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A Thank You & Chance To Win An iPad Mini

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Four years ago I can vaguely remember my husband mentioning to me that he wanted to write a book. I remember blowing him off like he had lost his marbles and going about my day {probably folding laundry if I had to guess - story of my life}. I should have known better. I should have known

Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #23

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Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop. I feel like I've been updating you on my computer drama saga every week so I must also mention... TODAY I'M GETTING NEW INTERNET. Hallelujah.  I'm currently on DSL and it's sooooo slow. When you work on the computer all day...it makes you want

D&R 002: Interview with “The Man” Behind D&R

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In this session, we continue to share about our blogging journey. Episode #1 we learned more about Mandy and her getting House of Rose off the ground. Episode #2 is me sharing my story of how I stumbled into blogging with NO blogging experience whatsoever. Reflecting back I don't even know how I

{HUSBAND VLOG} Being Married To A Blogger: MEN TELL ALL

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Oh, prepare yourselves. The men have spoken. Bahaha! When Natalie, The Busy Budgeting Mama, was in town a few weeks ago we thought it would be fun to turn the spotlight on to the men. Because who doesn't like to listen to husbands make fun of their wives, right? Not.  The

Back-to-School Ideas

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Back-to-School Ideas

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In the spirit of school being back in session {and to ease my anxiety about sending my use-t0-be Kindergartner to first grade}, I thought I would do a round-up of "Back-to-School Ideas". From teacher gifts to back-to-school photo ideas to quick breakfast recipes...here's a list of things that

D&R 001: Dollars and Roses Podcast #1

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It’s FINALLY here! The first session of The Dollars and Roses Podcast! Right now you can download the podcast to your computer or listen to it on our blog (I hope). Getting this podcast has been MUCH more difficult than I could have ever imagined. And to be honest, I couldn't have done it if it

BACK-TO-SCHOOL {GIVEAWAY}

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**DON'T MISS THE GIVEAWAY AT THE END** I remember last year around this time...I was sending my oldest off to Kindergarten. I was a hot-mess. {My husband would probably classify it as something way more dramatic than "hot mess" if you asked him.} It's something you prepare for from the

Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #22

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Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop. Last week about this time...I was having a minor freak out over the computer crashing. It feels so good this week to have my computer working and BACKED up! Phew. Never again, never again will I go without backing up my files. You always say,

{Kids Recipe} Toddler Burrito

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toddler burrito - kids recipes

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*Author and House of Rose Contributor, Kristina from Bella Mia Blog. My daughter is really into feeding herself these days and holding compact sandwiches. This burrito is perfect for her little hands. By adding a little bit of mild salsa, soy sauce, or even some light cream cheese you can

The Busy Budgeting Mama Comes to Illinois {Reader Q&A Video}

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The Busy Budgeting Mama and House of Rose

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**Reminder - this week is Stop & Smell the Roses so get your vlogs ready!** Well, I did it. I finally convinced Natalie, The Busy Budgeting Mama, and her family to visit us in Illinois. If you live anywhere near where I live in Illinois then you know why it's so hard to convince people to

Fall Must Have Fashion Trends

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*Author and House of Rose Contributor, Cyndi - Walking in Grace & Beauty It's hard to believe it's already August! Soon we'll be sipping on hot apple cider and eating candy corn. I love this time of the year and I especially love looking at all the fall fashion trends. Obviously, we