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Originally posted last week, but reposting again since there is an actual link up this time. Click the button to visit the other ladies at Like Mother, Like Daughter! :)

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Look who got all crafty and finally did this project off of Pinterest! I'm seriously so proud of myself. I actually got my butt in gear and completed something - and it really does look Pinterest worthy!

I made two (one on each side of my fall flowers). Here is the price breakdown and where I got the supplies from:

Vases from Joann's $6.99 x 2 = $13.98

Pumpkin Spice candle from Joann's $4.99 x 2 = $9.98

4ply jute/twine from Joann's = $3.99

Yellow corn kernels from Walmart $1.19 x 2 = $2.38

Small Red Beans from Walmart $1.19 x 2 = $2.38

Green Split Peas from Walmart $1.19 x 2 = $2.38

20% Off Coupon at Joann's = -$5.59

TOTAL for 2 Seasonal DIY Decor = $29.50

Or $14.75 for each Seasonal Vase

It's amazing how something as simple as beans in a vase can brighten your dining room. I can't wait to do a variation of this for every season. 

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I generally stick to a lactose free diet as it is easier on my ulcerative colitis. I drink lactose free milk, have soy milk with my Starbucks drinks, avoid yogurt and all soft cheeses, etc. Of course, I let myself indulge every once in awhile.

12 pack at Walmart for $5? Yes please. Nothing makes this pregnant mama happy like a can of chocolate gold.

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 I succumbed to the pressure and bought that damn giraffe everyone harps on about.  Don't get me wrong, I love me some eco friendly baby toys (or really eco anything, since I'm generally pretty crunchy) but $20 for something my baby is going to suck on? We had a gift card to Babies R Us so I felt justified in splurging.

You should have heard the sales lady.

Me: "So do you have that giraffe thing-"

Sales Lady: "Oh, you mean Sophie? She has her own section right over here, and there's only one left! She's really popular."

I'm sorry...are we still talking about the giraffe teether?

Just look at her, with her big eyes and rosy cheeks...I know she's plotting something.

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While taking a bubble bath the other night, there were strange rattling sounds coming from the ceiling. I texted my husband (because that's how we do things around here) and he came to investigate... 

By spring boarding off the tub rail and onto the bathroom counter. BECAUSE THAT'S SAFE. First I'm freaked out that some creature has gotten into the air ducts, and NOW I'm freaked out that he's going to slip and fall, kill himself, and I'll be a pregnant widow. With no one to help me out of the tub.

No small mammals or husbands were harmed in the making of this post. Turned out to just be windy outside.

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

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 Arkansas Edition

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Taking the working dogs for their walk on my Great Uncle Jim's 50+ acres of farm and woods with my Dad, brother, and cousin Shelli. Come summer these trees will be so lush and green you can barely see the sky.

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Nothing makes me happier than riding a horse. This is Turtle, my cousin Shelli's horse she uses for team roping competitions. He's a gentle guy who doesn't get bothered by anything! We only got to go riding twice, since it rained other days and the arena was too wet. Still, those hours I spent in the arena were fantastic!

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Does this look familiar to anyone? It's the Duggar House! The Duggars live in Tontitown, AR which is just 20 minutes east of where my family lives. It was an easy drive as we were headed into Bentonville to visit my Grandma in the hospital anyway. Finally, something I can scratch off my bucket list. Just kidding...too bad none of them came outside. 

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My first attempt at capturing the sign heading into Decatur, where my Dad's mother grew up (and still lives). Unfortunately my Dad got a little trigger happy and gassed it before I had gotten a good picture. I made him turn back around (hard to accomplish on a tiny country road) so I could get another picture. And yes, that sign says population 1,314. As my Great Aunt Jan says about Decatur, "Don't blink, you might miss it!"

More posts to come soon on my adventures in Arkansas/Oklahoma!

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Brian has enjoyed his pizza stone so much...I think this is the best one yet!

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I have been hand sewing felt creations and doing a lot of crafting (post to come soon) and it has done a lot for my spirit! I can't wait to make presents for all the little kids I know.

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My mom came to visit, so the grandkids (our kitties) were happy to have a visitor. Ella was particularly happy to find this bag full of clothes to take a nap in. She is so naughty.

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My new normal...more to come on this as well.

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Wildflowers at the SB Botanical Garden

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Loving his birthday shirt

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Even my former Democrat, now Independent husband got a kick out of this

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My fear of bugs. It's still very real. I wouldn't even get near this. Imagine my surprise when I uploaded the pictures and found that hubby had taken a picture! Yikes!