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Holy Shiplap.. do I have some EXCITING news for you!!  HGTV Fixer Upper stars (and probably my favorite couple of all time), Chip & Joanna Gaines are launching an exclusive home and lifestyle brand at Target!  Hearth & Hand with Magnolia which will be available at Target and Target.com on November 5th, will debut with 300+ home decor and lifestyle items just in time for the holidays! The partnership will be ongoing, with new products introduced each season. Prices in the collection will range from $.99 to $129.99 Can you say, Christmas wish list?! My wallet is already crying ;)  Here is a sneak peek of some of the goodies available in the collection! I'm already eyeballing those striped linen napkins- swoon!  Photo credit:  People Photo credit:  People Photo Credit:  Magnolia Market Are you excited about the Gaines' new Hearth & Hand with Magnolia brand at Target?  Let me know in the comments ...

I would liken my pre-baby handbag to a sack of magic tricks. You never knew what would come out of that thing next.. lipstick, hair ties, tums, a rubber chicken. Ok, the chicken might be a bit of an exaggeration, but seriously I carried a ton of stuff! ;) After having our son Colton, I took my magic trickery one step further. I started carrying TWO bags; a small diaper bag for him, and my regular handbag. Needless to say, this method didn't last longer than four months. Carrying two heavy bags and a baby was not only nearly impossible, but completely impractical.  This momma needed to downsize and organize ASAP. It was then that I discovered the JJ Cole Freeman in Black & Cream. A diaper bag that didnt just scream "Hey I'm a mom!" It was stylish enough to work as my everyday handbag and roomy enough to house all of baby and I's necessities.  I love that the exterior style and color is versatile enough to go with almost any outfit.  I...

It's finally here.. The long awaited hospital bag post! It just so happens that our little guy is finally here too, so I'm writing this post today as "an experienced mommy;" having dredged through the depths of the maternity ward and back ;)  So without further ado, here's "What's in My Hospital Bag", and a few tips on what I learned while spending 3 long days in the hospital :)  I literally agonized for weeks over what to pack in my hospital bag. I researched, I asked friends, I added things and took things out. In the end, I didn't use a lot of what I packed. So I've consolidated this post down to what I actually used while in the hospital :)   My absolute MUST HAVE clothing items included a soft and stylish birthing gown (This was so much more comfortable than the smock they give you in the hospital, and much cuter!) and comfy maternity/nursing pajamas for recovery. (I could live in these Bela Bum Bum pjs from Clou...

December is finally upon us! Tis the season for friends, family and of course, delicious food :) We threw a festive holiday brunch for our family this past weekend, and this easy ham & cheese quiche was a big hit!  This was literally my first time ever making a quiche (admittedly, I'm lacking the Betty Crocker gene) and I was surprised at how easy this was to make, not to mention, really tasty!  EASY HAM & CHEESE QUICHE (serves 8) Ingredients 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box 2 tbsp butter 1/4 onion, minced 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 cup half and half 4 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp paprika Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Press pie crust into 9 inch pie plate and flute edges, set aside. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in melted butter until translu...