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I admit, I totally slacked off at the March Instagram Photo a Day Challenge. Things just petered out a bit. But I hope to redeem myself in April. Come on, I have an excuse, I did have a baby, right? Want to join in with the April Instagram Photo a Day Challenge? Be sure to follow me on Instagram at @themaven. Use the hashtag #7SDDPhotoADay to make sure we can all see your pictures. Leave your … [Read more...]
If you've been following me on Twitter, you may have seen me tweeting about a really cool contest happening over at kate quinn organics, a local baby & kids clothing company here in the Seattle area. It's really awesome, and I've been excited about it since I heard Kate wanted to do it... Have you ever wanted to design your own nursery? Really design it? The bedding and everything? Check … [Read more...]
Designer Dad Stephen Saint-Onge is presenting a Free Life Improvement Store Seminar at IKEA, to share creative tips and techniques on how to refresh and update your kitchen. The event is next Saturday (3/9) at the IKEA store in Renton, WA, and is free and open to the public. It should be a really fun event and attendees will even receive some free gift giveaways! Watch this great video for … [Read more...]
I've been having a great time with the Photo a Day Challenge hosted by 7 on a Shoestring and Days of a Domestic Dad! Seems lots of people have joined in because there are over 4200 photos tagged on Instagram! I say bring on the March Instagram Photo a Day challenge! Want to join in with the March Instagram Photo a Day Challenge? Be sure to follow me on Instagram at @themaven. Use the … [Read more...]
Having had two NICU babies, I've had a love hate relationship with pumping. With Quincy, I pumped the entire time she was in the NICU - 5 weeks and 1 day and then for several months afterwards, I was also breastfeeding at the same time. For many moms, pumping and breastfeeding go hand in hand. Now that I'm expecting my 3rd child in just about two weeks, I know I'm going to be pumping again. Why I … [Read more...]
There are just some things you never say to a pregnant woman. For those of you who know, my daughter Quincy was born at 32 weeks and 3 days. So every day I make it past that milestone in THIS pregnancy I breathe a sigh of relief. Which is why, when I saw a comment on my latest weekly belly shot: "Dear god...when are you going to pop? It is time for this baby to be out!!" I was a little … [Read more...]
It goes without saying that the Noise Girls are some of my bloggy best friends! We share ideas, support each others and have fun, both in the blogging world and beyond. I'm so lucky to be in this group of eleven amazing professional women and that I can call all of them my friends! Instagram Photo a Day Want to follow my Instagram Photo a Day Challenge? You can find me on Instagram at … [Read more...]
My kids love their magnet letters. The most often stay on the frig, but sometimes they lay on the kitchen floor and spell words too. Sadly, this means they also grow legs. Booo. February Photo a Day Want to follow my February Photo a Day Challenge? You can find me on Instagram at @themaven. Follow the hashtag #7sDDPhotoADay to play along. Leave a comment with your Instagram name and I’ll … [Read more...]
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