Fifty Two Shades of Shay: Working from Home

Today's Shade of Shay is really personal to me...it's about being a work-at-home mom!  I know there are so many of you out there that work from home...whether it be a few hours a week or a few hours a day...you work from home and take care of your little ones as well.  I have friends that are photographers, do clerical work, do in-home therapy, sell a product, make and create products, the list goes on and on.  I actually think this...

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It's a Giveaway!

Remember when Kensington wore these cute outfits????The super cute dresses from Vann and Liv along with her leggings from Lovely Lace Leggings?  Well, these two amazing companies have decided to team together to giveaway one dress and a pair of leggings to a reader of mine!All you have to do is leave me a comment telling me who you would give the outfit to (your daughter, niece, friend's daughter, etc.) and you'll be entered to win!  Contest...

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#shayeverday2013 Week 16

Day 106: I love when they come home from preschool!  I miss them when they're gone!Day 107: working on crafts in mommy's officeDay 108: I love my new necklace by Mollee V!  It's an A with a cross and an S.  Because without the cross A and S wouldn't mean much.Day 109: The perfect cool, crisp Spring day for an outdoor run.Day 110: Date night!  We went to a casino night at a friend's housewarming party.  It was so much fun!Day...

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DWTS Episode 6 Recap: Wonder-ful Things

It was a Stevie Wonder night on DWTS this week!  And to honer such an occasion, I thought I'd share my Wonder-ful Things!  These are things I'm in love with right now...they're Wonder-ful!(Sorry...but when you give me the name Wonder for this week's post...I'm going to totally over-use it...brace yourself!) And yes, the most Wonder-ful thing of all is that Sean wasn't eliminated...we'll get to that...but first...Sheaffer has mentioned...

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Love & Marriage Blog Series: Final Thoughts

Today concludes our Love & Marriage Blog Series.  I've had such a wonderful time sharing bits and pieces of my marriage with you!  If you missed the other weeks, click here to see my introduction, click here to see how Andrew and I overcome hard times, and click here to see my advice for keeping my marriage interesting.It's been a blessing to get to know the other girls in this series.  Megan, Jenn, Jenna, Lindsey and Mandy have...

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Fifty Two Shades of Shay: Swimsuit Shopping

Everyone breathe!  Don't panic...put down the paper sack.  It's going to be ok.  I promise!(I guarantee you Sheaffer has left her computer and hopped on her stationary bike at this point...)Last week, I told you about my fitness routine, so it's only natural that I transition into swimsuits...it is a Shade of Shay after all...I do buy swimsuits every year and wear them on a regular basis during the summer. (Let's face it...I wear them...

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