tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42581902580179502842024-02-18T23:58:58.457-08:00Teeny RamblersA Blog celebrating the Teeny Ramblers of the world & and all the things that make it work
Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-69711101258809526712019-06-11T11:47:00.001-07:002019-06-11T11:47:59.774-07:00We're Moving!!!!For those of you that follow us on social media, you might of seen me posting (in access) that we are MOVING!!! When we moved into our current home four years ago, it was never with the intention to stay there long term. However, property in and around the Seattle area is SO expensive! When we started our search for homes in mid February, it was with a specific area in mind which made the inventory low. We kept hoping that something amazing would pop up but we realized that we would be putting in a contingent offer that not many sellers would consider-even if we did found our dream home.<br />
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One day, my husband casually mentioned a new build neighborhood going up and thought we should take a look based on the lot size and location. Up until this point I was NOT a fan of new builds. Mind you, we aren't talking about a custom home where you are picking out everything from floor plans to tile to paint. These homes were beautiful but offered very little in the way of customized options. Still, I agreed to go.<br />
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Once we got to the site, I think both my husband and I shouted a collective, "ummm hell yes! this will work!" We put down a down payment and then put our house on the market immediately. As luck would have it, we sold our home in ONE day (partially furnished) and then felt super as we got past each nerve wracking phase until closing. We closed on 5/28 with the the option to rent back until the end of July (which works out perfect for the completion date of our new home). <br />
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While our new home isn't completely my style (tile, kitchen island, etc.) I know all these things can be changed over time and I'm so excited to get in there and figure out a plan. I feel so blessed and so proud of how hard we have worked to be able to give our kids an amazing house to grow up in. I hope to post house progress and continue to document our lives like a living and breathing journal. Cheers to the summer people, it's gonna be a good one!<br />
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Here are a few pictures I snapped of the exterior/interior. And yes, I completely sneak in after the workers are gone to check on progress.<br />
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Jaimee Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-21938301061256177802019-06-04T10:24:00.002-07:002019-06-04T11:08:49.569-07:00Essential Oils 101 and Why we love themHi Friends!!<br />
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Soo.....we have been using oils in our house now for a solid year (in one form or another) and I feel like I can finally share about how AWESOME they are. For the most part we try to live a pretty healthy lifestyle. With that being said, I still give my kids crap and we indulge in 'not so great for you' things but overall I try to be really aware of the things that I make a part of our every life.<br />
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Enter oils.<br />
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My kiddos have always been decent sleepers. I was (and am) a firm believer in routines and for the most part we do NOT mess with them. When my daughter was around 3 1/2 we hit a total unexpected sleep issue. She was super hard to put down and thought it was hilarious to just get up out of her room and race down the hallway (in addition to waking up several times a night). I was a tired mama with a 1 and 3 year old and I was looking for answers. My cousin told me about Young Living oils, as an all natural way of aiding in sleep support. I thought that at this point I would try just about anything so we bought a few things and a cute diffuser and gave it a try! Not sure if it was the magical thing I was looking for but when I look back, oils (in conjunction with all our other routines) are what helped most at night. Young Living has this calming sleepyize scent for kids that is just so good. Not to mention it helped a ton in my son's room that still houses a diaper genie and ya know...diapers ;)<br />
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As we've become more adept at using our oils I love finding different ways to support our systems rather then turning to medicine or topical things that have horrible ingredients. Although I love the look of candles, we rarely light them anymore. My FAVORITE scent in the diffuser is Peace and Calming coupled with Orange!! I'm one of those people that likes to walk into a house and be met with an inviting smell. I also love that the kids are invested. We make rollers for bravery, nervousness, health and immunity boosting, you name it!<br />
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Another reason when making the switch to a cleaner lifestyle is the added benefit of buying everything in ONE place. I was SO sick of going to target, whole foods, trader joes, etc. It did NOT work with my lifestyle. I just quickly edit my essential rewards cart once a month and stock up on must haves like:<br />
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The sky is the limit. I can do without a few Starbucks trips and clothes if it means I'm able to switch out our not so great products with things I can feel good about. <br />
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As with all things we are learning as we go and aren't changing our entire life in one day. Change happens gradually. If any of you are interested in making the same changes I would LOVE for you to join our oil team, grab your starter kit and opt into Essential Rewards so I can plug you in to all the resources. I promise it will be the best thing you ever do (pinky swear).<br />
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Drop me a line on my instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaimrichards/?hl=en" target="_blank">@jaimrichards</a>) to see how to sign up or follow <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/new-start?sponsorid=10708875&enrollerid=10708875&isocountrycode=US&culture=en-US&type=member" target="_blank"><b>this link</b></a> to grab your starter kit so we can rock this wellness journey together! I will be sharing a TON over on my instragram and occasionally you'll see some useful stuff here on the blog so stay tuned....!<br />
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p.s. the FIRST person who signs up with me (and opts into Essential Rewards) after seeing this post, I'll ship a free diffuser too! DM me when you're done!<br />
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Jaimee Lynne Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-67274485725717469212019-04-17T11:55:00.000-07:002019-04-17T11:55:08.304-07:00Disneyland!!Hi Guys! Finally getting a chance to post about our Disney trip! Although we used to live in Los Angeles and had a special pass to go whenever we wanted (!) we hardly ever went (I know, I know....what were we thinking!?). Anyway, since we had taken a huge family trip down to Disney World last year, we thought we would make a day of hitting up Disneyland. We opted NOT to do both parks because our kids are only 2 and 4 and ain't nobody got time to run around like crazy people trying to do it all!<br />
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This year Jordan was tall enough to ride pretty much every kid ride in Magic Kingdom which was great. Lukie is at such a great age too, we hit up Toontown and saw all the characters and their houses. Although it was a true "kids" trip, it didn't matter, we had the best time ever. We ate all the things (I'm still sour about missing out on the Mickey beignets!) and rode and walked around to our hearts content.<br />
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I impuslively bought <b><u><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2dTp" target="_blank">this stroller</a></u></b> right before we left and I LOVED it!! Double strollers can be SUPER spendy but Jordan isn't quite at the age where she doesn't get tired. This stroller is easy to fold and allowed for storage and a quick hop on and off for miss J.<br />
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The only true bummer was the that castle was covered up due to repairs (repainting) so they just had a huge tarp up in front of it. If my arm was twisted, I'd have to say that Disney World was SO much more worth the money. I've been lucky enough to go several times over the years (thanks mom!) and have stayed in just about every lodging they have and it's by far a more magical experience. I especially recommend staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge where there are giraffes, etc. on property and you can look out your window and just see them roaming (SO neat!).<br />
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Besides the Bucket List Family, is there just a job where you can go on fun vacations with your family and get paid/sponsored for it!? If there is, sign me up!! I live for this kind of stuff!!<br />
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Jaimee<br />
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Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-84027262297070399372019-04-01T14:42:00.000-07:002019-04-01T14:42:00.673-07:00Cherry BlossomsCherry blossoms!!! I've been dreaming of going to visit the cherry blossoms and praying they would be at their beautiful peak with nice sunny weather. I heard that it would be busy at the UW Quad and to get there early but ya know...(naps) so....we ended up getting their early afternoon. It was CRAZY busy and I kept thinking how cool it would have been had we been the only people there. At any rate, I highly recommend it, whichever way you can see them. I'm making it a mission to see as many natural seasons in Washington as I can!! <br />
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The kids had a blast. Jordan was the first to ask to take her shoes off--my girl who just wants to feel the grass between her feet. They ran and climbed trees and we just had the best day ever. I love having weekends that feel like a great mixture of fun and getting things done at home. We capped off our Sunday night with dinner on the deck. It was pure bliss. If you happen to find yourself in our neck of the woods, make sure it's this time of year and that you can catch these blossoms!<br />
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What's next for us?? Upcoming tulip and peony seasons! I can't wait to visit the peony farms I've been hearing so much about.<br />
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Xoxo<br />
Jaimee Lynne<br />
<br />Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-354076465873559292019-03-22T11:30:00.001-07:002019-03-22T11:30:28.932-07:00Friday FavoritesSpring is officially here and I am so ready for it! We've had a rougher winter up in the PNW so I feel like we are more than due for some sunshine and open window days, am I right!? I have some fun things to share with you as you get ready for your well deserved weekend. So, without further ado, let's dive into some Friday faves.<br />
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*I'm watching for cherry blossoms like a HAWK at the University of Washington's campus--they have a <b><u><a href="https://www.washington.edu/video/campus-webcams/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">'real time' camera</span></a></u></b> for those waiting to take advantage and I'm here.for.it.<br />
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*Anthropologie is having their one day only Anthro Perks sale (20% off)!. I'm loading some fun spring things into my cart like<span style="color: #d5a6bd;"> <b><u><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/05Dh" target="_blank">these vases</a></u></b> </span>and <b><u><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/05Dl" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">this pillow</span></a></u></b><span style="color: #ead1dc;">.</span><br />
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*It's been a hot minute since we have updated our bedroom. I was able to sell our old headboard on offer up and put the money towards <b><u><a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89247574/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">this bed</span></span> </a></u></b>that I'm in LOVE with at Ikea. I also found the most perfectist perfect rug in the history of ever and it's backordered...until June (blah). But still, it's that good I'm waiting for it. You can find it <span style="color: #d5a6bd;"><b><u><a href="https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/LoloiRugs-Loren-LQ15/133644" target="_blank">here</a></u></b>.</span> I'm also on the lookout for a cream linen duvet (I am new to the linen trend but I've been loving our sheets!)<br />
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*<b><u><a href="https://amzn.to/2FqDlrd" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">This </span></a></u></b>book for Easter<br />
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*I'm eventually going to get around to my post about how I keep my car organized. <b><u><a href="https://amzn.to/2Omaf0e" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;"> These</span><span style="color: #ead1dc;"> </span></a></u></b>are the BEST!! <br />
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*Anyone else gearing up for Game of Thrones!? (me too). Until then, I've discovered Vikings and I have to say that it's proving to be a complete binge worthy show. <br />
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Last but not least, we are on the hunt for a new house which is proving to be more difficult than I thought. We live near Seattle and it's difficult to afford a house that also within a really good school district. Hopeful that this summer we will find the perfect one...keeping my fingers crossed!!<br />
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Hope everyone has a great weekend!<br />
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Xoxo<br />
Jaimee Lynne <br />
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<br />Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-82181907997896988952019-03-20T12:32:00.000-07:002019-03-20T12:37:16.161-07:00DIY Engineer Prints on the cheapAfter a much needed break from the blogging world I'm back to talk about an easy DIY project. Engineer prints are not a new thing, you have seen them all over blogs and Pinterest. My two favorite tutorials are from<a href="https://www.chrislovesjulia.com/honey-i-blew-up-the-kids-tips-for-making-engineer-prints-look-their-best/" target="_blank"> <b>Chrislovesjulia</b></a> and also <a href="https://angelarosehome.com/affordable-large-scale-wall-portraits-for-3/" target="_blank"><b>AngelaRosehome</b></a> (which is the tutorial I followed--learning a few new things along the way that I'll share with you!). Now let me preface by saying that I am not a professional photographer. These prints were taken with my iphone XS Max and I think they came out great! Even so, due to the large nature of the prints, upclose they can appear grainy but for me, it doesn't really affect the overall look! Another tip to keep in mind is to dress your child (or subject) in lighter clothing. You can't tell (or maybe you can??), but because Luke was wearing a dark shirt, the printing picked up all these horizonal lines. It doesn't bother me but just something to consider!<br />
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Anyway, back to the DIY. I did this ENTIRELY from my phone...in like 10 minutes. Next I'll dive into the step by step process so that you can create beautiful prints too!<br />
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1. When you are taking your pictures, be mindful of negative space (meaning lots of space around the top of the photo). Use a nice light background (a plain white wall works great) and make sure it's a time of day where you can take advantage of good lighting. For my pictures, I tried to goof off with my kiddos so that I could capture a more natural shot. Once I was satisfied with the picture, time to edit!<br />
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2. Editing 101:<br />
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*open the picture<br />
*hit the "edit" button in the top right corner<br />
*tap on the 'crop' button in the bottom left of the screen<br />
*choose the 2:3 resize option and save<br />
*click on the three overlapping circles and choose the 'mono' filter and save<br />
*click on the light button (looks like a little timer) at the bottom of the screen and tweak the brightness and then save<br />
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You're done with the editing process!<br />
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3. Next you're ready to upload to Staples.com. Now, I tried to expedite this process but it can only be done online (not at your local store--they are phasing out these types of printers). Below is a brief walk through of how to upload your print and what to select. It works very similar if you want to upload right from your phone! Here is a brief tuturoial (click on the link)!<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xj7Luim_j0&t=13s" target="_blank">How to order and Engineer Print from Staples.com</a><br />
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I went into my local Ikea for the frames. I got <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90301621/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">these ones</a> in size 24X35 (you can also purchase online if you don't live by an IKEA). They are cheap frames but wait to see if you love the look before investing in expensive ones! The plus side to these are that they are light weight and no glass will break as they are made from thin plexiglass.<br />
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That's it!! Please comment below if you have any questions, we love how these prints add character to our otherwise SUPER blank wall!!<br />
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Xoxo<br />
Jaimee Lynne<br />
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<br />Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-60267176998610797082019-01-04T13:22:00.001-08:002019-01-04T13:22:28.226-08:00Christmas 2018 & New Years Recap Happy Christmas!<br />
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Ok, so we took some well deserved time off over break. For once we didn't have any family in town and at first I thought it would feel a little lonely but let me tell you, it was the best Christmas ever. We had nowhere we HAD to be and so we got to do exactly what we wanted. Christmas Eve happened to be sunny (say what!?) and so we took the kids out in their pajamas and walked up to Starbucks. It was the BEST way to start off the day. After lunch and naps we headed into the city to get some wiggles out on the playground and also check out the festive ice skating rink (maybe next year) and lights. We decided that we would take the kids up to the Botanical Gardens to see the Christmas lights display and it was beautiful. Next we headed back downtown to eat at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants all the while watching people as they did last minute shopping and set up for the parade.<br />
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The BEST decision of the night was saving the nightly Christmas parade for the night before Christmas. It was SO magical!!! Besides having to hold both the kiddos up on our shoulders and alternating between this and just having one kid on our hips, it was festive and amazing and at the end it SNOWED!! (no real snow but...hey we will take what we can get!) Lukie was so sweet he kept saying over and over, "it's snowing!!" After the parade we quickly rushed to our car and high tailed it home!! <br />
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After the kids were all nestled in their beds (see what I did there!?) We got to work setting out all their gifts--which looked like a ridiculous amount thanks to very caring family that overcompensate when they can't see our kids!<br />
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The only snag of the night was that Luke woke up around 11:30 screaming. He is my sleeper and hardly ever wakes so it was alarming and I was like "nooooo" because I thought for sure Jordan would wake up and Christmas would be ruined!! Needless to say he settled down and we saved Christmas after all.<br />
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After all the excitement of the day, I was truly happy to sit down with the hubs and enjoy a movie, drink some hot chocolate and enjoy our fire! <br />
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Christmas morning was madness--in the best possible way. Lukie wanted NOTHING to do with opening any gifts after he saw his scooter but we took our time and eventually he came around (ha!) Jordan was such a sweet girl opening all of her gifts-so grateful and thankful for all her toys and new art supplies. <br />
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The ENTIRE day was reserved for playing with the kids. Like I said, no family=no obligations or reason to be out of our pajamas. The day after Christmas we took the kids up sledding and it was fun for them until...it wasn't. Poor Luke JUST had his tubes fall out of his ears and when we got back into the car, we discovered that his ear had been draining. So, into the doctors we went the day after Christmas--severe double ear infection for my otherwise super happy guy. <br />
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And just for good measure, a few snaps from New Years where we went bowling with friends and then came home to homemade pizzas and sparklers with our neighbors!<br />
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What a whirlwind couple of weeks. In the New Year I'd like to stick to a few more of my resolutions than I did last year but not punish myself if goals aren't met to the fullest. My biggest wish/want for this year are healthy parents and healthy babies. There is nothing that means more to me. <br />
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Xoxo<br />JaimeeJaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-66750227685894947522018-12-09T13:22:00.000-08:002018-12-09T13:22:15.562-08:00The Reindeer Farm & Leavenworth at Christmas time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Sunday friends!! So, we basically had the BEST weekend ever. Apparently Reindeer Farms are a thing and I was so excited to be able to visit this time of year. At the start, the kids were allowed to feed the other animals around the farm (chickens, turkeys, bunnies, etc.) which started the tour on a good note in Lukie's book. The kids also got a visit from Santa himself--since Luke was a little weary this time, Santa more or less photo bombed us but we ended with a total keeper. I'm not sure the kids were so into the education and background of Reindeer but to me it was fascinating. After the brief background, the group got to touch a bunch of antlers before we were led into the pen. </div>
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The only sketchy part of the whole thing was their antlers!! Since they are so friendly and were eating food out of our hands, I had to shield the kids faces so they wouldn't get scraped by a huge horn..but they didn't seem to mind and no worries about biting (they don't have top teeth) or kicking so....all good!</div>
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After we left the Reindeer farm we headed into Leavenworth. This is our FAVORITE town this time of year. If you haven't seen my previous posts, it's a beautiful little Bavarian town tucked away in the mountains. They do it up for the holidays, they light up the ENTIRE town, have characters walking around taking pictures, carolers and all the mulled wine and hot chocolate you can handle! It's basically the stuff of dreams. This year went better than years past. We had a plan for the cold and bundled up the kids extra good. Although we weren't able to stay for the lighting ceremony I'm officially putting it on our Christmas bucket list for next year!</div>
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I love maximizing our fun during the season--makes even the winter darkness somehow bearable. What bucket list things do you all having going this time of year!?</div>
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Tis the season to start stuffing those stockings! Usually I just buy a bunch of cheap stuff in the dollar bin at target because small things seem to disappear quickly in our house...BUT, there are a few things that I have my eye on this year that would easily fit into a stocking. Some of these items are things my kids already have or things I'm thinking of getting them and family this year! Click on the links below the pictures to be taken directly to each site.<br />
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Happy shopping and thanks for your support!!<br />
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Jaimee Lynne<br />
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Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-36077181420648726922018-12-03T14:31:00.002-08:002018-12-03T14:31:58.462-08:002018 Home Holiday TourFor as far back as I can remember, Christmas has been magic. That's the thing that kids don't really think about is effort, at any level, is remembered and appreciated. I remember my mom putting in such an effort, decorating the tree and her wrapping every present (including the ones in our stockings!) Putting up Christmas decor is NO joke, it's takes work (especially with eager hands who want to help) and is rarely ever the same from year to year but I just love it. I'm an early decorator and am always late to take everything down just so that the lights can linger that much longer. I always encourage my friends and family, even if you don't have much money or even if Christmas isn't exactly your thing, it will mean a lot most likely to your little ones and they will feed off your excitement if you make the effort to splash a little red and green all over. <br />
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So without further ado, here is our Christmas home tour!!<br />
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Happy first official week of December!<br />
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Xoxo<br />
Jaimee LynneJaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-3495162293264777412018-11-29T09:31:00.003-08:002018-11-29T09:31:45.575-08:00Holiday Playlist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Each year I like to pull together a Holiday Playlist. We have an Amazon Echo in our house and I swear the kids are constantly saying, "Alexa, play Christmas music" among other things...haha. While I LOVE Christmas music in any form, I mostly appreciate the more upbeat songs that just make you get into the spirit that much quicker! All with one exception, and that of course is Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland. Interesting fact, the song was orignially written for her to sing in the movie, Meet Me in St. Louis (if you haven't seen it, you should), so it's an extra special version to our family. So, <u><b><a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/jaimeepillsbury/playlist/3SOmzmHJzx4TGkXw984uSX?si=5rzISdikRzGTqqyNe5AS6g" target="_blank">Click Here</a></b></u> to enjoy our very own Christmas playlist for your home. Bust out the games, or bake some yummy festive cookies, or just chill with your loved ones. Merry Merry!<br />
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Xoxo<br />
Jaimee LynneJaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-9501816028333570552018-11-15T13:42:00.003-08:002018-11-16T09:33:29.578-08:00Holiday Bucket List & Christmas MemoriesTis' the season of looking back at old holiday pictures and crying because your babies are growing WAY too fast!!<br />
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As the holiday season gets closer and closer, I like to plan out a few fun adventures with the kids each year. This year, I've put together a bucket list of sorts--of ideas you can try with your little ones that might be a good way of getting out the normal weekend routine and having some festive fun!<br />
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1.<b> Reindeer Farm or Zoo</b>-Truth be told, I am SO excited to visit <a href="https://www.leavenworthreindeer.com/" target="_blank"><b>this</b> </a>reindeer farm! The kids are able to feed the reindeer and learn about them and then get to meet Santa! We also usually try and hit our local zoo--many have Christmas lights at night or reindeer you can see!<br />
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2. <b>Nutcracker party</b>-I am seriously considering throwing a Nutcracker themed party for the kids in our neighborhood. I've been so inspired by the movie that I'm thinking projector movie on the wall, cookies, and lots of fun, festive, decorations!<br />
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3. <b>Mailing a letter to Santa</b>-Many cities have LEGIT mailboxes where kids can send their wants/wishes off to Santa. I actually just read about a really cool program that USPS does called Operation Santa-where children send in their letters and then these letters get 'adopted' and people send gifts to these kiddos from 'Santa'. How wonderful! Definitely plan on getting on this if the program is nationwide like it aimed to be last year.<br />
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4. <b>Visiting your closest city to see the light</b>s-Wherever you are, there are opportunities to see Christmas lights. I LOVE to take the kids downtown in the shopping district, out to lunch, and then window shop all of the festive stores. We usually stop down to see the gingerbread house display that they have every year and score some hot chocolate too.<br />
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5. <b>Ice Skating</b>-This one might not be for everyone but it's on our list this year!<br />
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6. <b>Polar Express</b>-Not sure we will get to this one but it does sound fun and nearly every city has this!<br />
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7. <b>Candy Cane Lane</b>-We do a really small version of this every year in our neighborhood. We bundle the kids up in strollers, give them some hot chocolate, and then play Christmas music while we walk around a check out everyones decorations--then we usually vote on our faves.<br />
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8. <b>Bake, Bake, Bake</b>!! I found this stellar<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/134122895138181486/" target="_blank"><b> gingerbread Christmas tree</b></a> that I really want to try and make with Jord.<br />
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I'm sure we will fit in a bunch more of little things that make the everyday, ordinary, more magical!!<br />
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What are your holiday plans!?<br />
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Xoxo<br />
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<br />Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-62291075995990374792018-11-13T12:57:00.003-08:002018-11-13T13:27:58.871-08:00Life LatelyHow how HOW is it already mid November!? It seems like all I have to do is blink and Christmas will be here! We have been super excited for the upcoming holidays (like always). Whatever your views on early decorating are-we love it! It's still a super special thing to cut down our Christmas tree on Thanksgiving weekend and we wait for MOST of the decorating until then, but I couldn't resist throwing up our stockings on the mantle this year in an attempt to get all snuggly with blankets by the fire. I'm sure people think my house is super confused, pumkins here, stockings there but really...we will be flying solo this Christmas season and I'd love for the family we have coming in for Thanksgiving to see some of our festive Christmas decor!<br />
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While dad watched some football on Sunday, I took the kiddos out for some holiday window shopping and hot chocolate (what could be better?). The older Luke gets, the easier I'm finding it to do fun things with them. We've had cold temps here in Seattle but it's been RAIN FREE and so we have been taking full advantage of a lot of park time until it's too dark to see and we are forced to come inside.<br />
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On another note, we have been SO devestated by the Malibu fires. My husband grew up in Malibu and to say that we are shocked and so sad for our friends and family is an understatment. Please consider donating supplies (or your time if local) to help out these displaced families. This tragedy really highlights the theme of the holiday season--family is everything.<br />
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I hope you all are enjoying the last full week until Thansksiving, turkey, and the Macy's Day Parade!<br />
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Xoxo<br />
Jaimee LynneJaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-21283340840449753622018-11-09T10:39:00.001-08:002018-11-09T20:20:20.684-08:00Our Favorite Christmas Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's that time of year!! It's a given that I get excited for all things Christmas but I really love pulling out all the Christmas books this time of year. We normally store holiday specific books so that they feel brand new each year. On top of that, we try and add at least 2-3 new books to our collection. My favorite memory when I was little was of my mom reading holiday books to us before bed-books are something I never feel bad about spending money on and I'm always looking for new and different books. Besides the obvious ones about santa, the elves, and reindeer, I like to have a few books that talk about Jesus and the real meaning of Christmas. This answers all the questions about why we truly celebrate the holiday. So, without delay, here is our Christmas Book Edit!!!</div>
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(Click the numbers and it will take you directly to the links for each book)</div>
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<b><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062847260/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0062847260&linkCode=as2&tag=jaimeelynne05-20&linkId=ceda01b1425df1686b167fb637a68c42" target="_blank">One</a></u></b>-Fancy Nancy is one of our FAVORITE book series to read and now favorite show to watch (thank you Disney Junior).<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1492646318/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1492646318&linkCode=as2&tag=jaimeelynne05-20&linkId=3baebb510c8dde6295f7fc261af388ae" target="_blank">Two</a></u></b>-We love the "how to catch" series. The Easter version has got to be one of Lukie's favorite books. This will be a 'new to us' book and I can't wait to read it!<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/152477166X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=152477166X&linkCode=as2&tag=jaimeelynne05-20&linkId=38e90ad9c575a7786c87f14d54955c1f" target="_blank">Three</a></u></b>-I picked up The Reindeer Express when Anthropologie was having their 25% off sale and I have to say, the pictures are what got me! Plus, this book has lift and see pages which are a favorite in our house.<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811818071/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jaimeelynne05-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0811818071&linkId=cc6468875cc20be5e02edfe1c110b0c6" target="_blank">Four</a></u></b>-Olive the Other Reindeer is such a cute book. This is one we have had since Jordan was a baby.<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1481444255/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jaimeelynne05-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1481444255&linkId=601608b993234d53eee71410bf7cca23" target="_blank">Five</a></u></b>-The Christmas Baby has excellent illustrations and tells the story of the night Jesus was born. It highlights and easily explains the real reason we celebrate the season.<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0449816818/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jaimeelynne05-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0449816818&linkId=3d4cbd04eb7d2dc83afc49ef2fa9e317" target="_blank">Six</a></u></b>-The Christmas Wish is another 'new to us' book. It's kind of lenghly so probably not meant for 2 and under but Jordan LOVES longer stories at nights (probably just so she can stay up that much later;) BUT who minds an extra ten minutes of reading a good Christmas book!?<br />
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The only other book I love this time of year is<b><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002VEWY2/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jaimeelynne05-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0002VEWY2&linkId=853bb774c428f35c25220a0ad9c23b8f" target="_blank"> Eloise at Christmastime</a></u></b>. Fun fact-Jordan's middle name is Eloise, we named her after the Eloise books because my husbands family was very close to Kay Thompson (the author). Kay was acutally the godmother to Jordan's great aunt Liza (Minnelli)!<br />
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We usually gift the kids the new books on Thanksgiving, as a way to kick off the season. I might even have our elf, "minty" bring them by this year!!! Trying hard not to rush the season (we still have Thanksgiving to contend with--and I'm not about to skip over this holiday!) BUT I'm super excited for all the festivities and fun coming our way! Be sure and check out our adventures as always on instagram (<b><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaimrichards/" target="_blank">@jaimrichards</a></u></b>).<br />
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Xoxo,<br />
Jaimee LynneJaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-39146138065045313642018-11-02T10:15:00.000-07:002018-11-08T20:41:16.855-08:00Holiday Pajamas & A New name for the blogHappy Friday!! So for those of you that noticed, I'm in the process of rebranding my site! Teeny Ramblers is something I've been working on for a while. By definition <b>Teeny </b>(meaning VERY small) and <b>Ramblers</b> (meaning a person who walks for pleasure, especially in the countryside) are two things ingrained in my life. Ramblers reminds me of growing up in the country when I was young and Teeny is just how most of my life runs (teeny food, teeny little people walking around ruling my world ;) and the name just felt right. I've got some big ideas for this little blog of mine and I hope you'll stick around for the ride! Now, onto the fun stuff...jammies!<br />
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It seems like the months are just flying by, how is it possible that it's already November and in just three short weeks we will be celebrating Thanksgiving!? Anywho, for those of you holiday obsessed and for the ones who like to get a jump start on holiday shopping & overall just being festive AF, this post is for you! Today I've rounded up a few of my favorite mini GIRL pajama options for almost every price point. Since we spend so much of our weekends just lounging around, I see nothing wrong with splurging on your kids (or your own) pajamas! I've also listed below a few more holiday favorites to kick off this more festive season!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Us87" target="_blank">One</a></b> // We LOVE our Happy Hannas pajamas. I usually try and purchase these during the black Friday sale but most times they are out of stock. I have been LOVING all the inspiration I've been seeing this season for girlie nutcracker items. These are the 12 days of Christmas but you could totally rock them at a Nutcracker themed holiday party for the kiddos!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Us9k" target="_blank">Two</a></b> // Has anyone noticed that Jcrew has been having like 30-40% off all their stuff lately!? Which means these cutie snowman pajamas are on the SUPER affordable side. They also have the same pair on the Jcrew Factory website. I wanna scoop these for Jordan before they are gone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://www.cozysblankets.com/collections/pajama-set/products/stars-pajama-set?variant=17152013369402" target="_blank">Three</a> </b>// Cozys Pajamas!! This company is the best as far as cozy fabric goes. These particular star jammies (which are totally acceptable to wear all winter) come in the most fabulous modal fabric but look like they only run up to size 4t!! I already scooped a pair for Jordan and we are in.love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Us9n" target="_blank">Four</a></b> // Light String Pjs by Gap. I was excited when I saw these because I have a pair that I bought a few years ago from Jcrew Factory that would match these so nicely, Jord and I usually love to match (she is my baby bestie after all) and I know she would love these. BONUS-they come in a dark fabric so most spills and stains are hidden! (mom win!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.mabokids.com/products/organic-cotton-spotted-pajamas-red-dot" target="_blank"><b>Five</b> </a>// Mabo Kids dot pajamas. I am a HUGE fan of these organic pajamas. They are on the pricey side but I see them as an investment. Red is such a unisex color so I know that Lukie could rock these again in a few years-saving me money in the long run (the struggle is real for you mamas that have a boy AND girl #amiright?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">A few more holiday favorites:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>*<a href="http://www.teenyramblers.com/2017/11/thanksgiving-stuffing-recipe.html" target="_blank">My MIL's Stuffing</a></b>--trust me and make this Thanksgiving Day</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>*<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/UtaJ" target="_blank">This</a></b> cozy blanket</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>*<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Us6p" target="_blank">These</a></b> joggers-just got them and they are PERFECT for the upcoming season (use code: 3901492561981378 for 20% off your order over $50!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">That's it!! What are you guys loving this holiday season?? Are you a stay in your pajamas all day on the weekend kinda family?? Either way, check some of these out and tag me, I'd love to see how you decorate your kiddos for the holiday season ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Xoxo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Jaimee Lynne</span></div>
Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-1418089358803110932018-11-01T11:10:00.001-07:002018-11-01T11:10:28.120-07:00Halloween 2018Happy day after Halloween (or as I like to refer to it as-fair game to play Christmas music;) This morning we all literally overslept. Truth be told I don't even set my alarm anymore because my kids wake up so early it's never usually a problem...until it is ;) Halloween was SUCH a blast and we had the best time but it always seems like a mad rush to get everyone ready and out the door.<br />
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Jordan chose her own costume this year, Vampirina, but she also wanted to do Vampirina ballerina--not the character from the show so we tried to make her look as much like a vampire as possible (she also requested to be purple...still figuring out how to get the makeup completely off her face). Everyone just assumed she was bat girl which really pissed her off but I think overall she had an AWESOME night. We went over to our neighbors house for our annual pre-game before trick-or-treating. The kids had pizza and the adults took sippy cups of wine <i>to-go. </i>The weather cooperated and it was a beautifully overcast and warmish night, the perfect recipe for a spooky Halloween night.<br />
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Lukie was over the Mickey costume as soon as he put it on. He literally cried and so I had to grab some Minnie ears and throw on a nose so that he would wear his--hot mess train. I'm always like super impressed with families that get these awesome Halloween pictures with their families--ours looked something like this, "No Lukie, keep your costume on!" "I'll give you candy!" "ok, Jordan, smile!, no look over here and smile!" These are really the best times of our lives though, right?<br />
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They were super sweet walking around the neighborhood, most of the time Jordan was one house ahead...like <i>bye Felicia</i>! Girlfriend was NOT sticking around to wait for her slow walking brother. Luke was super good at saying trick-or-treat and then would say, "next house!" I think in the end he was loving it. We are thinking of moving this coming Spring so this Halloween was sort of bitter sweet, knowing it may be our last in this house so we opted to just stick close to home and then hand out candy to all of the trick-or-treaters.<br />
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Overall, the night was a success and now I'm ready to be rid of all the pumpkins and spooky stuff and just chill this weekend, finish up the downstairs bathroom, and start to plan our menu for Thanksgiving.<br />
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Hope you all had an amazing and memorable Halloween with your little ones!<br />
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Jaimee LynneJaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-41999323012823222462018-10-23T09:56:00.002-07:002018-10-23T09:56:35.462-07:00Kids Halloween Party Invitations + A Pajama Pumpkin SoireeIt's that time of year again when the holidays kick into high gear!! I feel like it takes most of my energy just accomplishing day to day work and mom tasks and I'm such a last minute planner. However, this year I teamed up with (and was sponsored) by the AMAZING company, <a href="https://www.basicinvite.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Basic Invite</a>, in an attempt to get our Pumpkin Party invites out early this year! As far as selection goes, they offer the <b><a href="https://www.basicinvite.com/events/holiday-cards/holiday-cards.html" target="_blank">best holiday cards</a></b>--I'm in love with all of them.<br />
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We set out picking six different <a href="https://www.basicinvite.com/events/kids-halloween-party-invitations.html" target="_blank"><b>kids Halloween party invitations</b></a> that would really stand out. My love of design and type made me especially excited to create custom samples that catered to our needs. Basic Invite is unique in that they allow you to order a printed sample of the actual invitation. It was a load off to recieve the actual invite and see the quality before going all in on an order. Plus, their website is SUPER user friendly and, you guys, they have so many opportunities to customize and then view an instant preview!<br />
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Jordan had a blast picking them all out with me, she especially loved customizing the colors (over 180 options to be exact!) As soon as all of the kids got their invites in the mail, parents kept texting me how cute they were!<br />
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It was honestly the BEST weeeknd for a party and although we had a lot of kiddos come down with a bug that were unable to make it (hey, it happens!), we were super excited to get crafty and eat donuts <i>all</i> morning.<br />
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<br />Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-47066874290352075372018-10-19T11:24:00.001-07:002018-10-19T11:25:07.031-07:00When Leaves Fall, Gnoming, and other random thoughtsIt has been quite the week over here. I caught a nasty stomach flu and so I've been riding the struggle bus between work and being a mom so the blog has taken a back seat but....we are back!<br />
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Last weekend we went on the most epic morning picnic ever. There's this nearby park we frequent that has the most beautiful row of fall foliage you have ever seen. Although it isn't the woods or part of a field, there was a perfect spot to put down a blanket and just enjoy the gorgeous fall morning. We were the only ones there and it felt magical. We left early to grab donuts at our favorite (Top Pot for your Seattlites) and then drove across the street. The kids LOVED it and didn't even seem to mind the cold.<br />
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Like I said, this week has been just one of those weeks but we did get a special surprise on our lawn the other day, a creepy (like intensely creepy) <b><u><a href="https://www.wayfair.com/outdoor/hd0/skeleton-man-gnome-with-pipe-statue-l619-k~vfj2643.html?refid=GX175121825705-VFJ2643&device=c&ptid=265407238704&network=g&targetid=aud-352581795566pla-265407238704&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=32548236&gclid=CjwKCAjwgabeBRBuEiwACD4R5tsPvzWSyXBJ_MShyfRBGhg7y6_zpjYtYC13uxpqWiRcWEDhK7DkFhoCVE4QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">skeleton gnome</a></u></b>!! I wondered when I saw it, is 'gnoming' a thing during Halloween?! Am I super out of the loop!? <i>(apparently, yes).</i> The kids thought that it was the best thing ever and I immediately went texting our neighbors trying to solve the mystery of the gnoming. Turns out the story is just as interesting. I guess one night last week, a bunch of my neighbors got tipsy by a craft store and thought it would be hilarious to buy a bunch of these gnomes and go around the neigborhood 'gnoming' everyone (well played ladies, well played). It's a tradition I think we will stick with. That afternoon we 'gnomed' two more houses! Since I've never seen it done anywhere else, I feel like it's a NEW tradition that I can share with all of you and would be SO fun for your littles.<br />
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This weekend, we host our annual pajama pumpkin party so we are all in and excited for that. We are set to get some great weather again and are taking full advantage before the rain comes.<br />
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Have a great weekend!<br />
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Xoxo<br />
Jaimee Lynne<br />
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Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-79609724567641565902018-10-12T10:47:00.000-07:002018-10-12T10:52:28.466-07:00Halloween Home Tour 2018 + Friday FavoritesAlthough I LOVE the holiday, we don't usually go too overboard with decorating for Halloween Our decorations usually consist primarily of bats (they honestly class everything up) and are super super cheap decor. We also LOVE buying those witches brooms that they sell in grocery stores. The kids play with them the whole season and they smell like cinnamon-a win win. Although they might be a bit overplayed, I always enjoy using our <b><a href="https://www.letterfolk.com/collections/the-poets/products/the-poet-oak-letter-board" target="_blank">Letterfolk</a></b> letterboard from season to season to switch up the vibe. A favorite quote of ours is always, "It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus"--honestly, is there anything better than that movie??<br />
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Over the next two weeks or so we will be busy prepping for our little pajama pumpkin party (think Krispy Kreme Halloween donuts) and pulling our costumes together. Does anyone have a good trick to get a two year old into a costume? I thought I picked the perfect costume for young Lucas but it turned out he hates it and now I'm trying to get him to love it!<br />
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**<b><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Twf7" target="_blank">These pajamas</a></b> are SO good (& <b><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Twge" target="_blank">this for boys</a></b>) as well as <b><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/TwfY" target="_blank">these ones for baby</a></b>, why are buying pajamas for littles so addicting?</div>
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**My blackout cupcakes were a hit with the neighborhood! Pin the link <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/134122895137985143/" target="_blank">here</a> -</b>you won't be disappointed!!</div>
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Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-52917998936210260332018-10-11T10:44:00.000-07:002018-10-11T11:36:14.089-07:00DIY Foam Pumpkin TutorialAs promised, I'm here today for a short tutorial on how to carve a foam pumpkin. Not sure about everyone else but we literally wait EVERY year until the day before Halloween to carve our pumpkins so they don't rot. I know that there are different products you can use to prolong the life of a pumpkin and I'm all for carving and gut scooping but I wanted to have a BUNCH of pumpkins to put out for the entire season!<br />
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Michaels right now is having 50% off pretty much all their Halloween decor and products. I scooped up a bunch of foam pumpkins on the cheap but it's something I would NEVER spend full price on-wait until you see those sales!<br />
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There are two methods that I've seen used. One is carving out your design with a dremel. If you have one handy, then I suggest going this route. I was already at Michaels so I purchased a <u><b><a href="https://www.michaels.com/walnut-hollow-creative-versa-tool/10327706.html#q=wood+soddring+took&start=7" target="_blank">Versa tool</a></b></u>-which is typically used for woodburning, soldering, stamping, etc. You can change out the point to suit your particular project (the tip just unscrews-super easy).<br />
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Next, grab your pumpkin stencil. I got mine from Pinterest but any will do. Just make sure that your stencil doesn't have very thin lines-this can make it prone to breakage as you are carving out the design-just like a real pumpkin!<br />
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I just tape the design on the pumpkin and use one of those puncturing tools (the one they sell with those kits at the store) and poke holes around the design. After you take off the paper, it should be super clear where to start carving.<br />
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Then, you simply plug it in, and set it to the hottest setting (it has a dial-set it to red). Now be very careful as the tool is HOT. I used a protective mask as well because of the possible fumes and carved in a well ventilated area (but this is up to you).<br />
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When using the Versa tool, slower is better, let the tool guide but it should cut through like butter! The BEST part of this project is you can add to it yearly. I drew my inspiration from <b><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessiepennington/?hl=en" target="_blank">this instagram</a></u></b> account, they have hand carved a BUNCH of these babies and decorate yearly with them, #goals.<br />
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I sure hope this helps and you find some inspiration! So get out there and get carving!<br />
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Jaimee LynneJaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-89423542965500230862018-10-09T11:44:00.000-07:002018-10-09T11:44:55.596-07:00Fall Finds For The Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Tuesday Friends! I'll keep this brief today, all this cold and rainy weather has me eager to switch everything out in favor of some fun fall finds (<i>say that three times fast</i>)! Whether you are decorating for halloween, entertaining, or just want to feel cozy, I've rounded up five finds that should satisfy all the above! All items are linked at the bottom. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCywxDKSGnOVgPRoXEu6NlgyNFzI1x5mANq1QD9u80cgUhCay6COyCgt0r-A4foLUsdLlkMQb_46T3n7JBvfHeQySmydYCvefyNW_cwdNIlRLgP9bDv4qnaIMMDUqWwPN8GLglzp2CIVs/s1600/blog+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCywxDKSGnOVgPRoXEu6NlgyNFzI1x5mANq1QD9u80cgUhCay6COyCgt0r-A4foLUsdLlkMQb_46T3n7JBvfHeQySmydYCvefyNW_cwdNIlRLgP9bDv4qnaIMMDUqWwPN8GLglzp2CIVs/s1600/blog+2.jpg" /></a></div>
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Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-76367719727345673382018-10-08T12:18:00.000-07:002018-10-11T11:15:30.627-07:00Blackout Cupcake Recipe & More Fall funSince Fall is in full swing, this weekend we decided on (another) Fall festival and trying out a new cupcake recipe. The hardest part was finding black frosting to top them with, so we made it easy and settled on black icing. It maaay have stained our teeth just a bit but I sort of feel that it MADE the cupcakes, that and candy eyes on top ;)<br />
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We used this recipe by <a href="https://www.karascouturecakes.com/blackout-chocolate-cupcakes-and-blackout-frosting/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Kara's Couture Cakes</a><b> (I pinned the recipe </b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jaimeelynneblog/pins/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a><b> too) </b>It was SO good. The recipe called for dark cocoa powder as well as hot coffee (speaking my language). It was a little involved but Jordan has been the best helper and very eager to bake with me so it was totally doable with a four year old.<br />
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<li class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; list-style: square; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; max-width: none; min-width: 105px; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-quantity" data-fraction="" data-normalized="2" data-original="2" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">2</span> <span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-unit" data-original="cups" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">cups</span></span> S<span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">ugar</span></span></span></li>
<li class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; list-style: square; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; max-width: none; min-width: 105px; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-quantity" data-fraction="" data-normalized="1.75" data-original="1.75" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">1.75</span> <span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-unit" data-original="cups" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">cups</span></span> A<span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">ll purpose flour</span></span></span></li>
<li class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; list-style: square; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; max-width: none; min-width: 105px; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-quantity" data-fraction="" data-normalized="1" data-original="1" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">1</span> <span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-unit" data-original="cup" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">cup</span></span> M<span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">ilk</span></span></span></li>
<li class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; list-style: square; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; max-width: none; min-width: 105px; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-quantity" data-fraction="" data-normalized="0.5" data-original=".5" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">.5</span></span> L<span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">ime</span> <span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">fresh squeezed</span></span></span></li>
<li class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; list-style: square; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; max-width: none; min-width: 105px; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-quantity" data-fraction="" data-normalized="2" data-original="2" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">2</span></span> E<span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">ggs</span></span></span></li>
<li class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; list-style: square; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; max-width: none; min-width: 105px; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-quantity" data-fraction="" data-normalized="1.5" data-original="1.5" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">1.5</span> <span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-unit" data-original="teaspoons" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">teaspoons Baking soda</span></span></span></li>
<li class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; list-style: square; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; max-width: none; min-width: 105px; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-quantity" data-fraction="" data-normalized="1.5" data-original="1.5" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">1.5</span> <span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-unit" data-original="teaspoons" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">teaspoons Baking powder</span></span></span></li>
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<li class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; list-style: square; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; max-width: none; min-width: 105px; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-quantity" data-fraction="" data-normalized="0.75" data-original=".75" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">.75</span> <span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-unit" data-original="cup" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">cup</span></span> Cocoa Noir Powder</span></li>
<li class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; list-style: square; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; max-width: none; min-width: 105px; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-quantity" data-fraction="" data-normalized="1" data-original="1" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">1</span> <span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-unit" data-original="teaspoon" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">teaspoon</span></span> S<span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">alt</span></span></span></li>
<li class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; list-style: square; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-box" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; max-width: none; min-width: 105px; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;"><span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-quantity" data-fraction="" data-normalized="2" data-original="2" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">2</span> <span class="wpurp-recipe-ingredient-unit" data-original="teaspoons" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: inherit;">teaspoons</span></span> Vanilla Extract</span></li>
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<div class="wpurp-rows-row" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;">
<span class="wpurp-recipe-instruction-text" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans or line 28 to 30 muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups.</span></span></div>
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<div class="wpurp-rows-row" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;">
<span class="wpurp-recipe-instruction-text" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.</span></span></div>
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<span class="wpurp-recipe-instruction-text" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Combine milk and lime juice in a bowl and allow to sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Then add eggs and vanilla and whisk together.</span></span></div>
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<div class="wpurp-rows-row" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;">
<span class="wpurp-recipe-instruction-text" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Add milk mixture and oil to the dry mix in the mixer and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<div class="wpurp-rows-row" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;">
<span class="wpurp-recipe-instruction-text" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sowly pour the coffee down the side of the bowl with the mixer set to it's lowest setting. The batter will be thin. Pour batter into prepared cups. 2/3 full for large liners or cups, 1/2 full for all other cup or liner sizes.</span></span></div>
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<div class="wpurp-rows-row" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px;">
<span class="wpurp-recipe-instruction-text" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; max-width: none; padding: 0px; position: static; text-align: inherit; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bake 22 to 25 minutes for cupcakes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.</span></span></div>
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Jaimee LynneJaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-47093960245798122932018-10-05T10:40:00.002-07:002018-10-05T12:00:44.507-07:00Ordinary Magic + Friday FavoritesCongratulations, we all made it to Friday!!<br />
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This week was a longer week than most, full of work & kids & life. But, even in the ordinary, there is magic to be found. We celebrated Lukie man turning 2 and even though we got hit with some Seattle rain, that didn't stop us from having a blast and celebrating him and all his favorite things!<br />
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Jordan and I also started getting out more of the Halloween decorations, normally we wait until a little later in the season to get out the real spooky stuff but why wait!? Most kids have a blast putting up spider webs and paper bats so I say, screw it!, go for <i>all the creepy things.</i><br />
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Now, onto a few of our <b><u>Friday favorites</u></b> for you:<br />
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* Who says Uggs are dead? Planning on repeating <b><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/TbM7" target="_blank">these ones</a> </b>they are SO good.<br />
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<b>*</b>Zara has THE cutest clothes for kids at reasonable prices. This <b><a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/corduroy-skirt-p05052577.html?v1=6453901&v2=1077929" target="_blank">corduroy skir</a></b>t is so adorable & I love jogging pants for little boys, especially these <b><a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/star-jogging-pants-p04384571.html?v1=7118612&v2=1079016" target="_blank">star printed</a></b> ones.<br />
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*Is anyone looking for cold weather gear yet? We plan to sign Jordan up for ski/snowboarding lessons this year and she will need good sturdy gear. Still looking into that but how cute are <b><a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/dinosaur-mittens-p01323560.html?v1=6530676&v2=1077473" target="_blank">these</a></b> for the little dinosaur loving boy in your life!?<br />
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*I found <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/630486478/new-giclee-art-print-of-1920-photo?ref=shop_home_active_11" target="_blank">the cutest print on Etsy</a></b> for Halloween, proof that witches have been around for ages!<br />
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*We are planning on busting out some tasty Halloween cupcakes this weekend. I can't wait to try <b><a href="https://www.karascouturecakes.com/blackout-chocolate-cupcakes-and-blackout-frosting/" target="_blank">these black out cupcakes </a></b>with homemade natural black food coloring . Obviously they will be topped with eyeballs & all things Halloweenie.<br />
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*Last but not least we are gearing up for our annual Pajama Pumpkin Carving Party!! I'm thinking of making it more of a night deal because just LOOK at<a href="http://yourcozyhome.blogspot.com/2012/10/celebrating-october-in-style-with-do-it.html" target="_blank"> <b>this scene</b></a> created by Elizabeth Reilly and Karin Lidbeck for Country Gardens magazine, wow.<br />
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Tonight we are putting together Ikea dressers....our old ones were recalled & Ikea reimbursed us & I have picked out <b><a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69281776/" target="_blank">this one</a></b> & am super exited to add hardware and put it up!! I am shamelessly stealing the idea from <b><a href="http://harlowejames.com/2018/01/ikea-billy-review/" target="_blank">Harlowe James</a></b>, who styled these to perfection!!!<br />
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We are huge fans of the IKEA Billy series and have used them in our built-ins downstairs and also in Jordan's room.<br />
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Now go out there & Enjoy your Fall!! Tag me on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaimrichards/" target="_blank">(@jaimrichards)</a> if you purchase anything, I'd love to see it!<br />
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<br />Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4258190258017950284.post-51122838751812770462018-10-04T09:59:00.000-07:002018-10-04T15:00:29.597-07:00Half Bath Inspiration <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our half bath has been the bane of my existence since we moved here. We've started it and then stopped this project SO.MANY.TIMES. Things move slow around here but the unfinished nature of the space has me really wanting to have it finished by the holidays. We painted the walls a dark green (Benjamin Moore Salamander) that reads so beautiful-even on our textured walls. I wanted to go dark with this room since it's so small and I felt that we needed a room downstairs that really popped. Our plan is to lay down white (matte) penny tile on the floors. We currently have horrible looking linoleum from the early 90's and it's got to go. In our laundry room update, we also used penny tile and it was super easy to work with and cut so we figured that it was the best option for this space as well. </div>
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For the wall, we plan on installing ship-lap that extends all the way up the wall where the vanity and toilet sit. I'm also thinking of painting the baseboard trim the same green as the walls so that the floors really stand out. We aren't planning getting rid of the current vanity but I DO want to switch out the fixture on the sink. I'm a little nervous about incorporating multiple metals (matte black and brass) but I think once the light fixture and mirror are installed, it will all pull together nicely. Here are some inspiration pictures I pulled that I will be relying on heavily as we finish this space!</div>
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So, here's our to-do list as it stands now:<br />
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Lay down tile<br />
Cut, Paint, and Install Shiplap<br />
Change out light and sink fixtures<br />
Hang mirror & Art<br />
Install baseboard trim and floor vent<br />
Replace builder grade door and update with matte black hardware<br />
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This will be my focus over the coming weeks and I can't wait to show it to you!!<br />
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We had the BEST weekend celebrating Lukie turning 2!! I've tried this year to keep both the kids parties low key. 1. Because this time of year is crazy and both Luke and my birthdays are a day apart & 2. Because who needs an elaborate party when you're two and four!?<br />
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We thought that Luke might like a Mickey inspired party seeing how he is obsessed with all things Mickey related. We were right, it was a hit! We took him to this local farm where they had a fall festival and it made for the most perfect day. There was spooky music, animals, s'mores, pumpkins... pretty much everything you could hope for when you have a Fall birthday. After we got back, our sweet neighbors (along with my mama who was in town) came over to sing Happy Birthday, open presents and eat some cake! Two is such a hard age because kids don't really have friends yet but it can be hard without a lot of family in town. I think overall he was SUPER happy and felt like it was the best day. We splurged on a yummy cake, with some mickey inspired decor. The best part for him honestly was the balloons (<i>such a two year old thing</i>).<br />
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Today is his actual birthday so we will celebrate it with a trip on an old train and some treats (always). My sweet baby. Mama's guy. Mickey lover. You always keep us on our toes, entertained, and have completely stolen our hearts. Happy Birthday Lukie Bookie!!<br />
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Sources: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2ZW66G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Jordan's dress</a></b> // <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075V95ZSP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank"><b>Mickey Straws</b></a> // <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0746MWXQB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Vinyl Decals </a></b>// Luke's shirt & jeans (zara) // <b><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/SVAu" target="_blank">Jordan's boots </a></b>// <b><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/SVAK" target="_blank">Luke's shoes</a></b> // <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Womens-Mickey-Varsity-Football/dp/B07BTC32H6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538339610&sr=8-2&keywords=mickey+shirt+women" target="_blank">My Mickey shirt</a></b> //<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/SVAc" target="_blank"> S<b>unglasses</b></a> //<br />
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Xoxo<br />
Jaimee Lynne Jaimee Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971590542634141468noreply@blogger.com0