tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22558005399063146632024-03-04T22:46:12.217-08:00The Johnston'sLife as we know it, full of little surprises!Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-78697036873045147932015-12-29T14:57:00.001-08:002015-12-29T15:20:57.476-08:00Giuliana is 4! <div style="text-align: center;">
This Post is waaaay over due.. but hey, its progress! 2 posts in 2 months? I think Im doing pretty dang good! </div>
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Our sweet First born turned 4 on the 19th.</div>
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You read that right. f-o-u-r</div>
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This little bean is 4...FOUR!</div>
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Oh don't mind me over here, i'm just in shock & might have a little something in my eye *sniff* </div>
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But seriously, I can hardly believe it! Time has flown by.<br />
She is the sweetest, Spunkiest, smartest {bossiest haha} girl I know! I have loved every minute of watching her grow into the strong little person she is. Sometimes I see a glimpse of her future self, because, well, anyone that knows her can attest to the fact that she is basically an 80 year old woman stuck in a teeny tiny 4 year old body. She is very wise, and bold, & strong, yet so tender and kind. She's a free spirit, but a rule follower, how that works? I have no idea, but its the truth. Watching her with her brother, puts the biggest smile on my face, because they are so very different in so many ways, yet so similar. She is such a little mama, teaching him constantly, good things.. and bad too. I wouldn't trade this girl for anything in the world. Every day I am thankful I get to be her mama!</div>
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To celebrate our special girl, we had a get together in our back yard with her cute little girl friends {And Liam!}, & enjoyed a super girly fairy tea party! It was such a blast. We used our tiny ikea stools from our playroom, my mother inlaws, fold up tables, white table cloths & our Thrift shop tea cup/saucer finds to put this party together, & it turned out so much more special than I ever could have hoped. G was in heaven. </div>
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Anyways, here are some pictures from Our sweet Giuliana's Birthday & Fairy Tea Party!</div>
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Giuliana & her grandma Virginia share a birthday! Every year, the whole family gets together on the morning of their birthday to eat breakfast & celebrate our 2 special girls! </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">My amazing Hubby made an array of teeny tiny sandwiches {cucumber, chicken salad, Jelly} & we bought some little cookies from AJ's.</span></div>
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The tea was a berry/herbal blend called 'prince charming' {g's choice, after we did a taste test with a couple different flavors} from our dear family friends' fairy tale tea line. Have you had <a href="http://www.tearoyalty.com/teas" target="_blank">Tea Royalty </a>yet? If not, get some! She has so many different tea blends/lines & yummy flavors for tea lovers like me! {We go through a lot of tea in our home... I may have a problem} The fairy tale line is just one of her many tea lines. She is very passionate about what she does, & they are locally owned and operated. What more could you ask for? </div>
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Every year, I personally make their birthday cakes. It's something I look forward to all year long! Especially proud of this one! </div>
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We played lots of 'ring around the roses' & duck duck goose! These little fairies were happy as clams! </div>
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Happy 4th Birthday sweet G! </div>
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You are So very Loved! </div>
Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-83347118278666976612015-12-03T10:25:00.005-08:002015-12-03T10:29:57.496-08:00A summary... & lots of pictures<div style="text-align: center;">
I took a small break from blogging, as we had so much going on in our lives, I just couldn't really find the words!</div>
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In this past year, so much has gone on in our family. We've celebrated new life & death, There have been career changes, birthdays, little milestones, Broken bones, new friends, vacations, to name a few things. We've had crazy health issues that are finally being discovered & understood, which I will talk about later.</div>
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Liam FINALLY started sleeping, shortly after he turned 15 months, & is now basically an angel baby! Mostly. After the year we had with Liam, oh man, is it amazing to see his happy & sweet personality shine through. For those of you that may be new readers, or those of you that just don't know what we went through with Liam, Lets just say that the first year of Liams life was one of the hardest years of my entire life. He cried day & night for over a year straight. And i'm not exaggerating. ALL DAY. ALL NIGHT. He only slept for 15 minutes at a time.. again, all day and all night. It completely broke my heart.. and my sanity. Friends and family look back on that year and we all nervously smile and pretend to laugh at it, but really we're all still a bit traumatized. We spent a year going to multiple Doctors, and found an amazing Chiropractor that helped a lot. Our little guy was just a grumpy, uncomfortable little dude! Like i said though, now he is such an angel and an immense blessing to our family. He has always been a blessing, but it has become so very clear what a blessing he has been. In that year, our family grew so much. We have all changed in so many ways, for the better. I'm a firm believer in that, everything happens for a reason.</div>
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Sweet Giuliana started preschool this year and is just as smart & sassy as ever! She grows more & more beautiful every single day. She has a heart of gold and is just adored by all who meet her. I seriously think she will be smarter than me soon.. and she's only 3 years old! Earlier this year, Giuliana broke her leg, & oh man was that scary. She is one tough girl!</div>
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William started working with his dad & seriously loves his job! I'm so very proud of him every day! With his new job, he is home by 5 every day, & man oh man are we loving that change! </div>
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Here are some photos from this last year! </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Quite an eventful year as you can see! </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Every day I am so thankful for this sweet family I have been so blessed with & the friends and support system that we have. Excited to see where life takes us over the next few years. Hopefully i will remember to document it here :) </span></div>
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<br />Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-32846141272934827682015-11-24T10:06:00.001-08:002015-11-24T10:06:23.140-08:00We're Back! <div style="text-align: center;">
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We're {almost} back.</div>
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I'll be taking some time to Edit and change some things on the blog, so it looks a bit cooler. Or something like that. </div>
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Excited to write up a new post about our family. Its been a long time coming! </div>
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Hoping everyone has had a wonderful year so far! Can you believe its almost thanksgiving already? </div>
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Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-21117082857121925762014-08-29T12:32:00.002-07:002014-09-02T09:55:52.415-07:00{over sharer}<div style="text-align: center;">
I Haven't been on here in a while, & honestly, it feels so foreign to be writing up a blog post right now. But it's a short one, so i think i can manage ;) </div>
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A friend shared an article on Facebook & i just had to reshare it </div>
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It's perfect & simple. </div>
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These past 9 months have been trying to say the least & i promise to do an update post very soon, i just can't find the time or the right words to talk about the last few months. {I know i know i sound like a broken record.. but really it will come} </div>
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If you're my family, friend or Facebook/instagram friend you know what has gone on, & you also know that i am an over sharer of pictures of my kids & everything mama related.<br />
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Recently, someone made a comment about how i post <i>too much </i>about my kids or about being a mom. It's happened before & i just ignored it, but this time it really bothered me. It bothered me because, as i state below, what else am i supposed to post about? So when i reposted this article on my Facebook, i took the opportunity to explain why i "Over share" about the joys & trials of motherhood & a lot of my mama friends chimed in saying their lives are so so similar! So i thought i would share it with you all & hopefully encourage another mama or two out there :)<br />
By the way, i'm not angry! So please don't think that or read this post in an angry tone. That's not my point AT ALL. It's playful & honest, that's all<br />
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<a href="http://www.kbaer.com/2014/07/09/when-you-are-tightly-wound/">Here's the link to the article</a> by the way<br />
<a href="http://www.kbaer.com/2014/08/29/honey-youre-fine/">& here's a link </a>to her most recent post that just made me laugh<br />
I wish i was that funny<br />
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This is what i wrote: </div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">"ok before you roll your eyes & say "there goes ashley posting about motherhood again.." I know I post a lot of mama stuff but hear me out, ....this is my life. I read everyone's posts about family, friends, parties, vacations, school, work </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">etc & I smile & enjoy reading about your life. Really I do! If you don't enjoy reading about mine, frankly, i don't care. I have nothing else to talk about but my kids & my daily laughs & struggles. (Or my struggles that I pretend to laugh at) I post lots of pictures of my kids. I know. But this is my life, in all it's glory. My life is interesting, fun & beautiful, but in a different way. Instead of everything everyone else does, I breastfeed a 20 pound squirmy monster that has 2 new teeth (ya, ouch!) 6+ times a day while somehow trying to keep a toddler content. I am then up 4 or more times a night feeding & rocking said monster boy back to sleep.. I clean up poop & pee & vomit & I sweep random food/items off the floor atleast 10 times every day because kids are messy, in case you didn't know. I talk to a 2 year old and an infant all day about a wide range of topics.. Nothing I find particularly interesting, but I'm teaching them about life. I potty train, do homeschool activities, play games, make cookies, fight to get them both down for atleast one nap at the same time, snuggle them, make breakfast lunch & dinner. I clean up the same messes multiple times a day because somehow they manage to completely demolish the living room while I'm cleaning the dining room & vice versa. I clean ALL DAY & it's as if it never happened. I try to make them happy so I can hear their sweet laughs, I make silly faces & dance around & throw them in the air, & crawl around on the floor pretending to be a dinosaur or a horse, all while trying to do the dishes & laundry & vacuum. I do all of this every day, while i stay locked inside my house for fear of everyone seeing my unlost baby weight, uncombed hair, 2 day old makeup, & giant bags under my eyes from 3 years of 2-3 hours of sleep a night, at most. (2 bad sleepers will do that to you) I struggle daily to just keep myself together, And that's ok. Being a mama is hard!! & i only have 2 of these monsters! And also being a wife, daughter, sister, cousin, niece, grand daughter fried etc is hard. Life is crazy, it's hard to find that balance. But I love every minute & every person in my life. My point in posting all this mama stuff I post is not to bug anyone, it's to remind the mamas or soon to be mamas that are in the same situation as I am that it's ok if you haven't showered in 5 days, & your laundry is piled up. We're all here for each other, we know the truth, & we will get through this lol if anything, I hope my posts give the seasoned mamas a good laugh as they reminisce"</span></span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We are moms. </span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This our life</span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We post about our kids because </span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1) We're proud of them</span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2) They are all that we think about day & night</span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3) Everything we do is FOR THEM, wether we stay home or work out of the home,</span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> it's all for them</span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4) We love them so much it hurts! </span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5) they are our new (&only) hobby</span></span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">by the way, if you were to ask me a few years ago what my hobbies were, it would be an impressive list of fun, creative, & </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">active</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> things.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">My hobbies include</span></span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">* Singing every word to every song on the frozen soundtrack multiple times a day</span></span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">*Watching peppa pig while the kids nap because i am too tired to realize the kids are in bed & i can now watch whatever i want</span></span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">* Talking in crazy voices and pretending </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">to</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> be a monster while chasing my kids around the house</span></span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">* Trying on my pre pregnancy clothes & crying </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">because</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> i </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">can't</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> get them past my thighs </span></span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">* Putting carrots under my top lip & pretending </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">to</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> be a walrus </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">because</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> it makes G laugh hysterically EVERY. TIME. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">*Sitting in the dark downstairs by myself speed </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">watching</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> Greys anatomy while everyone is sleeping so i can have some alone time & not have to think</span></span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">* Pretending to have clean hair when </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">really i haven't washed it in a week & have just dry shampood the crap out of it </span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">*Re washing the same load of laundry 4 times because i keep forgetting it's in the washer </span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">*and many other super embarrassing things that i'll save for another post</span></span></div>
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See? My kids are alive & well & so are we :) </div>
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They grow so fast</div>
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Like i said, an update post is to come soon</div>
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Just wanted everyone to know we didn't disappear into the abyss </div>
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Motherhood, we just take it one day at a time & hope to God we aren't screwing them up</div>
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I am an over sharer </div>
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I will always be honest about the struggles & joys of motherhood</div>
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& that's ok</div>
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I share because I want other moms to know that they are not alone</div>
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The struggle is real! </div>
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The joy is real too </div>
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& so are the smiles & kisses & hugs</div>
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Today I am going to give you my recipe for homemade wipes</div>
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But before i begin, i wanted to say thank you to everyone who wrote me emails & left comments regarding my last post. I was blown away by the response i got! I am so happy that i was able to encourage some mamas out there with my story. Thank you all so much for your encouragement as well!! </div>
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Things are slowly getting better here, long story short, our boy has some tummy issues. We started taking him to my naturopathic doctor, & we are beginning to understand whats been going on. Hoping to get our little guy fixed up soon! & hoping he starts sleeping longer than 30min- 1 hour at a time.. Will share more as i know more</div>
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But anyways, on to the post</div>
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We are FINALLY breaking out our cloth diapers for Liam, ready to start saving money again! & we're finally caught up on regular laundry...after 4 months haha</div>
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We saved so much money cloth diapering our daughter, & now, our son is using her diapers. Just goes to show they are worth the initial investment!</div>
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Both of our kids have super sensitive skin. Especially on their little bottoms ;) </div>
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So with our daughter. i used cloth wipes and a hypoallergenic bottom spray.</div>
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for our son, i wanted to try something else</div>
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so i made these! & i love them! </div>
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after ONE day of using them, his little bum rash cleared up & we've been using them ever since</div>
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I am most definitely a believer</div>
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We all know the health & moisturizing benefits of coconut oil</div>
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& if you use a good baby wash or Dr. Bronners, you can't lose!</div>
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Try them out for yourself! </div>
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<b>What you need:</b></div>
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A roll of paper towels </div>
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Your favorite ph balanced baby wash or Dr. Bronners soap </div>
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virgin unrefined coconut oil</div>
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water</div>
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a container with a lid for the wipes</div>
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Begin by cutting your paper towel roll in half</div>
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Put the other half somewhere until you're ready to make your next batch</div>
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Mix 1 Tablespoon coconut oil & 1 Tablespoon baby wash with 1 1/2 cups hot water </div>
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The hot water will help the coconut oil melt</div>
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We love Honest co baby wash! It smells so yummy! Plus i trust all the ingredients </div>
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Pour your mixture over the paper towel roll in the container</div>
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<b>To use:</b></div>
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Pull from the center of the roll , tear at perforation, replace lid</div>
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You will get a good sized wipe, made with ingredients you trust!</div>
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This month has been crazy</div>
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Adjusting to life as a family of four is a lot harder than i thought it would be! </div>
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Don't get me wrong, it is absolutely amazing & we love our sweet little guy, but.. it's hard having 2 kids!</div>
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We have one going through the beginnings of the terrible twos {I now know why they call it that}, & another who nurses every hour, day & night, & likes to be held & cuddled 24/7..</div>
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Most days, Giuliana & I don't even change out of our jammies & our meals consist of oatmeal, cereal, smoothies, or frozen chicken nuggets.. She doesn't seem to mind :) </div>
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Every day is getting a tiny bit easier though, so i definitely see a light at the end of the tunnel.</div>
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Our sweet girl has grown up over night! Its crazy, since we brought Liam home, she seems so big! She's not a baby anymore... it makes me kind of sad. But it is so fun watching her show off the new things she's learned {Counting, singing, dancing} She is so outgoing and fun! & she is so sweet with her little brother. We have had no issues with jealousy.. yet. haha</div>
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Liam is growing up fast too! </div>
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When he was born he was 9lbs. He is now almost 11 lbs!! He such a little chunkster ;)</div>
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He has begun to coo & give a hint of a smile. </div>
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He's only 4 1/2 weeks old, but it feels like he's always been here.</div>
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This month has flown by</div>
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He's a sweet boy</div>
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I've been MIA with the blog because, well, its hard to keep up with a blog when you can hardly keep up with the laundry </div>
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Soon enough, it will get easier I'm sure. I'm enjoying every hectic minute, because i know that time flies by way too fast. </div>
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I love my sweet babies</div>
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Happy friday ;) </div>
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This little man is one week old today :)</div>
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Its been quite a week! </div>
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Last monday, we were driving to the hospital to have this little guy. </div>
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A few people have emailed me & commented saying congratulations, Thank you guys! </div>
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A few mama's have asked if i was able to have the <b>vbac</b> i was preparing for. </div>
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Sadly, the answer is no.</div>
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Near the end of my pregnancy we had some complications & i ended up having to schedule a repeat cesarean for safety reasons. I was heartbroken at first. I felt robbed of an experience for the second time & like my body just kept failing at doing something it should be able to do. </div>
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It took me a couple weeks to come to terms with it. </div>
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I prayed a lot about it & realized it was out of my control & i wasn't going to let this small thing ruin our happiness & joy. I'm glad i did too. </div>
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Last monday was a great day.</div>
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We woke up, played with our daughter, dropped her off at my in laws, then had some time just for my husband & I. We drove to the hospital together & the peace & calm we felt this time was amazing.</div>
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We knew what to expect this time. No surprises.</div>
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The staff that was on that day was so wonderful too. They made us feel so comfortable. We all laughed and talked like old friends. </div>
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I was able to talk to them about my experience last time & how horrible & scary it was </div>
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{I had a bad reaction to the anesthesia & was given waaay too many pain meds, to name a few things}</div>
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This time, I was able to sit & talk with the anesthesiologist about different options for medicine for the surgery, & he was so kind & helpful & understanding. </div>
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We went back in the OR & i was surprisingly calm. Last time i hyperventilated & panicked for so long, my surgery ended up being a lot later than it had been scheduled for. </div>
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This time though, I was at peace. </div>
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I knew i was bringing my sweet boy into this world in a matter of minutes & i was ready to meet him. </div>
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They gave me the spinal, i layed down, they prepped their stations & talked to me, asking me about giuliana & my husband, & plans for our new little babe. There was christmas music playing in the background, {not kidding!}, & that added to the joyful mood in the room. </div>
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Once i was all prepped, they let my husband in the room and he sat by my side, rubbing my hair. </div>
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Since it was our second cesarean, they allowed William to take video. </div>
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William was able to videotape our son being born, pulled from my tummy, taking his first breaths. </div>
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I heard his sweet cries & i myself began to cry. </div>
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It was over. </div>
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it was done. </div>
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HE WAS HERE</div>
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finally. </div>
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I could hear the nurses <i>"Look at the little dimple in his chin!" "Look at all that dark hair!"</i></div>
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The nurse brought him directly to my face, still connected, still covered in goop.</div>
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He was so beautiful</div>
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& he did have the cutest dimple in his chin, just like his daddy</div>
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I kissed his sweet little face & cried the happiest tears. </div>
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Being able to see him that soon was something i had not expected. {Last time i didn't see giuliana until she was already cleaned up.}</div>
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William cut the cord & followed the nurse to recovery while i was sewn back up. </div>
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The nurses all clapped & talked about how beautiful our sweet liam was. </div>
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I was still calm, but filled with so much joy. </div>
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In recovery, i held him right away. </div>
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The anesthesia they used this time was so different. I was actually aware enough to know exactly what was going on around me. I held him skin to skin and talked with my sweet husband.</div>
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It was such a great experience</div>
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All in all, a much better experience than last time. </div>
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Even though it was not the birth i had planned, it was so beautiful in it's own way, & i am very blessed to have 2 beautiful, healthy children. </div>
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Being home with our little guy has been so fun. </div>
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Every morning she runs into our room to say good morning to him. </div>
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Well she actually says <i>"Hey bud, goodmorning, time to wake up!"</i></div>
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It's only been a week but it feels like he's always been here</div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Meet Liam Joseph Johnston</span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Born at 12:49pm </span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Monday, November 18th</span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">8lbs 15.9 oz</span></i></div>
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He is perfect!</div>
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We are so in love with him</div>
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Giuliana cant get enough of him</div>
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She's been such a big helper </div>
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So happy to finally hold our sweet boy in our arms</div>
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We're in heaven</div>
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We had a fun halloween this year!</div>
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We ate dinner with our neighbor friends & walked around the neighborhood together.</div>
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Our daughters are Best friends, & are only a few months apart in age. </div>
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Watching them run around the neighborhood trick or treating together like big kids was so fun to watch!</div>
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Giuliana's costume was super last minute. Like, the night before halloween, running around walmart, party city, target etc looking for a pair of cat ears, last minute. We had another costume for her but the day before halloween we put it on her & she cried and cried saying it was too itchy! </div>
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So we tried to come up with the simplest costume we could think of, a kitty! We already had a black shirt, black pants & makeup, We just needed kitty ears! & Believe it or not, they were super hard to find, being it was the night before halloween. I ended up getting the very last pair at the store. While running around all the stores, i came up with the idea of making a tutu to go with her kitty costume, to make it a little more fun. I gathered all the materials i thought i would need & headed home! </div>
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I figured out how to make a tutu {Never done it before} & finished it in about 40 minutes. </div>
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It was the perfect nap time project on halloween!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{I bought 75 yards, used 3/4 of it}</i></span></div>
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Something to wrap the Tulle around for cutting </div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{I used my rotary cutter guide board}</span></i></div>
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I used my rotary cutter guide board.</div>
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I had 2 30 yard black tulle rolls and 1 15 yard black glitter roll of tulle.</div>
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Slide one end under the elastic, fold over so the ends meet & double knot.</div>
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I used a little over 3/4 of the tulle.</div>
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I did 4 black tulle strips, then 1 black glitter tulle strip, to add a tiny bit of sparkle. </div>
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The glitter got EVERYWHERE by the way.</div>
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My entire body and the carpet was COVERED in black glitter.</div>
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nothing a little wet paper towel & a quick vacuum session couldn't fix though : )</div>
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When you're done it should look like this! </div>
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Nice & poofy! </div>
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She loved it! </div>
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It looked soooo cute</div>
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Everyone was obsessed, especially me! </div>
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Easiest project ever. Like i said it took me 40 minutes from start to finish.</div>
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<i>{The daddys with their girls}</i></div>
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<i>{G with her great grandparents}</i></div>
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<i>{Cheese!}</i></div>
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<i>{We decided to be twins ;) )</i></div>
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Hope everyone had a wonderful halloween! </div>
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Happy saturday & happy crafting! </div>
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Earlier this month, we did a maternity/family photo session with </div>
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our dear friend Jen from <a href="http://www.kreatid.com/">Kreatid Photography</a></div>
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Jen is so talented! Looking at the photos just puts a big smile on my face :) </div>
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I thought I would share a few of them with you guys! </div>
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<i>{Uhm can you say Hottie?? & He's all mine ;) I'm a lucky girl}</i></div>
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I love every picture she took</div>
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It will be so fun to look back at these pictures years from now, & see how small Giuliana was, how big my belly was & how young & handsome William was {& still will be!!} </div>
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Can't wait to meet our sweet little boy! </div>
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Less than 6 weeks to go!</div>
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yes i know, long time no see</div>
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I am going to use the same excuse I use almost every post,... life has just been busy! </div>
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I think i've officially become a "once a month" blogger</div>
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Thats about all the time i can squeeze in anymore! </div>
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but hey, </div>
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I have a really fun post for you today</div>
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One that i have been so excited about posting for quite some time! </div>
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We have finally begun working on Mr. Liam's nursery </div>
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with less than 6 weeks until our due date, i guess you could say we are a bit behind</div>
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but, i realized after our first pregnancy, I put so much work into our daughters room</div>
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& she wasn't even in there until she was almost 6 months old</div>
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So this time, we're taking our time, & trying not to stress about all the little project we want to do</div>
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Just taking it one day & one project at a time</div>
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This project though, is one i couldn't put off for very long</div>
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If you follow me on pinterest, you have probably seen me "Pin" this image about a hundred times</div>
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I kept pinning it because i didn't want to chance losing the link! </div>
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But anyways, this light fixture is from a company called <a href="http://www.campprovisions.com/">CAMP.</a></div>
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I Love ALL of their products, especially this light fixture! </div>
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But I just couldn't bring myself to pay the $200 price tag, i mean come on, we are a young couple with one kid & another on the way.. $200 for a light fixture is just out of the question!</div>
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I took a good hard look at it & decided i could figure out how to recreate it for a fraction of the price</div>
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<b>I recreated this lamp for $40</b></div>
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Here is my tutorial :) </div>
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You will need:</div>
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<i>paint</i></div>
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<i>a pendant light fixture</i></div>
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<i>a drill & drill bit</i></div>
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<i>wooden bead balls </i></div>
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<i>Light bulb</i></div>
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<i>First, drill holes in the wooden beads. They come pre drilled, but i needed the holes to be a bit bigger.</i></div>
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<i>Next, set up your paint station</i></div>
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<i>Next, paint the wooden beads your chosen colors. </i></div>
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<i>I put the drilled beads on a golf tee so they could dry easily without getting messed up. </i></div>
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<i>Plus, since my husband is a golfer, we have TONS of them all over the house.</i></div>
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<i>Let them sit & dry</i></div>
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<i>Now its time to put the wooden beads on the light fixture. </i></div>
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<i>This light fixture is not the one i have in the first picture of needed supplies. </i></div>
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<i>The one in the first picture is one i bought from home depot & ended up not liking.</i></div>
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<i>This one in these last pictures is the one i ended up finishing the project with.</i></div>
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<i>I loved the vintage feel :) </i></div>
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<i> But anyways, to thread the beads on, you first need to take the top part with the plate off, then slide the beads onto the cord. Then replace the plate back on the cord before hanging. </i></div>
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<i>Last but not least, its time to hang your new light fixture! </i></div>
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<i>I had my husband & brother in law do that part, i didn't want to mess with the electrical stuff. </i></div>
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<i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I made this light fixture for about $40</span></b></i></div>
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<i>much better than $200 :) </i></div>
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<i>I'm crazy about this light fixture, it turned out perfect! & since i made it rather than buying it, i was able to change it up a bit & add a few different colors. </i></div>
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<i>It was a fun & easy project. MUCH easier than the <a href="http://anwjohnston.blogspot.com/2011/08/diy-doily-lamp.html">light project i did for Giuliana's room </a></i></div>
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<i>Just 5 1/2 weeks until we meet our little man, & we couldn't be more excited!</i></div>
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<i>We had an ultrasound the other day & the Dr said Liam is head down, which might sound like a simple piece of information, but for us, it is big exciting news! </i></div>
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<i>Our little Giuliana never went head down, & ended up getting stuck in the birth canal in breech position. I ended up having to have a c-section for safety reasons, {Read more<a href="http://anwjohnston.blogspot.com/2011/11/36-weeks-baby-update.html"> here </a>& <a href="http://anwjohnston.blogspot.com/2011/12/baby-update.html">here</a>} So the fact that he is head down is an answer to prayers. I am still planning on doing a VBAC! & as weird as it may sound, I am very excited to be able to have the chance to have a normal birth experience. </i></div>
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<i>We have another ultrasound in 2 weeks because, well, I'm 34 weeks & Liam's head & body are that of a 36 week baby! He weighs almost 6 pounds already! Big boy! </i></div>
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<i>So our Dr is saying there is a chance he may be earlier than we thought! Crazy! </i></div>
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<i>Keep us in your thoughts & prayers these next few weeks as we prepare for the arrival of our sweet baby boy :) </i></div>
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<i>Happy wednesday & happy crafting! :) </i></div>
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I am a little late writing about this but..</div>
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We went on a small family get away last week..</div>
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<i>{James, Joe, cindy, G, me <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(& Liam!!)</span>, William}</i></div>
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<i>{G with my in laws. Aren't they just the cutest?}</i></div>
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This was our LAST family trip with only ONE kiddo! </div>
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We had such a good time & made lots of fun memories.</div>
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So crazy to think that our little guy will be here so soon<i>. Only 9 weeks to go!</i></div>
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Can't wait to go on trips & make memories that include him :)</div>
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I love my family! </div>
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Well, Happy saturday!</div>
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When I was pregnant with giuliana, i chopped 9 inches off my hair.</div>
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Craziest decision I've ever made!</div>
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Just because i <i>"felt like it was time for something new"</i></div>
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I blame the pregnancy hormones.</div>
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It looked cute but, it just wasn't me. </div>
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I have since been trying to grow my hair back out. </div>
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It's been 2 years.</div>
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2 years of wearing mostly pony tails, teasing my roots to keep from looking flat, blow drying every day to get volume, using my straightener {almost every day} & using my clip in hair extensions when we dressed up, so i could curl my hair without looking like a poodle! </div>
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Short hair was just not for me. </div>
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It was too much work!</div>
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So here i am 2 years later, & I am finally comfortable with the length of my hair.</div>
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I can style it how I want and I look like me again! </div>
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My hair has so much damage from all the hot tools and teasing & hair ties from the last 2 years..</div>
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And now, I am pregnant again & my hair is funky! Its frizzy & my scalp is dry, which makes my nasty split ends look even worse! Pregnancy does the weirdest things.</div>
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I have committed to getting my hair healthy again & the last 2 months I have changed a few things in my hair routine:</div>
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<i>I let my hair air dry every single time i wash my hair. </i></div>
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<i>I wash my hair at night after i put giuliana to bed</i></div>
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<i>As my hair dries i clean up downstairs, fold some laundry, do the dishes etc. </i></div>
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<i>It is usually dry by the time i go to bed. </i></div>
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<i>When i do use hot tools, I use a heat protectant.</i></div>
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<i>I curl my hair maybe twice a week {?} </i></div>
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<i>I like BB styling lotion. It's a heat protectant and a styling spray. </i></div>
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<i>I eat more fruit & veggies</i></div>
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<i>Your diet can really influence how your skin & hair look. </i></div>
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<i>I eat a banana with some strawberries almost every morning </i></div>
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<i>other "healthy hair foods" I enjoy:</i></div>
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<i>Almonds</i></div>
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<i>I stopped using regular hair ties. </i></div>
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<i>I use the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/24378242.jsp">nylon hair ties</a>. They don't break your hair & they don't leave a "dent" in your hair. </i></div>
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<i>I also use these spin pins from "Goody"</i></div>
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<i>These things are so cool! When i put my hair in a bun, I wrap my bun, then twist one {Only one!!!} of these in my hair and it stays all day and doesn't leave the damaging effects that hair ties can leave. </i></div>
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<i>I use a good moisturizing shampoo </i></div>
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<i>my regular shampoo & conditioner of choice:</i></div>
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<i>I seriously Loooooove this stuff! </i></div>
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<i>It smells so yummy & makes your hair so soft</i></div>
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<i>About a month ago, I started using WEN. </i></div>
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<i>I really truly believe that WEN has helped my hair sooo much! </i></div>
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<i>I wash with it, leave it on for 5 minutes to deep condition, & use it as a leave in conditioner.</i></div>
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<i>It is seriously amazing! </i></div>
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<i>I still use my regular shampoo and conditioner, but I use this every other time i wash my hair. I use it as a Leave in conditioner every single shower though. </i></div>
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<i>The thing about WEN though, is, its Expensive! That is a big part of why i have not completely converted to using solely WEN. I have to use about 20 pumps every shower because of my hair length so i go through a bottle pretty quick.</i></div>
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<i>It really has improved my hair though.</i></div>
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<i>I buy my WEN at sephora. Only some sephora locations carry it. </i></div>
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<i>the only other way to purchase it is through the WEN website </i></div>
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<i>I started incorporating home hot oil treatments into my hair routine</i></div>
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<i>They have helped my hair significantly! </i></div>
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<i>I use coconut oil with a bit of tea tree oil. The tea tree oil helps combat dry scalp & dandruff, & the oil adds moisture while sealing in that moisture with the heat. </i></div>
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<i>Here's my recipe:</i></div>
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<i>place your coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl & microwave for about 30 seconds, or until melted.</i></div>
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<i>Take it out of the microwave and stir in your tea tree oil .</i></div>
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<i>Dip your fingers into the warm oil & beginning at your roots, spread the coconut oil through your hair., all the way to the ends.</i></div>
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<i>After you have used all of your oil, pull your hair back into bun.</i></div>
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<i>I use my hair dryer, then wrap my hair in a towel.</i></div>
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<i>Leave on for 20+ minutes.</i></div>
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<i>Then, take the towel off and hop into the shower! </i></div>
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<i>Rinse your hair out then shampoo and condition per usual. </i></div>
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<i>Let your hair air dry</i></div>
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<i>then revel in how healthy and beautiful your hair looks! </i></div>
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<i>Do this 1-2 times a week </i></div>
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<i>I just HAD to share what i have done to help improve the health of my hair, because, well, these things really have helped! My hair is the healthiest it has been in years! </i></div>
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<i>Hope these tips are helpful to someone out there! </i></div>
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<i>Happy Saturday :) </i></div>
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<i>xo</i></div>
Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-10639660996074065092013-09-01T15:16:00.002-07:002013-09-07T17:57:21.311-07:00{DIY coconut almond butter}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have been a bad pregnant lady</div>
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The last couple weeks I have eaten WAAAAAY too many almondy joys</div>
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Yes the candy bar. </div>
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The king size almond joy candy bars. </div>
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ok i have confessed</div>
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I feel much better now :) </div>
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You know how it is when you're pregnant though.</div>
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You get your mind set on a certain taste or smell or texture & you just have to have it! </div>
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This craving started because of another craving i have. </div>
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I crave <u>ice</u> like no ones business when i am pregnant. I craved it with Giuliana, & now, i crave it with Liam too. </div>
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Weird right? </div>
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Well anyways, every other day {i'm not exaggerating} i go to the circle k down the street & fill 4 44oz cups with crushed ice & store it in my freezer. Sounds so dumb i know! but i can't resist it! It's the best ice! & i will let you in on a little secret, if you bring your cups back to circle K & refill them with just ice, they don't charge you! So, you get you ice fix for free ;) Which in my case, is great, because I munch on it all day and all night. & Everytime i go to get my <i>free ice</i>, i buy an almond joy, so i don't feel so guilty walking out of there with 4 cups of free ice {This is how the craving started!} ..I sound so pathetic haha! </div>
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Well, I knew i had to kick the almond joy craving, so I came up with a healthier replacement. </div>
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I made some yummy coconut almond butter! </div>
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It is seriously so delicious you guys! </div>
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When i get that craving for an almond joy, i just eat a spoonful of this stuff, & boom! Craving fixed :) </div>
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It tastes great and it doesn't contain anything too crazy.</div>
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& it is super simple to make</div>
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1 cup of your favorite almond butter {Or any nut butter really}</div>
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1/4 cup coconut BUTTER <i>{not coconut oil}</i></div>
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2 teaspoons honey <i>{I like whipped honey</i>}</div>
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract</div>
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* <i>If you want to make your own almond butter, take 1 1/2 Cup of almonds and blend until they form a paste, usually about 4-5 minutes. </i></div>
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<i>I like to start with already made almond butter. Why? Because i like my almond butter super smooth & creamy :) I Love barney butter. It is the best and creamiest i have found. I buy it at sprouts. </i></div>
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<i>* Make sure you use coconut BUTTER not coconut oil. They are completely different things. </i></div>
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<i>Coconut butter is the unsweetened flesh of the coconut ground up into a butter. You can blend it into smoothies, put it on ice cream, </i><i>It is delicious by itself too! I eat it by the spoonful! </i><i> Its great. & full of good calories :) </i></div>
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Place all ingredients in the bowl of your food processor</div>
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Blend together until well mixed, about 3 minutes</div>
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Using a spatula, scrape every little bit of your almond butter into a container</div>
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Spread it on some whole grain toast or just eat it by the spoonful! </div>
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It is delicious no matter how you eat it </div>
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Give it a try! It is so simple & seriously so yummy! </div>
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Let me know what you think ;) </div>
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Happy sunday!</div>
Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-47899828166691772602013-08-10T15:28:00.002-07:002015-06-09T12:32:10.303-07:00{my pregnancy essentials}<div style="text-align: center;">
I am 25 weeks pregnant tomorrow. Woohoo!<br />
One week past the 6 month mark </div>
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I've finally hit the point where my belly has DEFINITELY popped</div>
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all of my clothes are getting a bit uncomfortable</div>
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& sleeping is not the easiest</div>
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But in spite of the last two things, i am loving being pregnant again :)</div>
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It is so fun having a little baby bump again</div>
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I thought i would do a list of my pregnancy essentials, this time around. </div>
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With our first pregnancy, we tried all kinds of products & spent so much money on stuff I really didn't even need. This time around, I know what I do and don't need to spend the big bucks on.<br />
Hopefully this will be helpful for a new mommy out there :)<br />
These are in no particular order, I just wrote them as i thought of them!<br />
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<b> A prenatal vitamin</b><br />
a good prenatal can make all the difference in how you feel during your pregnancy. You want to make sure you choose a prenatal that is all vitamins, no fillers! Because, well, there's no point in taking vitamins with fillers. You aren't receiving as many benefits as you should from your vitamin! A good prenatal vitamin will help you feel less fatigued & a lot healthier :)<br />
I like this prenatal<br />
"Super nutrition Simply one Prenatal"<br />
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It is plant based & is filled with all the good stuff!<br />
I get it at Sprouts<br />
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<b>A cranberry supplement </b><br />
For me, this is huge. Cranberry can help prevent UTI's & when you are pregnant you are more prone to UTI's which makes you more prone to kidney infections. How do i know this? Well, when i was pregnant with giuliana, I had a UTI almost constantly & had to be on antibiotics quite a bit. It was awful. When i was 7 months pregnant, I got a kidney infection & had to be hospitalized. It was so painful!! & very scary So this time around, i am doing everything i can to prevent that from happening again. & so far, it has helped tremendously! I have not had a problem yet!<br />
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<b>A probiotic</b><br />
Probiotics have many benefits. They help regulate & balance your digestive tract. {Meaning no heartburn or constipation. YES!} They also help prevent & treat UTI's! {again!} they can also help strengthen your immune system, which when you are pregnant, is very important.<br />
When choosing a probiotic, make sure you choose one from the refrigerated section of your health food store. Probiotics are alive! They need to be refrigerated. If you see a cheaper one sitting on the regular shelf, avoid it! & go for the refrigerated one with the slightly higher price tag. You will benefit greatly from it! I like to use<br />
"Garden of life Raw probiotics, vaginal care"<br />
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I purchase this Probiotic from sprouts<br />
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<b>Ginger altoids</b><br />
Seriously you guys, these kick nausea in the butt! & they are not bad for you, you just eat them like you would eat any mint. The first 4 months, i always had one in my mouth.<br />
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<b>Quick healthy snacks that are readily available</b><br />
I always keep fresh fruit around. My favorites to keep around are bananas and strawberries. I keep the bananas on the counter & I wash and cut the strawberries when i get home from the store. I keep them in a tupperware in the fridge. Easy access! I also like to keep baby carrots & celery sticks on hand. Also, Larabar nutrition bars are a favorite & they are a good quick snack.<br />
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<b>A GOOD Pregnancy pillow </b><br />
When i was pregnant with giuliana, i bought a cheap pregnancy pillow fro mtarget that shall remain unnamed . It was horrible! I was so miserable my entire pregnancy. I could not get comfortable to save my life! Which made for a very long night & a very grumpy next day.. every day. I was not very pleasant to be around.. that's for sure.<br />
This time, my husband & I agreed that it was important for me to have a pillow that actually helped!<br />
We looked online, read many reviews, did lots of research & finally settled on this Pillow<br />
the "Leachco back 'n belly contoured body pillow"<br />
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It's a little pricey, but it is seriously worth it. I have used it for about 4 months now & I have had a great nights sleep almost every night. Sooo different from last time. This pillow is seriously so comfy. I've caught my husband taking a nap all snuggled up in it before. {don't tell him!} Definitely worth the price.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Leachco-Belly-Contoured-Pillow-Ivory/dp/B0002E7DIQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376173546&sr=8-2&keywords=pregnancy+pillow">I bought mine on Amazon</a><br />
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<b>A Bella Band</b><br />
You can find this at target. its cheap. & it helps you stay in your regular pants/shorts a little longer!<br />
Its just a stretchy band {Kind of reminds me of a tiny tube top?} that fits over your belly & the top of your pants.<br />
Like i said, I am a little over 6 months pregnant & I can still wear my pre pregnancy pants/shorts.<br />
Yes, they are unbuttoned and unzipped ALL THE WAY, but, with the bella band, i can still squeeze my big booty & belly into them ;)<br />
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<b>Maxi skirts & maxi dresses</b><br />
I wear my maxi dresses and maxi skirts a lot! They are the most comfortable Items to wear during pregnancy because they are flowey & loose. You do not have to buy "Maternity" dresses & skirts, because, like i said, they are flowey & loose! Just continue to wear your pre pregnancy maxi dresses & maxi skirts<br />
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{23 weeks}</div>
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{25 weeks}</div>
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<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lush-racerback-maxi-dress-juniors/3506661">Maxi dress </a>& <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lily-white-maxi-skirt-juniors/3569221?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=985&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_3_B">Maxi skirt </a>both from Nordstrom</div>
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<a href="http://www.target.com/p/liz-lange-for-target-maternity-long-lean-basic-tank-top-assorted-colors/-/A-13547662?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C13547662&CPNG=Women&kpid=13547662&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13547662&gclid=COuF7L7k87gCFcaDQgod43sA4w">Tank top </a>from target maternity "Liz Lange</div>
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<b>Comfy undies</b><br />
Ok time to get extra personal...<br />
This is just now becoming important at the end of my second trimester. I recently got the next size up in undies so stye fit a bit more comfortably. No reason to feel uncomfortable "down there" any longer than you need to, right? The uncomfortableness after baby is enough.<br />
Ok i am going to be honest with you guys for a minute.. When i was pregnant with Giuliana, i had one of those "Ugly pregnancy side effects".. one of the ones you NEVER hear about.<br />
*Stop reading now if you ever want to loo at me the same ever EVER again*<br />
I got humongous vericose veins.. down there. I know TMI, but i really think that as a soon to be mommy, you need to read this!!! No one talks about this! No one told me this could happen, or how painful it would be, so i was not prepared AT ALL. I was absolutely miserable & everyone telling me they had never had it or had ever even heard about it happening, only made me feel worse! My Dr. told me some women get it, some women don't. It just depends on how you carry, & the position of your uterus. {I have a tilted uterus} The pressure of the baby, uterus, fluid etc can cause a lot of pressure. This time around, i am prepared with comfy supportive undies to prevent that dreadful thing from happening again.<br />
ok, i'm done freaking you out.<br />
Forget you read this.<br />
Moving on.<br />
I like to get the Gilligan and O'mally target undies. I think they're like 5 for $20?<br />
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This style is my favorite. They are the <a href="http://www.target.com/p/gilligan-o-malley-women-s-micro-with-lace-trim-boyshort-assorted-colors/-/A-13772954?CPNG=Women&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_ShopStyle.com_0004e39e6858ca6b0a429f8422005103&LNM=Primary">lace trim boy shorts.</a> Seriously i have them in every color. The were my favorite even before i was pregnant. They're so comfy & fit so nicely! The soft lace hits just under the belly, & they're not tight fitting. They are a nylon & spandex blend. They also fit seemlessly under almost anything I wear. And they are super cute! No one wants to wear ugly undies! </div>
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<b>A moisturizing cream</b><br />
It's important to keep your skin moisturized during pregnancy. Your skin changes when your pregnant. It's very strange. Also, moisturizing your skin daily {Especially your belly & thighs!} can help prevent stretch marks. I like to use the Coconut body cream from trader joes.<br />
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It is cheap {$5} & it smells so yummy! I look forward to putting it on a couple times a day.<br />
If yo udont have a trader joes near by, you can purchase this body cream on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=trader+joes+body+butter">Amazon</a> as well, but it is more expensive.<br />
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or if you are in a DIY mood, you can make your own body butter following <a href="http://anwjohnston.blogspot.com/2012/09/whipped-coconut-oil.html">this recipe </a>i posted a while back :)<br />
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<b>A funny read</b><br />
Pregnancy, in all its glory, can have some interesting ups & downs. Everyone only talks about the "pretty" parts of pregnancy. No one really talks about the REAL things that go on during pregnancy.<br />
When i was pregnant with Giuliana, A friend gave us this book.<br />
I seriously laughed my butt off! It is so raw & so true. I will say though, read it at your own discretion, It is very vivid & her sense of humor is not exactly.. tasteful i guess haha but it made me laug. She hits all the topics no one really talks about & makes them funny<br />
If you're brave, & not offended easily, give it a read. It will definitely make you smile : )<br />
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<b>Easy makeup items</b><br />
This may seem like a silly thing to list as an "essential", but when you're pregnant, you have days where you just feel crumby! As your body changes, it can get a little scary. You start to look in the mirror and barely recognize the person you see looking back. In my experience, my eyes get a bit puffy when I'm pregnant, & my face is a bit more round & i get pretty pale. I look fine, but in my mind, with my hormones raging, I look in the mirror & i feel like i look horrid! So, when you are having a day like this, it's nice to put a little some thing on your face to make you feel a little bit like your old self.<br />
Also, when you are already a mommy, and you're chasing around a little peanut, it is hard to find time to put makeup on or do your hair! So a quick makeup routine can be a life saver & can keep you from looking as bad as you might feel.<br />
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A few of my favorite items are:<br />
<i><a href="http://www.sephora.com/bareminerals-original-foundation-broad-spectrum-spf-15-P61003?skuId=1072891">Bare minerals original foundation in Medium Beige</a></i><br />
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<i>A quick brush & blend all over your face will do. when your pregnant, your skin is unpredictable. Some days i wake up with 4 or 5 random pimples, & other days i wake up with a dry face. So weird! But using a light weight foundation like this can help lightly even everything out. I've been using bare minerals for a long time & I love it! If you've never tried it before, you should give it a try. I have really dry skin, so i have a hard time wearing cream foundation, it just peels right off my face & looks awful. Bareminerals has actually improved my skin. I definitely recommend it. </i><br />
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<i>I use my bronzer to contour my face out. This helps thin it out a little on days when i feel a bit puffy.</i><br />
<i>You can find links about contouring on <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/367887863281333398/">Pinterest.</a></i><br />
<i>I like to buy the NARS duo with Orgasm blush & the laguna bronzer. the blush is the perfect color! </i><br />
<i>Every mama needs this duo</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://www.sephora.com/bareminerals-well-rested-face-eye-brightener-P375288?skuId=1451384">Bare minerals Well rested eye brightener</a></i><br />
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<i>I love this stuff. I've tried both the powder version and the liquid version. I like them equally.</i><br />
<i>After i quickly contour my face out a bit with the bronzer, I contour a little with this. </i><br />
<i>You can find links about contouring on <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/367887863281333398/">Pinterest. </a></i><br />
<i>Definitely focus on your under eyes. This will help take the puffiness down & will brighten even the darkest of under eye bags.</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Decay-Naked-Palette/dp/B004ITB3IW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376193485&sr=8-2&keywords=naked+palet">Urban decay Naked Palette</a> </i><br />
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<i>I like to mix 3 of the lighter tan colors in this palette {sin, naked, & sidecar} & do a swipe over my lids, up into the crease. </i><br />
<i>You don't have to buy this palette, seriously any nude/tan eyeshadow will do! I got this eye shadow palette for christmas last year & I have loved it :) It has lasted a long time too! </i><br />
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<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Voluminous-Smoldering-Eyeliner-Brown/dp/B005EIIAS2/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376171048&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=L%27oreal+voluminous+smoldering+eyeliner+in+brown%2Fbrun">L'oreal voluminous smoldering eyeliner in brown/brun</a></i><br />
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<i>I like to use a brown eyeliner during the day. I feel with my light eyes, black can look too intense or fancy at times. So i try to save my favorite black liner for night time or special occasions. This liner is so easy to apply & it goes on so lightly, you dont feel like you're wearing a ton of makeup. I do the top outside corners of my eyes & a soft swoop on my lower tear line with this & thats enough to open up & define my eyes.</i><br />
<i>Can also be found at target, walmart, & most drug stores.</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Benefit-Cosmetics-TheyRe-Real-Mascara/dp/B004AZZ0QK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376171098&sr=8-1&keywords=benefit+theyre+real">Benefit They're real Mascara</a></i><br />
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<i>By far my favorite mascara. Just a couple of swoops & your lashes look amazing! </i><br />
<i>It really helps your eyes look open & bright.</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://www.sephora.com/minted-rose-lip-balm-P164932?skuId=956359">Smiths Minted Rose Lip balm </a></i><br />
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<i>I have used this lip balm for years. It is my absolute favorite! It smells so yummy & i like that it is very lightly tinted. Its very moisturizing, so you don't need much, & that small touch of color adds a lot to your tired mama lips. </i><br />
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<i>Using these 8 items, I look awake & have that pregnancy glow everyone is always talking about. </i><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{BTW have you seen the movie "What to expect when you're expecting? Hilarious! One of the Mamas on there talks about her lack of pregnancy glow. So funny! FYI its on Netflix right now. Watch it! It will make you smile!}</span><br />
<i>It looks like a lot of work, but seriously, </i><i>it takes about 5 or 6 minutes once you get into a routine, & i really feel its worth it, for me anyways. </i><br />
<i>Anything to make your pregnant self feel better, right? </i><br />
<i>& really you don't have to buy these EXACT make up items. That is not my point. My point is that a couple of simple make up items, from the drug store or from a fancy makeup store, can help you feel a bit better, more like your self. </i><br />
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All of the items listed in this post are the items that have helped ME have a happy & energetic pregnancy. My first Pregnancy was nothing like this! I was a grumpy, tired, grouch!<br />
I really think that having items that really help you feel healthy, comfortable & good about your growing self & your growing baby are very important.<br />
I hope a soon to be mama out there finds this to be helpful!<br />
Please comment with any questions :)<br />
Happy Saturday!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{except for the 2 pics of me ;) }</span> </div>
Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-61767715488525971572013-08-02T14:31:00.001-07:002013-08-02T14:32:05.101-07:00{Sedona & 23 1/2 weeeks}<div style="text-align: center;">
Every year, our family drives up to Sedona for a couple of days. </div>
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Its a short drive, but it's a drastic change in scenery & temperature</div>
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We stay at a place called Garlands Lodge.</div>
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My husbands family has ben coming here for many many years! </div>
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This was my 5th year going with the Johnstons</div>
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Boy does time fly! </div>
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It is so fun to just get away sometimes. Especially to a place that is so beautiful!</div>
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William's brother James brought a couple of buddies this year & it was even more fun than usual! </div>
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We didn't take very many pictures this year, we were just having to much fun enjoying each others company! These pictures are literally all that we took.</div>
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Giuliana playing board games with the boys </div>
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{Uncle James, Brian, & Sam}</div>
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Miss G walking with her daddy</div>
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Walking with mommy</div>
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hiking through the blackberyy bushes</div>
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{Brian, James, sam, William & G}</div>
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We always take a drive up to flagstaff on our last day in sedona. We stop at our favorite coffee shop & walk around town. This year, It poured down rain the entire time we were in Flagstaff! It was a nice change from Gilbert :) </div>
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We always have such a blast in Sedona, I look forward to it every year! </div>
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Especially now that we have Giuliana, she loves it just as much as I do! </div>
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Next year will be even more fun with baby #2 there as well! </div>
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Our little peanut is growing so fast! In 2 days, i will be 24 weeks along! I can hardly believe it! </div>
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just 16 more weeks to go until we get to meet our little man</div>
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We still have so much to do to prepare for his arrival. </div>
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We seriously have been running around like maniacs trying to re organize and finish up house projects. </div>
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We haven't done a single thing for our boy yet! </div>
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Next week, we are painting his room though, & the crib is already moved to his room since G is now in a big girl bed. That counts for something right?</div>
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Anyways, happy friday everyone :) I hope you are all enjoying your summer! </div>
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We did a <a href="http://anwjohnston.blogspot.com/2011/08/gender-reveal-party.html">gender reveal party for our sweet little Giuliana </a>back in 2011</div>
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It was so much fun! We knew we wanted to do something similar this time around for baby #2</div>
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But this time it was a lot more simple. Which we were totally fine with! </div>
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It's funny how different it is the second time around, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying its not as exciting as the first, its just.. different! </div>
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Last time there were soooooo many people in our little house, it was crazy! fun, but crazy! we sent out a special invitation and everything. We put so much work into setting up the party, making sure every little thing was perfect. It was kind of stressful!</div>
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This time, we were a lot more relaxed. I sent out a text to our close friends & family inviting them to find out the gender. About 20+ people showed up. We did a simple set up of iced tea, Lemonade, water, & snacks. I made a couple of props & hung some banners i made a while back, & boom! It looked great. Simple & sweet. We really enjoyed ourselves. My sweet friend Jenny took some pics of our intimate event, & i thought i would share them!</div>
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{I made these muctache & lips props. I bought felt, traced & cut out the shapes i wanted, & glued them to sticks! Super simple & super cute. Everyone picked one, depending on what they thought baby johnston was}</div>
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{My hubby & our good friend Dan carrying the "secret box" outside}</div>
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We had a blast finding out that baby #2 is a<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;"> BOY</span></b>!! woohoo!! We knew it all along! </div>
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G is going to be a big sister :) She is really excited about it too! </div>
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She is finally beginning to grasp what is going on. </div>
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I'll ask her <i>"Where is baby brother?"</i> & she grabs my tummy & says <i>"my baby bruvver <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{aka brother},</span> he sleeping" </i>& gives my belly a big kiss. It just melts my heart! she is going to be the best big sister ever.</div>
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Well, i promised in my <a href="http://anwjohnston.blogspot.com/2013/07/baby-johnston-is-a.html">last post</a> that i would do another post sharing more details, so, i hope you enjoyed reading ;) Oh! & in my last post there is a video, if you want to watch the reveal. It was a lot of fun! </div>
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Happy Tuesday Everyone! </div>
Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-75018591676247509372013-07-13T18:42:00.004-07:002013-07-13T18:44:51.723-07:00{Baby Johnston is a......}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are sooo very excited! I knew it was a boy all along ;) mama always knows! </div>
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We had a small get together with friends & family Last week to reveal the gender.</div>
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EVERYONE thought we were having a boy & everyone was right! </div>
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It was a blast finding out such a fun thing with our friends <a href="http://anwjohnston.blogspot.com/2011/08/gender-reveal-party.html">again. </a></div>
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I'm going to post soon with more pictures from the party & more info on baby johnston, but for now i have a tiny video from the reveal that was taken by one of our friends on their phone.</div>
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G was so excited! It was so sweet! </div>
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Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-53138078708443431482013-07-05T13:32:00.000-07:002013-07-06T13:33:01.471-07:00{happy 4th}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy 4th of July! From all 4 of us ;) </div>
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We had a blast this year. We spent it with our neighbors, & good friends Kelly & Tyler.</div>
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They have a daughter the same age as G & they are best friends! </div>
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It makes it extra fun to get together with them</div>
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We went swimming, jumped on the trampoline, Grilled, ate way too much food & set off fireworks. </div>
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It was so much Fun!</div>
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{G & her cupcake}</div>
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{One of the many fireworks we set off}</div>
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{Our neighbor Kelly & Little autumn, G's BFF} </div>
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{G watching the fireworks by me}</div>
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{G & autumn with their sparklers!}</div>
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<b>What did you do to celebrate your freedom this year?? </b></div>
Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-39395909891316686752013-06-12T14:14:00.003-07:002013-06-12T14:23:21.212-07:00{homemade pasta sauce}<div style="text-align: center;">
I have always found homemade pasta sauce to be better than store bought </div>
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It tastes so much fresher, its not as heavy, & you know exactly what is in it! </div>
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I made pasta for dinner the other day & thought i would share our favorite sauce recipe with you! </div>
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It's super simple & super yummy!<br />
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You will need:<br />
1 tbsp olive oil<br />
3 minced cloves of garlic<br />
1 (12 oz) can chopped tomatoes<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp allspice<br />
just a pinch of fresh ground pepper<br />
2 tbsp freshly chopped basil<br />
1 tbsp freshly chopped oregano<br />
<i>{Recipe taken from the True foods cook book}</i><br />
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Place oil & garlic in a large sauce pan, & cook for about 2 minutes<br />
add your spices & basil & oregano<br />
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Then add the can of chopped tomatoes & stir<br />
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Bring to a boil & lower to medium heat.<br />
boil on medium for about 20 minutes<br />
After 20 minutes, remove it from heat & let it cool for 20 minutes<br />
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Then place your cooled sauce into a blender or food precessor & blend until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency . I like it to be a little chunky ;)<br />
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Serve your fresh sauce with freshly cooked pasta & enjoy!<br />
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We love this sauce recipe, even our 18 month old daughter loves it!<br />
Its light & simple, perfect for summer :)<br />
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In other news, Baby #2 is growing so fast! I am now 16 1/2 weeks along! It has been a lot of fun watching, my belly slowly start to grow :) I missed having a baby bump!<br />
I'm at that awkward stage in my pregnancy right now where, when you look at me, you cant tell if i'm just a little pudgy or if i'm pregnant, which makes it kind of awkward at the pool, which is where we have spent most of the summer so far. But that's ok! Im showing off my bump with pride :)<br />
G is loving the pool this summer. She's learning to swim & is having such a blast!<br />
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Stay cool in this horrid heat! {Its 115 here in AZ!!!} </div>
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Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-78849299112473354492013-05-29T14:14:00.003-07:002013-05-29T14:14:48.434-07:00{a family outing}<div style="text-align: center;">
Its very rare that our little family gets a whole day to just have fun.</div>
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My husband works quite a bit & then when he is home we are working on projects or doing chores.</div>
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so when we get a day to just do fun things together, we really really enjoy it :) </div>
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Yesterday was one of those days.</div>
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We took G to Arizona Mills mall to check out the <a href="http://www.visitsealife.com/Arizona/">"Sea life Arizona" </a>display.</div>
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It's like a mini aquarium.</div>
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It was super cute! Definitely geared around little kids.</div>
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Giuliana loved it! She had such a blast! </div>
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She loved looking at all the fish, Dancing around to the crazy music in the Jelly fish section, & touching the star fish. If you're in AZ you should definitely check it out with your littles :) </div>
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She wasn't a big fan of the stingrays. She would whine when one swam by. Little goof ;) </div>
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After the aquarium, we went to one of our favorite snack spots, <a href="http://paletasbetty.com/">Paletas Betty. </a></div>
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Its a little shop in Chandler that makes Fresh home made popsicles! </div>
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They are delicious! </div>
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Yummy! Fresh coconut popsicles :) </div>
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We had such a wonderful day. </div>
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I love my little family so much :) </div>
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Our little outings will be so much more fun once baby # 2 gets here! </div>
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I'm 14 weeks & 3 days right now. </div>
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This pregnancy is flying by! </div>
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G still doesn't quite understand that there is a baby in my tummy.. but hopefully soon she will understand. Maybe once i start showing more. </div>
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Well happy Wednesday everyone :) </div>
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Kiss & hug them whenever you can. That's my tip for the day ;) </div>
Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-21407182404196335142013-05-17T12:36:00.000-07:002013-05-17T12:40:43.663-07:00{peach season}<div style="text-align: center;">
It's that time of year again</div>
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It's Peach season!</div>
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Every year we pick peaches, LOTS of peaches. </div>
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I brought my good friend Kelly with me this year. Our daughters are crazy about eachother<br />
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We had a blast as always!</div>
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The girls ran around picking peaches & stuffing their faces<br />
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Autumn & Giuliana </div>
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When we left the orchard, both autumn & giuliana were COVERED from head to toe in peach juice & dirt. </div>
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They had soooo much fun! </div>
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{& uhm excuse our disgustingly dirty car seat.. gross}</div>
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The wait was well worth it :) </div>
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Happy Friday Everyone! </div>
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Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-524627078970245002013-05-16T12:57:00.000-07:002013-05-16T13:01:41.574-07:00{more sensory play}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've mentioned in past posts that we like to do a lot of <a href="http://anwjohnston.blogspot.com/2013/02/sensory-play.html">sensory play.</a></div>
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We use rice, Millet, sand, play doh, corn starch, water, Anything! </div>
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Our little girl loves it & she learns so much from it.</div>
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Our newest sensory play activity involves puff balls & an empty wipe box</div>
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I bought a $3 pack of puff balls from Target. Some are big. Some a re small. Some are soft, Some are crunchy & hard. I chose this pack on purpose so Giuliana could feel the different textures.</div>
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I already had the empty wipe box, So i only spent $3 for this activity :) </div>
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Giuliana picks up the different sized puffs & puts them in the box.</div>
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As she picks them up, i tell her what color it is, or i ask her if it is "Crunchy or soft" </div>
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She answers by rubbing it on her face & saying "<i>Soft</i>" or "<i>ow! kunchy</i>!" aka Crunchy </div>
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It's super funny to watch :) </div>
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So during this activity, she is learning so many different things! </div>
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She is learning textures, colors, & the amount of pressure to apply to get the different sized puffs through the hole in the wipe box. </div>
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She loves this activity. She will literally sit & put puffs in the box & describing the puffs for a half hour at a time. Its the perfect activity when i need to get some house work done :) </div>
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She is almost 17 months old right now, in case anyone is wondering what age to start this activity</div>
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Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-53742122973052683322013-04-29T11:38:00.001-07:002013-04-29T11:38:49.556-07:00{big news for the Johnstons}<div style="text-align: center;">
Ok</div>
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so now i can be honest with you guys</div>
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I've been a bad blogger for more reasons than i have admitted in past posts</div>
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Not only have our lives been crazy busy,</div>
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I've been sick.</div>
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Like nauseaous sick...all day..everyday.. & so exhausted!</div>
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Why you ask?</div>
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well</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I AM PREGNANT! </span></b></div>
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That's right! </div>
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Baby Johnston #2 is on the way :)</div>
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I am 10 weeks along right now, & baby is Due November 25th</div>
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We are so very excited! </div>
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Giuliana doesnt quite understand what is going on yet, but im hoping that as my belly grows, she will start to understand enough to be excited. When this baby is born, Giuliana will be 23 months old. </div>
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Perfect spacing, in my opinion :) </div>
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They will be the best of friends !</div>
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G & I at my appointment this morning</div>
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We had our first ultrasound this morning.</div>
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Inside the lower round black shadow, is our sweet little 10 week old baby.</div>
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Do you see him/her? </div>
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We cannot wait to meet our sweet baby!</div>
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Also, i talked to my Dr. today about doing a <a href="http://americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/vbac.html">VBAC </a> with baby #2</div>
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It is something i am excited about yet so very nervous. </div>
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If you have been following our blog for a bit, you know that <a href="http://anwjohnston.blogspot.com/2011/11/36-weeks-baby-update.html">i had to have a c-section with our first.</a></div>
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I am really commited & looking forwad to bringing a baby into the world the natural way. </div>
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It is just something that is very important to me, something i want to experience so badly.</div>
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If anyone reading this has had a successful vbac, feel free to leave your story as a comment! </div>
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I would love to read your stories :) </div>
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Happy monday everyone :) </div>
Ashley Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09586917279125950264noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255800539906314663.post-18979879085015922652013-04-16T11:28:00.000-07:002013-04-19T15:52:17.476-07:00{Natural Cold remedies}<div style="text-align: center;">
Our family got hit HARD with the cold/flu bug that went around, here in AZ.</div>
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It has been the kind of bug where you just lay in bed all day because you have a fever, a cough, the chills, sore throat, head congestion, the whole nine yards. We literally didn't leave the house or talk to anyone for 2 weeks.<br />
It was really weird being so sick, We haven't been sick like this for over 2 years! </div>
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Giuliana has had random little 2 or 3 day colds or allergies (worst one was a few weeks ago) , but nothing like this. She was miserably sick for 2 weeks straight! I only had it for a week & a half, & William just started getting sick a few days ago. hoping he gets better quicker than we did. </div>
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Giuliana is 16 months old & there are no cold medicines available for kiddies this young, so we stuck to natural cold remedies for her & ourselves. Here's what you will need to survive this yucky cold, naturally:</div>
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<b>1. cool air humidifier/ steam</b></div>
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Keep a humidifier going in all the main rooms you are in. This will help keep your air ways moist & will help break up congestion.</div>
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During the day, we kept one running downstairs, but at night, we kept one running in G's room & one in our room. Before bed, I would run the shower all the way hot for about 5 minutes to get the bathroom nice & steamy, then turn it to a comfortable temperature & hop in with our daughter. The steam really helped a lot.</div>
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<b>2. Eucalyptus essential oil</b></div>
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Eucalyptus oil is amazing. Just a whiff of it can help clear up your nose. It's pretty strong stuff! </div>
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We like to put 5 or 6 drops into our humidifier so it is put into the air constantly. </div>
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<u>We also like to make a natural "Vicks" rub with it:</u></div>
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Mix a tablespoon coconut oil with 2 drops of eucalytus oil</div>
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{Or more if you prefer. Test it on a small patch of your skin first to make sure it doesnt burn}</div>
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Rub the mixture on your neck, chest & back<br />
for kids, you can also rub it on their feet & cover with socks. </div>
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<b>3. Saline spray or homemade saline drops</b></div>
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You can buy premade saline spray or saline nose drops almost anywhere, </div>
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<u>or you can make them yourself:</u></div>
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add 1/2 teaspoon salt to 8oz of warm water.</div>
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Dissolve salt & let cool completely before using. </div>
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Place 3-4 drops in each nostril & Let drain out </div>
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make a new batch every day</div>
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<b>4. for kids, use a Nose sucker ;)</b></div>
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for kiddies, after using the saline spray/drops, follow up with a nose sucker, you know, like the bulb syringe they give you at the hospital or a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nosefrida-The-Snotsucker-Nasal-Aspirator/dp/B00171WXII">nose frid</a>a. Place the drops in their nose & cover one nose hole while sucking up the fluid in the other nose hole. Repeat on other side. only do this a couple time a day. I've read that doing it in access can make congestion worse. </div>
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<b>5. Lots of soft tissues</b></div>
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You can never have to many. Keep a box in ever room. Your nose WILL become raw</div>
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<b>6. Lots of fluids</b></div>
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Keep yourself hydrated. Drink lots of water, or juice, or tea, or broth. Any fluid is good.</div>
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For kids its hard sometimes to get them to drink enough fluids when they're sick.</div>
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Try buying some sugar free popsicles or simply letting them munch on ice. </div>
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<b>7. Local honey </b></div>
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honey can help soothe a sore throat. We give g a teaspoon before bed to help her feel a bit more comfortable. </div>
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<b>8. Elderberry syrup</b></div>
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This is our favorite cold remedy. Every time anyone in our house gets a cold, we use this.</div>
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You can buy it premade at most health food stores, or you can make it your self. </div>
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Elderberry syrup is really good for you. Elderberris have been used medically for hundreds of years. They are full of anti oxidents. They are naturally anti viral & fight the cold/flu virus by Boosting your immune system, reducing mucus secretion, soothing a cough. & since elderberry syrup is sweet, Kids love it! </div>
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<u><b>This is the recipe we follow:</b></u></div>
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1/2 C dried elderberries</div>
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1 Cinnamon stick</div>
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5 Cloves</div>
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1 T freshly grated ginger</div>
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2 C water</div>
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1 C local honey</div>
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Place your berries, cinnamon, cloves, & ginger in a pot. pour your 2 Cups of water over.</div>
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Cover & bring to a boil.</div>
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Once it is boiling, lower temperature to a simmer. </div>
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Leave covered & let simmer until mixture has reduced by 1/2. </div>
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About 30 minutes or so. </div>
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Pour mixture over a fine strainer & let liquid drain into a bowl. Using a spoon, squash the berries & get as much juice from them as you can. </div>
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Add your 1C of honey to the warm mixture & stir. </div>
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Pour your fresh elderberry syrup into jars or bottles & let cool. </div>
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<u>Dosage when sick</u></div>
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For adults: take 1 tablespoon every hour</div>
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for kids: take 1 teaspoon every 2-3 hours</div>
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for preventative medicine during cold season: take 1 tablespoon every day</div>
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Stay healthy everyone! Colds are yucky! </div>
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But if you do get sick, follow these natural remedies & you will feel much better :) </div>
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Happy Tuesday</div>
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