tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35738490658932317362024-03-12T19:48:15.415-07:00Brushing our way through life!Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.comBlogger444125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-69344784208466923042022-10-29T14:57:00.001-07:002022-10-29T14:57:58.976-07:00Kitchen Remodel <div style="text-align: center;">Our kitchen update is finally complete and I am so happy with how it turned out! I painted the cabinets and Brenen did the demo work, trim around the windows, and backsplash tile. Before we get to the reveal lets take a minute to remember what it looked like when we moved in and for the first year we lived here.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7d39_9818_427_e904" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MkVnk3VuVq0yKe6D56Vfvvz6L0rUyHu0qViUVsHjdSLF7xv-MbLVSA6mS3ioirdW6lU" style="height: auto; width: 353px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8328_d2e9_5bce_15c2" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/h0DKGrw1TjfjoBPKL1nJzt44lgw4CKpEj-phYXmLHzdJaAZzZh79HYyPF1ZthmcIsoo" style="height: auto; width: 353px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_da80_31eb_fa10_90d1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7deg5U_RoM0apASvejNVo-ZI9a9XUhHWJnjheEwM1ZtxhGWERd8n36kl0Q641J_I1bY" style="height: auto; 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width: 353px;" title="" tooltip="" /><br /><br /><img alt="" id="id_9806_30f1_f0e0_cbf6" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/KgqeQFmF-FjjCxmizm33IIHYcf7XozIwvUWNWhG8wXg8rkT_D-DsuqiVc4L1nznHzQ4" style="height: auto; width: 353px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Kitchen Details</b></u><br /><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-align: left;">Quartz Countertops: Home Depot- color: Calacatta Vicenza Matte</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-align: left;">Top cabinet color: Benjamin Moore Simply White</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-align: left;">Bottom cabinet color: Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-align: left;">Tiles: Tile for Less Warehouse- matte white</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; 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I was so bad at documenting this pregnancy but I still wanted to share Baby C's birth story because I love reading them and I know many of you do too!</div>
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I woke up on February 20th not at all thinking that I would go into labor anytime soon - I thought I would have at least a week or two before having another baby. E woke up at his normal early hour and we were in the living room watching a show and I started having cramp-like contractions that started at 6:30am. B woke up around 7:00am and I went to the bathroom after getting them breakfast and noticed thick discharge and blood. I texted my husband and told him to keep his phone by him and I called the hospital to see what I should do about the bleeding. </div>
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They said I was probably in the early stages of labor and not to come in unless my contractions picked up or the bleeding got worse. Contractions came and went, sometimes being 3-5 minutes apart and then almost 10 minutes apart. That went on until 3:00ish when they started to pick up again and became a lot more painful. The boys went with the some friends to a preschool activity and we decided to go to the hospital at 4:00pm just to see what was going on.</div>
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We got to the hospital and went to triage. They checked me and I was only at a 1cm....I was so mad that I was only that far along! They were going to let us stay and walk the halls because it wasn't my first baby and they thought things would progress faster. The baby’s heartbeat started dropping a little with each contraction so they had me stay in bed and checked me again at 6:45pm and I was at 3cm. </div>
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Contractions got pretty unbearable soon after and I was dying to get some medication/ the epidural ASAP!!! They finally admitted me and took us to a room at 7:30pm. The anesthesiologist was already there waiting for me, I just had to sign a few consent forms and was told the risks of getting an epidural when I "supposedly" was only at 3cm when I knew I wasn't! I still demanded to get one and I'm so glad I did! The epidural was placed at 8:10pm, my water broke (more like went gushing everywhere) at 8:30pm and baby girl quickly came at 8:54pm! She weighed 6 lbs 12.5 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long.</div>
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We love you Baby C!<br />
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-91069994499638311422018-12-10T17:09:00.000-08:002018-12-10T17:09:44.696-08:00Free Things to do this Christmas Season<div style="text-align: center;">
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I can't believe we are almost to the middle of December! This year we are trying to be creative, frugal, and just better with our money and only doing Christmas activities that are free. It has been more challenging than I thought it would be but I thought I would share our list with you because many of you are probably doing the same!</div>
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-Make sugar cookies and decorate them.</div>
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-Serve, Serve, Serve! (Take out your neighbor's trash, scrape someone's window, etc. There are so many ways to get into the Christmas spirit with service!)</div>
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I'd love to hear your ideas and use them with my family!</div>
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-23667533048351036572018-11-28T04:15:00.000-08:002018-11-28T04:15:25.573-08:00Pregnancy {Round 3}<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>How far along? </i>25 Weeks 4 Days<br />
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<i>Total weight gain: </i>About 15 pounds.<br />
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<i>Maternity clothes? </i>I'm wearing all the maternity pants! I am still wearing my normal tops and dresses though.<br />
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<i>Stretch Marks? </i>I haven't found any new ones! The ones on my stomach are starting to appear again.<br />
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<i>Sleep: </i>E still wakes up at night occasionally, but other than that, I sleep great!<br />
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<i>Best moment this week: </i>Passed my glucose test!<br />
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<i>Miss anything? </i>Being able to sleep on my stomach.<br />
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<i>Movement: </i>Yes and getting stronger every week!<br />
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<i>Food cravings:</i> Usually french fries or cereal, this week was jello.<br />
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<i>Anything make you queasy or sick? </i>The smell of cooked eggs.<br />
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<i>Gender: </i>Girl!<br />
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<i>Labor signs: </i>Some Braxton Hicks but it's way too early for anything else!<br />
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<i>Belly button in or out? </i>Out and it's so weird!<br />
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<i>Happy or moody most of the time: </i>Mostly happy!<br />
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<i>Looking forward to: </i>Getting the baby's new car seat in the mail sometime this week!</div>
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-18496673908354499982018-11-11T17:20:00.000-08:002018-11-11T17:20:38.346-08:00Life Lately<div style="text-align: center;">
Wow! It has been a while since I've been on here! It was so nice to take a break, but I keep having this nagging feeling that I'm needing to post more on here.</div>
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Many things have been going on with our family this summer and fall: We traveled to Utah and Idaho for a wedding and to visit family, B took swimming lessons and was so brave, we explored Rhode Island, Maine, and New Hampshire, and spent many hours in the sun!<br />
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B started kindergarten in September and E has been loving his time with me at home!<br />
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My husband's schedule this residency year (so far) has been very chill and he's been around so much more! That will be changing the beginning of the year, but we are trying to soak it all in now!<br />
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Last but not least, we found out this summer that Baby #3 is joining our family in early March 2019 and it's a GIRL!!! We are so excited!<br />
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I hope to share more about this pregnancy and our lives in the coming weeks!<br />
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-52546394193367971272018-06-23T11:27:00.000-07:002018-06-23T11:27:09.843-07:00First Year of Residency<div style="text-align: center;">
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I wrote the following post a year ago....</div>
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<i>Brenen officially starts residency on Saturday and so I thought I would write down what I think it will be like and then compare it with what it's really like a year from now!</i></div>
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<i>It will definitely be hard and I will probably feel like a single parent most days. We probably won't eat many meals together and there will be Sundays I have to go to church by myself with the boys. I need to stay positive and supportive of Brenen, especially on the days where he says he'll be home at a certain time and two hours later he's walking through the door exhausted. I need to be a good mom for the boys and get out and take them places- (playgrounds, walks, beach, play dates).</i></div>
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<i>Writing all of this is making me really sad and almost bringing me to tears, but it will all be worth it in four years. We just have to always say our prayers, read scriptures, and go to the temple.</i></div>
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<i>WE CAN DO THIS!</i><br />
<i><br /></i> The first year of residency was SO.HARD, but we got through it! Everything that I thought would be hard was and so much more. It's so crazy to think that we've been in Boston one year! I have grown so much and surprised myself in so many ways. I know a huge part of that has been from taking care of myself (exercising) and getting my anxiety under control (medicine and therapy).<br />
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Brenen is so, so, SO glad to never have to repeat this year! He's gone through a lot, with people being rude and jerks to him, working long hours (120 hour/weeks), loosing 15 pounds his first month, not knowing when he'll eat that day, bike seats being stolen, giving a stranger a ride at 2:00am, assisting countless surgeries, me reading test questions to him on the phone as he drives to the hospital and barely finishing it with 20 minutes to spare, and becoming a pro at stitching up facial wounds.<br />
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1 year down, 3 more to go!!</div>
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-20701297332914201762018-05-11T03:54:00.001-07:002018-05-11T03:54:52.868-07:00Links I Love {37}<div style="text-align: center;">
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Yesterday we spent the morning at the Public Gardens and they were gorgeous! Seriously if you ever come to Boston, Springtime is so pretty and it’s not too hot!<br />
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ONE // I just got <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Jf6w" target="_blank">this shirt</a> from Gap and I know I'll be living in it these warmer months! It's thick enough to not need an undershirt and the sleeves are a perfect length!</div>
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TWO // We did this <a href="http://busytoddler.com/2015/10/fizzy-fun/" target="_blank">science experiment</a> at preschool this week and the kids loved it!</div>
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THREE // <a href="http://www.whitemountainshoes.com/spring-shoes-sandals-clogs-new-arrivals/white-mountain-shoes-sandals/white-mountain-shoes-honor-brown-leather-sandal.html" target="_blank">These sandals</a> have also been a staple for me ever since the weather has warmed up!</div>
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FOUR // If you listen to any podcast I recommend <a href="http://3in30podcast.com/lookup/" target="_blank">this is the one</a> to! It's so important for everyone to listen to! </div>
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FIVE // B has started requesting meals for dinner and Trader Joe's Orange Chicken is always at the top of his list!<br />
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Happy Friday!</div>
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-30954290314910863782018-05-03T03:35:00.001-07:002018-05-03T03:35:30.774-07:00Three Things<div style="text-align: center;">
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1)Said his first word a couple weeks ago! It was "Mama"! </div>
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2)Taking his pants off himself is a new trick!</div>
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3)Loves being outside, sliding on slides, and chasing birds!<br />
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1)Blanket capes are a recent trend on him!</div>
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2)He makes everything a race and always wants to win!</div>
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3)Such a great helper! I'll never put the silverware away for a long time!;)<br />
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1)Just got his schedule for 2nd year of residency and we will be seeing him so much more starting this summer!</div>
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2)Is two months away from being done with intern year! Hooray!</div>
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3)I've probably mentioned this a ton but he's so glad to be done with this year of residency!</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Myself</span></i>:</div>
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1)Excited to see most of our families this summer!</div>
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2)Got a pedicure (I haven't gotten one in at least four years!) with my sister in law a couple weeks ago and I can't stop thinking how amazing it felt and looked!</div>
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3)I'm on week 7 of the Kayla Itsines BBG workouts and it's the first workout program I've actually enjoyed doing!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: xx-small;">Linking up with</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><a href="http://homeofmalones.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;">Thoughts for Thursday</a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.runningwithspoons.com/" style="background-color: white;">Thinking out Loud</a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://pennyspassion.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Penny'</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times new roman";">s Passion</span></a></div>
Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-57571081186039761662018-04-27T04:18:00.000-07:002018-04-27T04:18:11.739-07:00Things to Do in New York City {By Area}<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When my friend found out we were going to NYC she put together a list of things to see by areas of NYC. It helped out so much, I knew I needed to share this information with all of you! We weren't able to do everything on this list but it will give you a good idea of things to see and do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We stayed three nights in New Jersey at an Airbnb and had two full days to explore and that was perfect for us and our kids!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Before we get into each area here are some things to know about this city while traveling with kids.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-The subway system is not very stroller friendly, so be prepared to carry the stroller up and down stairs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Bathrooms are hard to come by, unless you're at a restaurant or museum.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Most restaurants have spot to put your stroller while you eat.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-We have always found good deals using City Passes in big cities (Boston, NYC, etc) so do your research before you go! We ended up getting the C3 Pass and it was perfect for our time there!</span></div>
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-There are so many playgrounds around the city! We took many breaks and to let the boys run free!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CENTRAL PARK AREA</span>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Museum of Natural History (Donation Based)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Jacob’ Pickles</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Patsy’s Pizzeria</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Central Park</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Riverside Park</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Central Park Zoo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Metropolitan Museum of Art </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Manhattan LDS Temple</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Levain Bakery (best cookies ever!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Barking Dog Cafe</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Guggenheim</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5th Ave (shopping!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MIDTOWN EAST AREA</span>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Empire State Building</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chrysler Building </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Grand Central Station </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Magnolia Bakery (banana pudding is delicious!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">New York Public Library </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Black Tap-milkshake </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Famous Original Ray’s Pizza</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Top of the Rock/Rockefeller Center </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Radio City Music Hall </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">St Patrick Cathedral</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">M&M Store</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chelsea High Line (free to walk)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Los Tacos No. 1 -In Chelsea Market (THE BEST tacos!)</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Madison Square Garden </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FINANCIAL DISTRICT AREA</span>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">911 Memorial & Museum</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Oculus </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Battery Park </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Statue of Liberty</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Circle Line Liberty Cruise</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Staten Island Ferry (free to ride)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Brooklyn Bridge (walk across!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LITTLE ITALY AREA</span>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Lombardi’s Pizza </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Eileen’s Cheesecake</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Eggloo (yummy ice cream treat!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GREENWICH VILLAGE AREA</span>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Cookie Do</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Washington Square Park </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">NYU Campus </span></div>
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-32981501743278127462018-04-25T04:16:00.001-07:002018-04-25T04:16:55.105-07:00What's Up Wednesday {4/25/18}<div style="text-align: center;">
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Here's a look at April with What's Up Wednesday and of course I'm linking up with <a href="http://shullfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shay</a>, <a href="http://www.pinteresttoldmeto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sheaffer</a>, and <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mel</a>!</div>
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<u>What we're eating this week</u>: <a href="https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/our-version-of-cafe-rios-sweet-pork/#_a5y_p=4323641" id="id_302e_7f32_d589_40a8" target="_blank">Cafe Rio Burritos</a> (YUM!), Tortellini, <a href="http://www.twistmepretty.com/2016/04/chicken-divan.html" target="_blank">Chicken Divan</a>, Waffles! ha<br />
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<u>What I'm reminiscing about</u>: This was my boys a year ago...insert crying emoji. I'm so glad Baby E's colicky days are over though! </div>
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<u>What I'm loving</u>: <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/HmYj" target="_blank">Elf Lip Stain</a>-Only $4! - The perfect amount of color and lasts most of the day!<br />
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<u>What we've been up to</u>: This month was a busy one! New York City and family in town made it fly by!<br />
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<u>What I'm working on</u>: Putting away all of my winter clothes and decluttering closets. I've become a more of a minimalist this past year and I love not having unused stuff laying around!<br />
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<u>What I'm watching</u>: NCIS- We're on season 9! I'm excited for Dancing with the Stars to start up next week!<br />
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<u>What I'm reading</u>: I'm on a reading kick right now!<br />
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This was a really cute western romance novel!</div>
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I'm only halfway through this book and I've already cried, it's really good!<br />
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<u>What I'm listening to</u>: I found this podcast through another blogger and it's great and motivational!<br />
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<u>What I'm wearing</u>: Now that my heavy sweaters are put away I've been wearing more cardigans and jackets! My jean jacket has been on repeat!<br />
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<u>What I'm doing this weekend</u>: We have a couple church events on Saturday and then hopefully we'll be outside without our coats on!</div>
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<u>What I'm looking forward to next month</u>: Finalizing our summer plans! We get to see our families this summer and I'm so excited!!<br />
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<u>What else is new</u>: Baby E is starting speech therapy today and I'm hopeful that it will help him get talking!<br />
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Have a happy Wednesday!!<br />
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-59505612157908436652018-04-22T17:57:00.000-07:002018-04-22T17:57:53.495-07:00Random Pictures from our NYC trip!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm finally getting around to sharing some pictures from our NYC trip! We packed so much into the two full days we were there and were exhausted by the end, but it was so worth it! It was so fun to see all of these places in person!<br />
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<i>Chelsea High Line</i><br />
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<i>Central Park- Sheep Meadow</i></div>
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<i>Top of the Empire State Building</i></div>
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<i>9/11 Memorial & Museum</i></div>
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<i>Street Hot Dog </i>(B loved it but my husband and I thought they were disgusting!)</div>
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<i>Brooklyn Bridge</i></div>
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-80372271164525975182018-04-20T03:56:00.001-07:002018-04-20T03:56:36.284-07:00Links I Love {36} <div style="text-align: center;">
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Dress: Old (<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/EFxS" target="_blank">similar</a>, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/EFxV" target="_blank">similar</a>)</div>
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Jean Jacket:Old (<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/EFx7" target="_blank">similar</a>)</div>
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Sandals c/o <a href="http://www.whitemountainshoes.com/spring-shoes-sandals-clogs-new-arrivals/white-mountain-shoes-heels-wedges/white-mountain-shoes-aida-gold-leather-sandal.html" target="_blank">White Mountain Shoes</a></div>
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The past two weeks have been full of family time, sightseeing in NYC and Boston, and not sticking to a schedule! It's been great!<br />
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We are FINALLY getting blossoms on trees and it makes me so happy! Hopefully the weather will start feeling like spring as well!<br />
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ONE // I'm thinking of making <a href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/88/cd/03/88cd03dd87e21d014b6e3737aa3a4633.jpg" target="_blank">this chore chart</a> for B. Just so he can be more accountable for doing his jobs!<br />
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TWO // I read <a href="https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/10-habits-of-mentally-strong-people" target="_blank">this article</a> on mentally strong people and I think it's a great read for everyone!<br />
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THREE // <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/GE5P" target="_blank">This dress</a> and <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/GFaT" target="_blank">this one</a> are so cute and springy!<br />
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FOUR // I've been looking for a swimsuit cover up and I think a romper <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/GFbx" target="_blank">like this</a> is a great option!<br />
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FIVE // There are constantly shoes by our front door and I think <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20169559/" target="_blank">this</a> might be the perfect solution to the problem!</div>
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-16158296998609612582018-04-13T10:01:00.002-07:002018-04-13T10:06:12.437-07:00Sandal Weather<div style="text-align: center;">
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Jeans: Old Navy (<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/EFwM" target="_blank">similar</a>)</div>
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Wedges c/o <a href="http://www.whitemountainshoes.com/white-mountain-shoes-spring-summer/flats-shoes-mocks-wedges-spring-white-mountain/white-mountain-shoes-pearle-blue-multi-sandal.html" target="_blank">White Mountain Shoes</a></div>
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We just returned home from a fun trip to New York City! I thought Boston was a big city, but it's small in comparison. We packed so much into the two full days we were there and I'll be sharing more on our trip in the coming weeks.<br />
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Today is the first day it's gotten over 60 degrees since February and I'm definitely taking advantage of it and wearing sandals! Tomorrow we have family coming into town and we can't wait to do some sightseeing with them!<br />
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Happy Friday!</div>
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-31247118560281092162018-03-28T03:47:00.002-07:002018-03-28T03:47:53.224-07:00What's Up Wednesday {3/28/18}<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's a look at our month with What's Up Wednesday and of course I'm linking up with <a href="http://shullfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shay</a>, <a href="http://www.pinteresttoldmeto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sheaffer</a>, and <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mel</a>!</div>
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<u>What we're eating this week</u>: Fried Rice, <a href="https://frugalfamilyhome.com/food/freezer-cooking/cooking-for-the-freezer-teriyaki-chicken" target="_blank">Teriyaki Chicken</a>, Waffles<br />
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<u>What I'm reminiscing about</u>: Being featured on Lindt Chocolate’s Instastory last week!<br />
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<u>What I'm loving</u>: All the Easter candy! I can’t resist it this time of year!<br />
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<u>What we've been up to</u>: Getting out and exploring Boston now that it's above freezing! A couple weeks ago we went to the Museum of Science and saw the butterfly exhibit and went through the Mirror Maze!<br />
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<u>What I'm working on</u>: We are going to New York City in a couple weeks and I'm so excited! I'm getting our itinerary planned out, so if you have any suggestions of things to do with kids let me know in the comments!<br />
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<u>What I'm watching</u>: NCIS- We're on season 7 and their's 14 of them...halfway done!<br />
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<u>What I'm reading</u>: The Waves of Freedom series is located in Boston and I've been loving reading about the city (in novel form) 70+ years ago.<br />
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<u>What I'm listening to</u>: With Easter this weekend I've been listening to talks on Christ and the Atonement. I really liked<a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2017/04/our-fathers-glorious-plan?lang=eng" target="_blank"> this one</a>.<br />
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<u>What I'm doing this weekend</u>: Easter Egg Hunt, playing the Easter Bunny;) and dying eggs! </div>
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<u>What I'm looking forward to next month</u>: My husband has a week of vacation scheduled so we're exploring NYC and then we’re having some family come visit!<br />
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<u>What else is new</u>: Nothing I can think of!<br />
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<u>What is your favorite Easter tradition:</u> Easter Egg Hunts has always been a huge favorite of mine!<br />
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-14312670004081487002018-03-22T10:07:00.001-07:002018-03-22T10:16:50.319-07:00Where is Spring?!? + Life Update<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>Sandals c/o <a href="http://www.whitemountainshoes.com/spring-shoes-sandals-clogs-new-arrivals/white-mountain-shoes-sandals/white-mountain-shoes-crawford-brown-leather-sandal.html" target="_blank">White Mountain Shoes</a></i></div>
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This winter has lasted forever! I thought it would start warming up this month but we've gotten FOUR nor'easters in the past three weeks, with the last two bringing snow!<br />
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We found out recently that B will be in school full time next year and I'm feeling a little stressed to make sure I teach him everything he needs to know to go out in the world. Does anyone else feel this way when their oldest starts school?? My husband also commented on how once he starts school, he'll be going for the next 20+ years....that seems like so long!<br />
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Baby E is looking like a toddler more and more every day! He's getting stockier and taller, can roar like a lion (it's the funniest thing), and is always into trouble!<br />
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My husband and I are both ready for intern year to be done. Only three months left of this craziness and then hopefully it will calm down!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Linking up with <a href="http://www.runningwithspoons.com/" target="_blank">Running with Spoons</a></span></div>
Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-74117900056001431742018-03-09T04:05:00.000-08:002018-03-09T04:05:45.260-08:00Links I Love {35}<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>Dreaming of blossoms and warmer weather!</i></div>
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ONE // I made <a href="https://www.tasteandtellblog.com/countdown-to-christmas-day-1-peanut-butter-popcorn/" target="_blank">this popcorn</a> and ate it while watching The Bachelor. I think I enjoyed the popcorn more than the show.</div>
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TWO // Future <a href="http://plumprettysugar.tumblr.com/post/104297695475/amp" target="_blank">entryway</a> goals! So pretty!</div>
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THREE // B loves these <a href="https://www.themaven.net/kidsactivities/printables/color-by-letters-p-q-r-s-t-free-kids-printable-kBF_tum1Q0adcz0bCgIKng" target="_blank">letter recognition</a> worksheets.</div>
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FOUR // Do you shave your face?!? I started to about a year ago and love it! Here's a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1cuj0WyoFQ" target="_blank">good video</a> explaining how.<br />
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Happy Friday!</div>
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-62714252415361899882018-03-05T04:19:00.000-08:002018-03-05T04:19:28.058-08:00Little Things<div style="text-align: center;">
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We survived the storm this weekend! We had our second nor'easter here in Boston. This last one was a lot more intense than the first. Water was coming over the sea wall a couple hours before high tide, so I packed the boys up and we headed to a friend's house for the day/night. Thankfully our apartment didn't flood! A tree did fall near it though so that tells you how strong the wind was.<br />
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The boys were outside playing with their trucks one afternoon this week. I was wishing we were doing something more fun especially with how much we've stayed home lately. Then the thought came to me: "They are having a blast doing what they're doing."</div>
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As moms we guilt ourselves way too much and I'm totally at fault with doing this too often. We need to remember more that our kids enjoy the simple things just as much (or more) than the big outings we take them on.<br />
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This was a great reminder that I needed this week and if it does anything, I hope that it will help you remember to not be so hard on yourself!</div>
Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-54207790747028442018-02-28T04:24:00.000-08:002018-02-28T04:24:09.593-08:00What's Up Wednesday {2/28/18}<div style="text-align: center;">
It's been a little quiet over here on the blog and in our lives in general. We don't have anything exciting going on right now (except for B having the flu) and I'm fine with that because the next few months are going to be busy ones!<br />
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With that being said, here's a look at our month with What's Up Wednesday and of course I'm linking up with <a href="http://shullfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shay</a>, <a href="http://www.pinteresttoldmeto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sheaffer</a>, and <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mel</a>!</div>
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<u>What we're eating this week</u>: I made <a href="https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/2013/07/no-bake-eclair-cake/" target="_blank">this Eclair Cake</a> on Sunday and it was a hit! B has requested tacos and tortellini for dinner so I'm sure those will be on the menu sometime this week!<br />
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<u>What I'm reminiscing about</u>: A year ago we visited Boston for the first time and I was dreading moving here. Fast forward a year and we love it here and are so grateful for this adventure!<br />
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<u>What I'm loving</u>: Being able to put my hair in a ponytail! I'll put a picture on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bloominginboston/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> soon!<br />
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<u>What we've been up to</u>: Laundry with my little helper, taking down the Valentine's decor, and sanitizing the apartment- we are tired of being sick!</div>
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<u>What I'm working on</u>: Eating healthier! I asked my friend to write up a meal plan for me and I've been trying to stick to it. It's tough!<br />
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<u>What I'm watching</u>: NCIS and The Bachelor! It's the first time in a while I haven't looked at spoilers for The Bachelor, so I'm excited for the finale!<br />
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<u>What I'm reading</u>: Royal Target by Traci Hunter Abramson - Such a good, easy read! I just started As You Are and it's been great as well!<br />
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<u>What I'm listening to</u>: The Greatest Showman (still:)) and Marco Polos- I have LOVED this app for staying in touch with friends!<br />
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<u>What I'm wearing</u>: It's still winter over here, so lots of sweaters, long sleeves, and <a href="http://www.whitemountainshoes.com/white-mountain-shoes-fall-boots-booties/white-mountain-shoes-fall-winter-boots/white-mountain-lyle-stone-boot.html" target="_blank">boots</a>!</div>
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Ignore Baby E sleeping on the floor. He would not wake up when checking out at the store! haha<br />
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<u>What I'm doing this weekend</u>: We don't have anything planned and sometimes those are the best kind of weekends!</div>
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<u>What I'm looking forward to next month</u>: Hopefully being outside more and more sunny days!<br />
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<u>What else is new</u>: Nothing I can think of!<br />
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<u>What's your family's favorite spring break destination?</u> We love going to the beach or visiting different states! This year we have a fun trip planned in April that I can't wait to tell you about!<br />
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Mount Vernon in DC<br />
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Happy Wednesday Friends!<br />
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-50634895011007635362018-02-23T04:42:00.002-08:002018-02-23T04:42:43.138-08:00Links I Love {34}<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>We had a beach day on Wednesday and then yesterday it snow! What the heck?!?</i></div>
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ONE // Overripe bananas call for making banana bread! I tried <a href="https://www.alattefood.com/coffee-cake-banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-36352" target="_blank">this new recipe</a> and will definitely be making it again! </div>
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TWO // I was looking for Valentine's cards ideas and came across <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/488546914/valentines-card-funny-valentines-card" target="_blank">this one</a>! My husband and I thought it was hilarious!</div>
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THREE // My boys would love <a href="http://www.bsuperb.com/toddler-trail-mix/" target="_blank">this</a> for an afternoon snack!</div>
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FOUR // <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/56787645288014735/" target="_blank">This nail color</a> is my favorite for Spring!</div>
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FIVE // Now is the time to start looking for coats for next year! I think <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/zceD" target="_blank">this one</a> is so cute and classy!<br />
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Happy Friday!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: center;">Linking up with.....</span><a href="http://tabanderika.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Friday Favorites</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.brightonabudget.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">High Five for Friday</a></span></div>
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Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-32454746347361822822018-02-15T04:13:00.000-08:002018-02-15T04:13:20.787-08:00Three Things<div style="text-align: center;">
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1) Has discovered a love for fruit snacks and carries the Costco sized box around until he gets one! </div>
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2) Cannot be left in a room alone because he climbs on everything or destroys whatever he gets his hands on!</div>
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3) Favorite toys are Legos and anything B is playing with! There's so much fighting happening over here.<br />
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2) Raisins are his new favorite fruit/snack.</div>
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3) Is always showing people who come over his muscles and how strong he is!<br />
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1) Made B some armor (helmet, shield, sword) out of cardboard that B loves.</div>
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2) Has become obsessed with fitness again. (This happens every couple months.) If only he had enough time to workout regularly.</div>
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3) Enjoys cooking/baking and loves to try new recipes.<br />
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1) Loves watching the Olympics!</div>
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2) Ready to start wearing shorts and sandals.</div>
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3) Hair is long enough to fit in a ponytail. I can't decide if I should cut it or let it keep growing?!? Help me!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: xx-small;">Linking up with</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><a href="http://homeofmalones.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;">Thoughts for Thursday</a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.runningwithspoons.com/" style="background-color: white;">Thinking out Loud</a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://pennyspassion.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Penny'</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times new roman";">s Passion</span></a></div>
Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-74670020893533428782018-02-14T03:29:00.000-08:002018-02-14T04:42:18.710-08:00A Lesson Learned<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sweater - Kohl's (Sold out)</div>
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Pants - Primark</div>
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Clutch - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/543984038/monogram-leather-purse-monogrammed-purse?ref=shop_home_active_84" target="_blank">The Southern Spool</a></div>
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Yesterday I had good intentions to workout and was only ten minutes in when Baby E dropped a weight on my ring finger. I cried for a good ten minutes. It hurt so bad! </div>
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My finger swelled up and bruised pretty quickly so I decided to go to the doctor and make sure it wasn't broken. It was kind of a wasted appointment because there's not much they can do unless the swelling doesn't go down, then I have to go back in for an x-ray.</div>
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So lesson learned is to not workout while Baby E is awake and keep all weights far away from him!</div>
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There have been days lately where I've struggled being a happy mom. It's a job I've always wanted and I'm so grateful for the title of Mom, but it's hard. It's tiring-both mentally and physically. Sick days don't exist and cleaning up messes happen multiple times a day. </div>
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Happy Monday!</div>
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As promised, here's a look at our Boston apartment decorated for Valentine's Day! Most things are made by myself or friends!<br />
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I intended for these candies to last a couple years (as decorations), but Baby E discovered them and asks for them multiple times a day!<br />
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I always leave my Christmas cards up until after Valentine's Day because they are from people we love!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Linking up with</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"> </span><a href="http://homeofmalones.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;">Thoughts for Thursday</a><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">, </span><a href="http://www.runningwithspoons.com/" style="background-color: white;">Thinking out Loud</a><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">, </span></span><a href="http://pennyspassion.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Penny'</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times new roman";">s Passion</span></a></span></div>
Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-14057262825509053802018-02-07T04:07:00.000-08:002018-02-07T04:07:26.453-08:00Weekend in Keene, New Hampshire<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">My husband's easy rotation ends in less than a week so we decided to take a trip up to Keene, New Hampshire last weekend and have fun in the snow! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We left on Friday afternoon and once we got there we found a hiking trail to pull the boys on their sleds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">B was so excited to be staying at a hotel. He and Baby E had so much fun exploring and playing in the room. We even lost one of Baby E's shoes and had to leave without it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On Saturday morning we watched an ice sculpture being made outside, napped (Baby E wakes up so early!), and hung out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Once we checked out of the hotel we headed to the ski resort Granite Gorge to cross country ski! Everyone got skis except Baby E. B only lasted 5 minutes on his skis but luckily we didn't have to pay for him so it was okay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The boys did great riding in the sleds for about an hour and then there was so much crying because of the cold, so we headed back to the lodge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Baby E was SO happy to be back in the car!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After skiing we went back to downtown Keene to check out the other ice sculptures and then we headed home!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We may have been a little crazy for taking two kids cross country skiing, but I'm sure we'll look back at this trip and only remember the good moments!:)</span></div>
Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630926311920791269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573849065893231736.post-19303305422602491202018-02-05T05:00:00.001-08:002018-02-05T05:00:27.319-08:00At Home Date Nights<div style="text-align: center;">
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This engagement picture popped up on my Facebook feed and I couldn't help but share it with you guys for this post.<br />
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Living far from family, the only way we get date nights (besides paying for a babysitter) is to babysit swap with our friends. Since moving to Boston we've found a couple families to swap with a couple times a month and it's been amazing to be able to go on dates again! I highly recommend this to everyone!<br />
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For Valentine's Day we probably won't have time to go out on the actual holiday because of my husband's schedule, so my husband and I came up with a list of at home date ideas that we could do instead!<br />
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Here's our list!<br />
-Make mini s'mores over a candle with mini marshmallows, small chocolate bars, and Golden Graham cereal. (We did this on our first date:))<br />
-Play card/board games.<br />
-Give each other massages. (My favorite!)<br />
-Eat cold cereal for dinner.<br />
-Watercolor pictures.<br />
-Make your favorite dessert together.<br />
-Read a book together.<br />
-Look up future house designs.<br />
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What would be on your list? We always love new ideas!</div>
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