Idea Box Link Party: Week #32 (Guest Co-Host-October)

Hello everyone! So excited to be joining these lovely ladies in co-hosting the Idea Box Linky for the month of October! As a fellow participant on the Idea Box, I'm beyond elated to be on this side of the table! I can't wait to see what everyone's been up to this week :) Have a great Thursday and a wonderful rest of the week :)

"The hosts of Idea Box are happy to announce that we have two guest hosts for October! Please help us welcome our new blogging pals Gabby and Maria!"

Meet October's other guest host:

Gabby is a lover of all thing cute, cuddly, sweet and colorful. She prefers to be in the kitchen but loves to take adventures! Gabby is a free lance social media director around Hickory, NC and also runs a store called Mattie’s Pantry with her mom. Gabby does various jobs but loves every minute of
it! She loves to talk and her mind constantly runs a mile a minute. Welcome, Gabby!

Gabby @ NotTooShabbyGabby

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About Idea Box Link Party:
Idea Box is a new weekly link party for bloggers to share all of their creative posts---recipes, home decor, DIY projects, gardening tips, good advice... Whatever your creative heart desires. The link party is now open from Thursday at 6am until Monday at 6am---plenty of time to party!

Make sure you check out the hostess' blogs to see what they've been up to!

Mila @ MilasLittleThings
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Carole @ CreativeClementine

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Christy @ ChristysCookingCreations

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Danielle @ SundaesandSpaghetti

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Cyndee @ MyCreativeHome *new blog link!*

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+ Idea Box October Guest Hosts:

Gabby @ NotTooShabbyGabby
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Maria @ CollectingMoments
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Idea Box Link Party: Week #30 (Guest Co-Host-October)

Hello everyone! So excited to be joining these lovely ladies in co-hosting the Idea Box Linky for the month of October! As a fellow participant on the Idea Box, I can tell you you're in for a treat. The content shared is great, and the people involved are even better! So, sit back, get comfy, and enjoy :)

"The hosts of Idea Box are happy to announce that we have two guest hosts for October! Please help us welcome our new blogging pals Gabby and Maria!"

Meet October's other guest host:

Gabby is a lover of all thing cute, cuddly, sweet and colorful. She prefers to be in the kitchen but loves to take adventures! Gabby is a free lance social media director around Hickory, NC and also runs a store called Mattie’s Pantry with her mom. Gabby does various jobs but loves every minute of
it! She loves to talk and her mind constantly runs a mile a minute. Welcome, Gabby!

Gabby @ NotTooShabbyGabby

Facebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram

About Idea Box Link Party:
Idea Box is a new weekly link party for bloggers to share all of their creative posts---recipes, home decor, DIY projects, gardening tips, good advice... Whatever your creative heart desires. The link party is now open from Thursday at 6am until Monday at 6am---plenty of time to party!

The One with the Little Things (Volume 12)

Heard: Ed Sheeran "Thinking Out Loud"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp-EO5I60KA

Read: Emma Watson’s speech regarding the #heforshe campaign. Powerful words,  a definite read.

Watched: Plenty of new seasons for my favorite shows.  (thank you, fall for signaling good tv once more!)

Made: an attempt to organize my work space. A big sigh of relief for the elimination of clutter :)

And Lastly...

Dancing my way to the weekend; hope you do the same.

Happy Friday, folks!

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The One with the Little Things (Volume 11)

Heard: “There’s Gold in Them Hills” Ron Sexmith

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGYAB9Rxrtg

Read: This particular cartoon from our local paper a few weeks back now hangs on our refrigerator door. The number is certainly appalling, but we’ve got to find the humor in something, right?





Watched: About Time. Such a lovely movie, and a great soundtrack too! (See heard section)



Made: A decision for a color scheme instead of a theme for my darling girl’s first birthday celebration. That should make planning and coordinating much easier…right?

And Lastly...



...if only...

Have a safe and happy weekend!

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The One with the Little Things (Volume 10)

Heard: On repeat three or four times a day…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xUfCUFPL-8

Read: This poem regarding the fleeting time we spend with our little ones

Watched: I always found Ana Wintour so intimidating, but watching this video, I realize she’s just straightforward and to the point. It’s quite lovely her 73 answers…Also: will make a conscious effort to rid myself of head to toe outfits from now on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhXwO_mkdzQ

Made: Plans for my little girl’s first birthday party (Yikes!!!)

And Lastly...This quote, my favorite about fall, is now framed and perched on our dining room table!

Cheers to a lovely weekend!

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The One with the Little Things (Volume 9)

Heard: Here’s a little secret: my daughter and I have little dance parties in the morning. After our walk and just before her lunch, we do house chores and dance to a playlist I made. This is one of her favorites; she goes crazy in her walker when she hears it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50GQjUZ4P3M

Read: 10 sweet musings from a father about having a daughter

Watched: Any excuse to watch and hear Adam Levine, I’m there!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCbfWGgp9qs

Made: a trip to the store to buy some warmer clothes for my daughter. Colder weather is upon us, and she’s so not ready…

And Lastly...

Planning on slowing down a bit this weekend. I hope you find time do the same!

Happy Weekend!

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The One with the Little Things (Volume 8)

Heard: I’m aware that this is a love song, but it always reminds me of the end of summer, and the beginning of fall. Listen to the words and see for yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j82FBbgpUy4

Read: Vogue, Instyle, and other fashion magazines’ fall issues. One of the many reasons I love this season so much!



Watched: This perfect rendition of “Smile” by Sara Bareilles during the Emmy’s and Billy Crystal’s tribute to Robin Williams—both endearing and heartfelt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F49iuXbGbM

Made: an effort to welcome fall into my home by switching our summer décor into autumn.

And Lastly...

Labor Day is here! Which means a three day weekend, which means extra hours spent with my husband and my lovely daughter. I fully intend to enjoy each bit of it!

Have a safe and happy weekend.

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The One with the Little Things (Volume 7)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-RcX5DS5A

Watched: One of my favorite music videos of all time

Read: I’ve always been curious of how Chris Martin managed the song and move backwards. This article finally solves that mystery. It's quite amusing how it was done.

Made: A back-to-school basket for my cousin (whose first day of high school is looming over her lovely summer days—only 2 weeks!). I’ve forgotten how much I love shopping for school supplies!

Heard: On repeat on my Ipod at the moment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjwZAa2EjKA



And Lastly...



I’m craving colder temperatures and cozy layers. Is it that time yet?

 Enjoy your weekend!

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The One with the Little Things (Volume 6)

Watched:Warning: tears are bound to flow while viewing this heartfelt video (also subtitles are available, just press the button)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu3iM1azTj4

Heard: Adele "Turning Tables"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx7sLNyIeQk

Read: Still in the middle of "The Fault in our Stars" by John Greene

Wore: My recently purchased workout clothes. A little treat for myself as I try to keep myself healthy

Made:   List upon list upon list...and crossed some items out of them. Small, but a feat nonetheless.

And Lastly: A memorable line from an actor that created such a memorable character.

 Enjoy your weekend!

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The One with the Little Things (Volume 5)

Watched

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Salz7uGp72c

The Theory of Everything trailer. Stephen Hawking and his mind has always been so fascinating to me, but it’s interesting to see the other side of him as well. I can’t wait to watch this!

Heard: My girl call me “mama” for the first time. Who knew a two-syllable word could sound so sweet? 


Read: Max Schierson’s recent blog entry regarding leaving his job to spend more time with family. Many have experienced this from a mother’s perspective, but very few from the father’s. It’s an interesting take, and well worth the read

Wore: Work out clothes. The weather’s been quite nice here this past week, allowing my daily two-mile walks (with my little lady in tow) to be a bit more enjoyable, and a little less sweaty.

Made:



This fort for my little lady. Nothing complicated, just a sheet over her newly acquired table. She loves it though.

And Lastly: Such a great message, and a helpful reminder.

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The One with the Little Things (Volume 3)

Heard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7ix6RITXM0

On repeat in my Ipod. Great for my 2 mile walks with my girl every morning.

Read: A great article, with a bit of humor, about the benefits of walking written by one of my mentors from high school (let’s just say he taught me a thing or two about writing).

Watched

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu905oeqrOg

Wore: Heels which was immediately exchanged into flats after my daughter’s christening last Sunday

Made: my home seem somewhat organized and neat; it’s still a work in progress.

And Lastly...When faith my faith in humanity wanes, I turn to this story, to restore it.

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The One with the Little Things (Volume 2)

Watched & Heard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoZLPSw8U8

Such a powerful message from Colbie Calliat—that artificial beauty popularized by the media isn’t true beauty.

Read: This lovely article by Katie Manley about remembering (and savoring) the good and the bad of parenting.

Wore: nothing but a bathing suit and sunscreen on our recent beach outing

Made: baby food, baby food, and more baby food!

And Lastly...

I pledge to be more enthused and go full speed ahead into my passions in life.

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The One with the Little Things

Read:



"Are You a Cow" by Sandra Boynton to my daughter. It’s the first book my husband and I ever read to her, and she loves it so much, we read it to her every night (after reading a mound of others, of course)

Watched:



I watch the previous night’s show while giving my daughter her morning bottle, and she and I have a laugh at his antics every time.

Wore: Sneakers during my (almost) daily 2 mile walk with my daughter.

Made: Favors for my daughter’s upcoming christening.

Heard:



I usually don't favor remakes, unless it's exquisite, and this one certainly is.

And Lastly...



I’m hoping to soak a bit of rays this weekend, with a drink in one hand and a good book in another of course. Happy Weekend!

My Top 5 Moments of the Week {High Five for Friday}

The view from below at our backyard. 

1.Taking advantage of the spring spouting up in our backyard. After the winter we’ve had, I think it’s well-deserved.
2. My week started with my phone completely fritzing on me. I must say, it was interesting to go tech free for 48 hours (more on that later). 
3. My little sis graduated last Friday and I couldn’t be more proud! #mompaidforthat

Proud grad and proud mama

4. Baby girl finally mastered the art of rolling over…which means she does it at the exact 3 seconds mama is not looking.
5. Looking forward to a family-centric weekend. We've been up and away for the past three weeks, I just can't wait to relax at home and not rush anywhere.

Enjoy your long weekend, folks!

My Top 5 Moments of the Week {High Five for Friday}

-Took full advantage of this spring weather by reading outside while my sweet girl naps.

-Packing is in full-swing for our first of two graduation ceremonies were attending

 -Took a bunch of walks with my sweet girl. Easiest way to get fit, listen to some good tunes, and spend time with my daughter.

-Took my favorite shot of my two favorite people as of yet. I’m quite proud of myself

-Finally got over that nasty cold/allergy, just in time for the weekend! Woot!

Enjoy your weekend, folks!