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Homemade Christmas Gifts | This Marvelous Life
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Every year, I give the family homemade Christmas presents…here’s what was unwrapped this year. All the kids (and Tim Minami, by request) got crocheted beanies. I made 2 monster beanies and 6 owl beanies…pretty sure it will be a while before I make another owl beanie. Here is Carter, showing off his monster hat. It was his idea to climb the tree and hang upside down for me. He thought it would be appropriate. The scary bat-monster face:. Lily on her perch, while hiking with Uncle Tim L. Why You'll Never U...
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Our Family Photos by Joey & Katie | This Marvelous Life
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Our Family Photos by Joey & Katie. Last week, we had our first set of family photos taken by my sister Katie and her boyfriend Joey. I love the way they turned out. And, I love this little spot in Long Beach- tall grass, sand, palm trees, wooden boardwalk? Yes, please. Here are the shots that Joey had time to edit and save for me before they left for their long drive home. I love my family. Check out Katie and Joey’s flickr pages! Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again. October 26, 2011. October 25, 2011.
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Healthy Snack Recipe: Crispy Kale Chips | This Marvelous Life
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Healthy Snack Recipe: Crispy Kale Chips. 1 Tbsp. olive oi. 1/2- 1 tsp sea salt. Optional: other spices, such as cayenne pepper and chili powder. Tear leaves from stalk. If you get any really big leaves, just tear them into smaller pieces. It helps to have a cute assistant in a way-too-bright onesie. Spread the kale in a single layer on 2 cookie sheets. Bake in the oven at 250 degrees for approx. 35 minutes. They will come out nice and crispy! Give them a go! Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again.
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How to Make a Diaper Bag Insert / Purse Organizer | This Marvelous Life
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How to Make a Diaper Bag Insert / Purse Organizer. My sister Heather and I both use big purses as diaper bags, but we still want a way to keep things organized. Enter: the diaper bag insert. I saw the idea in a parenting magazine late one night at work (before I was even pregnant), and I decided that I needed to make one myself. Here’s Heathers, made of pretty stiff material:. And, here’s mine, made of soft flannel:. They have 8 small pockets on the outside…. YES, my baby girl’s name is Olivia Joy. This ...
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Family And Friends | This Marvelous Life
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Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again. 8230;time for a trip down memory lane. Today, Olivia turns 1 year old! God has blessed us with a super happy, healthy, cuddly, active, funny, and adorable little girl. Here is a picture-heavy post to reminisce her first year with us…. May 26, 2011. You can read her “birth story” here. With 3 month old cousin Audrey:. 8 weeks, San Diego:. Aw, she got splashed in the face:. Pumpkin Patch with cousins:. 5 months: Cowgirl for Halloween! Learn how to make the hat here.
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Food | This Marvelous Life
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Healthy Snack Recipe: Crispy Kale Chips. Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again. Quick & Easy Homemade Coconut Milk Ice Cream. Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again. Plan the Best Snacks and Meals for your Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip. This is an article that I recently published on Associated Content. Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again. Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again. Kitchen Tip: What do an iPod Touch and a dessert spoon have in common? What do an iPod Touch. 1 Crafts and DIY. How to: Mak...
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Fun with Glow Sticks | This Marvelous Life
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Fun with Glow Sticks. We handed out candy and glow sticks (necklaces, bracelets, and sticks) as party favors at our birthday camping celebration. After jumping around and performing shows for one another, a few of us stole away to take some radical pictures. Matt’s red headlamp helped us out a lot, too…. First, I set the camera on a tripod with the following settings:. Shutter speed: 6 seconds. And Heather J was in charge of the water. It came out best when she used two fists full of blue and pink gl...
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Our little Whoville Who | This Marvelous Life
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Our little Whoville Who. Olivia is 6 months old! Here are some of our favorites from November’s monthly photo shoot. Olivia’s outfit was inspired by this sketch that Tim drew before Olivia was born. He showed me the drawing, and said, “Okay, now can you make that hat? 8221; It’s been waiting to shine since before she was born, and her head is finally big enough! She just started sitting up on her own, but she still leans to the side for balance most of the time. Our baby girl is getting so big! Margaret&...
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Intensely Dark Chocolate Bites | This Marvelous Life
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Intensely Dark Chocolate Bites. This recipe was pie-shaped to begin with, based on the recipe “Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart” from the book Raw Food Real World. But, as soon as we tasted it, I turned them into smaller “bites,” because they are so RICH. Here’s how you can make them for yourself:. For the “filling”, blend:. 1 cup cocoa or carob powder (I used about 1/2 of each). 1/2 cup coconut oil (some call it coconut butter). Empty the thick chocolately mixture into a bowl and set aside. Use a sharp knife...
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Projects | This Marvelous Life
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Happy Valentine’s Day from Olivia! Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again. Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again. How to Make a Felt Baby Cowgirl (or Cowboy) Hat. Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again. How to Make a Diaper Bag Insert / Purse Organizer. Why You'll Never Use Nail Polish Again. Refinishing an Old Rocking Chair. A couple days ago, I finally finished a project that’s taken me a couple month’s worth of work- refinishing our old, but beloved, rocking chair! 1 Crafts and DIY. 3 Fun in the Sun.
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