Monthly Archives: December 2012

happy new year!

12.31.12

i absolutely love a new year. new goals. new dreams. new memories!

2012 was an incredible year and i have no doubt 2013 will be even better!

i like to set goals vs resolutions around this time. i believe that we are all constantly evolving and rather focus on what is wrong or needs to change, i like to focus on what i can do better! so here are a few of the things i hope to accomplish in the next year:

* complete my 365 of easton mike (and maybe keep going?!)

* find a better balance between work, family + fun!

* get my work featured (more than once?)

* thicken my skin up a bit – i can be too sensitive…

* set ‘date nights’ with each of my loves!

* eat a chick-fil-a sandwhich – i have not eaten fried food in 8 years :)

* continue to help others and grow my business by thinking outside the box

* take easton to the beach this summer

* get more sleep

* support, inspire and motivate my group during their project life 365!

* become a cm pro?!?! (yikes!)

* print my favorite images and put in project life binder!

* have fun + stay positive!

i hope that the new year brings happiness for all of you!

feel free to share with me your 2013 goals :)

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be merry!

12.28.12

happy holidays everyone! i did my best to take a little time off and spend it with my family the last few days.

the older i get, the more i appreciate this time of year. i love the food, the celebrating, old + new traditions, white elephant exchanges, seeing family + friends, christmas morning, wrapping surprises and the music. it just is so magical!

one of our ‘newer’ traditions is heading to door county a couple days after the holidays. it forces me to relax. not clean, cook and do laundry. and if you have been there before, you know that it doesn’t even matter what you actually ‘do’…you will enjoy yourself!

this trip was mainly sledding + swimming!

hope everyone had a blessed holiday! xo

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looking forward to an amazing new year – so many exciting things happening!!

xo, jill

cason harris / easton mike / ella kate / taylor rae

pepperoni pizza bites!

12.17.12

this is a simple recipe – perfect for a party, easy dinner or late night snack! the melted garlic butter spread on the top, is to die for!

what you need:
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
4 cheese sticks, halved
1 (3.5 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
optional – marinara or ranch sauce for dipping

garlic butter glaze:
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 tsp italian seasonings
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

directions:
preheat oven to 350 degrees.

take each triangle of crecent roll dough and place about 4 pepperoni on the bottom of the triangle. place half of a cheese stick on top and roll up. place seam side down on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown.

while rolls are cooking, combine the melted butter, italian seasonings, garlic powder and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.

when rolls are done remove from the oven and brush with the garlic butter glaze. serve with marinara or ranch for dipping.

enjoy!

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favorite part of the day!

12.11.12

my days are busy – just like anyone else! getting breakfast ready, kids ready for school, dropping off at school, house cleaned, laundry done, work completed, baby fed, nap schedules, errands ran, returning emails and keeping up with blogs and editing, picking up kids, homework, preparing dinner, dishes, more homework, bathtime, and more work done. this is my life! and don’t forget…fitting in photo sessions, family time and a social life!

i am NOT complaining. it is my life. i love making lists and seeing progress so i do it over + over + over! (very ocd!)

but, i will admit…bath time is the best! for one, it is eastons absolute favorite time of the day! and it signifies a ‘break’ for me! even though i rarely sit on the couch and do nothing, it means i can relax + spend the rest of the night how i want to!

so cheers to bathtime + happy babies that make life awesome!

he is so happy and makes being a mom so fun! ps – i love that boys little booty! and yes he is STILL in his newborn bath tub…it works so why not?!

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congrats – we have our winners!

12.10.12

thanks to all that entered the giveaway! even if you didn’t win, i highly recommend checking out less ordinary designs – SO many cute things! i just ordered address labels + gift tags for myself – i am in love with all the designs.

thanks sara for helping to make this awesome giveaway possible! the winners are:

our first winner is….Jen Heinert! you got yourself some free gift tags!

the second winner is…Jennifer! free address labels for you!

congrats to both of you! please send me your email addresses and i will contact you regarding ordering.

happy holidays everyone.

if you like giveaways or have an idea for a giveaway, please COMMENT BELOW!!

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free labels + tags!! yay!!

12.5.12

happy december everyone…cannot believe i am even saying that!

since i am sure all of you are busy sending out your holiday cards and wrapping gifts, i thought i would do a little giveaway to help you with those things!!

i am a HUGE fan of ‘less ordinary designs‘ – this little shop has soooo many adorable things, i never know what to purchase! announcements, holday cards, address labels, tags, etc. the designs are all so unique and fresh looking!