tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22036479118729116812024-03-12T05:11:53.992-04:00Mummy Maggie ChroniclesLive Simply - Live Healthy - Live BeautifullyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger701125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-71202385699904446832014-04-06T19:20:00.001-04:002014-04-06T19:20:40.847-04:00Dresser Upgrade - My latest article for YMM Magazine!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm very excited to share with you all our latest DIY project! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We gave a tired mid-century modern dresser a bit of an upgrade. It's been a couple years in the making (we got the whole bedroom set back in 2011 on <a href="http://mummy-maggie.blogspot.ca/2011/06/thrifting-thursday-kijiji-score-retro.html">Kijiji for $50!</a>), deciding on what we'd do with this piece, and we're so happy with the results! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We're in the midst of making over Little A's room, and this piece is perfect for her new room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to check out the <a href="http://yourmcmurraymagazine.com/articles/lifestyle/do-it-yourself-mcmurray">full tutorial here from YMM Magazine</a>, but I'll post some photos of the project here :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited to share all the projects with you as we go. We are also making over our master bedroom and EZ's room too, so expect more fun DIY blog posts in the future!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out <a href="http://yourmcmurraymagazine.com/articles/lifestyle/do-it-yourself-mcmurray">YMM</a> for a full tutorial of the tallboy makeover!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started writing for <a href="http://edmontonschild.ca/fmcm/home">Fort McMurray's Child Magazine</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Click <a href="http://www.edmontonschild.com/fmcm/articles/family-matters/post/6551">here</a> for my first article!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wrote about making Mindful Jars with my two kidlets, who are budding yogis :) I am so blessed to have such wonderful children.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you enjoy my tutorial via <a href="http://www.edmontonschild.com/fmcm/articles/family-matters/post/6551">the link here</a> :) </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-27425986711977138242014-03-24T09:41:00.000-04:002014-03-24T09:41:02.668-04:00Happy Spring 2014 Mantel :)<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm actually really excited about this season's mantel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Especially because mostly everything was purchased right here in Fort McMurray, at Walmart no less! Budget-friendly decorating and craft supplies are quite hard to come by here, especially since we have no Michael's or Homesense. I was pleasantly surprised how cute some of the Walmart items were, especially the photo frames! Also, the wreath was a steal at $14!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I chose bright colours to really amp up the Spring-y-ness :) It's been a long, cold, white winter {<i>and it's still going strong</i>}, so our home needed a jolt of joyful and vibrant colours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Though it's still cold and wintery outside, the calendar says it's Spring. In the famous words of "Field of Dreams" -- "If you build it, they will come" -- I figure if I decorate as if it is Spring, perhaps I can manifest it? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been mulling over some kitchen updates for awhile. I want a new table, new chairs, and a new rug.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most folks I ask wonder why I would ever want a rug under the dining table. Between the food crumbs and the kids, it may seem like not only terrible idea, but a recipe for filth. I get it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. I want something soft underfoot that will quiet the noise of the chairs moving. <i>Hate the scraping tile noise. Grrrr....</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. I need to jazz up the joint a bit. It's been almost 2 years!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And NO, I didn't choose a thick pile, shag rug. I chose a rug that realistically meets the needs of our family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An OUTDOOR RUG! Yep, it can get wet. It's easy to clean. It can just be hosed off. No muss, no fuss. Totally durable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I chose the <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/Safavieh-Courtyard-Anthracite-Beige-Rug-CY6913-246-FV34735.html">Safavieh Courtyard rug</a> from <a href="http://wayfair.com/">Wayfair.com</a> in 8 ft by 11 ft. I also got it on sale! And delivered to my door in less than 2 weeks -- even way up north here in Fort McMurray!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm super excited for this purchase. I'm excited to have some more pizzazz in the dining area, and to finally have some quiet when we move the chairs! No more scraping on the tile :)</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-14496834721523612842014-03-18T21:24:00.005-04:002014-03-18T21:24:56.141-04:00Wave Rider - Memories of Me & Maui :)<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I've been waiting awhile to write this post. Mostly I was waiting for photographic evidence of my adventure :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we were in Maui in December, I had a few experiences crossed off my bucket list -- watching surfers at the BIG waves of Pe'ahi (or JAWS!), and <u>my own adventures</u> in SUP and surfing. A couple years ago I came across the documentary "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0389326/">Riding Giants</a>" and I've been obsessed with and inspired by surfing ever since. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I set a goal to try surfing -- although it seemed like an audacious goal at the time, one December 2013 afternoon in Maui, I got my chance to realize my dream!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Surfing turned out to be a spiritual experience for me, as most of my life is :) I was nervous...like REALLY nervous, and I even tried to back out at the last minute. But I soldiered on -- feeling the fear and doing it anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The dry land training was cool because it felt like yoga, and I'm really good a cobra pose and balance poses :) Then it was time to get on the board and out into the Pacific.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wiped out the first time I tried to get up on the board. I felt defeated. But I also noticed that the water, albeit a wild force of nature, was not as scary as I thought. I paddled out again, and if I wiped out again, at least I knew I was giving it my all. This was GO TIME for me to realize my goal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next wave came -- and I caught it -- and I STOOD UP! It was surreal. I followed my gaze to the horizon at the beach though I felt like I wanted to fall. I looked down and there was a giant sea turtle surfing the wave with me. I felt like in that moment I was part of something bigger. My heart swelled with gratitude.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've been in our home for over a year now, and I wish were closer to being "done" with our decorating, but sometimes you have to live in a space for a time before you know exactly what to do with it. I am still pondering what to do with our Master Bedroom, but I knew that our Master Bathroom needed a little "oomph" and sparkle. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This mini-makeover consisted of a new paint job {or two! see below!}, new mirrors {which I purchased 18 months ago}, and upgraded sparkly light fixtures {which I purchased a year ago}. This micro-update was indeed a long time coming! haha! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Big A was a hero again in this DIY adventure. Here's the short version of the makeover. I chose the above paint swatch 8 months ago {<a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.ca/en-ca/paint-color/seasalt">Benjamin Moore CSP-95 Sea Salt</a>}, but never actually purchased the paint. On a whim a few weeks ago, we decided to just start painting over the dark taupe colour...except we didn't have the right paint colour. We had BM's <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.ca/en-ca/paint-color/oc_whitedown">White Down</a> on hand which we used and loved in our old house, so I made the executive decision to use that paint. And I hated it in the space. It was too yellow-y and too creamy. I wanted a cool "greige" colour, and White Down was all wrong for this bathroom. I tried to live with it for a couple of days, but I *hated* it and so we repainted it with Sea Salt and I couldn't be more delighted!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The original bathroom {<i>which I didn't even snap a photo of because I'm so out of blogging practice!</i>} had one bronze light fixture centred above the cabinets. It was fine, but it wasn't me. I convinced Big A that adding another light, one above each sink would add so much light to the room. Big A was a trooper, crawling into the attic to do all the electrical work, then measured and cut holes in the wall. He also had to mud the hole left from the old fixture. Lots of work, but SO worth it. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am really enjoying the results. We still have a few more things to do -- a feature wall above the sinks, art and...{<i>look away wood lovers</i>...painting the wood cabinets gray. Trust me, it'll look FAB! </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So like most of you, we've been really busy this summer. We've enjoyed the amazingly long days of summertime in Fort McMurray. We've traveled a bit, enjoyed our backyard and our new hot tub {yay!}, we bought a new truck {double yay!}, explored all the trails in our area on "nature walks" with the kiddos, and spent amazing quality time with family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/mummymaggie">Instagram @mummymaggie</a> to follow along in our day-to-day adventures :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In all of this fun, we did manage to squeeze in a couple of DIY projects which I <i>promise</i> to post to this here bloggy blog. I guess this is the part of the post where I apologize profusely for being absent for so long. I am sorry. I missed you, my lovely readers. Thanks for understanding that life sometimes veers us of the blog-writing track, but we always come back :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So without further ado...the Living Room Upgrade! Yes, I did give a bit of a <a href="http://mummy-maggie.blogspot.ca/2013/03/living-room-addition-teaser.html">teaser way back in March</a>, and yes, it did take a LONG time to complete the project, but here we are. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not to "phone it in", but my "Do-It-Yourself, McMurray" article in the latest <a href="http://www.yourmcmurraymagazine.com/">YMM Magazine</a> is a feature on this project. <a href="http://www.yourmcmurraymagazine.com/downloads/magazine/current/index.html#/68">Click here</a> to check it out.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's the finished result! Ikea cabinets {originally for kitchens and bathrooms} repurposed into built-in bookshelves at a fraction of the cost. We choose sleek, high gloss white cabinets and modern stainless steel handles to set off the look. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This photo is the only one I could find of a "before". It's from Aviva's 2nd birthday party, hence the festive pink balloons :) I love how this photo really shows how this space was a blank canvas, just waiting to be "Mummy Maggie-fied!"</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">An "in progress" shot, showing how quickly the awesome cabinets transformed the space as they were put up. I also want you to check out the seating. I originally had our two couches facing each other because I thought I was maximizing space. Oh, how wrong I was...see below :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here it is! After months {yep, it took months of stolen late nights after our kids went to bed -- and they go to sleep LATE!} of hard work -- our built-in bookshelf project is complete. We are so pleased with the results. I love the cabinets, but I especially love the tile work. It's thin strips of Carrera marble on 12 x 12 sheets. We decided to hang it vertically to maximize the height of the 9-foot ceilings, and then add strips of stainless steel tiles for visual interest. It looks amazing!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's another angle which highlights the change of the living room furniture configuration. This new layout created so much more space because it's open to the kitchen, so the couch at the bottom right of the photo distinguishes the space {and highlights the AMAZING chevron throw I scored at <a href="http://www.urbanbarn.com/">Urban Barn</a>!}. It actually looks a bit different now, mostly because I can't leave well enough alone. But that's another post for another day :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This last photo is a close-up of the cabinets. Adair truly put a lot of work into these babies, especially around the crown. He *had* to buy the right saw to cut the trim around the crown moulding. You can also see a bit of the close-up of fab tile work too. Thank you, Big A!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So...what do you think of our living room transformation? Was it work the wait? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On <span style="font-size: large;">Remembrance Day, 2012 we had <span style="font-size: large;">a photo shoo<span style="font-size: large;">t with the kiddos. The pics were supposed to be our Christmas cards, but we didn't receive the photos until this w<span style="font-size: large;">eek<span style="font-size: large;">! The photos are super adorable, so I can't help bu<span style="font-size: large;">t share<span style="font-size: large;"> a few of our favourite pics.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love my new house. <span style="font-size: large;">W<span style="font-size: large;">e've been in for about 1<span style="font-size: large;">0 months now, so we're <span style="font-size: large;">settling in mo<span style="font-size: large;">re and more everyday.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">What I <span style="font-size: large;">don<span style="font-size: large;">'t love about my house is the lack of storag<span style="font-size: large;">e. Or at least my per<span style="font-size: large;">ception of a lack of storage. Or maybe it's just that I've always dreamed of bookshelves flanking <span style="font-size: large;">the fireplace in my living<span style="font-size: large;"> room, so <span style="font-size: large;">my storage complaints are a b<span style="font-size: large;">ig rouse<span style="font-size: large;"> to make that <span style="font-size: large;">dream a reality.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We figured that customized built-<span style="font-size: large;">in book<span style="font-size: large;">shelves w<span style="font-size: large;">ould <span style="font-size: large;">probably <span style="font-size: large;">cost us abo<span style="font-size: large;">ut <span style="font-size: large;">$8-10K, especially in Fort McMurray. But <span style="font-size: large;">incredible Ikea <span style="font-size: large;">"built<span style="font-size: large;">-ins" {<span style="font-size: large;">compr<span style="font-size: large;">ised of various kitchen cabinets & drawers!}</span></span></span></span> came in<span style="font-size: large;"> at just a fraction of the cost <span style="font-size: large;">-- even with having to rent a pick-up truck and drive <span style="font-size: large;">5 hours to Edmonton and back. <span style="font-size: large;">And we<span style="font-size: large;"> are always up for a good ol' DIY project!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-16533781572211012632013-03-16T09:09:00.000-04:002013-03-16T09:09:00.040-04:00My 2nd Article in YMM Magazine!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to check ou<span style="font-size: large;">t <a href="http://www.yourmcmurraymagazine.com/articles/lifestyle/do-it-yourself-mcmurray-2013-02">my article </a>on the<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.yourmcmurraymagazine.com/">YMM Online Edi</a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.yourmcmurraymagazine.com/">tion</a>!</span></span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-38153659574449216792013-03-15T23:51:00.002-04:002013-03-15T23:53:57.435-04:00Life Update - Winter 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Okay. Seriously. Where does the time go? It's been TWO WHOLE MONTHS since I last updated. Like everyone else on the planet, we're a busy family with lots going on. And frankly, after a working all day long and the hours-long drama of putting kidlets to bed, updating the blog late at night is a lot less interesting than vegging out with the Real Housewives of wherever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I miss blogging. I miss <span style="font-size: large;">recording <span style="font-size: large;">our adventures. <span style="font-size: large;">So here I am :)</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a bit of an update of the last two months:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We're making GREAT prog<span style="font-size: large;">ress on the built-<span style="font-size: large;">in booksh<span style="font-size: large;">elves -- but I g<span style="font-size: large;">uess you don't even know <span style="font-size: large;">about that, so that's <span style="font-size: large;">a blog <span style="font-size: large;">post in <span style="font-size: large;">itself!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember <a href="http://mummy-maggie.blogspot.ca/2012/10/black-dreadful-or-dreamy-but-definitely.html">this post</a> from back in October about <span style="font-size: large;">"Paint<span style="font-size: large;"> it Black"<span style="font-size: large;">? <span style="font-size: large;">I've been waiting for TWO months for wallpaper samples to finalize our choice beca<span style="font-size: large;">use our bedroom is GOING BLACK! It'll be a huge master suite transformation that will include our room, ensu<span style="font-size: large;">i<span style="font-size: large;">te bath <span style="font-size: large;">AND our closet {<i>but don't tell Big A</i><span style="font-size: large;"><i> that just yet!</i>}</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the Spring, we're embarking <span style="font-size: large;">on<span style="font-size: large;"> a play room <span style="font-size: large;">makeover too. With space being a premium in our hom<span style="font-size: large;">e, we need to make better use of that s<span style="font-size: large;">pace :)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">On top of my full<span style="font-size: large;">-time work, <span style="font-size: large;">my yoga teacher tr<span style="font-size: large;">aining, and motherhood -- I've decided to add <span style="font-size: large;">GRAD ST<span style="font-size: large;">UDENT to m<span style="font-size: large;">y plate<span style="font-size: large;">. Yep, that's right. I st<span style="font-size: large;">art <span style="font-size: large;">my graduate <span style="font-size: large;">studies on Monday! So excited!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kids are wonderful -- they are growing up so fast, and they<span style="font-size: large;"> deserve their own post.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's still FUH-REE<span style="font-size: large;">ZING in Fort McMurray - like it's -<span style="font-size: large;">29 de<span style="font-size: large;">grees celc<span style="font-size: large;">ius + wind<span style="font-size: large;">ch<span style="font-size: large;">ill. And it<span style="font-size: large;"> snows almost everyd<span style="font-size: large;">ay! <span style="font-size: large;">We're <span style="font-size: large;">really looking forward to <span style="font-size: large;">Spring!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Big A and I ventured to Puerto <span style="font-size: large;">Vallarta<span style="font-size: large;">, Mexico <span style="font-size: large;">sans kiddos for a we<span style="font-size: large;">ek back in February.<span style="font-size: large;"> It was as <span style="font-size: large;">fabulous as <span style="font-size: large;">you can imagine.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga is<span style="font-size: large;"> now part of my life<span style="font-size: large;">, <span style="font-size: large;">not just something I do on weekends,<span style="font-size: large;"> and I couldn't be more gr<span style="font-size: large;">at<span style="font-size: large;">eful for the magic and power of Yoga in my life. I see it's effects rubbing off on my kidlets<span style="font-size: large;"> so I couldn't be a more happy swam<span style="font-size: large;">i mummy! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">So there you have it -- a brief overview of our busy life in #YMM. I am so incr<span style="font-size: large;">edibly gratefu<span style="font-size: large;">l for our new life here<span style="font-size: large;"> in For<span style="font-size: large;">t McMurray. <span style="font-size: large;">W<span style="font-size: large;">e're coming up on our <span style="font-size: large;">o<span style="font-size: large;">ne year anniversary of moving to #YMM. It was the <span style="font-size: large;">best {al<span style="font-size: large;">beit the CRAZIEST!} decision we ever made. <span style="font-size: large;">Our lives have <span style="font-size: large;">completely <span style="font-size: large;">changed<span style="font-size: large;">. W<span style="font-size: large;">e have <span style="font-size: large;">me<span style="font-size: large;">t <span style="font-size: large;">amazing <span style="font-size: large;">people, had wonderful experiences<span style="font-size: large;">, and have been b<span style="font-size: large;">lessed wi<span style="font-size: large;">th <span style="font-size: large;">more opp<span style="font-size: large;">ortunities tha<span style="font-size: large;">n we dreamed of -- and it's only been a year!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b> </b></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So my little guy is 4 years old now! How did that happen?<span style="font-size: large;"> Where does the time go?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We celebrated his big day yesterday with <span style="font-size: large;">family and friends. He chose the <span style="font-size: large;">theme for his birthday - <a href="http://www.octonauts.com/">Octonauts</a>. <span style="font-size: large;">Do you know how hard it is t<span style="font-size: large;">o find Octonauts stuff?<span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks to <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><span style="font-size: large;">, we did ok<span style="font-size: large;"> for decorations and had a<span style="font-size: large;"> fantastic little party for E<span style="font-size: large;">Z.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We kept decorations <span style="font-size: large;">and food relativ<span style="font-size: large;">ely simple</span></span></span> :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">EZ was thrilled to<span style="font-size: large;"> have his little friends over. They played so well together. EZ loved opening his prezzies too. His friends and family know hi<span style="font-size: large;">m well -- l<span style="font-size: large;">ots <span style="font-size: large;">of C<span style="font-size: large;">ar<span style="font-size: large;">s stuff, Hot<span style="font-size: large;"> Wheels, </span>Kinnex,<span style="font-size: large;"> a new Burton snowsuit from Mummy <span style="font-size: large;">& Dadd<span style="font-size: large;">y, and new snowsho<span style="font-size: large;">es from <span style="font-size: large;">Little A! {<i>The whole family also got snowshoes too! Happy Birthday<span style="font-size: large;">, EZ!</span></i>}</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the most timely and hilarious gifts was from <span style="font-size: large;">my b<span style="font-size: large;">rother and family -- A "<span style="font-size: large;">Keep Calm & Gangnam Style" t-sh<span style="font-size: large;">ir<span style="font-size: large;">t! This is bar non<span style="font-size: large;">e EZ's FAVOURITE song! As soon as he opened<span style="font-size: large;"> the gift, he screamed, "Oppa Gan<span style="font-size: large;">gnam Style!"<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">He quickly ripped off his <span style="font-size: large;">buttoned-<span style="font-size: large;">up <span style="font-size: large;">collared shir<span style="font-size: large;">t, threw <span style="font-size: large;">on his Gang<span style="font-size: large;">nam<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">tee and started dancing. Even Little A started horse<span style="font-size: large;">y dancing <span style="font-size: large;">when she saw it! What an awesome gift!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The <span style="font-size: large;">birthday celebrations didn't e<span style="font-size: large;">nd at the party. EZ asked to go to the "box<span style="font-size: large;"> truck rest<span style="font-size: large;">au<span style="font-size: large;">rant" {<span style="font-size: large;">AKA the family-friendly local "Monta<span style="font-size: large;">na<span style="font-size: large;">'s" re<span style="font-size: large;">stau<span style="font-size: large;">rant}, where we had <span style="font-size: large;">meal and this happened.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">EZ was hilariously annoyed throughout ou<span style="font-size: large;">r dinner when other birthday celebrants were sung to by the Montan<span style="font-size: large;">a's staff. He <span style="font-size: large;">pouted and said it was <i>his</i> birth<span style="font-size: large;">day<span style="font-size: large;">, and not any<span style="font-size: large;">one else's. We asked him to be patient<span style="font-size: large;"> and<span style="font-size: large;"> sure enough, a<span style="font-size: large;">fter dinner, t<span style="font-size: large;">he s<span style="font-size: large;">taff congre<span style="font-size: large;">gated at our<span style="font-size: large;"> table with <span style="font-size: large;">giant antler head<span style="font-size: large;">g<span style="font-size: large;">ear {<i>do you think they clean it after each use? shu</i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>dder...</i>}</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> and ice cream!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Not to be outdone in ridiculous cut<span style="font-size: large;">eness</span>, Little A figured out how to eat her ice cre<span style="font-size: large;">am with<span style="font-size: large;">out using her <span style="font-size: large;">hands. It <span style="font-size: large;">was <span style="font-size: large;">adorable to watch her figure this out, <span style="font-size: large;">through t<span style="font-size: large;">rial and e<span style="font-size: large;">rror, finding the best <span style="font-size: large;">sea<span style="font-size: large;">t placement, <span style="font-size: large;">head angle and speed. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">T<span style="font-size: large;">he blogosphere is abuzz this time of <span style="font-size: large;">year with chatter of resolutions, and<span style="font-size: large;"> there appears to be a trend to choosing a word <span style="font-size: large;">that will define your year to come.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After much deliberation {</span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>actually, not true </i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>since the Universe pretty much </i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>SMACKED me in the face with this word repeatedly over the last week!</i></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i>}, my word f<span style="font-size: large;">or 2013 is...</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>WILLINGNESS</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I AM WILLING...</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am willing to <span style="font-size: large;">ma<span style="font-size: large;">ke time to achieve my goals.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am willing to embrace a more yog<span style="font-size: large;">ic</span> l<span style="font-size: large;">ifestyle.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am willing to <span style="font-size: large;">release my fear of <span style="font-size: large;">swimming {<i>so I can go surf</i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>ing in </i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hawaii!</i>}<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am willing to let go of <span style="font-size: large;">my diet soda addi<span style="font-size: large;">ction.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am willing to eat well to increase my endurance, health and wellness.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I a<span style="font-size: large;">m willing to do what it takes...</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">See? I am willing to do many things. <span style="font-size: large;">And <span style="font-size: large;">be<span style="font-size: large;">ing willing doesn't <span style="font-size: large;">mean dep<span style="font-size: large;">rivation or despair, nor does it <span style="font-size: large;">mean immediate perfection is requ<span style="font-size: large;">ired. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">To me, <span style="font-size: large;">WILLINGNESS is </span>all about a<span style="font-size: large;">n attitude of optimism and serenity<span style="font-size: large;">: hu<span style="font-size: large;">mbl<span style="font-size: large;">y surrend<span style="font-size: large;">ering your ego, your need for control, allowing you to give yourself permission to become who you really are<span style="font-size: large;">. <span style="font-size: large;">Willingness isn't about succe<span style="font-size: large;">eding {o<span style="font-size: large;">r failing!}</span> at short term<span style="font-size: large;"> resolutions<span style="font-size: large;">; it's about having an open heart and an open mind -- making room for you to succeed beyond your resolu<span style="font-size: large;">tions. In fac<span style="font-size: large;">t, it's a <span style="font-size: large;">REVOLUTION<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">So sp<span style="font-size: large;">ill it, friends. What's YOUR word for 2013?</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">PS: Here's a link to my <a href="http://mummy-maggie.blogspot.ca/2012/01/2012-simple-revolutions.html">2012 Simple Revolution Post</a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mummy-maggie.blogspot.ca/2012/01/2012-simple-revolutions.html"> :)</a> I think I did quite well. I love kale, I love sw<span style="font-size: large;">eating {almost!} everyday, and <span style="font-size: large;">now I'm even <span style="font-size: large;">training</span> to become a yoga teacher!</span></span></span> </span>Goal setting <span style="font-size: large;">is SO imp<span style="font-size: large;">ortant!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">To<span style="font-size: large;"> be honest<span style="font-size: large;">, I spent most of New Years Day in my new <span style="font-size: large;">An<span style="font-size: large;">thro<span style="font-size: large;">pologie pyjama pants, lounging, napping and watching<span style="font-size: large;"> guilty <span style="font-size: large;">pleasures on TV (<i>hello Mob Wives!</i>)</span></span></span></span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What an amazing year we've h<span style="font-size: large;">ad in our little family. From moving to the near-North Pole {aka: Fort McM<span style="font-size: large;">urray, <span style="font-size: large;">AB}, to <span style="font-size: large;">buying a new home, and thriving in our new lives here in the West, it's been an awesome 2012. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I thought I'd kick of<span style="font-size: large;">f </span>the end of year wrap-ups with my favourites of 2012<span style="font-size: large;">. The<span style="font-size: large;">se are the things that made my li<span style="font-size: large;">fe <span style="font-size: large;">happier, healthier, easier and/or more stylish<span style="font-size: large;"> in 2012.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>1. Michael Kors </b><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">P</span>urse</b></span> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I tried to find a pic with the rose gold hardware, but I couldn't find one. Trust me, they are not an urban myth -- they exist and they are truly fabulous<span style="font-size: large;">! <span style="font-size: large;">I haven't had a b<span style="font-size: large;">lack purse in several years, but this purse is <span style="font-size: large;">special.</span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>2. Nike Fuel Band</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've <span style="font-size: large;">had my eye on this little bit of fitness technology <span style="font-size: large;">ever since my sister got one at SXSW last ye<span style="font-size: large;">a<span style="font-size: large;">r. I<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">scooped mine up in <span style="font-size: large;">Vegas, then I <span style="font-size: large;">found out that they were coming to <span style="font-size: large;">Canada <span style="font-size: large;">10 days la<span style="font-size: large;">ter<span style="font-size: large;">! I love it. I wear it <span style="font-size: large;">everyda<span style="font-size: large;">y and it tracks my steps, calo<span style="font-size: large;">ries burned and <span style="font-size: large;">Nike "Fuel<span style="font-size: large;">". It's so fun to challenge myself <span style="font-size: large;">with this little band of cool, and it's easy to use. Just slap i<span style="font-size: large;">t on your <span style="font-size: large;">wrist, then sync it to your computer or iPhone at the end of day :)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>3. Manitobah Mukluks</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>*I am told S</i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>anta may be bringing me a 2nd pair of </i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>mukluks for Christmas<span style="font-size: large;">*</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Big A thinks I'm crazy having so many winter boots, but it's winter here for about 8 months, so it's not like one pair will do<span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is another movie <span style="font-size: large;">about a<span style="font-size: large;">n average guy<span style="font-size: large;">'s transformation.<span style="font-size: large;"> Suffering years of drug & alcohol addiction, <span style="font-size: large;">viol<span style="font-size: large;">ence and self-hatred, <span style="font-size: large;">Frank allows the servers at a raw <span style="font-size: large;">vegan cafe he freque<span style="font-size: large;">nts to help him change <span style="font-size: large;">his lifest<span style="font-size: large;">yle and hopefully h<span style="font-size: large;">is life. It's a<span style="font-size: large;">n inspiring movie<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>5. Breville Juicer and Vitamix</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ever si<span style="font-size: large;">nce watching all the amazing <span style="font-size: large;">movies above, I was inspired to try to adopt some of <span style="font-size: large;">lessons <span style="font-size: large;">of healthy living </span>I learned<span style="font-size: large;"> :) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Breville Juicer is AWESOME. It's got this amazingly powe<span style="font-size: large;">rful motor that that juice a full apple in seconds. I<span style="font-size: large;">t's relative<span style="font-size: large;">ly easy to clean, and nothing makes my cells happ<span style="font-size: large;">ier and more vibrant than sipping fresh <span style="font-size: large;">green juice in the morning.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I<span style="font-size: large;">'ve been waiting for the <span style="font-size: large;">Vitamix for a long time<span style="font-size: large;">, pretty much ever since I becam<span style="font-size: large;">e a <span style="font-size: large;">veganist<span style="font-size: large;">a in the summer of 201<span style="font-size: large;">1. <span style="font-size: large;">Though<span style="font-size: large;"> I've let my stric<span style="font-size: large;">t </span>vegan lifestyle <span style="font-size: large;">lapse a bit, I've found the Vit<span style="font-size: large;">amix to be ex<span style="font-size: large;">t<span style="font-size: large;">remely handy for making the <span style="font-size: large;">*BEST* <span style="font-size: large;">smoot<span style="font-size: large;">hies<span style="font-size: large;"> and soups. S<span style="font-size: large;">eriously, this is the<span style="font-size: large;"> mo<span style="font-size: large;">st amazing <span style="font-size: large;">appliance you will ever own.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>6. Lululemon Yoga Mat</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lulu<span style="font-size: large;">lemo<span style="font-size: large;">n call<span style="font-size: large;">s this "The Mat" and with reason. It's <span style="font-size: large;">cush<span style="font-size: large;">-y and thick and amazing to pr<span style="font-size: large;">actice <span style="font-size: large;">my asan<span style="font-size: large;">as on :) I got it in wh<span style="font-size: large;">ite <span style="font-size: large;">so it takes a little to keep it sparkling <span style="font-size: large;">clean, but I would highly recommend it if you're <span style="font-size: large;">in the market for a ne<span style="font-size: large;">w yoga mat.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>7. Coach Rose Gold Necklace</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tot<span style="font-size: large;">ally life-changing. Get one immediately. I use a 1/4 tbsp mix of sea salt and baking so<span style="font-size: large;">da<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">, then add warm water. It's part of my yoga practice <span style="font-size: large;">called Jal Neti. I wish someone would've told <span style="font-size: large;">me to s<span style="font-size: large;">tart using this earlier!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>10. Tiny Devotions Mala Beads</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I<span style="font-size: large;">'m so thrilled to introduce <span style="font-size: large;">you to the la<span style="font-size: large;">test <span style="font-size: large;">magazine to hit F<span style="font-size: large;">ort McMurray<span style="font-size: large;">:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">...featuring an article by lil' ole<span style="font-size: large;"> me!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">M<span style="font-size: large;">y a<span style="font-size: large;">rticle for this edition was <span style="font-size: large;">my easiest decorating and<span style="font-size: large;"> interior styling</span> tips to make a house a home. So often in the #<span style="font-size: large;">YMM, people <span style="font-size: large;">don't take the time to really settle in and enjoy the<span style="font-size: large;">ir home. U<span style="font-size: large;">nfortu<span style="font-size: large;">nately, some pe<span style="font-size: large;">o<span style="font-size: large;">ple <span style="font-size: large;">l<span style="font-size: large;">ive here with one foot out the <span style="font-size: large;">door<span style="font-size: large;">, thinking they are just here to <span style="font-size: large;">make money for a few years<span style="font-size: large;">, then back to <span style="font-size: large;">wh<span style="font-size: large;">ere<span style="font-size: large;">ver they are from. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've got to admit that as much as I love Fort McMurray, options for affordable and hip home accessories are minimal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">{<span style="font-size: small;"><i>I miss Homesense and good thrifting options. </i></span>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So to compensate, I've been increasingly turning to online shopping, mostly <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>. I've neglected the awesomeness of Etsy for too long. But I'm a convert once again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited to share with YOU, my amazing readers, my recent Etsy lovelies for my home! They aren't "installed" in my home yet, but at least I can share my good finds with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know online shopping can be scary...but it's not 1997 anymore. Online shopping, especially when you are living in a remote location, is the best way to bring goodies to you. You do not have to live on Wal-Mart accessories alone {<i>not that there's anything wrong with Wal-Mart, they do have some cool options</i>}.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think these pillows are absolutely AWESOME. I love the chevron {as you know!}, but the yellow felt flower is just beyond. This pillow hits the mark, so I ordered TWO! They have other colours and combinations, so definitely check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bedbuggs?ref=seller_info">shop</a> called Bed Buggs Boutique!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got these two amazing pillow covers for $26! Seriously! I'm using them as outdoor pillows since the fabric is really durable. I love pattern, and the mixing of these two modern fabrics makes me swoon. Yay <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignerPillowShop?ref=seller_info">Designer Pillow Shop</a> -- check them out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm saving the most exciting purchase for last...I'm getting these very cool yellow ikat pattern curtains for my living room! I've had satin nickel grommets added, as well as a liner, so these drapes should be a stunning statement to my living room. Definitely head to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SewModish?ref=seller_info">Sew Modish</a> for stylish, yet affordable drapes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, enough about me...what amazing online finds have you bought lately?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we bought this new home, we decided to finish the basement. To be precise, we decide to pay the builder to finish the basement for us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the perks of owning a home in Fort McMurray is that there is an amazing rental market, with prospective tenants willing to pay large sums of money for basement rental suites. We decided to take advantage of the crazy market anomaly and rent out our basement. Really, we'd be crazy not to. It's like throwing money away, otherwise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The builder just finished our basement in mid-September, and our {very awesome!} tenants moved in on October 1st. But before the arrived, we snapped some photos of what our basement looked like before and after!</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-86100361781899136402012-10-12T22:51:00.002-04:002012-10-12T23:15:06.545-04:00BLACK: Dreadful or Dreamy? But definitely BOLD...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm in a bit of design rut lately. I need to get "un-stuck". </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel the itch to do something bold. Something crazy. Something I've wanted to do for awhile. Something that is VERY Mummy Maggie-like, but you would never guess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But before I actually *DO* anything, I promise to let this idea marinate for a bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So here it goes...spilling my design dream...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">{I want to paint my bedroom...<b>BLACK</b>.}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I adore my current bedroom "Modern Moroccan" style and colour scheme -- a mix of pewters, silvers, white and cream. But I'm just kind of tired of looking at it. It's too safe. Too expected. And I'm simply over it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It definitely wouldn't be ALL black. That would be too cocoon-ish. I love the classic combination of black and white. I'm thinking like a black and white Hollywood Regency style bedroom, with lots of moulding, metal, sparkle and glam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just so you get an idea of what I'm thinking, here are some Pinterest images that captured my attention. You can follow my "Black Room" Pinterest Board <a href="http://pinterest.com/mummymaggie/black-room/">here</a> :)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{image via pinterest via<a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/black-magic#slide-1"> here</a>}</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know *most* people would never dream of ever painting a room BLACK, but frankly, I think it's kind of awesome. Yep, it's a bold, but I think if it's done right it could be totally amazing. </span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-67277259118967886642012-09-03T06:02:00.000-04:002012-09-03T06:02:00.747-04:00The Awesome-ness of New Dishes<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When Big A & I got married, we got new dishes, as is the custom. We kind of bucked tradition and didn't get a fancy place setting. Instead, we were "cool" and got an everyday set in a mix of white, chocolate brown & robins egg blue. We got married in 2004, so those were the "in" colours then.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Those dishes were good to us, and yes, we did use them faithfully everyday. Over the last 8 years, they were chipped and scuffed, and simply not that pretty to look at.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So for our fancy new house, we decided to splurge for fancy new place settings. Okay, not like "Versace-fancy", but like "Crate & Barrel-fancy." I decided to get all white, to not only keep it simple, but so we could add to our collection over time.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I choose the "Essential" dinnerware from Crate & Barrel. I like it because of its simplicity. I can easily add a charger plate for interest, or add square plates/bowls to change it up. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Again, one great thing about these Crate & Barrel sets is that the white porcelain material is always the same, so you can add different pieces to your collection over time. The other awesome thing about these dinnerware sets is that they are not <i>that </i>expensive.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We also picked up some small & large serving dishes, salad bowls and the like, all in the same white porcelain. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am so glad we treated ourselves to this new dinnerware. I feel like a grown-up when I'm eating now, and I'm not always apologizing for my mismatched, scuffed up and "tired" dinnerware. I love to open up my cupboards and see my all-white, matching dishes :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Upgrading your dinnerware is an easy {<i>and somewhat affordable!</i>} way to beautify your kitchen and simplify your life.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-39027849892087411662012-08-29T20:04:00.000-04:002012-08-29T20:05:47.482-04:00Everything is coming up Rose-y :)<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm not a "gold" person at all. I sometimes wear some gold in my jewelry, but it's "ghetto gold" as Carrie Bradshaw would say. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, there's a growing trend I've been noticing lately, which I'm kind of loving,<i> despite myself</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My name is Maggie. And I'm a ROSE GOLD addict. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I absolutely adore rose gold - especially for Fall. It complements every skin tone because of the warm pink undertones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't get me wrong, I'm STILL NOT a GOLD fan, but this rose gold is something special. It's modern, it's fresh, it's fabulous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hadn't actually delved into the rose gold realm until this week when I splurged on a new watch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I loved this rose gold Guess watch right away. The crystals are really bling-y and go well with my new diamond ring :) <span style="font-size: small;">{<i>yes, you read that right. I'm on a diamond jewelry kick right now too -- but ONLY if it's on SALE!</i>}</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, are you on the Rose Gold Train yet? </span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-5148775457709033882012-08-21T06:50:00.004-04:002012-08-21T06:50:00.852-04:00Backsplashes are Installed :)<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">In a matter of a few short hours, ALL of the backsplashes were installed. And we didn't have to do it! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It probably would've taken us a week to do it in our free time, so it was so lovely to have it all done on a Saturday morning when we were out playing :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">To be honest, I think EVERYONE thought I was bananas for changing the light fixtures. But I adore cool light fixtures. They totally change the feeling of a room - from <i>ho-hum</i> to "<b>happening</b>".</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">**I also convinced the builder to buy back ALL the light fixtures from us to put into another house -- just like I did with the tiger tail granite :) Yippee!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Needless to say, I'm having fun buying all new lights! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are our kitchen lights!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> BEFORE:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9iyHgOa1WhyF7GNBzqjyxa-UNnHIDCdmzKwwUxqdSYgmRSJbuuUy2neaox4jgzB3lrS0jetOR1rWB0P3UffSpmgq3qEHLkTbDfey71dNzGyuIjs_yYa_UrtQcml_Bdrdm260xu5aAxew/s1600/Ho+hum+Lights.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9iyHgOa1WhyF7GNBzqjyxa-UNnHIDCdmzKwwUxqdSYgmRSJbuuUy2neaox4jgzB3lrS0jetOR1rWB0P3UffSpmgq3qEHLkTbDfey71dNzGyuIjs_yYa_UrtQcml_Bdrdm260xu5aAxew/s640/Ho+hum+Lights.png" width="530" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I scoured the store for pendants and luckily these gorgeous orbs were in stock. These chrome beauties were exactly what I was looking for. And they were only $100 each!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm so incredibly pleased with how they transformed the room from boring to brilliant!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-29088995917175175692012-08-18T20:16:00.000-04:002012-08-18T20:16:56.692-04:00New Backsplash Tiles!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When <a href="http://mummy-maggie.blogspot.ca/2012/05/our-latest-fort-mcmurray-real-estate.html">we purchased our home</a>, it was still under construction so we had *some* say in how a few options were finished.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of these options was the backsplash tiles for the kitchen & bathrooms. The builder had picked out a decent beige-y oversized subway tile. It was okay, just not FABULOUS. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And seriously, when you're paying what we're paying for this house -- you want JAW-DROPPING AMAZING. Ok, that may be overkill, but you want something special.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And, let's be honest, I wanted something SPARKLY! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the best things is that the builder offered to put in whatever tiles we chose! How amazing are they?! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I sourced some alright options at our local shops, but they were expensive and they did not "sing" to me. So just before we put down cash on some fancy tiles, I decided we should go to Edmonton to check out what the city had to offer.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first place we went was to <a href="http://lowes.ca/">Lowes</a>. We arrived around 10:15am {on a Holiday Monday - one of the perks of Alberta is that the shops are open on stat holidays! SCORE!} and they had JUST put out a new line of tiles that very morning! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I LOVED EVERYTHING! And it was so affordable {like under $20/sq. ft. compared to the $40+/sq. ft. I was looking at locally}.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since there were so many stylish options, I decided to do a different tile for every room. Here's what I came up with!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Main Bathroom: Modern Mix of Cream, Putty & Stainless tiles</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">{<i><span style="font-size: small;">These are a cooler & more modern version of the tiles I had already picked out! WIN!</span></i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">}</span></span></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b> <span style="font-size: large;">Powder Room: Stainless Steel penny rounds </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">{<i><span style="font-size: small;">I</span><span style="font-size: small;">'ve ALWAYS wanted these so it was a treat that Lowes carried them!</span></i>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Getting this kitchen tile was a CHALLENGE. They had 100 in stock but they couldn't find them. They asked us to come back in a couple of hours so they could look for them. When we returned, they said they needed more time. We had to drive back to Fort McMurray {a 5 hr+ drive}, but waited another few hours. I couldn't leave this amazing find behind. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We waited until after 5pm {remember we got there at 10:15am?!} and they STILL hadn't found it. They said they'd call when they located the tile, but we HAD to leave for Fort Mac since we both had to work the next day. So we left with only a faint hope they'd call.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But, true to their word {YAY LOWES!}, they did call 3 hours later. They had stayed late to find them for me!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Luckily 3 days later my brother happened to be driving through Edmonton and picked them up for me! Thanks bro!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">UPDATE: The tiles went in today. Wait till you see them!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203647911872911681.post-81760766831429212972012-08-17T21:39:00.000-04:002012-08-17T21:39:56.717-04:00{More!} New Specs for Mummy!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">One can never have too many pairs of glasses. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> At one time, glasses were only perfunctory for me and I *only* wore contact lenses. I still love my contacts, but I enjoy the spectacular fabulosity that comes with styling around your glasses. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And when glasses are so affordable, thanks to <a href="http://www.clearlycontacts.ca/">Clearly Contacts</a>, a girl's gotta have a few pairs. Or <b>FIVE </b>{<i>with the hopes of adding more to my collection!</i>}.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the new additions to my collection:</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't decide between these raspberry coloured or cotton candy pink coloured, but since it's going to be Fall soon {REALLY SOON here in Fort Mac!}, I thought I'd go with the jewel tone colour. I love the retro cat-eye styling. </span></td></tr>
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