (denture cream, lysol, depends, personal hair trimmer, jumbo crosswords, kleenex..)</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66252844/holiday-sale-chrysoprase-ring-gemstone?ref=cat2_gallery_16&show_panel=true">This ring</a> is my latest obsession. I love everything about it. I may just have to order one for myself with my Christmas money.</div>
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While I am struggling to come up with ideas for all the people on my gift list this year, I seem to be having no problem coming up with all kinds of things that I would love to see under the tree for myself. This isn't typical, and while I know the majority of these will not be under the tree waiting for me, I thought it would be fun to post these ideas in the event you are looking for something for your own special someone. I'd love to hear your wish list as well. Maybe it will help me out in my on going search for the perfect gift for the people on my list.</div>
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Perfect addition to any girls <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/sorel-tivoli-waterproof-boot/3421286?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0">winter footwear wardrobe</a>.</div>
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After a series of unfortunate events, my domain name was sold out from underneath me. Truth be told, it was my fault. Tangled and True has been on the back burner while I've adjusted to life with a 4th child and spent the last 16 months remodeling our home. After multiple inquiries from friends and readers, I've spent the evening transferring everything over to this address. I'm a little rusty and I can't promise consistent updates, but I'm excited to be back in the game.</div>
<br />tangled and truehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09711997761411291627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094072069524784229.post-73463079441160220262012-04-04T18:48:00.000-07:002012-10-22T22:03:07.178-07:00found.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4qEMI8boHH-rOAqSD5AU42iPIt9wBOrMFDJ5YzZ91I-L37iFVWpBnlyWyhiX7SjGIabHkmbba-lfgU2x9uj4SJrp9UbQyIkcTkubkjrNo_MiP08dpa5UdOD3RIYAjSJ7yvCoeceN82g/s1600/t+t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4qEMI8boHH-rOAqSD5AU42iPIt9wBOrMFDJ5YzZ91I-L37iFVWpBnlyWyhiX7SjGIabHkmbba-lfgU2x9uj4SJrp9UbQyIkcTkubkjrNo_MiP08dpa5UdOD3RIYAjSJ7yvCoeceN82g/s640/t+t.jpg" width="447" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just getting my feet wet again. When I found <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/framed-wall-art/kids-room-decor/1">these</a>, I couldn't help but post them. I want to design a whole room around them. I think they are simple and intriguing. What do you think?</div><br />tangled and truehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09711997761411291627noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094072069524784229.post-51126773453267805382011-06-01T07:50:00.000-07:002012-10-22T22:03:07.161-07:00an apology.Sorry I've been MIA for awhile. We just finished an addition over our family room, and I finally feel like I can breath again. I will share pictures of the girls new room one of these days, but I still have a few finishing touches to complete. <div><br /></div><div>When the girls moved rooms, Finn moved rooms (to their old room) opening up a room for the new baby. So I've been day dreaming of all kinds of fun kids spaces.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some things I've been <a href="http://pinterest.com/tangledandtrue/">pinning</a> to share with you:<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXGHk4J49-6yeFMhHW-4dmKWP0w-8rul5YIexpBRC6DyXY5GxgvWHuSDNaGroaoy4Sws0A2zsD3I-lZP0El5Thyphenhyphen-LP193IsBC0VockqT_qbc_QdpRd-B44548JQB1H3ST8bnbGM1pq04/s1600/10280548_aakiNApB_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 374px; height: 560px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXGHk4J49-6yeFMhHW-4dmKWP0w-8rul5YIexpBRC6DyXY5GxgvWHuSDNaGroaoy4Sws0A2zsD3I-lZP0El5Thyphenhyphen-LP193IsBC0VockqT_qbc_QdpRd-B44548JQB1H3ST8bnbGM1pq04/s640/10280548_aakiNApB_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613263969991751202" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I fell in love with this headboard seen on <a href="http://thehappyhomeblog.com/?p=2826">the happy home</a>, and am trying to convince Ryan to build one for Finn's new big boy room.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dhusWZXv_rvim_jxR9BZONk5icwguYJ-yfwmFzrbseV38J3PnMDOwiZ9JDcpxkxXiszSwdb8WpDFEJdDNK1Si8EODR6FfsRB5JjzpagpbhdVeX4cauSTr6JADJRHQRFXcaE8KNLBjgE/s1600/bookparty+069.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 560px; height: 420px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dhusWZXv_rvim_jxR9BZONk5icwguYJ-yfwmFzrbseV38J3PnMDOwiZ9JDcpxkxXiszSwdb8WpDFEJdDNK1Si8EODR6FfsRB5JjzpagpbhdVeX4cauSTr6JADJRHQRFXcaE8KNLBjgE/s640/bookparty+069.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613264347846035074" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">You all know I love a great party, and this one from <a href="http://callmebadger.blogspot.com/2011/05/bellas-book-party.html">call me badger</a> is not only amazing.. it only cost $54!! Thanks to my cute friend <a href="http://www.natschofield.com/">Natalie</a> for emailing me the link!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuHHVoaftuKEkzupxnHG8qLshLWLjqTnDAYIhF5x1bg7E0Bm12VX7JAa2jZ3APPHZriZxa_l4UZJp0kX4zGJOucD26Obd4_kLRPbnfnf9iQ2K-AzkHHgWmdAOk96GVyDRl3xB7KwV2S0/s1600/30468073_FyfxQO3K_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 420px; height: 560px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuHHVoaftuKEkzupxnHG8qLshLWLjqTnDAYIhF5x1bg7E0Bm12VX7JAa2jZ3APPHZriZxa_l4UZJp0kX4zGJOucD26Obd4_kLRPbnfnf9iQ2K-AzkHHgWmdAOk96GVyDRl3xB7KwV2S0/s640/30468073_FyfxQO3K_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613263964837590242" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">This quote seen on <a href="http://modernhepburn.tumblr.com/page/2">Modern Hepburn</a> had Ryan and I cracking up. I love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsGcbRhk5gdQPM6xLPXHlYPv4142YsbPz2ssfcFbISjPp6Ak_7xkHkXhhLAiFHJBoZ6DJRIC1UEwtE2G0-7Ih5YUKfo3VgSWpj0dutrX-fJlDYLoDpXLJblqMq9XC_wqTA4G7vQ23MIwg/s1600/29485732_iELY9VOl_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 420px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsGcbRhk5gdQPM6xLPXHlYPv4142YsbPz2ssfcFbISjPp6Ak_7xkHkXhhLAiFHJBoZ6DJRIC1UEwtE2G0-7Ih5YUKfo3VgSWpj0dutrX-fJlDYLoDpXLJblqMq9XC_wqTA4G7vQ23MIwg/s640/29485732_iELY9VOl_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613263959431417378" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved <a href="http://kristinaklarin.blogspot.com/2011/05/shop-is-updated.html">these necklaces</a> as soon as I saw them. The girls seriously need one. Ok I don't know about need, but anyway.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_2UdEGsdKo6nFU8uQUVjoWGn_4-w7xMP6L1epICyQDkRc1Dke4_KZ3mOuA-o0akdSIp28DfhYNgsuWmECrKjFh3qi2yYASQPno_k1LOwEd4HvYloGFkyixOLqZf_D_0bEAvKVRObjkM/s1600/30657140_Swx4NAaS_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 456px; height: 560px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_2UdEGsdKo6nFU8uQUVjoWGn_4-w7xMP6L1epICyQDkRc1Dke4_KZ3mOuA-o0akdSIp28DfhYNgsuWmECrKjFh3qi2yYASQPno_k1LOwEd4HvYloGFkyixOLqZf_D_0bEAvKVRObjkM/s640/30657140_Swx4NAaS_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613263954162259858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I am really wishing I could re-create this kids carwash seen on <a href="http://hiphiphoorayblog.com/2011/05/happy-memorial-day/">Hip Hip Hooray</a>. It looks like so much fun!</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMywTtTj28nWbszzv6-qDsIlslthOD4SnvPi6YdusOLkMZN_k7gzfAjpsClh_tm4_TSq1xrJXmVNJsXnMHVd0ASUOXaoMYAoV51K4hOJyuwrxuZAkyOr51ssrRjLvel8O7Ra-oaQAV8M/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+8.49.24+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMywTtTj28nWbszzv6-qDsIlslthOD4SnvPi6YdusOLkMZN_k7gzfAjpsClh_tm4_TSq1xrJXmVNJsXnMHVd0ASUOXaoMYAoV51K4hOJyuwrxuZAkyOr51ssrRjLvel8O7Ra-oaQAV8M/s400/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+8.49.24+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613264350153980882" /></a></div><div>I was at <a href="http://nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom</a> last night and saw these <a href="http://toms.com/">TOMS</a> for the girls. I wanted to buy them so bad, but refrained since they just both got a new pair. I'm crossing my fingers for more fun styles come back to school.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMywTtTj28nWbszzv6-qDsIlslthOD4SnvPi6YdusOLkMZN_k7gzfAjpsClh_tm4_TSq1xrJXmVNJsXnMHVd0ASUOXaoMYAoV51K4hOJyuwrxuZAkyOr51ssrRjLvel8O7Ra-oaQAV8M/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+8.49.24+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC77J4pdYtE0ck_cmmppseJilKv25YEb5w3RkWRLf0AwXWG8swOhaa7tY4E-WsLP0QYsGcfKyOISH1_qM_MaccqtiI8BGVNLI9oFiXXR_bAmM4488X_Gl6HgS1oYTD6ERXunumJxV1bHM/s1600/25013302_lLEFcXrc_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC77J4pdYtE0ck_cmmppseJilKv25YEb5w3RkWRLf0AwXWG8swOhaa7tY4E-WsLP0QYsGcfKyOISH1_qM_MaccqtiI8BGVNLI9oFiXXR_bAmM4488X_Gl6HgS1oYTD6ERXunumJxV1bHM/s400/25013302_lLEFcXrc_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613265215568438946" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, this <a href="http://www.projectnursery.com/">nursery</a> totally caught my eye. It's not a color palette I would normally lean towards with a girl, but I find this very refreshing. It has all kinds of ideas spinning in my brain. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now if only I could come up with a name. I am really struggling this time around. It's our third girl, and it's really throwing me for a loop. Any great name suggestions would be greatly appreciated.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Wednesday everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>tangled and truehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09711997761411291627noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094072069524784229.post-37610601958446084282011-04-24T18:36:00.000-07:002012-10-22T22:03:07.137-07:00Things I loved this week...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAF3GHiGlw5plfPvGFFp1saFhex2rc9sNW09SWofRPuNg0Ad6ziBlCb0jk65AG78zQ4euQYyEcsnN0zK0XddmmvV7njLNYLQq-Ggta8E5L0Vq5VO4miG4Je3X8VdKc2CaCK1QWHiB5RY/s1600/14730828_RCCVbuAh_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAF3GHiGlw5plfPvGFFp1saFhex2rc9sNW09SWofRPuNg0Ad6ziBlCb0jk65AG78zQ4euQYyEcsnN0zK0XddmmvV7njLNYLQq-Ggta8E5L0Vq5VO4miG4Je3X8VdKc2CaCK1QWHiB5RY/s400/14730828_RCCVbuAh_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599330026029619954" />T</a>his outfit, seen on <a href="http://pinterest.com/">pinterest</a>, but I can't find the real source. I love love love it. Wouldn't the girls look so adorable in it?<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAF3GHiGlw5plfPvGFFp1saFhex2rc9sNW09SWofRPuNg0Ad6ziBlCb0jk65AG78zQ4euQYyEcsnN0zK0XddmmvV7njLNYLQq-Ggta8E5L0Vq5VO4miG4Je3X8VdKc2CaCK1QWHiB5RY/s1600/14730828_RCCVbuAh_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3I1yJSR5tit8qH3NLPJRigfthY8bnd_SSXTAUl_YsEWPrKtitkY_inMb7iDoa5rq0rwbp0R688Pp7d1pIy9Z4HIqxzfMAFHJnkG1Zx1KKoowGtpLQWtbDm8vvHEv2lLK99jwfFg_qnk/s1600/14730828_RCCVbuAh_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3I1yJSR5tit8qH3NLPJRigfthY8bnd_SSXTAUl_YsEWPrKtitkY_inMb7iDoa5rq0rwbp0R688Pp7d1pIy9Z4HIqxzfMAFHJnkG1Zx1KKoowGtpLQWtbDm8vvHEv2lLK99jwfFg_qnk/s1600/14730828_RCCVbuAh_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7KYdM2chEDmptFLxg9FxYyR0Lxat3S7ppdjw1X9S327CEXSC9jl1FMyTq2-EM2Bk8EVOYZ623ag5KJ7DFElRlHjsSrBDNmIFUeczCTicdwBCs4ckPF_enaAkt_Evd_f52wZBIsO4nMtM/s1600/cakies02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 560px; height: 560px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7KYdM2chEDmptFLxg9FxYyR0Lxat3S7ppdjw1X9S327CEXSC9jl1FMyTq2-EM2Bk8EVOYZ623ag5KJ7DFElRlHjsSrBDNmIFUeczCTicdwBCs4ckPF_enaAkt_Evd_f52wZBIsO4nMtM/s640/cakies02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599329256876453618" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.martawrites.com/2011/04/mini-chocolate-cakes-baked-in-ramekins.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+martawrites+%28martawrites%29">Marta's layered ramekin cakes</a>. YUM! and cute too.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfqlOi5-EREtCyGTX0aXsLepsGyqVC_RmJa1FViFe7z74cA-IxrXjXMeB0JLIt8lmh-DgIBZWWMqfLbJgVrJm6LdCjXZaCvkC7jEXH0byO2jHXkg8VWrLy8UabqlQHHca5hHq7u8hSc0/s1600/IMG_1093.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 374px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfqlOi5-EREtCyGTX0aXsLepsGyqVC_RmJa1FViFe7z74cA-IxrXjXMeB0JLIt8lmh-DgIBZWWMqfLbJgVrJm6LdCjXZaCvkC7jEXH0byO2jHXkg8VWrLy8UabqlQHHca5hHq7u8hSc0/s640/IMG_1093.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599329250456442306" /></a></div><div>Page Corner bookmarks <a href="http://nheilke.com/blog/?p=2628">DIY tutorial</a>. These would be so fun and well used around our house.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfqlOi5-EREtCyGTX0aXsLepsGyqVC_RmJa1FViFe7z74cA-IxrXjXMeB0JLIt8lmh-DgIBZWWMqfLbJgVrJm6LdCjXZaCvkC7jEXH0byO2jHXkg8VWrLy8UabqlQHHca5hHq7u8hSc0/s1600/IMG_1093.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghulB5zEL_kNi25sPdu4GITOeYbEg-xU99mwxXvrIml18GkQjv9YAACBHLx6UGs1vOEt_VeMcIpDJ5RZKHmgI-_Z4-qFSqL2CoAPR-R-bsemrnpbgSq5mCkiJ9O40NPoxjX-6yMX9pzAI/s1600/laundry-basket-dresser-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 398px; height: 560px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghulB5zEL_kNi25sPdu4GITOeYbEg-xU99mwxXvrIml18GkQjv9YAACBHLx6UGs1vOEt_VeMcIpDJ5RZKHmgI-_Z4-qFSqL2CoAPR-R-bsemrnpbgSq5mCkiJ9O40NPoxjX-6yMX9pzAI/s640/laundry-basket-dresser-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599329250476297026" /></a></div><div>I think this <a href="http://ana-white.com/2010/11/laundry-basket-dresser">laundry basket dresser</a> is a genius way to ease the pain of laundry day. I absolutely want to make it. The tutorial doesn't look too bad either. Bonus!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZkG2DRQ3fgXRRs0JVOvIikusqgCsaMAjJ8I3DkxKxz34L0S-JGBCKf8unOJV_3BnMshNHNDiuB2pd1rbRJg23hd3TQ5Tm8UrDkfw7vSn3pxCWeZO9LPgnYn6XCBYQOfl7DdFoFWiKnE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-24+at+7.31.39+PM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 431px; height: 560px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZkG2DRQ3fgXRRs0JVOvIikusqgCsaMAjJ8I3DkxKxz34L0S-JGBCKf8unOJV_3BnMshNHNDiuB2pd1rbRJg23hd3TQ5Tm8UrDkfw7vSn3pxCWeZO9LPgnYn6XCBYQOfl7DdFoFWiKnE/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-24+at+7.31.39+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599329248552418338" /></a>Loved this simple but cute way to dress up a<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanacompany/2720620489/in/photostream"> cookie mix</a>. Great idea for teacher appreciation week coming up!</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What did you love this week?</div>tangled and truehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09711997761411291627noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094072069524784229.post-4779661563355467982011-04-15T06:12:00.000-07:002012-10-22T22:03:07.154-07:00easter ideas.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGkDOnzy_yi01oknslNZOPGmXbq0zsVeHG3X_x8CA_qbjouYnSCh3VRcexYeIDI8ES6EdJMtfvrtjxNTxUbF1tVEFT18B9eJPmutpHk3gRKFNzO3xm8U7p1F9tWlJ3GMhjG_bsKIWhzI/s1600/ss_R158215.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGkDOnzy_yi01oknslNZOPGmXbq0zsVeHG3X_x8CA_qbjouYnSCh3VRcexYeIDI8ES6EdJMtfvrtjxNTxUbF1tVEFT18B9eJPmutpHk3gRKFNzO3xm8U7p1F9tWlJ3GMhjG_bsKIWhzI/s400/ss_R158215.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595797580828122914" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1xWhYFTqKuYB9lS9B5qfJvjZR7H2M2-h4C3OCv7naclx-gkzqxTvEgBw1FpC6jkN_zRPb7qXHc_NJxf2mc9B5NgtoRnYBPiIfs-gA-D2taLPTEOAryXchtPBkWE2abRrA184IecjouQ/s1600/ss_101634578.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1xWhYFTqKuYB9lS9B5qfJvjZR7H2M2-h4C3OCv7naclx-gkzqxTvEgBw1FpC6jkN_zRPb7qXHc_NJxf2mc9B5NgtoRnYBPiIfs-gA-D2taLPTEOAryXchtPBkWE2abRrA184IecjouQ/s1600/ss_101634578.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1xWhYFTqKuYB9lS9B5qfJvjZR7H2M2-h4C3OCv7naclx-gkzqxTvEgBw1FpC6jkN_zRPb7qXHc_NJxf2mc9B5NgtoRnYBPiIfs-gA-D2taLPTEOAryXchtPBkWE2abRrA184IecjouQ/s400/ss_101634578.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595797577871007378" /></a><br />I'm quite liking both of these simple ideas from <a href="http://www.bhg.com">Better Homes and Gardens</a>. What fun Easter ideas have you seen lately?</div>tangled and truehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09711997761411291627noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094072069524784229.post-76448590820298498132011-04-12T08:03:00.000-07:002013-02-21T08:46:10.977-08:00One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7VbonqWHBpfgsy_P4BtnHyFFNmJFTKEXObt-Jci7bN1YoLztB-YHzTyhI4EaOPp39Qsf1aBsVyBmB288LUv8tUt4hqFhDyaWBeX9UkFpFcKVYhquStO92fuLpBhZhqGD42K_XS6ogbI/s1600/bash.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594712155037307618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7VbonqWHBpfgsy_P4BtnHyFFNmJFTKEXObt-Jci7bN1YoLztB-YHzTyhI4EaOPp39Qsf1aBsVyBmB288LUv8tUt4hqFhDyaWBeX9UkFpFcKVYhquStO92fuLpBhZhqGD42K_XS6ogbI/s400/bash.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 48px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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I am so excited and honored that Brittany asked me to guest post on my son's 2nd birthday! </div>
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For my son's second birthday, I decided to take off from his current book obsessed: Dr. Seuss' One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. He brings it to me what seems like 126 times a day to be read. It was a no brainer that this would be the theme for his little party. </div>
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Last year, I relied on Etsy a lot for his party decor, so I decided to go back this year. I used the amazing seller, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PARTYonBOUTIQUE">Party on Boutique</a>, for the invitation and cupcake toppers…<br />
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We had the party at a park and instead of tablecloths, I actually wrapped the picnic tables in fun wrapping I found at <a href="http://www.papersource.com/">Paper Source</a>. It tied in with the theme perfectly. To add a personal touch, I framed a few of my son's 2-year pictures and had them displayed on the tables.<br />
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For an added treat, I made some candy coated marshmellow pops. Very simple and very easy. Just put marshmellows on a lollipop stick, melt some candy melts, dip the pop in the melts, dip in sprinkles, and wala! I displayed them in some mason jars filled with swedish fish. They were fun and the kids loved them. <br />
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When it came to favors, I always love to do something a little different or unique. I found an awesome seller on Etsy, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/brownbagbathbars?ref=seller_info">Brown Bag Bath Bars</a>, that makes homemade soaps. She offered to make red and blue, fish shaped, scented soaps. She even threw in some personalized favor tags! <br />
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By the end of this post, you will see that I have a small addiction to Etsy. When it came down to what the birthday boy was going to wear, I knew I wanted something that reflected his big number 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PicCircusDesigns?ref=seller_info">Picadilly Circus Designs</a> did his shirt and I just loved it. <br />
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We didn't really need to plan any activities, since the party was at the park. The kids ran, jumped, skipped and played before it was time to sing Happy Birthday to the little boy of the hour.<br />
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By the end of the day, the birthday boy was exhausted and ready to head home for naps. It was such a perfect day and we already can't wait for next year! <br />
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*Thanks to Brittany for posting!! It looks like the party was amazing!</center>
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I am looking to bring back this feature. If you have a great party you'd like to have featured here on Tangled and True email me (tangledandtrue@gmail.com).</center>
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tangled and truehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09711997761411291627noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094072069524784229.post-92135045924049984552011-04-12T07:57:00.000-07:002012-10-22T22:03:07.191-07:00pillow pet {winner!!}<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_A-90K5OI4IXQp5uP9sVwMNku3AZeVmbHkFW1-zhrRaycErZNS-EabJ_qvilp0-Xmb9rvtioA7fd-GQ58yGhHrt_LEzz0Vw1aJ9zrCLG656h8qYZAkkTlylkCWFvRvZBx33c5KNaGj0/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-12+at+8.59.17+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 103px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_A-90K5OI4IXQp5uP9sVwMNku3AZeVmbHkFW1-zhrRaycErZNS-EabJ_qvilp0-Xmb9rvtioA7fd-GQ58yGhHrt_LEzz0Vw1aJ9zrCLG656h8qYZAkkTlylkCWFvRvZBx33c5KNaGj0/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-12+at+8.59.17+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594711645217257074" /></a><br />Congratulations Hil! Please email me (tangledandtrue@gmail.com) to claim your prize!!tangled and truehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09711997761411291627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094072069524784229.post-61603084089634143222011-04-11T05:30:00.000-07:002013-02-21T08:46:28.676-08:00egg hunt invites.<div style="text-align: center;">
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I saw these <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-hippity-hop.html">spotted eggs on Poppytalk</a> and thought they would be the perfect invite for Lily's egg hunt birthday party. I am super happy with how well they turned out. I spray painted mine and let them dry, then dotted with acrylic paint.</div>
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This was the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65298028/easter-egg-hunt-invitation-printable?ref=sr_list_7&ga_search_query=egg+hunt+invitation&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">invite</a> rolled up inside the egg.</div>
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Stay tuned for more fun party details!</div>
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