tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41037097060272015182024-03-14T11:03:22.230-07:00Hannah Miawe sell adorable and affordable handmade hair accessories on EtsyJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-38429216874000753422013-02-04T10:38:00.001-08:002013-02-04T10:38:38.997-08:00JenEtsy Pinterest Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and I am so excited. Valentine's Day is probably one of my most favorite holidays - who doesn't love celebrating love? </div>
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And as part of the celebration and fun I made this lovely <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119390807/red-and-pink-valentines-day-banner">Felt Heart Banner</a> for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/11107/jenetsy">JenEtsy</a> Pinterest Challenge. But I need your help - to win I must have my item repinned the most times! So if you use pinterest, can you help me out? Just go {<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/405886985136616265/">HERE</a>} and repin. Takes two seconds... And you need to hurry - today is the last day!! :)</div>
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We are also having our Valentine's Celebration Sale!</div>
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Are you looking forward to Valentine's Day? What is your favorite thing about the holiday?</div>
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-21258875824480117842012-12-14T12:58:00.000-08:002012-12-14T12:58:15.142-08:00Dec.14 Friday Faves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello Friday - I am so glad you are here.</div>
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Another long week has finally ended and we are welcoming the weekend that will go by far too quickly. This weekend I do hope to finish my Christmas shopping - I am embarrassed to admit I have barely started and really lack motivation to get it done. I usually have everything bought, wrapped, and ready to be put under the tree before December begins. </div>
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Here is a small collection of a few festive Etsy items that would be perfect for the season:</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/111423810/embroidered-christmas-pillow-cover-joy">Joy Throw Pillow</a></div>
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As I am typing this, I was distracted by the devastating news going on in Newtown, Connecticut this morning. Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that has been impacted by this very sad event. </div>
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A few weeks ago I signed up to be part of a Holiday Gift Swap with a few bloggers across the country. I love giving gifts, so I signed right up! </center>
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Joni from <a href="http://dayswiththe6pack.blogspot.com/">Blended with Love</a> sent me a package full of lovely gifts. A red mug (my favorite color!!) and hot chocolate, cards, socks, and lotion. </center>
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This gift is perfect for cold Iowa winters. Those cozy socks and hot chocolate were opened immediately!</center>
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I sent a gift to Linda from <a href="http://lifewithabigfamily.blogspot.com/">Life With a Big Family</a>.</center>
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Merry Christmas!</center>
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What are you favorite holiday gifts to give or receive?</center>
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-58632471442651932932012-11-21T08:16:00.000-08:002012-11-21T08:16:15.052-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div style="text-align: center;">
Phew! There is a lot going on this weekend. Thanksgiving - Black Friday - Small Business Saturday - Cyber Monday. It's the perfect time for great deals and finishing your Christmas shopping. (or if you are like me, starting your Christmas shopping - oops!)</div>
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Our family is very excited about Thanksgiving and spending the time with our families. This month we have been talking a lot about what it means to be thankful. Hannah and Mia had Thanksgiving feasts at preschool and brought home these necklaces about what they are most thankful for. They made me smile.</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hannahmia01">Hannah Mia</a> is having a sale starting tomorrow - November 22 through the weekend - ending November 26.</div>
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-4442722602741976312012-11-16T12:57:00.001-08:002012-11-16T12:57:30.049-08:00Nov 16 - Friday Faves<div style="text-align: center;">
First and most importantly woot! It's {Friday}! :) And second - woot! This is my 100th Hannah Mia blog post! </div>
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Okay, enough silliness! I have a few things I want to share and I hope you all had a really great week! </div>
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As a huge fan of dessert and all things sweet, I instantly fell in love with these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110990676/dessert-bowls-handwritten-chalkboard?ref=usr_faveitems">dessert bowls</a> </div>
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made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/quotesandnotes?ref=seller_info">Quotes & Notes</a>. {now I seriously want some ice cream... yum}</div>
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These <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83878628/three-stacking-rings-in-sterling-silver?ref=usr_faveitems">Sterling Silver Stacking Rings</a> are on my "need to buy list" from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/IndulgentDesigns?ref=seller_info">Indulgent Designs</a>. Her jewelry is so beautiful!</div>
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And this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108087946/black-with-gold-rosette-headband-head">Black with Gold Rosette Headband</a> will add a pop of color to any outfit made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OurPlaceToNest?ref=seller_info_count">Our Place To Nest</a>. So cute!</div>
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Please to take a moment to check out the auction happening this weekend on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.378582815555057.91345.346355118777827&type=1">Facebook</a> to help raise money for <a href="http://hannahmiabyjenni.blogspot.com/2012/11/meet-nico.html">Nico</a>'s adoption.</div>
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We also have some great new holiday hair accessories at our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hannahmia01">Hannah Mia Etsy Shop</a> - you'll want to check them out.</div>
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And don't forget we're having {<a href="http://hannahmiabyjenni.blogspot.com/2012/11/november-2nd-friday-favorites.html">giveaway</a>} going on right now!! Entries are really low right now (insert sad face here). Who wouldn't love $10 to spend towards some Hannah Mia bows or an adorable headband (or two). </div>
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-4225647255571068152012-11-12T04:00:00.000-08:002012-11-12T04:00:11.581-08:00Meet Nico<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello Friends! I would like to introduce you to Nico - such a cute little 2 1/2 year old!</div>
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My dear friend Kara and her husband Kyle are in the process of adopting this sweet guy! </div>
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Today Kara has organized a Share Nico Day! </div>
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It's a wonderful way to get the word out about their adoption and hopefully raise some funds. No donation is too small! If everyone who saw this would give just $5, the money for the adoption would come in quickly. So please consider it!</div>
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To donation go {<a href="http://reecesrainbow.org/46526/sponsormcintee">here</a>} - there is a yellow donation button under Nico's picture.</div>
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And while you are there you can read more about Kara and Kyle and their family!</div>
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If you cannot donate, you can still help by sharing their <a href="http://reecesrainbow.org/46526/sponsormcintee">website</a> on your facebook, twitter, or blog! You can also follow them on {<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SavetheRedhead?ref=ts&fref=ts">facebook</a>} and please keep them in your prayers!</div>
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-49540328349135336972012-11-09T04:00:00.000-08:002012-11-09T04:00:11.323-08:00November 9 - Friday Favorite<div style="text-align: center;">
Something I have been becoming more and more passionate about is buying with a purpose. It's so easy to got to the store and buy what you need - but when you can buy a product that also helps those in need - BONUS!</div>
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Today Friday Favorite is the Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LiveWithLess">Live With Less.</a></div>
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There you can buy this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/109821953/live-with-less-anchor-t-shirt">amazing shirt</a> {i love it!}</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I sure hope you all enjoyed your lovely weekend! Daylight savings always throws us off a little bit. Even though we changed our clocks early Saturday evening - and kept the girls up to their 'normal' bed time - they still woke up very, very early! I was one very tired mommy all day on Sunday, but still managed to get the energy to take some family pictures for Christmas cards. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Being a busy family, we didn't know when we'd be free to schedule a photographer so we attempted to take them ourselves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This one is my absolute favorite! I love my girls!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The temperature is dropping quickly and it has been a rainy week here in Iowa. So my favorite way to warm up the house in the fall is to bake. Today we made pumpkin bread... yummy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">(adapted from <span id="goog_756638991"></span><a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/pumpkin_bread/">Simple Recipes</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="goog_756638992"></span>)</span><br />
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<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 teaspoon of salt</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup Splenda</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup pumpkin puree</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup olive oil</span></li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce</li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 eggs</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup water</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3 - Pour into a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes then test with a toothpick - poked in the very center of the loaf and if it comes out clean, it's done. Turn out of the pan and let cool.</span><br />
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-50430451488155375732012-11-05T07:39:00.001-08:002012-11-05T07:39:30.330-08:00I cannot believe it!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday morning I woke up to an amazing surprise! My <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/100915851/rainbow-chevron-striped-ribbon-bitty?ref=tre-2720942739-13">Chevron Bitty Bow Set</a> made it to the front page of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/?ref=si_home">Etsy</a> with this beautiful and colorful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODE4MzcyN3wyNzIwOTQyNzM5/abc-what-i-see?index=1&ref=pr_favetreasuries">treasury</a>. It was a busy, busy day at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hannahmia01?ref=si_shop">Hannah Mia</a> etsy page. I was beyond thrilled!!</div>
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Just go {<a href="http://hannahmiabyjenni.blogspot.com/2012/11/november-2nd-friday-favorites.html">HERE</a>}</div>
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Welcome November! Halloween is over and our little family had a fantastic time - lots of trick or treating and candy galore! Yep - guilty - I have been enjoying some of the chocolate. </div>
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Here is a photo of Hannah and Mia in their adorable costumes!</div>
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And the girls had some fun dressing up our pup Bella - She really didn't seem to mind. </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100488185/brown-kraft-thank-you-tags-2-inch-set-of?ref=usr_faveitems">Brown Kraft Thank You Tags</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueVioletSentiments?ref=seller_info">Blue Violet Sentiments</a></div>
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Are you seeing a theme here? I sure hope so. :) This time of year is when so many think about what they are thankful for. And this month I want to share that I am so thankful for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hannahmia01?ref=si_shop">Hannah Mia</a> costumers and fans. So we're having a giveaway to show it! Here is your chance to win a $10 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hannahmia01?ref=si_shop">Hannah Mia</a> shop credit.</div>
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Sorry for only one post this week... It's been another crazy week!! I am still working on getting into the habit of sharing with you more often. :) </div>
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And today's Friday favorites is actually going to be a little different. My favorite for the week is an amazing opportunity to give {and something you should know about me, giving is my favorite thing! I love to give to others, especially when it helps them}</div>
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A dear friend of mine is in the process of adopting a cutie names Nico! How can you not love that face?! And as any adoption, it takes a lot of money. So to raise money the McIntee family is having a <a href="http://catholic-kara.blogspot.com/2012/10/ipad-giveaway.html">giveaway</a> on their <a href="http://catholic-kara.blogspot.com/">blog</a>! By making a small donation, you will get the opportunity to win 1 of 5 amazing gifts - beautiful artwork by Nico's future big sister, a cute doll, Starbucks gift card, a balance bike and the GRAND PRIZE is an iPad!! It only $5 for 1 entry and you can purchase as many as you'd like!! You can also earn bonus entries by sharing the giveaway with others!</div>
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Please consider what you can do to help bring Nico home - I am so excited for Kara and her family and am thrilled for the day I will be able to meet this little guy! </div>
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What? It's Friday already? Where did the week go?? :) I really shouldn't complain - it's been a fantastic week! We finally got the chance to play outside in the leaves which made Hannah and Mia so incredibly happy. Their smiles and giggles always make my day. </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86748991/felted-handbag-in-sage?ref=usr_faveitems">Felted Handbag</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/madorange?ref=seller_info">Mad Orange Shop</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101813500/geometric-pastel-multicolor-2013-diary?ref=usr_faveitems">Fabric Covered Notebook</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/greengrass2?ref=seller_info_count">Greengrass</a></div>
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I am not sure if it is the same where you are, but it seems like the temperatures dropped over night here in Iowa. All last week the girls were begging us to rake the leaves we didn't have to jump in them, and now our yard is covered! As soon as the wind dies down, we'll be having some fall fun!</div>
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Also over the weekend, we did a little shopping and found THIS!</div>
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A donut maker! I am now the happiest mommy of a three year old ever! I can now make my sweet girl some sugar free donuts!</div>
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<u>Pumpkin Donuts</u></div>
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(adapted from {<a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2012/09/07/pumpkin-doughnuts-baked-to-perfection/">this</a>} recipe</div>
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1 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree</div>
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This recipe makes A LOT of donuts - which was not a problem! We ate them all with no trouble! </div>
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Goodbye September - Hello October! </div>
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It amazes me how quickly times goes by. This week was a more mellow week for our little family. We spent lots of time playing outside - my girls' favorite thing to do. And I had time to work on Halloween costumes! {Yay!} Yes - I make them, every year. I love it, part of the fun of the holiday for me. Any guesses on what they might be this year? Hint - It's an adorable little costume I found on <a href="http://pinterest.com/jenniclark21/">Pinterest</a>. It's going to be a hoot! ;)</div>
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Today I have a sweet tooth and these tasty treats look delightful this Friday.</div>
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Made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Janjoupatisserie?ref=seller_info_count#">Janjou Pâtisserie</a></div>
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Yummy - these make me excited for the cooler fall temperatures and baking! Not that I really bake a lot, but it sounds good today! </div>
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Questions or comments - email me - <a href="mailto:hannahmia@cfu.net">hannahmia@cfu.net</a></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Halloween is right around the corner. Everywhere you go, you see spooky {yet fun} decorations for this holiday, many include witches! This reminds me of a brief moment in our countries history in 1692-93 - the Salem Witch Trials. During this time 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft and 20 were executed before admitting this was a mistake. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This kind of gets me thinking...</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Holly at </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyHomemadeGoodies?ref=seller_info"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Holly's Homemade Goodies</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> said:</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 17px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"If I could cast a spell...I would stay skinny and 29 forever. Of course, everyone around me would continue to age and add on poundage. Oh! and I would make candy corns calorie and fat free"</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">{Be sure to check out this adorable </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/107827392/owl-and-birds-quiltblanket"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">Owl and Birds Quilt/Blanket</span>}</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Carlin of </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pollywogpatterns?ref=seller_info"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Polly-Wog Patterns</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> said:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 17px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My spell would be that everyone in our HMC team would feel very loved and appreciated and would sell everything in their shops by the end of the year</span></span>."</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">"If I could cast a spell... I would eliminate the need for folding laundry. The clothes would shake out, fold and in individual drawers they will go. More time consuming and thankless chore I am yet to come upon... Not to mention how much more time there would be to paint."</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">"If I could cast a spell... I would turn everyone I meet into a loyal customer of </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePrismaticPeacock"><span style="color: #990000;">The Prismatic Peacock</span></a><span style="color: black;">! That would make my business thrive for sure!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">{I am sure this smells delightful - </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/107985134/witching-hour-scented-natural-soy-candle"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;">Witching Hour Scented Natural Soy Candle</span>}</span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">"If I could cast a spell... I would have groceries appear in the cabinets, pantry, refrigerator and freezer without going to the store!"</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">"I would cast a spell,</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">For all of us to be well,</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">If everyone would sell, sell sell!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: black;">{As is this </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110436866/scented-trivethot-pad-set-pumpkins"><span style="color: #990000;">Pumpkin Hot Pad Set</span></a><span style="color: black;"> - perfect for fall}</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">"<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 17px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My spell would be cast upon my Etsy shop! No one would be able to resist my creations and would have to buy! It would become so successful, that I could finally quit my day job and devote all of my time to the one thing I love to do-SEW!"</span></span></span></div>
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{And this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110281295/halloween-bottle-cap-necklace-witch"><span style="color: #990000;">Witch Bottle Cap Necklace</span></a> is so fun!}</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">You can check out these shops above and other wonderful Handmade Circle Shops and get a really great deal right! Our Spooktacular Sale is going on now! Use coupon code HMCSPOOKY to get anywhere from 5-50% off your purchase!</span></div>
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Another week has come and gone. Wow, was it busy around here - which is becoming the norm for our family. As you may remember last Friday was Mia's 3rd birthday. So this week we had a birthday play date party for her with a few of her friends. She had a great time!</div>
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As you might be able to tell, she loves Mickey Mouse! Can't blame her - he's pretty cool! </div>
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What else does Mia love - snacks! Which seems to be this weeks theme in our Friday Favorites found on Etsy!</div>
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I am not sure about you, but this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101993009/cotton-canvas-tote-bag-sandwich-bag-meal">Canvas Tote Sandwich Bag</a> just makes me smile. It's darling!</div>
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You can order it at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/olula?ref=seller_info_count">Olula</a>.</div>
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And isn't this a lovely <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96684819/picnic-blanket-in-green-mushroom-for?ref=usr_faveitems">Picnic Blanket</a>? The colors are fabulous.</div>
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You can get this, and other adorable items, at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThreeFatBirdies?ref=seller_info_count">Three Fat Birdies</a>.</div>
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And felt food sets are a favorite in our house. </div>
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I just loved this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108869742/felt-play-food-bagel-sandwich-lunch-to?ref=usr_faveitems">Bagel Sandwich Set</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kenshop?ref=seller_info_count#">Kenshop</a></div>
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I would love to add your shop to our Friday Favorites - </div>
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Another week has come and gone. The fall weather is here and I am loving it! I think fall weather is my favorite for clothing - I can wear my comfy jeans and sweatshirts or sweaters. It just makes me feel so cozy and happy. </div>
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Here are a few of the fantastic finds on Etsy this week. I love sharing them with you - I hope you really enjoy seeing them!</div>
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-9592446607030038082012-09-15T14:45:00.002-07:002012-09-15T14:45:29.384-07:00September 14th - Friday Favorites<div style="text-align: center;">
I know, I know, this post is late! I had an extremely busy week that I just did not have the time, so I am doing it today. :) </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89678629/baby-girl-shoes-yellow-and-gray-soft?ref=usr_faveitems">Yellow and Gray Soft Sole Shoes</a></div>
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by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/haddygrace?ref=seller_info_count">Haddy Grace Designs</a></div>
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I {heart} bakers twine...</div>
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-8576897824893454462012-09-11T05:00:00.000-07:002012-09-11T05:00:02.489-07:00pancakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Very few people know that our youngest sweet girl, Mia, is on a dairy-free, sugar-free diet. She just has some trouble digesting, but we're praying she'll grow out of it. So with this new diet comes new foods and I am very much enjoying the discovery of amazing recipes! This pancake recipe has quickly become a family favorite, so I thought I would share it with my lucky readers!<br />
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Pancakes<br />
{adapted from <a href="http://thishomemadelife.com/">this homemade life</a>}<br />
yields 8-10 pancakes<br />
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What you will need:<br />
1 1/4 cup pastry flour<br />
1 tablespoon baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1 cup nondairy milk (you can choose your favorite, I am sure it will be fine with dairy milk also)<br />
1 tablespoon melted nondairy butter (or vegetable oil will work)<br />
4 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce<br />
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What you will need to do:<br />
Combine the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder and salt - into a mixing bowl. In another bowl, mix the milk, butter and applesauce then add this mixture to the flour mixture. A few lumps in the batter is just fine. If you over mix, it can make your pancakes tough.<br />
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Heat your nonstick griddle over medium heat. Pour the batter onto the griddle. A 1/4 cup is a good measurement for our pancakes. Cook for a couple of minutes until you see bubbles along the edge - if the bubbles pop, and don't fill in with wet batter, that is usually a good sign the pancake is ready to flip. You can peek using your spatula to see if the pancake is a nice golden brown. Flip and finish cooking for another two minutes or so until it's golden brown. <br />
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Serve warm with your favorite toppings - I love syrup! {Or as my husband jokes, I enjoy a little pancake with my syrup} <br />
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It's Friday! And I am thankful - it has been an extremely busy week with school and church activities - we have to get used to our new schedule. It really doesn't look like we'll be slowing down anytime soon. </div>
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Also with Friday brings my Friday Favorites! Hope you are ready! I am feeling kind of orange this week with the celebration of Labor Day {the unofficial end of summer} and fall right around the corner. These are the great finds I found on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/?ref=si_home">Etsy</a> this week...</div>
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from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SarahsFabCreations?ref=seller_info_count">Sarah's Fab Creations</a></div>
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And I hope you enjoy your weekend! I know I will - I am celebrating a big birthday!</div>
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-1724010536965377702012-09-04T16:33:00.001-07:002012-09-04T16:33:35.153-07:00First Day of School<div style="text-align: center;">
Remember the {adorable} <a href="http://hannahmiabyjenni.blogspot.com/2012/08/getting-ready-school.html">chevron stripe tees</a> I made last week? Here they are again!</div>
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Today was Hannah and Mia's first day of preschool. They looked fantastic in their new shirts! And they had a great first day back. I think this is going to be a really great school year!</div>
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-66050548181380724602012-08-31T09:16:00.002-07:002012-08-31T11:20:30.249-07:00Friday FavoritesI spend a little more time than I will admit searching through the adorable and creative shops on Etsy. This week, I want to share a few of my favorite finds with some of my favorite fans.<br />
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Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03860718229042747696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103709706027201518.post-48083382164472545742012-08-27T13:35:00.000-07:002012-08-27T14:14:50.766-07:00getting ready for school<div style="text-align: center;">
We are only one week away from the first day of school. Next week both my sweet girls will be heading to preschool. It is going to be a tough day for this mommy. </div>
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But I am keeping myself busy with craft projects. And, I don't know about you, but I love it when my girls match - so Hannah and Mia often dress alike. The first day of school shall be no different!</div>
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With chevron stripes being so hot right now, I thought that would be a great new shirt for my sweet girls. Thanks to {<a href="http://www.finleyandoliver.com/2012/01/diy-chevron-stripes-applique.html">THIS</a>} tutorial, making these shirts was so easy! The stitching isn't perfect - but that does not bring down the cuteness factor one bit!</div>
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And don't you worry - I will be sure to show off first day of school pictures!<br />
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Have a craft project you want to show off? Head over to <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/">Skip To My Lou</a> for <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/08/27/made-by-you-monday-116/">Made by You Monday</a>!<br />
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Also feel free to email anytime - <a href="mailto:hannahmia@cfu.net">hannahmia@cfu.net</a></div>
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