tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59098860786802859822024-03-19T02:28:35.972-07:00For the Joy of Life.Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.comBlogger530125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-68866149671523737492020-12-07T00:18:00.007-08:002020-12-07T15:02:07.994-08:00Tried and True Little Lady Gift Ideas <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); color: #201f1e; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">This post is sponsored by </span><span style="color: #954f72; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://babbleboxx.com/&source=gmail&ust=1607407588360000&usg=AFQjCNEOBg_4ZTFuApQq9Vl4Gc3f9nWpeg" href="http://babbleboxx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #1155cc; margin: 0px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">BabbleBoxx</a>. </span><span style="margin: 0px; text-align: start;">All opinions are mine alone. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQIzF-59MxHMBfCEwAPOa3442LWn3btnDNYiw62XJDnDbDwq9qin0yWxHA21apbOecslOsb3csUxw0s6lCO_CkmxR7KQnZKAq7SNqLtNLfC8KROzi2i_iMLwiuzzS8OAO4QQpO1pYXik/s2048/bbx17.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQIzF-59MxHMBfCEwAPOa3442LWn3btnDNYiw62XJDnDbDwq9qin0yWxHA21apbOecslOsb3csUxw0s6lCO_CkmxR7KQnZKAq7SNqLtNLfC8KROzi2i_iMLwiuzzS8OAO4QQpO1pYXik/w426-h640/bbx17.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmFf5F87-0ztNZzlfQTMxuuQ_XS9MlC6Q8EVcmBRpfAG1JSYVJ-Dq3yCysVA4Nyf1pkqLjqn-s7WVSOEj1H7Fm-eOQEeDw_4F-A9t1bjfuHrOSe-TeMV0t-n7gFs507K1myMksuNcFGT0/s2048/bbx14.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmFf5F87-0ztNZzlfQTMxuuQ_XS9MlC6Q8EVcmBRpfAG1JSYVJ-Dq3yCysVA4Nyf1pkqLjqn-s7WVSOEj1H7Fm-eOQEeDw_4F-A9t1bjfuHrOSe-TeMV0t-n7gFs507K1myMksuNcFGT0/w640-h426/bbx14.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Holidays everyone! I hope you have all been able to cross fun </span>things<span style="font-family: inherit;"> off your bucket list and have been able to spend time with those you love! We're in full blown holiday mode over here and it is such a blast. It's true, this really is the most wonderful time of the year. The girls get excited every morning to see where the elf is hiding, to hang an ornament, to get an advent treat, and to see how many days are left until Christmas! I have a few more gifts to buy and a few more to finish making, but I thought I'd share with you guys some little girl gift ideas that every little lady will LOVE! <span style="font-family: inherit;">This guide </span>includes gift ideas and stocking stuffers from each of these brands: <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; text-align: left;">Candlewick Press, Kid Trax, Open the Joy, Beloved Bath, Baby Alive, and Play On! </span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; text-align: left;">First Up: </span></span><a href="http://candlewick.com/r/bemyfriend-babbleboxx">Will You Be My Friend? by Sam McBratney, Illustrated by Anita Jeram from Candlewick Press</a></h4><p style="text-align: left;">My little Cambria LOVES books. She asks to read them every single day, multiple times a day. I often find her just sitting off by herself making up little stories that go along with the pictures in her books. It's adorable and I love how much it sparks her imagination. <i><a href="http://candlewick.com/r/bemyfriend-babbleboxx">Will You Be My Friend </a></i>is the sequel to the adorable book <i>Guess How Much I Love You. </i>I made sure to read this book alone before reading it to my girls and it is absolutely darling. It is exquisitely illustrated and the message is warm, lyrical, and playful. I love that <i><a href="http://candlewick.com/r/bemyfriend-babbleboxx">Will You Be My Friend</a> </i>is a storybook adventure with friendship at its heart. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjDaMQ6rAN2laoi_BWPUN8nZRdvAb_49uDgLxBDehLn0OdcaSoFjK8FCJj5eWpgOQoxOyj3o2-_jpG2CowN7FK8AF0jJ03aMWuNgMvr7ryLLxsHy65LZNTfCU6Y3mxTx7XGzRgB2R0tE/s2048/bbx5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjDaMQ6rAN2laoi_BWPUN8nZRdvAb_49uDgLxBDehLn0OdcaSoFjK8FCJj5eWpgOQoxOyj3o2-_jpG2CowN7FK8AF0jJ03aMWuNgMvr7ryLLxsHy65LZNTfCU6Y3mxTx7XGzRgB2R0tE/w640-h426/bbx5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbwZjRDv2RW7Zsq67DoxAkk6Al_m5303vqWfKvHw_Ml09kIm1qdC9bd-lWwby_K9Y72rtzmLcp14SGVuB7ARE1vn4DVSJ-mIT5Ppu1mynG_Bg5I4l4omfvoXDqYnSs-a1FiL4ih-SHC8/s2048/bbx6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1586" data-original-width="2048" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbwZjRDv2RW7Zsq67DoxAkk6Al_m5303vqWfKvHw_Ml09kIm1qdC9bd-lWwby_K9Y72rtzmLcp14SGVuB7ARE1vn4DVSJ-mIT5Ppu1mynG_Bg5I4l4omfvoXDqYnSs-a1FiL4ih-SHC8/w640-h496/bbx6.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Second: <a href="http://kdtrx.toys/Babbleboxx">Silly Skaters Unicorn Inflatable Ride-On Toy From Kid Trax</a></h4><p style="text-align: left;">This particular toy happens to be Cambria's favorite. She seriously rides all over the house in it, it's awesome! If I ask her to go grab her shoes, she rides down the hall to grab her shoes. If it's time to get ready for bed, she rides to the shower. If she wants to pretend her dolls are riding a horse, she sits them down and scoots them around. She cannot get enough of this toy! The Silly Skaters Unicorn is made for ages 1-3 and trust me, your little girl will be more than thrilled to receive it. This soft, inflatable unicorn on roller skates is so stinking cute, but also perfect to ride around on or push around for the younger kiddos. The skates also include activated LED's so they light up as your child rolls! I'm telling you, this unicorn has it all! Make sure you head too <a href="http://kdtrx.toys/Babbleboxx">KidTraxToys.com </a>to see and learn more about all the fun toys they have to offer!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://kdtrx.toys/Babbleboxx">Receive $5 Off Silly Skaters With Code: Babble5 Offer Expires December 14, 2020</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtOqKBEwq3pL-1tHo0W9skhJoXRWQq6aYC1365ej79KVnsrzeZvFBL0Zbx519XKKedehmNVoChksRzwjp4BrI8JDxbx2ZaT9NBOKM_fFgGtkgeSlPYLf0L9bLqDEos0rRcHkHjDNzgm8M/s2048/bbx7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtOqKBEwq3pL-1tHo0W9skhJoXRWQq6aYC1365ej79KVnsrzeZvFBL0Zbx519XKKedehmNVoChksRzwjp4BrI8JDxbx2ZaT9NBOKM_fFgGtkgeSlPYLf0L9bLqDEos0rRcHkHjDNzgm8M/w640-h426/bbx7.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBpZXutsnfoPy49VxU-8bTallkPFKOd1dqfyQzExnp9iFbL1AJN-XGmaRAzUgQIKgT3wPxRf_W8t5rQy6EcJ6_AdpFXDc-9s2xeUjZksyUdsVHVlTahBZmb_lU_hatPf-jPCceXe90Ps/s2048/bbx8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBpZXutsnfoPy49VxU-8bTallkPFKOd1dqfyQzExnp9iFbL1AJN-XGmaRAzUgQIKgT3wPxRf_W8t5rQy6EcJ6_AdpFXDc-9s2xeUjZksyUdsVHVlTahBZmb_lU_hatPf-jPCceXe90Ps/w426-h640/bbx8.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlP3NKIR_pI8p_7R0E2HV1Azqhws52hU8LNbl-6BHVxenCWU9GSyRQXNStv89SQVYFZAA8IwwPrvdk4nej6ZzRuTsHjHPa30Pl5iCMwOHp5sa9cks2ZHHzu7S9m2qQa0LRJ_ijk6HUwss/s2048/bbx10.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlP3NKIR_pI8p_7R0E2HV1Azqhws52hU8LNbl-6BHVxenCWU9GSyRQXNStv89SQVYFZAA8IwwPrvdk4nej6ZzRuTsHjHPa30Pl5iCMwOHp5sa9cks2ZHHzu7S9m2qQa0LRJ_ijk6HUwss/w640-h426/bbx10.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Third: <a href="https://www.openthejoy.com/collections/stocking-stuffers">Grab-n-Go Conversation Cards/ Let’s Joke!/ Let’s Think!/ Let’s Talk! From Open the Joy</a></h4><div>Sometimes stocking stuffers can be daunting. Every year my kids end up with stuff that is fun for a second and turns into junk lying around the house the next day. Either that or just a bunch of candy and we all know that's a recipe for disaster! These Open The Joy Grab-n-go conversation cards are absolutely perfect for stocking stuffers! They are loaded with 109 questions that are thought-provoking conversation starters. The deck of cards encourages meaningful discussions that promote bonding, self-expression, and nurtures emotional balance in kids. They are the perfect ice breaker for talks at the dinner table, road trips, and bed time. The portable conversation cards include: <span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's Joke! Let's Think! and Let's Talk! (each sold separately)<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">. These pocket-sized cards are easy to transport no matter where you are headed. They also have a handy clip that makes it easy to attach the conversation card game to your purse or bag helping you to be ready for any moment. </span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.openthejoy.com/collections/stocking-stuffers">Use code: MERRY for a free unicorn plush with orders over $40</a></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wgaqjmMIaloRopFBDbIjNYVvEQS-PEYMwm_-e9LeaYsQCxkEoPA8gjsaiuw_mg7oPmPQhyphenhyphensyCxwhuN1fUqpGnTPZlidAWNiTBXURdSIghdZ_nsNlLX9xoI-MKRN-BIBMBi_Fz1XQu28/s2048/bbx2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wgaqjmMIaloRopFBDbIjNYVvEQS-PEYMwm_-e9LeaYsQCxkEoPA8gjsaiuw_mg7oPmPQhyphenhyphensyCxwhuN1fUqpGnTPZlidAWNiTBXURdSIghdZ_nsNlLX9xoI-MKRN-BIBMBi_Fz1XQu28/w426-h640/bbx2.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Fourth: </span><a href="https://belovedbath.com" style="font-family: inherit;">Box of 4 Assorted Soaps from the Best-Selling Kids Collections and Hand Cleansing Spray from Beloved Bath</a></h4><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Raise your hand if your kids love bath time more than practically any other time!! I'm raising both of my hands because my kids would choose to take a bath at any point in the day. Personally, I find it easier for them to shower but they love bath time SO </span><span style="color: #222222;">much. Let's be honest, I love a good warm bath myself! That's why a gift from <a href="https://belovedbath.com">Beloved Bath</a> is the perfect gift for your girlies. The box of 4 assorted soaps comes from their best-selling kids collections: building block soap, heart soap, glitter lips -with eco glitter, and elephant soap. All soaps contain: phthalate free fragrance, and natural colorants. The hand cleansing spray is perfect for travel and school, skin friendly, sustainably sourced, non GMO alcohol coxed with a citrus essential oil blend and deonized water. Beloved Bath's mission is "meaningful employment for people with autism" and they proudly partner with vocational <span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">programs and hire those with autism. These are feel good gifts that make a real social impact! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;"><a href="https://belovedbath.com">Enter the code: babbleboxx at checkout and receive 15% off your entire order now through December 20th! Limit one per customer. </a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46RCHyULIZ8XSKyRCtSiFllZ62U2HvwXJZMlNqsudmTQypWsijgGGdUjpht78FrgxddV00S7LsSrUhWU0qrEO8PmlYxxZaVhz7zRsQhJLN8m9vG0_lZy8HcvDT8R_CR6T3M8ssU5yOl0/s2048/bbx1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46RCHyULIZ8XSKyRCtSiFllZ62U2HvwXJZMlNqsudmTQypWsijgGGdUjpht78FrgxddV00S7LsSrUhWU0qrEO8PmlYxxZaVhz7zRsQhJLN8m9vG0_lZy8HcvDT8R_CR6T3M8ssU5yOl0/w640-h426/bbx1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg29XGZF2WN_5Voj_bcqrYylyOGLEPWYg9fA_Rhf3CnB9pSnSE08GbjhGmEE7I8effZdOIgGx3i7MloQY4josaHD4mFNR9ICffXHiHf8mNxvFhRmuVE2j8gI99LmqGxbndOrjYDZW-3nqM/s2048/bbx3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg29XGZF2WN_5Voj_bcqrYylyOGLEPWYg9fA_Rhf3CnB9pSnSE08GbjhGmEE7I8effZdOIgGx3i7MloQY4josaHD4mFNR9ICffXHiHf8mNxvFhRmuVE2j8gI99LmqGxbndOrjYDZW-3nqM/w426-h640/bbx3.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Fifth: <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Only-at-Walmart-Baby-Alive-Tinycorns-Doll-Unicorn-Drinks-Wets/506651665?selected=true">Tinycorns from Baby Alive</a></h4><div>I wish you all could have seen how happy Oaklyn was about this Baby Alive... oh man! It was the cutest thing! She carried the box around with so much joy and was squealing with happiness when I took the doll out of the box. She has hardly put it down and is loving being a little mama. The Tinycorns baby doll comes wearing a dreamy, hooded unicorn dress and includes a sparkly cup for her favorite drink! Oaks is obsessed with all things rainbow and unicorns so she was thrilled to see a Baby Alive decked out in her current obsessions! This <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Only-at-Walmart-Baby-Alive-Tinycorns-Doll-Unicorn-Drinks-Wets/506651665?selected=true">Baby Alive Tinycorns</a> doll really "pees" like a baby, so make sure your cutie is wearing a diaper! Honestly, that is one of Oaklyn's favorite parts about the doll, haha! I think it makes her feel more like a little mama to change her bum. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPCLTzG3auLgXKraPGsDqw66zVdEDThUSV45DaEVtlnJC6ietY0t1zENy4lH9eEJJl1gcYmOP_uZBoEoa1bLby-RC5y_C_aMpdlse8Wc_1ZD8vYofSCXcKbREV8yueBGbYKPGmqS26gY/s2048/bbx11.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPCLTzG3auLgXKraPGsDqw66zVdEDThUSV45DaEVtlnJC6ietY0t1zENy4lH9eEJJl1gcYmOP_uZBoEoa1bLby-RC5y_C_aMpdlse8Wc_1ZD8vYofSCXcKbREV8yueBGbYKPGmqS26gY/w426-h640/bbx11.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96lAMEKyknqors4C4-6tHREm_-YqbGVYsiiWcxfDNtVfuHb2URoM_Nw3Vw4aK8QIhf8IgLFT2KX74TM8ZMicakqRovpQZOf5ekDsRyfov0D_PAKImUJ6IYZsBt-KrGK99a1pPk6kethE/s2048/bbx12.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96lAMEKyknqors4C4-6tHREm_-YqbGVYsiiWcxfDNtVfuHb2URoM_Nw3Vw4aK8QIhf8IgLFT2KX74TM8ZMicakqRovpQZOf5ekDsRyfov0D_PAKImUJ6IYZsBt-KrGK99a1pPk6kethE/w426-h640/bbx12.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIJVVvEImvi5apiGFGcFuMCgkbo1CROk9yJeospgYRrso9GqDgXiDZfYePBXliRLf-gRSb1CCNcRxB3nU0J5j4nMQ_tiMMa2WwC5Op8Fki-kCbXLt3X-zYlimr9HB1QuHmtfd96qmxtvk/s2048/bbx13.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIJVVvEImvi5apiGFGcFuMCgkbo1CROk9yJeospgYRrso9GqDgXiDZfYePBXliRLf-gRSb1CCNcRxB3nU0J5j4nMQ_tiMMa2WwC5Op8Fki-kCbXLt3X-zYlimr9HB1QuHmtfd96qmxtvk/w426-h640/bbx13.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div>Lastly, but certainly not least: <a href="https://www.playonkit.com/">Play On! from Bay Area Children's Theatre</a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I know we're all looking for ways to keep our kiddos occupied this Winter... this is the perfect gift for that! <a href="https://www.playonkit.com/">Play On!</a> is a screen-free audio-musical adventure with a storytelling kit. You can get it as a subscription series or as an individual kit. Once you help your kids download the soundtrack, off they go on their adventure where they will run around, make choices, and solve puzzles! </p><p style="text-align: left;">Here are the two different series and the one special edition:</p><ul style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 45px;"><li style="list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.playonkit.com/discover" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Play On! Discover (Age 3-5) </span></a></li><li style="list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.playonkit.com/adventure" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Play On! Adventure (Age 5-10) </span></a></li><li style="list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Play On! Holiday (Whole Family)</span></li></ul><div><a href="https://www.playonkit.com/">Use code ADVENTURE10 to get 10% off all Play On! orders.</a></div><div><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><u><br /></u></span></span><a href="https://www.playonkit.com/"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.playonkit.com/"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsl4k5decCkWelT4Pi4g_4SPEkGGvc7uFpTTr9dSOxaJ3o6-CkhnHck-CtO7D1uv2JQVhts0tuaG8mJv8BzjuAxdlM7jUf6HplFhsekQVQZqjuDFoDC_G_weRSIncPl0hljEzsrz937k/s2048/bbx18.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsl4k5decCkWelT4Pi4g_4SPEkGGvc7uFpTTr9dSOxaJ3o6-CkhnHck-CtO7D1uv2JQVhts0tuaG8mJv8BzjuAxdlM7jUf6HplFhsekQVQZqjuDFoDC_G_weRSIncPl0hljEzsrz937k/w426-h640/bbx18.JPG" width="426" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvuInHDT0S4uJarc6fec0SF5EnB6nufJ49OVyETn-q7dRkBxWEtuD9dmmn3IFMTgfpolMqPu0Wlx6-Ell-K6wlwVblL6OWTt9qzRdx8fojO5C_sgn9Y7VAgGBVO4oiBUqHBtfOBwzTl8/s2048/bbx19.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvuInHDT0S4uJarc6fec0SF5EnB6nufJ49OVyETn-q7dRkBxWEtuD9dmmn3IFMTgfpolMqPu0Wlx6-Ell-K6wlwVblL6OWTt9qzRdx8fojO5C_sgn9Y7VAgGBVO4oiBUqHBtfOBwzTl8/w426-h640/bbx19.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>I hope you enjoyed these gift ideas and I especially hope you have a wonderful Holiday season!</div><div>All my love,</div><div>Aleigh Joy</div><div><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div>Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-73466448188373108352020-11-30T17:18:00.004-08:002020-11-30T17:18:38.471-08:00Christmas Family Traditions<p style="text-align: center;"> Woohoo! Tomorrow is December 1st! Can you believe it? This year is a weird mix of fast/short days, weeks, and months. I keep feeling like each day just creeps by with how different everything currently feels, yet I also keep saying "I can't believe it's already ____." We decorated for Christmas the first week of November 😅 So, we've been in the Christmas spirit for a while now... buttt now that the rest of the world is starting to celebrate, it feels even more festive! We were out of town for Thanksgiving so December really snuck up on me. Now I'm realizing some of our Christmas traditions start tomorrow and I thought I'd share with the rest of you in case you're looking for a few more things to add to your list. This first post is just all the traditions I like to do during the month of December. A few of these things may look a little different this year but I'm sure there are ways to make them fun still!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8zNhX6p2FnIX0G4VVe0vPZdavRm1QHa2zsUKxcq2oqXvEirB_uzgBTZoiG8YoMnf1Y0ChB5-ZZi_n6Q1qIadU-sfGvAWDLxF7_gnDfNg1rP5EV2sJgwxYzvwdZDwq2xBiag6U6Ewy6Q/s850/Screen+Shot+2020-11-30+at+5.10.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8zNhX6p2FnIX0G4VVe0vPZdavRm1QHa2zsUKxcq2oqXvEirB_uzgBTZoiG8YoMnf1Y0ChB5-ZZi_n6Q1qIadU-sfGvAWDLxF7_gnDfNg1rP5EV2sJgwxYzvwdZDwq2xBiag6U6Ewy6Q/w480-h640/Screen+Shot+2020-11-30+at+5.10.17+PM.png" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A Few Notes:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-I'll be doing a whole post on the Elf on the Shelf! Honestly, I just started this last year and I love it soo much. I know people have mixed feelings about it so my goal is to help you love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-25 Days of Christ is seriously the best! We started this a couple years ago after I started realizing my kids were focusing much more on gifts than on the real meaning of Christmas. Sure, the gifts are fun. The lights are pretty. The cookies are yummy... but I really want them to feel the REAL Christmas spirit which comes from Christ. When I wanted to start this tradition the real sets were completely sold out. Soo I decided to make my own! Personally, I think you should just buy it because it was a ton of work and their ornaments are so classy. My kids love my homemade ones for now but at some point I plan to purchase them<a href="https://newtraditioncrafts.com/pages/the-25-days-of-christ"> here.</a> Each night you learn a new story about Christ and it's just the best. I HIGHLY recommend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-We like to make our lists in November because I do a lot of early shopping... but we love to address them to Santa and stick them in the mailbox. When the kids go to bed I take them out and hide them so I have them and they have the magic of their lists really making it to Santa!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-We usually look at lights about a week before Christmas. I love to plan out our route and give the girls a few Christmas treats. We listen to our fav Christmas tunes between streets and get out to look at the lights on really festive streets. When we get home, we make hot chocolate and watch another movie on the list.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-My mother in law thought of the tradition to go caroling and I think we'll keep with it! In my church we are assigned a few people to "minister" to so we usually do them, but I love the idea of deciding as a family who you go see. I like making a few different types of treats (Oreo truffles, peppermint cookies, and Christmas crack) and putting them in treat boxes. We also make cards for the families.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Each year me, Oaks (cam would've come this year for the first year), my mom, and my sister all go see the Nutcracker by the California ballet. We all get dressed up, curl hair, and I even let Oaks wear a little makeup! Oaks gets to pick out a new ornament for her tree and she loves it! Afterwards we go out to eat and just have a fun girls day. This year I can't find a single showing of the Nutcracker so we may have to get creative and watch it on tv or something.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-I love finding little wood crafts that the girls can paint each year. They love to decorate for Christmas but I'm very particular about my decor so they both have their own mini tinsel trees (here's where the Nutcracker ornaments come into play) and their painted wood crafts from each year that go in their room so they can "decorate" too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Christmas Sunday is a special day for us (The Sunday before Christmas) It's the day our church services feel extra Christmasy. I remember being SO excited when I found out Oaks was a girl literally for the sole reason that she would get to wear a Christmas dress, ha! When I found out I was having a second girl I got even more excited for matching dresses! The girls loveee getting all gussied up in their Christmas Sunday clothes. That evening we have a fancy meal. We spend Christmas Eve with Hunter's family and Christmas Day with my family so I love using Christmas Sunday as a day for me to do what I want for Christmas. I love making a special type of meat and lots of fancy sides like Ruth's Chris potatoes au gratin, rolls and cinnamon butter, balsamic asparagus, etc... I also love to create a fancy centerpiece from fresh Christmas tree clippings. This is also the day we make and decorate sugar cookies. It keeps them fresh for Santa on Christmas Eve!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-When the girls wake up on Christmas Eve Hunter brings festive donuts for breakfast. Then they find a present under the tree from our elf on the shelf. Inside is our matching family jammies with a goodbye letter to the girls since she goes back to the North Pole with Santa that night. Hunter's mom always does a family Christmas Eve party that evening with a special dinner, we all act out the nativity, we do a few games, and do a gift exchange. It's always so much fun! Once it's time for bed the girls get in their new jammies and Hunter reads the story of Christ's birth. Afterwards Hunter looks up where Santa is (Just look on google) and the girls do their "Santa Dance" because they're excited. After that we set out milk and cookies plus carrots for the reindeer and send the girls off to bed. After everyone goes to bed I make my Christmas morning soufflé so it's ready to bake in the morning. Hunter and I also set out the Santa present, make a letter from Santa to the girls, make his footprints, eat part of the cookies, etc... I love the feel of Christmas Eve!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Also, this year I want to go through the girl's toys and have each of them find at least 10 toys to donate to kids in need. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So there ya have it! There's our traditions! Let me know if you have any more questions and let me know what your favorite family traditions are! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All my love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Aleigh Joy </div><div><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-73138760051084011432020-11-26T12:37:00.004-08:002020-12-04T01:09:52.901-08:002020 Christmas Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1B0swBjUisnGfobzZUFEttQ5FulKdfWkJCt30SVTODhFcosgtliS2cqgQX5luFMAieEaRdK3dBbN2xdDSqviaThi5e_b0_jwPYydgd8TuzyYPWFKl9x0zFeG4cEF5UvtmgNllQ_ithw/s2048/IMG_4618.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1B0swBjUisnGfobzZUFEttQ5FulKdfWkJCt30SVTODhFcosgtliS2cqgQX5luFMAieEaRdK3dBbN2xdDSqviaThi5e_b0_jwPYydgd8TuzyYPWFKl9x0zFeG4cEF5UvtmgNllQ_ithw/w640-h426/IMG_4618.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">It's no secret that I love Christmas Cards, like a lot. I basically couldn't wait to send and receive Christmas cards for so so long. While Hunter was on his mission, I straight up made a fake Christmas card of the two of us because I just desperately wanted to be a part of the Christmas card making club, ha! I was so excited the first year we got married that I could finally send out a REAL Christmas card. I loved every part of designing it, stuffing envelopes, going to the mailbox to send them, and of course the best part... opening the mailbox each day to find new cards! I just love this time of year so much and seeing everyone's beautiful families and how they've grown just adds to the Christmas joy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYaWlETntSZYIrDVBQfNuypNMEsEB3T6rvnxg2VLkbPPgt3EgIQwHfb0ksKcV-X9ow0rfGGmd8YHVicZL7wJM_RHT3FcsHP5VK4PC9Oqqi4RsbryhfbGaZkDk7UWFqwGO20OHq5t-fYpA/s2048/IMG_4621.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYaWlETntSZYIrDVBQfNuypNMEsEB3T6rvnxg2VLkbPPgt3EgIQwHfb0ksKcV-X9ow0rfGGmd8YHVicZL7wJM_RHT3FcsHP5VK4PC9Oqqi4RsbryhfbGaZkDk7UWFqwGO20OHq5t-fYpA/w640-h426/IMG_4621.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUmruIcUozjkHAvPHrwgXecKd3YIiQfSK0pi1lP9svnOEsfy53PE7nf1_krQYjgT53hV4v8XRQInlQLA4jGTtb3HboEayKj4irKodROwJh_ReCorp52LX4mM-U4dTJhm8vbicul94WaY/s2048/IMG_4626.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUmruIcUozjkHAvPHrwgXecKd3YIiQfSK0pi1lP9svnOEsfy53PE7nf1_krQYjgT53hV4v8XRQInlQLA4jGTtb3HboEayKj4irKodROwJh_ReCorp52LX4mM-U4dTJhm8vbicul94WaY/w640-h426/IMG_4626.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">This year, I used a new company for our cards and I am SO happy with how they turned out! We used <a href="https://www.paperculture.com/holiday-christmas-cards.html?utm_source=OSM&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=84000&utm_content=84000">Paper Culture</a> and the cards are beautiful. They have an awesome variety of design options with all sorts of color as well as simple cards. Each card has so much character and you are sure to find one that you love. The design process was incredibly easy. Uploading photos, placing them, adding and removing text... it was such a breeze! They printed both the recipient addresses as well as the return addresses on each envelope so I got to completely skip the hand cramping and smudged addresses, ha. The cardstock is so incredibly thick and the photo quality is perfect! I honestly could not be happier with our card!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhLIS8ngDMBh-Il5WW4J7tCTFq_NGXkM-7mLpGdde4p9IotF-RriyuQcOyKbxw8Lk7vzIBe7tYhClmNeAc7en_PDqSzYzgdrRKTSY2NfWdKmdx4k-OS5noI8d69CQ3nQkEpb17ooVpJc/s2048/IMG_4605.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhLIS8ngDMBh-Il5WW4J7tCTFq_NGXkM-7mLpGdde4p9IotF-RriyuQcOyKbxw8Lk7vzIBe7tYhClmNeAc7en_PDqSzYzgdrRKTSY2NfWdKmdx4k-OS5noI8d69CQ3nQkEpb17ooVpJc/w640-h426/IMG_4605.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTy7Tg6X0rwui1iMUkSvO2clu3DTRqrVO2V6v8pCwbJg-S-bdgC9SVGajZ1PX7vEeQCQ0ZkWERY4QlpN7kcSWakkTi_IcWUUd7gEApqHvcbYEnmPrL5YlaypbwzdrvmW3GomOssio3LcM/s2048/IMG_4610.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTy7Tg6X0rwui1iMUkSvO2clu3DTRqrVO2V6v8pCwbJg-S-bdgC9SVGajZ1PX7vEeQCQ0ZkWERY4QlpN7kcSWakkTi_IcWUUd7gEApqHvcbYEnmPrL5YlaypbwzdrvmW3GomOssio3LcM/w640-h426/IMG_4610.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I'm also super thrilled with the company's mission. All of <a href="https://www.paperculture.com/holiday-christmas-cards.html?utm_source=OSM&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=84000&utm_content=84000">Paper Culture's</a> products are made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Meaning, no new trees are cut down to make your cards! They also do little things in their office like print on two sides of a paper, recycle, compost, and choose to build offices near public transportation. Not only do they do all of that... but they also plant a tree with every single order! they have planted over 1,000,000 trees! Their employees literally pick up shovels and plant trees within their communities. SO cool! </p><p style="text-align: center;">All around, I am so impressed with <a href="https://www.paperculture.com/holiday-christmas-cards.html?utm_source=OSM&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=84000&utm_content=84000">Paper Culture</a> and everything they are doing to create a better world and a better way to keep the Christmas card tradition alive. Their cards are currently 50% off until 12/10! Make sure you take advantage of this awesome deal. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!</p><p style="text-align: center;">All my love,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Aleigh Joy </p>Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-52975070517087799492020-11-12T00:33:00.003-08:002020-11-12T00:34:35.920-08:00GIRL NUMBER THREE!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Thank you to Sneak Peek for sponsoring this post.</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> Can you believe it?? <i><b>We're having another girl!</b></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUr6flJj1UTcFGPFSkI-SJf4SJAFHPVqbvWi8afNxQ2vew-0zKrlhqgqcu00gd9nbTVEN6qIxyEi02NdVrT5UivJLN6SMOC4LkE9pxA8phyowpg_TiUG_TortTEjh5pt95KeWrdlXi80/s2048/Girl1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUr6flJj1UTcFGPFSkI-SJf4SJAFHPVqbvWi8afNxQ2vew-0zKrlhqgqcu00gd9nbTVEN6qIxyEi02NdVrT5UivJLN6SMOC4LkE9pxA8phyowpg_TiUG_TortTEjh5pt95KeWrdlXi80/w640-h426/Girl1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Honestly, I can totally believe it... but for some reason reading the results still took me by surprise! We are thrilled to be adding another little girl into our family! And, if you've seen the video of us telling the girls, you know they're beyond excited! Having girls feels so natural to us and honestly, I hardly have to do anything to prepare, ha! Another girl will fit so easily into our family. For whatever reason though, from the moment I saw the positive pregnancy test, I thought we were having a boy. If I'm being honest, I really had to mentally prepare for that. Having two girly girls feels really natural to me. Over time I mentally prepared to have a boy and started to warm up to the idea of a little Hunter running around. Then, came the ring test... Have you heard of this? If not, look it up on Google. Basically if you hold your ring over your hand with a piece of hair or string, it'll either move back and forth or move in a circle and that supposedly tells you the genders of your children and how many you will have. This test appeared to be accurate for every person we tried it on. My test said this baby would be a boy. So, here I was thinking we'd be welcoming a little boy into our family. I got super anxious and wanted to really actually start preparing if it were a boy because hello, we have ZERO baby boy things! Need dresses, hair bows, barbies, and pink nursery decor... I got you! But boy stuff... I have none of that. So I desperately wanted to find out the gender of this child, and fast! That's when I heard about <a href="https://bit.ly/34ZmU3c">Sneak Peek...</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpoinv8zLfCn9R_ZiuQHD82NRmo7KCra1HQmLA8bdDLhpG95Reepdh619Vrvb3Gwg7PN-aqE8oE08QThpOP7uIyxvCiiANABF7VG8sHP0Gu5eWh_tsBNPqZ1zrEQTe5ng8jggDnjC0Ck/s1552/5599084A-AC60-4E6B-9D9C-8690ECE7BF40.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpoinv8zLfCn9R_ZiuQHD82NRmo7KCra1HQmLA8bdDLhpG95Reepdh619Vrvb3Gwg7PN-aqE8oE08QThpOP7uIyxvCiiANABF7VG8sHP0Gu5eWh_tsBNPqZ1zrEQTe5ng8jggDnjC0Ck/w512-h640/5599084A-AC60-4E6B-9D9C-8690ECE7BF40.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I have a few friends that have done Sneak Peek so I was really interested in it. The more I read, the more I really wanted tot try it! <a href="https://bit.ly/34ZmU3c">Sneak Peek</a> is the only at-home early gender DNA blood test with results that are 99.1% accurate. It can also be taken as early as 8 weeks into pregnancy! Can you believe that?? You can now find out the gender of your baby at 8 weeks! That is 12 weeks earlier than the anatomy scan. Sneak Peek is also the safest, earliest, most accurate way to determine your baby's gender. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDnlJdiHavKo6anwaD62LKt99N1Pv98CUUZy5BbcDnf6idSctwV4Zca_wZDeRnIOCbX4v9PsmGUfkRjhZmZAT74hnM5_uWdz7BAaG2Bvkh1y2TtxEz3LgrkAF5Fd-8PlBd6d4ZINpE1DA/s2048/Girl3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDnlJdiHavKo6anwaD62LKt99N1Pv98CUUZy5BbcDnf6idSctwV4Zca_wZDeRnIOCbX4v9PsmGUfkRjhZmZAT74hnM5_uWdz7BAaG2Bvkh1y2TtxEz3LgrkAF5Fd-8PlBd6d4ZINpE1DA/w640-h426/Girl3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I received my test in the mail and was so excited to take it. I had my mom help me because blood often makes me feel a little queasy. Luckily, my mom was super calm and helpful and it literally took us like 20 minutes. The instructions were very straight forward and I was surprised at how easy it was. You don't want male DNA to come in contact with the test so we had my dad stay downstairs and I used disinfectant spray on the entire bathroom... I may have sprayed my moms hand after she touched her phone too... haha sorry mom. Once you mail the test back you can find out the results as fast as 72 hours after! I was alone when I opened the email and I was literally shocked! I told Hunter and he was soo excited. When I called my mom to tell her we both felt like we should go get an ultrasound just to make sure. I found a place that would take me the next day and sure enough, after looking for like 30 seconds, she confirmed that we are having a little girl! Once I received both results I felt like I could finally breathe and start really feeling excited about another girl. We're 98% sure we have her name already picked out and each passing day I get even more excited to see my three girls together. 💗💗💗</p><p style="text-align: center;">I would totally recommend doing the <a href="https://bit.ly/34ZmU3c">Sneak Peek</a> test if you are wanting to find out the gender of your baby early. They ship everywhere in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. If you are wanting to try the test you can use code SPINOV11 for $10 off the standard test or $20 off the FastTrack test. The code is valid the whole month of November!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">If you have any questions feel free to ask me! </p><p style="text-align: center;">All my love</p><p style="text-align: center;">-Aleigh Joy</p>Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-50365640330151264812020-10-09T12:22:00.001-07:002020-10-11T16:16:21.356-07:00Halloween Fun!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIhyjrxVmApa4pl_0fKh-iB89kYaH1PrngfpX4ItIgj6PRQ22tOGLlrq9us26PL3zkYbO7PNAiGq0Nv2c1uR13rFbDzJekpNL0UNP-uO1muCuZK_M0C09xrKt8xe4sEZt9ghuu3MnwqM/s1800/4B6F970A-7BBD-4787-9E39-ABADFD4055EF.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIhyjrxVmApa4pl_0fKh-iB89kYaH1PrngfpX4ItIgj6PRQ22tOGLlrq9us26PL3zkYbO7PNAiGq0Nv2c1uR13rFbDzJekpNL0UNP-uO1muCuZK_M0C09xrKt8xe4sEZt9ghuu3MnwqM/w512-h640/4B6F970A-7BBD-4787-9E39-ABADFD4055EF.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> Hi Friends!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Happy October!</p><p style="text-align: center;">What a weird year... The last time I wrote in this blog was April... woah. It feels like so much has changed since then yet somehow it also feels like so much is still standing still. This year has been, well, hard. As I'm sure it has been for most of you too. I guess maybe a better word would be different? And sometimes different feels hard. Especially when it's abrupt. I've spent the past six months thinking things would go back to "normal." any day now. As you can probably assume, that got exhausting and lead to several hard days. I finally feel like I've kind of let go of that idea and instead have just decided to try to do things as "normal" as possible in my home. We LOVE holidays around here. Like so much. I started to feel pretty bummed when I realized the holidays would look pretty different this year. I sat with that for a little bit and then just tried to figure out what I CAN control and what activities my family can still do to make the holidays fun. I wrote down all of our usual traditions and tried to figure out what we can still do, what we can't do, and what we would have to adjust. I then created an October calendar and started to schedule everything in to make sure we watched all the movies, ate all the fall foods, had costumes done on time, etc... I feel soo much better now and we are already making October such a fun month. I'm planning on doing this same thing for November and December so we can still have tons of holiday fun. I encourage all of you moms that are feeling in a rut to do the same thing! I promise it'll bring happiness to you and your family. Holiday traditions are such a blast and your kids will be so happy to have a little normalcy in their lives! Just make or print out an October calendar and start filling in fun fall activities! I made little graphics with some of my personal favorite activities! 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I made a highlight with ideas on my IG page! Doing themed FHE is something my kids love! It makes it so fun for them!</p><p style="text-align: center;">-We use a little spider called Spooky Ooky to promote good behavior. I literally just printed out a cute spider, laminated it, and called him spooky ooky. In our house he takes toys to his "cave" (haha just a drawer) and keeps them there til the girls earn them back. He also talks to the girls each night about how they are doing behavior-wise and gives them a hug before bed. At the end of the month he gives them a "Halloween surprise" if they have earned it. They love him so much. Britt from<a href="https://theholidaycoshop.com/"> The Holiday Co.</a> does a fuzzy spooking spider. She has a super cute book for it too and shares a lot about him <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittsfavthings/">on her IG page</a>. I started doing my version before I knew about hers but I definitely would recommend checking hers out! It's put together so well! </p><p style="text-align: center;">-Decorate cookies! The first year we moved to San Diego I was so bummed that there weren't very many fun family activities for the holidays since I was used to living in Utah where there is something to do every weekend! So, I threw a little mommy and me playdate where the whole concept originated from the idea to decorate Halloween sugar cookies. It got a little bigger as I started planning... but it was so fun! Since then I haven't thrown that big party but have still made an effort to decorate cookies! <a href="http://www.aleighjoymoore.com/2018/10/a-spooktacular-kids-halloween-party.html">Here's a link to the party post! </a></p><p style="text-align: center;">-A Spooky Halloween dinner/breakfast. Pinterest has soo many fun ideas but honestly, Trader Joes will be your best friend! They have so many awesome Halloween/Fall themed treats and foods from shaped pasta to pumpkin spice everything! You can also use food coloring to literally dye anything. Black pasta is super fun! I love doing orange pancakes with Halloween sprinkles for breakfast on the 31st. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Again, it the little things like this that will make holidays soo much fun for the whole family! Figure out a few things that work for your family and run with it! And message me if you have any questions or suggestions!! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">All my love,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Aleigh Joy</p>Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-13706379921470216132020-04-19T20:35:00.000-07:002020-04-19T20:35:33.429-07:00Sour Cream Banana Bars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had some overripe bananas the other day. Like most people I use my overripe bananas for banana bread or muffins. However, a few years ago my life was changed forever when I tried to make banana bars. Guys! These bad boys are so yummy! I combined a few recipes and tweaked things where I thought needed and I'll tell you what, these things are soo good! The sour cream makes the bar soo moist and the brown sugar glaze just ties it all in perfectly. The glaze was a concoction I made while pregnant with with Oaks because I was craving something with the salted caramel flavor. I'm telling you, my best recipes come when I'm pregnant and craving things haha. Anyways, these bars are soo yummy and I hope you love them as much as we do! Let me know if you make them!</div>
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Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Natural-Aluminum-Commercial/dp/B0049C2S32/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=jelly+roll+pan&qid=1587353237&sr=8-2"> jelly roll pan</a> with parchment paper (or grease and flour a jelly roll pan) Mix sugars, sour cream, butter, and eggs in a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer) until well combined. Beat in mashed bananas and vanilla. Mix until combined. Slowly add in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Pour into the pan and bake until golden. (20-25 minutes) Let bars sit for about 10 minutes and then poke several times with a fork and pour glaze over the top. </div>
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I used to do these often and then just kinda fell off of it when my life got insane. Last year I decided to coach cheer at my old high school. I had no idea what I was getting myself into and it ended up taking over my life, ha. In a good way... most of the time! Blogging is truly one of my passions and something I love doing, but there just weren't enough hours in the day to get everything done. Sooo blogging ended up getting cut from the lineup. Sad. I'm really hoping to make more time for it now though because I love and miss it! I've been getting quite a few messages on Instagram asking how we're doing and if something happened to make me stop sharing and posting as much. The answer is that nothing happened but life just got a lot busier. So, here's a little catch up post to hopefully answer my most asked questions as well as share just what we're up to!<br />
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-Working at GA still and excelling. I never doubted or worried about him but he just keeps getting incredible performance reviews. Good job Hunter!</div>
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-Working from home during this quarantine and being so good being patient with the little ones running around crazy all the time, haha. </div>
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-Teaches Sunday school to the 12 and 13 year olds at church. I've had the opportunity to sit in during a few lessons and he is a wonderful teacher. I'm so grateful he's the one helping me teach our children!</div>
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-Coached the JV basketball team at our old high school last season. I didn't get to go to many of his games since I was coaching at the varsity games but from the few I did get to see and the practices I got to see him in action at, I can tell that's yet another thing he's a rockstar at. </div>
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-Wakes up around 6am even when he doesn't set an alarm. Ha, he gets most everything done before I even wake up!</div>
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-Finished up my first year coaching varsity and competition cheer. We actually got cut short due to the quarantine. I was sad to have things end so abruptly but still made lots of wonderful memories over the year. Yes, year. Cheer is completely year round which makes it much different than other sports. We started in May and would've gone til April if the quarantine didn't happen. Tryouts are ion the Spring. We practice over the summer, start competition practice in the Fall. Cheer for football in the Fall. Work on halftime routines and pep rally routines in the Fall. Compete in the Winter. Cheer for basketball in the Winter. Finish with any school performances in the Spring.<br />
-Got called to being an advisor in Young Women's at church. I was really enjoying getting to know the girls and spending time with them. Hoping we can return to that soon!<br />
-Doing little homeschool lessons with Oaks to fill our time up now that preschool is done.<br />
-Remembering how much I love cooking now that I have time to again!<br />
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-Finished up her second year of preschool. It obviously ended sooner than we thought it would but we're looking forward to her starting Kindergarten in the Fall. She made some really awesome little friends and learned SO much!</div>
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-Taking hip hop classes and honestly... not totally loving it, ha! I thought she would since it's faster paced but she just keeps saying she wants to be a cheerleader. I can't blame her since she was surrounded by it constantly for the past year. She's currently doing her classes virtually and we are really hoping the recital will still happen this June. </div>
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-Turned 5 in February. (WHAT)</div>
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-In CTR 4 at church and we are LOVING seeing her in Primary Programs. </div>
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-2.5! She will be turning 3 in August and I literally cannot believe it. These last 2.5 years have actually flown by.</div>
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-Such an active little squirt but also such a snuggle bug. She loves to be held and snuggled in a blanket next to anyone she loves.</div>
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-She's still an easy, happy go lucky child with a hint of sass now. She's such a funny little stinker and her vocabulary is becoming hilarious. </div>
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As for a family update... we are still living in San Diego but are planning on moving next summer! Where? Not totally sure yet. We're pretty sure we know where but nothing is set in stone. We'll definitely share more during the process of moving and are getting really excited for a change! As for now, we're enjoying where we're at and are trying to take things day by day rather than wishing time would speed up. There's a lot to be grateful for right now so we're trying hard not to be too anxious! I feel like the most asked question I get is, when will there be Baby Moore #3? Haha! The answer is, we absolutely want more kids! We're very excited to have more kids but it just hasn't felt like the right timing. We definitely don't feel done at two, but we're also not in a rush for three. I guess time will tell... ha! Sorry there isn't more exciting news there. 😉 </div>
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Here's to hoping this isn't the last post for a while... I'm going to work on posting more, yay! Let me know anything you guys want to see more of!</div>
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When did you get your first gray hair? Or are you one of the lucky ones that still doesn't have any? I remember seeing my first gray hair in high school... yes I'm serious! Of course at that point in time it was just one or two that would pop up once in a blue moon so it wasn't much to worry about. After having kids though, I started noticing them much more often as well as some discoloration surrounding my roots. When I dyed my hair for the first time last year, I did a balayage. I love the way it looks but with the top of my hair being much darker than the bottom, the gray and lighter colored hairs surrounding my face really show up! I really don't want to dye my hair all over or do anything else that requires a bunch of maintenance so I've been trying to figure out what to do! Luckily, I came across the perfect solution!</div>
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I normally have my hair in a braid, ponytail, or bun but I love getting dressed up and putting more effort into my appearance for special things like date night with Hunter. Being a mom of two little ones, I clearly have limited time to get ready and definitely don't have time to go sit in a salon chair. That's why I'm so grateful I found <a href="https://www.ulta.com/gray-away-temporary-root-concealer?productId=xlsImpprod6481430&AID=164999&PID=52269&CID=af_164999_52269_&clickId=wfHWQFy3exyJUESwUx0Mo38zUklWQnUah0BQx00&irgwc=1" rel="nofollow">Gray Away Temporary Root Concealer!</a> It's such a quick and easy solution when you are in between salon appointments. It is a quality root concealer that can be used at home and fits perfectly with an on-the-go lifestyle!</div>
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Now check out my before and after... I can't believe what a difference it makes! <a href="https://www.ulta.com/gray-away-temporary-root-concealer?productId=xlsImpprod6481430&AID=164999&PID=52269&CID=af_164999_52269_&clickId=wfHWQFy3exyJUESwUx0Mo38zUklWQnUah0BQx00&irgwc=1">The Gray Away Temporary Root Concealer</a> comes in three shades Lightest brown/blonde, light brown, and dark brown. Here I'm wearing light brown. Each one of these cans will last you 40 applications and has self-adjusting color technology that blends with hair color and covers 9 shade levels!</div>
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When I found out Oaklyn was a girl, I was completely shocked. For some reason everyone and their dog was telling me they just had a feeling my baby was a boy. I got used to the idea of having a boy so by the time we found out she was a girl, I didn't know what to think! I had to completely shift gears and at first it was kind of hard for me. Then, I started thinking about all the girly things I love and I kid you not, one of the things I was MOST excited about was Christmas dresses. I pictured a little girl dressed up in a pretty dress every Christmas with her hair curled and big bow atop her head... suddenly having a girl was all I ever wanted! I have absolutely loved putting Oaklyn in a pretty little Christmas dress every year. Then Cam came along and it was double the fun! Seriously matching little girlies is practically the cutest thing in the entire world. I had a problem though... they quickly started outgrowing the "matching" sizes. Luckily I found a company that has the absolute cutest Christmas dresses and always has the perfect size range for my two little girls. We used <a href="https://www.bonniejean.com/collections/the-christmas-shop">Bonnie Jean Dress</a> last year and if you follow me on instagram, you know the girls wore them like every other week this year. Oaklyn LOVED that red "spinny" dress and Cam loves being just like Oaklyn. It's a good thing those dresses are dang cute because they wore them nonstop! This<a href="https://www.bonniejean.com/collections/the-christmas-shop/products/emily-sparkle-lace-dress"> year I let Oaklyn take her pick for their Christmas dress and she immediately chose the Emily Sparkle Lace Dress.</a> Her eyes completely lit up when she saw it and that was all I needed to have it ordered that day. When the dresses arrived Oaklyn was so excited I thought she might rip it out of my hands, ha! The whole time we took pictures she was spinning around and smiling ear to ear. Gosh I love that girl and her love of all things girly. Cam followed suit and it was precious. They absolutely cannot wait to wear their dresses again on Christmas Sunday! </div>
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I'm so excited to share our 2019 Christmas card with all of you! It may just be my favorite yet! Somehow, we actually managed to get a few good pictures during our disaster of an afternoon taking family photos. I have a hard time paying for family photos each year when I know how to take them myself. It sure is more challenging being behind and in front of the camera, but it definitely saves money! This year we spent soo much time trying to get a few good shots and after ending photos super discouraged, (cue the two year old meltdowns here) I thought there was no way we'd have enough to do a bigger card... but I'm so glad they turned out better than I thought. With over 50 photos in our family album this year, I knew I'd need a big card to display my favorites. Thankfully, I knew just which company to look at for a card that fits all my wants and needs! We've used <a href="https://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards?ASSETID=P167481_SY_HP_hero_1205.jpg">Shutterfly/Tiny Prints</a> for over 4 years now on both Christmas cards and birth announcements. Every single time, they have been delivered better than I expected them to be! <a href="https://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards?ASSETID=P167481_SY_HP_hero_1205.jpg">Shutterfly</a> has so many options you are bound to find at least one card you love, but I can promise you'll find more! The past two years I have gone with <a href="https://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/trifold--christmas-cards?esch=1">a tri-fold</a> card to have enough space to display all of our family photos. I love the tri-fold options but they also have flat cards, folded cards, and gate folds! On the side bar you can pick which type of card you're looking for, select colors you are wanting, how many pictures you want to display, size, trim options, and even a theme! Once you've found the card of your dreams, you can simply upload the photos straight from your computer into your card and drag the photos where you want them. You can add text and change both the font and size. You can get custom addressed envelopes by simply inputting the addresses of your friends on your list and even add a fancy insert or get custom stamps. Not to mention, they are always running the BEST deals! Thank you Shutterfly for making one of my favorite traditions a breeze!<br />
<a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/holiday-cards/whimsical-collage-holiday-card?productCode=1352978&categoryCode=1229657&filterOptions=atcard_format_64&skuCode=1352979">See the card I picked here.</a></div>
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Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-57324508351592753532019-10-24T14:21:00.002-07:002019-10-24T14:21:32.020-07:00A Little Fall Decor Inspo + Update<div style="text-align: center;">
Well hello old friends! My goodness, it has been a while since I've written a blog post! As many of you know, I took a job to be the head cheer coach at my old high school. It was super unexpected and sudden but has been fun to get back into cheer. It has also come with a lot of challenges such as finding a balance between cheer stuff, mom stuff, church calling stuff, wife stuff, and blog stuff... I think it's clear which one got pushed out. But, I don't want to give up blogging! I'm still working on finding a balance and making it all work but I figured the first year coaching would be a lot so this is to be expected. Hunter works his full time job then comes home to take care of the girls while I'm at practice. In a couple weeks he is also going to be coaching the jv basketball team at the same high school as me. Sooo life is about to get even more insane! Oaklyn is in her second/last year of preschool and killing it. Every time I talk to her teachers they speak highly of her and she does awesome on all the worksheets they give her. She's a sassy child so I'm wishing she acted that way at home all the time...but I guess I'd rather her be good for others than me. She's also taking gymnastics/tumbling and loving that. Cam is my little bestie these days. She practically never leaves my side and we both like it that way. She'll be going to preschool next year and it's actually breaking my heart. I just want her to be my baby forever. </div>
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I had fully planned on posting this in September... HA! But I guess better late than never! If you're like me, you already have Christmas on your mind. But if you're not like me, fall will be staying up for another month so I guess this post isn't superrr late. Right? I absolutely love this time of year. Fall is soo much fun. It's still too hot in San Diego so I can at least decorate for fall to feel festive! When Hunter and I first got married I bought a lot of fall decor with really strong and bright oranges. The traditional fall decor with leaves and orange pumpkins. While I don't mind that look, it was really clashing with the way my decor style has evolved so I tried to transition into more neutrals and muted burnt orange. </div>
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Little fall signs are from the Target dollar section a few years ago. Fabric pumpkins are from the dollar section. Friend pumpkin is a chalkboard pumpkin and a friend did the calligraphy. The white pumpkin is from Hobby Lobby. I then bought fall florals and arranged them on the top of the pumpkin to my liking. The wood bead and tassel banner is from Hobby Lobby. </div>
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The wood tray is from a cute local store called Finely Home. The mini fall sign and buffalo check pumpkin pillow is from the dollar section along with the orange ceramic pumpkin. The florals and vase are from Hobby Lobby. </div>
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The grey and white vase is from Hobby Lobby and the stems and ceramic pumpkin are both from Target's fall section. </div>
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Blanket ladder was a DIY and can be found <a href="http://www.aleighjoymoore.com/2018/10/blanket-ladder-diy.html">here</a>. Pumpkins are from Michaels and I did the ombre and glitter design on them. Little Happy Fall sign and leaf wood block are also DIY projects. All supplies were found at Michaels. Cotton wreath is from Hobby Lobby.</div>
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Metal wall hangers are from Hobby Lobby and spray painted silver. Stems inside of them are from Michaels. Buffalo check fabric pumpkins and wood signs are from Target Dollar Section. </div>
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Letterboard and wood beads from Hobby Lobby. Chalkboard from Walmart. Wood pumpkin from Target Dollar Section. "Home" cutout from Michaels and hot glued on. </div>
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Grey and white pumpkins are from the Target dollar section. Cactus is from Shop Liv3. Black Pumpkin is old and I can't remember, ha! Buffalo Check pumpkin was a DIY project. The wood pumpkin cutout is from Hobby Lobby along with the M. I taped sections off and painted the stripes on then hot glued the M.</div>
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So there's a little fall inspo! I can't promise it'll be up much longer though... I'm kind of a Christmas fanatic. Anyone else??</div>
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Now on to finishing up our family costumes and getting ready for all the festivities next week! I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Halloween!</div>
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All my love,</div>
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Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-49645415544284766912019-04-27T17:34:00.002-07:002019-04-27T17:34:17.425-07:00Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In 2015 Hunter and I binge watched the show Friday Night Lights faster than we had ever watched a show before. Actually, it's probably the only series Hunter has ever actually finished. We were obsessed. If you haven't seen the show, it's on Hulu and is a must! It's about a high school football team in Texas with an incredible coach. It follows the life of the players and the coach and whether or not you like football, I promise you'll like this show. And if you don't... then I have no words! Ha! In the show, the team chants "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't lose" before every game. Hunter and I became obsessed with this saying, along with half of America. We ended up adding it to our family motto because the saying holds so much meaning that we want our girls to embrace. Here's what the saying means to me...</div>
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Clear Eyes: Living life with a clear focus. I know that life gets hard. I know that things will always get thrown our way that may distract and deter us from becoming who we were meant to be. However, I think that living your life with clear eyes means having the ability to see clearly during the hard times rather than letting the end goal become blurry. </div>
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Full Hearts: I think that going through life with a full heart means living each day with gratitude. It means not taking what you have for granted and appreciating even the smallest things. When you have a heart full of gratitude, you're sure to see the good in each situation. I also think it means keeping your heart full of love, passion, confidence, honesty, humility, and dedication. It means working on yourself to become your best self and the best way to do that is to keep your heart full and your path (eyes) clear. </div>
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Can't Lose: At the end of the day, if you've given it all you've got, you cannot lose. This slogan <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">means so much more than simply winning the game, but also imparts the importance of being the best version of yourself. Because if you win with a hard heart and blurry vision, did you really win at all?</span><span style="background-color: white;"> By approaching life with honesty, heart, and accountability, the "loss" is not really a loss. Instead, this saying </span><span style="background-color: white;">imparts the value of doing one's best and accepting that it doesn't always mean "winning" in the world's eyes. The important element here, is that it does not mean the non-winner is a loser, but rather that by upholding values of perseverance, humility, and dedication, the individual is a winner regardless of what the "scoreboard" says.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">As the girls get older and life gets tougher, I hope they always remember to keep their eyes clear, their hearts full, and remember that winning isn't all about a number or a "prize" but rather what's on the inside. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Aleigh Joy</span></span></div>
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Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-42068277819951850822019-04-23T23:27:00.000-07:002019-04-24T01:30:53.981-07:00Being Her Example<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As we put Oaklyn down for bed tonight, Hunter asked... "are her eyes brown?" He has always wanted a brown eyed girl. His eyes are brown, the only one in his family, and when the nurse in the hospital told us Oaklyn's eyes are brown Hunter was thrilled. Over the past 4 years, I've noticed hints of green and bits of gold in the sun so I personally think they are more hazel. But, Hunter is still holding out for his brown eyed girl. So when he asked again tonight if her eyes looked brown, I responded as I usually do; "yeah they have some brown, but I see some green too." Oaklyn then looked up at me and said, "just like you, right mom? Me and you both have green in our eyes, right?" I responded with "yeah mine have a little bit of green in them." Then Hunter said, "but you also have brown like daddy!" Oaklyn did not like that answer and quickly let him know that her eyes are like mommy's and not his. Oaklyn is pretty much a spitting image of Hunter, with my hair. We hear it all the time, but Oaklyn doesn't like it. She is always telling me that her hair is like mine and not her dads. That her clothes are like mine, her smile is like mine, one time she even told me her pinky looks like mine. I've always thought it was sweet that she wants to be just like me, but today it felt sweeter than ever. As she looked up at me with a little wrinkle in her nose and the cutest baby teeth smile, I felt so much joy that I was raising a daughter that wants to be just like me. </div>
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After putting Oaklyn to bed and getting ready to put myself to bed, I started thinking more about raising my daughters. I felt so excited for the future... for back to school shopping, for prom dresses, for lunch dates, cooking holiday meals, for dance recitals, trips to get our nails done, girl talk, planning their weddings, and for teaching them that they are strong women. I kept coming back to Oaklyn's words, "Just like you mommy." They kept playing in my head. She wants to be just like me. She wants to look like me, act like me, talk like me, dress like me, and right now I am her biggest example of what a woman should be. My daughters will grow up knowing their mother did things a certain way, and then be able to choose if that's the way they want to do them. So, I hope to be setting the best example I can be. Whether we like it or not, we all become like our mothers... right? I hope as my girls grow older, I give them an example theyare proud to mimic. If you choose to drink orange juice with your breakfast every morning, chances are your daughter will too. If you choose to wear heels to church every week, your daughter will probably beg you for a pair of heels. If you show an interest in dance, your daughter will probably want to be a dancer. Our girls want to be just like their mommies, so let's give them an example we're proud of. We're raising the future of women and it's up to the mamas of little girls to be an example of strength, love, integrity, kindness, positivity, devotion, and virtue. I feel like if I want my girls to turn out the way I hope, I need to make sure I'm a good example first. I hope my Oaklyn girl knows that she can be and do whatever she puts her mind to, but if she chooses to be like her mama, I promise to give her an example I'm proud to have her follow. </div>
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Aleigh Joy</div>
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Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-78090630128744183532019-04-18T01:45:00.000-07:002019-04-18T01:46:03.918-07:00Easter Tablescape Using Pieces From Around Your Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Easter Countdown is on! Are you ready?? Honestly, this year it totally snuck up on me. I treally thought I had at least another week and it turns out this is the last week soooo... oops! This whole week I've been scrambling to find my girls matching Easter dresses for church and it was ridiculous how many stores I had to go to just to find some that are decently priced and decently cute. Alas, I found some and all is well in my 4 year old's world. As far as their Easter baskets go, I at least have the baskets... Clearly I have a busy next few days... </div>
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I preach all the time that holidays will be as special as you make them. As the mom, or dad, or grandparent, or whoever you are reading this... you have the power to make your holiday as special as you want it to be. I personally try to make every holiday have a special meal. Some examples are heart shaped pizzas on Valentine's Day, a BBQ on the 4th of July, a fancy Christmas dinner, a chili dinner on Halloween, etc... Everyone does Easter a little bit differently but the most common meals are Easter dinner and Easter brunch. While I'm obsessed with Christmas, Easter is quickly becoming my favorite holiday to decorate for. I looooveee spring colors. The muted pinks and soft yellows mixed with robin's egg blue and sage green are just gorgeous with all the white and cream. I decorate my home with mostly white and grey and other muted colors so this holiday is so easy for me to just grab things I already have [or what my mom has ;) ] For this tablescape I chose to make the middle of the table a statement of all things Spring. I collected cake stands my mom and I already had, greenery we already had, bunnies we already had, and then just arranged them all together to look extra springy and extra well... EXTRA! The only penny I spent was on the silverware pockets which are from the Target Dollar Spot and were literally $1 for 8. So what should you be looking for around your house to make a pretty Easter tablescape? Start with a tablecloth. My mother in law had this rose pink one and some vintage lace doilies I threw in the middle. If you don't have one, go grab one from the dollar store for a dollar. They always have SO many colors. You can also go to a local thrift store. They have the best priced linens and a lot of them are super unique. If you want to invest in a tablecloth, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Linen-Polyester-Rectangular-Tablecloth-102-Inch/dp/B00OMZH6KQ/ref=sr_1_9?hvadid=176943392525&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1014234&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9103864730544710990&hvtargid=aud-646675774026%3Akwd-28637843703&keywords=rose+pink+tablecloth&qid=1555574903&s=gateway&sr=8-9">here's a cheap option</a>. Next up find some chargers and dishes. I used my moms white dishes because mine are still boxed up but <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2fx1">here's an affordable option</a> for white beaded plates that work for any occasion! The chargers are also my mom's but Amazon has a ton of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=galvanized+charger+plate&hvadid=256340187807&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1014234&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1452763128219608975&hvtargid=aud-646675774026%3Akwd-304645595688&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_19a6ay2v4z_e">galvanized charger </a>options! I also just used some regular silverware in a paper pocket from the dollar spot. These would be super easy to make too! My mom had these adorable place card holders and I searched the internet for more with no luck... however I did find these adorable <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2fyd">wood round place card holders</a> as well as these <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2fyf">burlap bow ones</a>! Next Up you're going to want to find all the vases, cake stands, greenery, light colored florals, and other Easter/Spring decor from around your house. If you don't have any florals or greenery... head outside or to the store! I'm sure you'll be able to find bushes, trees, and other wild flowers in your yard to arrange together. If not, trader joe's, sprouts, and other grocery stores have great flowers for cheap! Baby's breath is one of my favorite cheap Spring options. Don't have any vases or cake stands?? Head to your nearest dollar store or thrift store! The dollar store always has vases that are begging to be spray painted and you can make your own cake stands by buying a plate, a candle holder, glass glue, and some white spray paint! I made some for <a href="http://www.aleighjoymoore.com/2016/03/oaklyn-joys-first-birthday-party.html">Oaklyn's first birthday party</a> and have used them numerous times since. When arranging, just let the creative juices flow. Work with the different heights and designs you have. I added some inspo photos below and hope that it gets you excited for your own Easter brunch of dinner! I'd love to see photos of what you come up with, so send them my way! </div>
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I actually crave this salad daily.</div>
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Like woah, the flavor combination is the best.</div>
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It's probably tied with the strawberry beet salad (I'll post that one soon!) but even Oaklyn likes this one!</div>
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Butternut squash has such a yummy flavor. It's kind of sweet unlike zucchini squash or yellow squash. </div>
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When it's roasted it has a little bit of a crisp outside and a bit of salt just makes it so flavorful.</div>
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We eat butternut squash as is, in soup, as a side, but it's my favorite in a salad. </div>
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I love adding a bit of warmth to a salad, and a different texture. </div>
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Paired with feta, pepitas, and apples... you guys it is SO good!</div>
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- 1 butternut squash (or cheat and get the already cut up butternut squash at costco! It's the best!)</div>
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1) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. If you bought an entire butternut squash you'll want to cut and peel. If you bought precut, you're saving yourself some time! Make sure your squash is in bite sized cubes. Toss it with 1 tbs olive oil or other oil you have on hand. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and add cubed squash. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the top to your liking. Bake for 30-40 min or until squash is fork tender and golden on the outside. </div>
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2) While your squash is baking you can start to prepare the rest of your salad. You'll need to dice your apple into smaller than bite sized cubes. I use about 1/2 of the apple. Dice your tomato. wash and dry your arugula. </div>
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3) Once your squash is ready and cooled down to a warm temperature, assemble your salad. I like to add the arugula first, then the squash, then tomato, then apples, next pepitas, and finally feta. I let each person add dressing to their liking. </div>
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I love pairing this salad with some grilled chicken and Hunter loves it with some warm crusty bread. It would also be really good with some yummy tomato soup! No matter what you pair it with, this salad is sure to please!</div>
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After church today we were listening to the <a href="https://www.worthofsoulsproject.com/">Worth of Souls album</a>. It's soo good, if you need some uplifting background music for your Sundays, <a href="https://www.worthofsoulsproject.com/">this is it</a>. This particular song really spoke to me today. The line "earth has no sorrow heaven can't heal" hit me hard. I've heard it before, but today it stuck. We're all going through something. Every single one of us. Each of our "sorrows" will look a little bit different. Each of those sorrows are also completely valid. I remember talking to a friend about the struggles she was going through and the sorrows she was feeling because of it. At the end of telling me all about her feelings she said "but I know that others have it way worse than me so I really shouldn't be complaining. I'm sorry for dumping all of that on you." You guys. I don't care if you're sad because your milkshake fell on the floor... you should never discredit the way you are feeling! Feeling is living. Feeling means you're human. Feeling helps you learn and experience. The problem lies when you dwell on those feelings and let them define you, your worth, your happiness, and your well being. One of my hardest emotional years was the year after Oaklyn was born because I was dealing with PPD. I remember feeling so insanely guilty for feeling sorrow when I had this beautiful baby in my arms. I felt so lame for wishing for a different life when mine was one others are praying for. But there lies the first problem. I chose to discredit my feelings. I chose to not give myself a chance to immerse myself in all I was feeling, I instead chose to bottle it all up and erupt when I couldn't keep it all in anymore. I chose not to remember that all the sorrow I was feeling, can and will be healed. There will be a day when we no longer feel this despair, weakness, and loneliness. That thought alone brings so much comfort and joy into my heart. That being said, I'm human. I know that the comfort lasts only long enough to get you through one emotional breakdown or obstacle... but the next one may not be far off. Thankfully, God has given us the strength to fight through the pain and sorrow we feel on this earth. In the scriptures we are told to be "strong and courageous" to not be afraid or discouraged... because the Lord is on our side. So how do we apply that to our daily lives? I have found that heaven feels close when my prayers are humble and I let Heavenly Father know that I cannot do this on my own. "Earth has no sorry that Heaven can't heal." I find so much comfort in knowing that Heaven is so much bigger than all of us. That there is a plan greater than us. That there is a Savior inviting us. Life hasn't exactly been easy for us these past few years. We've dealt with my post-partum emotional state, we've had a death that rocked our worlds, we've lived in numerous homes, struggled financially, felt discouraged, felt unappreciated and neglected, and several times we've felt completely knocked down. But we have always found comfort in knowing there will be a day when there will be trouble no more. </div>
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So, if you haven't figured it out by now... I'm kind of obsessed with party planning and party throwing. I love hosting guests, making holidays extra special, decorating anything and everything and always, always making all the above <b>extra. </b>Once I get a theme or a general color scheme going in my head, I can't stop! I know how silly this sounds, but it honestly makes me feel alive! I've always loved creating with my hands and mind. Sitting in a classroom and learning all things science or math... not my jam. Choosing the linens, centerpieces, and backdrops for a party... I'm all in! Having kids gives me several really good excuses to throw parties. Holidays, birthdays, special occasions, you name it! Last year I went a little overboard and really tired myself out. It was a really great distraction for a pretty tough year, but I promised Hunter this year would be cheaper, ha! Because even though party throwing is sooo fun, it isn't cheap! Oaklyn is just like me and wants any excuse for a party. When she found out her birthday was coming up, she couldn't stop talking about a party! I asked her what kind of birthday party she wanted and it was an easy choice, a ballet party! Not only do pink and gold seem fitting for this kind of party, but I also already had a bunch of decor with this color scheme, score! That is one of my biggest tips, reuse decor! Save all forms of banners, centerpieces, and backdrops. Usually you can recycle them in some way or form. Anyways, since this is a "cheaper" year, we decided it would be at a time where a meal doesn't need to be served and we would just have treats. We also invited significantly less people. Previous parties have been a family affair, but Oaklyn made the guest list for this party which consisted of her little girly besties. SO cute! The girls came dressed in their tutus, we decorated crowns, danced with a ballerina, hit a pinata, played in the backyard, and ate lotsssss of treats! Seeing Oaklyn's smile was soo worth blowing up over 100 balloons and baking a million treats!</div>
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The girls had lots of fun decorating little crowns with jewels and stickers. The crowns were found at Hobby Lobby and were like $5 for a pack of 8! Don't forget that 40% off coupon! Then they danced around with a "real" ballerina with some ribbon wands and it was the cutest thing ever! The ballerina was my brother's girlfriend... she's the best and the girls loved her! I played some Frozen songs and Baby Shark and it was too cute! Then they hit a pinata and went crazy over all the candy! In their pink bags were little jewel rings from the dollar store and more plastic crowns from Party City. They also used those bags for grabbing the candy. </div>
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After that we sang, ate cake, opened presents, and played around in the backyard. It was a fun little party and I'm so glad Oaks had a blast! </div>
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All good Super Bowl parties have a whole lot of food. All that food smells really really good until the party is over. Then the smell lingers and by day three of smelling little smokies and crockpot meatballs, you're convinced the smell is stuck in the walls for good... right? What if I told you there was a way to clean away those tough, lingering odors better than ever before? You'd jump on any chance you could get, right?? I know I would! This year I'm planning on doing a nacho bar for the super bowl with literally ALL the toppings you can think of... I'm talking chopped onions, lots of cilantro, all sorts of salsas, melty cheese, shredded chicken, jalapeños, sour cream, tomatoes, black beans... the possibilities are endless! Nachos are a favorite dinner over here and I love that everyone eating can customize them how they like! The only problem is, between the leftover onions, the stinky garbage disposal, and the salsa jar smelling up the fridge there are a lot of unwanted post-party smells. I'm super excited to tell you guys about a simple solution that'll make it so you can make all the delish Super Bowl dishes without the leftover smells! Make sure to read to the end because I'm sharing my favorite crockpot shredded chicken recipe with you guys so you can make a nacho bar this year too!</div>
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Does anyone else hate dishes? A sink full of messy, dirty dishes full of leftover food is pretty darn bad... but even worse is after finishing cleaning the kitchen and realizing it still smells anything but clean! You've wiped the counters, mopped the floors, done the dishes, taken out the trash and still your house has lingering odors that are tough to get out. That's when Febreze AIR comes in! Febreze will hands down be the MVP of your Super Bowl party thanks to it's OdorClear Technology that cleans out odors in two simple ways. It seeks out tough odors and cleans them away by deactivating and replacing them with with a light, fresh scent! From experience, I can promise you that as a guest there is nothing worse than feeling uncomfortable at someone else's home based off the smell. Somehow stinky smells make a home feel less clean and comfortable. So make sure to add Febreze to your game day shopping list. It will save you, your party, your home, and your guests from pregame and postgame odors. Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNdNu7Q0UL0&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow">this hilarious video</a> with Terrell Owens that shows what will happen at your party if you don't have Febreze!<br />
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Now on to my favorite simple and yummy crockpot shredded chicken recipe!</div>
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3 frozen chicken breasts (or thawed but who has time for that? ha!)</div>
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one packet of taco seasoning</div>
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All you do is add all the ingredients to the crockpot and cook on high for 6 hours! Once it's cooked through, shred your chicken and you have the perfect chicken for tacos, enchiladas, taco salad, and of course... nachos!</div>
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I hope you all have a wonderful Super Bowl Sunday with friends and family! Just remember to add Febreze to your list to help the day smell and run smoother!</div>
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Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-67752769286150377532019-01-22T18:25:00.004-08:002019-02-28T00:29:40.119-08:00Tasty Tuesday: My Favorite Energy Bites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Literally every single night right after the girls go to bed, all I want to do is treat myself to something sweet. It's like giving myself a reward for getting through another day, ha! If I was still 16, it would be totally fine to have a little treat every night! Buttttt... I'm not haha. So, I've been trying to find an alternatives to cookies, ice cream, and all the other deliciousness I crave. There are a million and a half protein and energy bite recipes out there. Each of them contain mainly the same ingredients, just different ratios and different extras. After putting these ones together, I became obsessed! They are plenty sweet without all that extra guilt and are filling enough that you really only need one. I hope you love them as much as we do!</div>
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-2 cups natural peanut butter or almond butter</div>
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1) Add all ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine. You can do this with a spatula, your hands, or my favorite way... in a kitchenaid with the bread hook. </div>
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2) Line tupperware with parchment paper. Spray your hand lightly with cooking spray. Grab a small handful of the mixture and roll it into a ball. You can also use a cookie scoop to make it easier. If you run out of room, you can add another layer of parchment paper so they don't all stick together. </div>
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3) Keep in the fridge until set! You can also freeze them. Whatever you fancy!</div>
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Anddd that's it! So simple and so yummy!</div>
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I hope you love them!</div>
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All my love,</div>
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Every year in Hunter's family, we do a big Christmas Eve party. It's filled with laughter, cousins running around, a gift exchange, sweets, activities, and really good food! We've done several different things over the years, but this year's menu was definitely a crowd favorite! We had a taco bar and every couple brought a different meat. Carne Asada and Pollo Asada got taken pretty quick so I decided to get creative. I loooveee Chipotle. I don't care what you have to say about how it really isn't good for me and what not... I would eat at Chipotle every week if I could! I love their barbacoa and always have. I always say I'm going to try something new, but literally always go back to the barbacoa. Sooo I thought, why not try to make it?? Barbacoa is a really tender shredded beef with a smoky, spicy, chipotle sauce on it. I did some research and decided to experiment. The experiment definitely worked because this stuff was soo yummy! Anddd... so easy! Gotta love crockpot dump and go meals! I'm sure it could be made in the instant pot too, but I loved that I could just dump it all in when I wasn't busy in the morning and let it cook all day so I used the crockpot.</div>
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-Chuck Roast. I don't have a specific pound requirement. I just buy a 2 pack at Costco and use one of them!</div>
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1) Thaw your meat. I usually buy the 2 pack of chuck roast from Costco, separate them in different bags, then freeze them. I'll usually take one bag out and put it in the sink to thaw it overnight. </div>
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3) Coat both sides of your roast in salt and pepper then sear in oil. Searing usually takes 3-4 minutes per side. You'll want a golden crust on both sides. Use tongs to make your life easier!</div>
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4) Stick your roast in the bottom of the crockpot and make your sauce. I use a Vitamix to make it, but I'm sure any blender on high speed will work. Add allll of your ingredients other than oil and roast obviously... If you can't handle spice very well... only do 1/4 to 1/2 the can of chilis. I do the whole can and it definitely is spicy but can be mellowed out with sour cream. Soo add all remaining ingredients to blender and blend on high speed. Once all ingredients are combined to make a thick sauce, you'll know it's ready!</div>
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5) Pour sauce over roast and cook on high for a minimum of 6 hours. After 6 hours shred your meat. It should literally fall apart. If it doesn't, cook it longer! Once it's shredded, you can stick on low or keep warm setting until ready to serve.</div>
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6) You can serve it two ways. You can either keep it in the crockpot with all the spicy juices or mellow it out by scooping out the meat and leaving the juices behind. So far we've eaten it in tacos and burritos and loved both!</div>
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All my love,</div>
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Okay, this post has been a long time coming and I'm really sorry it has taken so long... but I can't wait to share it with you! I've wanted a really big sign above our bed for SO long but have not been able to find one I love for an affordable price. After searching and searching, I decided it was worth a shot to at least look into making my own. I walked into Home Depot with no real direction so I just walked up to an employee and he helped me tons! You guys won't believe how cheap it ended up being with all of the employees suggestions! It was cheap, easy, and might just be one of my favorite decorations we own! Soo let's get right into it!</div>
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1) Go to Home Depot and get your supplies. You should be able to purchase everything there. While I was in store, I made sure to take pictures! So here's what you'll need... Also you'll need to cut the lattice. You can absolutely ask someone to cut it for you, but they should have saws out and it's really easy to just cut yourself. </div>
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2) Lay out some plastic trash bags or an old blanket and white wash your big board. After that lay out your lattice pieces and grey wash them. I did a couple coats of each until I found the look I was going for. Let it all dry fully.</div>
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4) Okay, your board is ready! You have some options here... If you have excellent handwriting, go ahead and free write it. If you have a cricut, create your own stencil. I used fonts from dafont. I used Athena and Italian Breakfast. I did it in three parts, "You Will" (12in across) "Forever" (23in across) and "Be My Always" (20in across). I added on the swirls freehand. I used stencil vinyl and transfer tape to get it just right. I just used black acrylic paint and once it was fully dry, I touched up with white where needed. Your last option is to just buy a stencil from etsy or Hobby Lobby!</div>
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It's been a while since I've sat here with a blank screen and nothing to type but my thoughts. I love that I have the opportunity to create sponsored content and provide a little bit for my family... but I have also found myself dreading sitting down to type nowadays. I generally only take on sponsored posts for products I already love and use, but somehow when someone is telling you to write, it begins to feel a lot less fun. I don't think I've shared this before, but I debated going to culinary school for a while. It was actually my plan for most of high school. Then when it came time, I couldn't bring myself to want to apply. It just felt so unappealing to have someone telling me how to cook rather than me experimenting in the kitchen like I actually love doing. I didn't care about what knife I needed to use to cut steak or the proper way to make a roux. I just wanted to create. That's how I'm beginning to feel with this blog. I just want to create! I spend a lot of my time negotiating, creating invoices, editing photos, emailing drafts, and applying for opportunities which leaves a whole let less time to type my thoughts on here like I used to. I've been going over my plans for this year, and more specifically my plans for this blog, and ultimately decided I need to push myself to create more. I need to share more of what makes me feel joy and I need to work on remembering that I prayed for the opportunities I'm receiving now. Work, no matter what form, can feel a whole lot like a burden. But, I think if we let it, it can feel more like a blessing. One of my goals for 2019 is to remember that this blog of mine, is a blessing. That every one of you that has stuck around over the years, are a blessing. Every comment, view, swipe up, like, and response really means a lot to me. You all really mean a lot to me. I'm sorry I've slacked off and I'm sorry I've resisted sharing what I've been inspired to share. So here we go 2019, let's do this thing!<br />
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On the topic of goals, fresh starts, and wanting to change... I thought I'd share another thought I've had recently. I usually pick a phrase or saying to live by each year. For example: 2012 was: "Do more of what makes you happy." 2013 was "she believed she could, so she did." A more recent one, 2018 was: "Children are not a distraction from more important work, they are THE most important work." So, it came time for me to pick something for 2019 and nothing was popping out or felt right. So, I decided to just pick a word. One word that motivated me to be my best self and accomplish what I'm hoping to accomplish. I was pondering several words and decided on... Intentional. I want to be intentional. In everything. I want to be intentional in my words, my spending, my time, my food choices, my life choices, with my children, with the ways I choose to serve, with the exercises I do... literally in everything I do, I want to be intentional.<br />
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2019 started off rough for me. I've felt a bout of anxiety lately with a hint of yucky depression-ish feelings. I'm having a harder time feeling happy and rather than looking on the bright side, the not so bright side keeps slapping me in the face. While i believe that depression and anxiety are not something someone can choose to just change one day, I do believe there are exercises both mental and physical that I can do to at least help a little bit. Today when I was loading the kids in the car for some errands, they were both crying and my head was pounding and I clenched my fists after closing Oaklyn's door. I found my thoughts quickly spiraling into a tangled mess of unhealthy feelings and reactions. I wanted to get into the car and yell. I wanted to tell Oaklyn she was being needy and annoying and I wanted to tell Cambria she was being loud and whiney. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath and suddenly my word popped into my head. Intentional. Be intentional with your words. Be intentional with your thoughts. I took another deep breath and sat in the car. I took another deep breath and dug deep down for my "everything is okay" mom voice. "Are you girlies ready to go to Target??" I said trying to turn the situation around... and you know what I heard? Oaklyn yelled an excited "YEAH!" with giggles from Cambria right behind. I looked back at Oaklyn... "Be intentional" I thought. "Okay Oaks, you're the big sister. I need you to be a good example and be a listener. Can you do that?" Another excited "YEAH!" followed by more giggles from Cambria let me know that even if the Target trip turned out pretty awful, I know I'm doing my best.<br />
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I'm probably not always going to do my best. I'm probably going to lose my cool a few too many times. I'm probably going to miss a week of posting on my blog... I'm not going to be "perfect." But, I am going to try my best to be more intentional this year. Because if all else fails, I can at least feel at peace with the idea that I tried. And I mean really, honestly tried. I hope to remember that each day is a new day. Each day is a chance to choose to be a little better and do a little better. My mom has a sign that says "Don't look back, you're not going that way." I hope to apply that in my life and with an intentional mindset, I think I can. What word will you choose?<br />
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This is my absolute favorite time of the year. I love sun kissed skin when summer rolls around, I love fresh blooms during spring, and of course I love pumpkin spice everything during the fall, but nothing quite beats the magic of Christmas. Even though it's not "technically" winter yet, I think of winter starting on December 1st. It just feels so exciting and magical with all things Christmas surrounding us everywhere we go. I love the gift exchanges, the festive clothes, the Christmas music playing in all the stores, the pretty wrapping paper, and of course all the parties and gatherings. Sometimes parties are well thought out and planned weeks in advance, and other times they are small get togethers that happen spur of the moment. No matter what type of party is happening in your home this year, make sure you're prepared with everything you need to eat, drink, celebrate, and repeat!</div>
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Small bites, appetizers, and full blown dinners are delightful, but you have to make sure you have something sweet for your guests! I don't know about the rest of you, but I think dessert is a must! Everyone does the same old things, cookies, cakes, maybe some form of bar... but you would really stand out with something new and different! Everyone loves chocolates, and I can promise everyone will be OBSESSED with these Gray and Smoked Salt Caramels from <a href="https://frans.com/caramels/salted-caramels/gray-smoked-salt-caramels" rel="nofollow"><span id="goog_1467139302"></span>Fran's Chocolate.<span id="goog_1467139303"></span></a> They are literally mouthwatering good. They combine rich, smooth chocolate, soft buttery caramel, and the unexpected boldness of sea salt. The Gray Salt Caramels are dipped in 70% dark chocolate and finished with sea salt. The smoked salt caramels are dipped in 39% deep milk chocolate, and finished with Welsh smoked sea salt. This women owned business will not disappoint! </div>
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When is comes to drinks, I like to lean towards ice cold water and maybe some hot chocolate... but not all of your guest will be like me, haha. For that reason, you can serve <a href="http://www.cinzano.com/" rel="nofollow">Cinzano Prosecco</a> which<span id="docs-internal-guid-caa70156-7fff-3446-2dc0-f5276dcd4eb0"><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 9.9975pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">is an aromatic, dry sparkling wine, that is fresh, fruity and crisp. Cinzano Prosecco has intense floral aromas and hints of apple and pear</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 9.9975pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span>Full disclosure, I don't drink... but if you do, I have heard from several sources that you can trust this brand! They recommend <span style="font-family: inherit;">making a <span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prosecco Bellini </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">which is -</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3 parts Cinzano Prosecco -1 part fresh peach purée -Pour all ingredients into a chilled flute glass. Stir gently. The taste of sweet peach is balanced by the dry, crisp acidity in the Cinzano Prosecco. Enjoy as an aperitif or with light appetizers! </span></span></div>
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There are so many reasons to celebrate during the holiday season! One thing I've really learned to celebrate over time, is good friends. Good friends can really make a difference in your life and it's important to let them know they are appreciated. Inviting them over for a get together can really help your friends feel loved and making your home inviting helps them feel welcomed! One way to make it extra special during the holidays is using <a href="http://www.scentsicles.com/" rel="nofollow">ScentSicles Scented Ornaments and table ornaments</a>! I love walking into a home smelling like a Christmas tree lot. It makes it feel so special and festive! ScentSicles<span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 9.9975pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">are d</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">e</span>signed to naturally blend in, simply hang or hide in trees, wreaths, garland and other holiday décor for the fresh scents of the season. </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.scentsicles.com/">ScentSicles</a> deliver “Christmas in an Instant” with no-mess, no oil, and no-flame! Make sure to check out their special offer of</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 9.9975pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">$5 off a purchase of $30 or more with code </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">BABBLEBOXX </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">$1 off 1 item with code </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">BABBLEBOXX1 </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Valid now through 12/31/2018. </span></span>Free shipping on all orders of $15 or more Coupon code not valid on bundles.</div>
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Well, that concludes my tips on what to have on hand for those last minute get togethers and perfectly planned holiday parties! All of these things would also be so fun to use for a date night in! I hope you found something you will love in this post!</div>
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We've talked about matching Christmas jammies, and we've talked about Christmas cards, now it's time to talk about another favorite Christmas tradition of mine... Christmas dresses! Having two little girls, this is seriously so fun for me! I love choosing something festive and dressing the girls up so pretty. It's so fun to curl Oaklyn's hair and have Cambria wear a pretty, sparkly bow. The girls wear their dresses on Christmas Sunday to church and I try to coordinate mine and Hunter's outfits as well to get a festive family photo. This is a tradition I can't go without. Things like this just make the holidays so fun! Oaklyn is really into "spinny" dresses and looking "pretty" so I'm super excited for this year!</div>
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The girls got a little test run wearing their dresses for these photos because I just HAD to show you all the gorgeous dresses from <a href="https://www.bonniejean.com/">Bonnie Jean.</a> I mean seriously, these dresses are literally everything I wanted! They are tiered with the most beautiful lace and have gorgeous satin bonding. They also have a satin bow placed in both the front and the back making it stunning when looking at it from either view. I absolutely love the way these dresses fit on my girls and couldn't stop staring at them twirling and smiling as they had them on. There's just something about matching little girlies that is so so darling! I'm obsessed! </div>
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There are soo many gorgeous options at <a href="https://www.bonniejean.com/">Bonnie Jean</a>, I'm sure you'll find the perfect holiday dresses for your own daughters! My girls are wearing <a href="https://www.bonniejean.com/collections/the-christmas-shop/products/ava-dress-2">the Ava dress</a>, but a few of my other favorites were <a href="https://www.bonniejean.com/collections/party-dresses/products/korah-dress">the Korah,</a> <a href="https://www.bonniejean.com/collections/party-dresses/products/westly-dress">The Westly, </a><a href="https://www.bonniejean.com/collections/party-dresses/products/london-dress">and the London!</a> I absolutely think it is worth it to invest in holiday dresses because they can be worn and used throughout the year! These dresses are wonderful quality and will fit the girls for a little while. They will be perfect to wear during Valentine's day and would even be cute for the 4th of July! I also love dressing my girls in festive dresses the whole month of December so they can wear them next year before Christmas Sunday when they get their new ones!</div>
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Aleigh Joy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706186422731982059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909886078680285982.post-76380889721332451892018-11-30T22:17:00.000-08:002018-11-30T22:31:10.138-08:00Three Ways To Fit a Workout In During the Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Does anyone else <b>seriously </b>struggle trying to make time to workout during the holidays? It can't be just me... right?? From the constant sweet treat temptations, to the busy schedules, and of course the lack of motivation with family in town, working out always gets put on the back burner. Once Cambria started to really sleep through the night and I felt more well-rested, I made a goal to workout between 5-6 times a week. I noticed working out made me feel so much better about myself. It encouraged me to make healthier eating choices, it helped me feel confident in my own skin, and overall I just felt SO much better. I have been doing really well with sticking with it up until last week. Thanksgiving, a holiday where the biggest tradition is literally to eat, really threw me off. I didn't have a set plan on how I would fit my workouts in and I quickly fell out of my routine. It's now soo much harder to get back into a routine. So, I am determined to stick to a plan for Christmas to ensure I keep healthy habits. Here's the plan...</div>
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1) Wake up a little earlier than the girls to fit my workout in. Guys, this is legitimately going to be realllyy hard for me... but I honestly think it's the best way to go about making sure I stick with it. If you have little ones, you know that working out with them around is straight up comical. It's pretty much impossible. When the girls are around I'm either cutting a workout short or only doing it halfway because they need my help every 10 seconds. So, I'm giving myself an extra hour to wake up, eat a banana, work out, and take a quick shower. Maybe you work in the morning... I challenge you to wake up earlier than normal and get your workout in! That way when the Christmas parties and family comes, you can get your workout done first thing each day and still be able to visit with friends and family after work. </div>
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2) Keep <a href="https://www.febreze.com/en-us/products/products-by-type/fabric-refresher" rel="nofollow">Febreze Fabric Refresher</a> nearby. Just like me, m<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ore and more Americans are getting serious about upping their fitness. Since we are busier than ever, we have to get creative to cram our workout (along with everything else) into our day. <span style="font-family: inherit;">That being said, it's no surprise that </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">84% of gym goers* admit to running errands within two hours of working out. I mean, kill two birds with one stone right? You're already out! However, we forget that the smells go where we go. And if you're anything like me after a workout... there are definitely smells! For the millions who don’t have time to immediately change and wash their gear after each workout, it’s time to #FebrezeYourGear. </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The #FebrezeYourGear program, shows us that if it's fabric, Febreze it! All you have to do is spray Febreze Fabric Refresher on anything you wore at the gym until it is completely damp to safely and effectively clean away workout <span style="font-family: inherit;">odors. </span></span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.febreze.com/en-us/products/products-by-type/fabric-refresher" rel="nofollow">Febreze Fabric Refresher </a>with OdorClear</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: super; white-space: pre-wrap;">TM</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Technology cleans away odors in two simple ways: 1) seeks out tough odors and 2) cleans them away by deactivating and replacing them with a light, fresh scent. Make sure to keep Febreze in your gym bag, in your car, in your personal gym, or anywhere else nearby to keep the odors where they belong... at the gym!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3) Make yourself an upbeat playlist! I have found that music motivates me more than anything when it comes to exercising. I run a lot faster, lift a lot harder, squat a lot deeper, and work a lot more efficiently if the music I am listening to leaves me feeling inspired to keep pushing. No matter what genre you love, there are some awesome songs out there to get you up and moving. I actually look forward to listening to my "special"workout songs. If you make yourself an upbeat playlist where you get to listen and decompress from holiday stress, you'll be more determined to fit it in!</span></span></div>
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