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In a nutshell, Project Simplify 365 is based on the idea that consciously doing one small thing each day towards creating a simpler life can ultimately add up to a big change. You can read more about my personal goals here, or follow my progress on the Project Simplify 365 Facebook Page. Perhaps it will even inspire you to make some changes this year too. Your priorities and goals don’t have to be the same as mine, but hopefully we can encourage and motivate each other to do just one thing each day.

Honestly I couldn’t have asked for a better day.  Husband brought me breakfast in bed, then the girls sang with their little cherub choir at church a song for their mamas.  It was funny and sweet and very cute.  After church we headed down to Naples to spend the afternoon at the zoo, then picked up some Papa Murphy’s pizza to enjoy at home.   Perfection–thanks honey!

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threw a baby shower {5.12.12}

by Ruth on May 12, 2012

The shower went off without a hitch & I can’t wait to share lots more pictures Tuesday on Living Well Spending Less!

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shower prep {5.10.12-5.11.12}

by Ruth on May 11, 2012

I was a baking/crafting/flower-arranging/decorating fool for a few days to get ready for Saturday’s big “cute as a button” baby shower.  Luckily I had lots of help from my awesome co-hostesses–Angie, Kasey, & Katherine.   Fun fun fun!

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We took a break from all the crazy shower preparations to go to dance class, but not before we stopped at Dairy Queen for a yummy Blizzard.  (For the record, Trouble is not actually taking the dance class, she just likes to dress up for it.)  Sometimes it’s just the little things, ya know?

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baked cookies {5.8.12}

by Ruth on May 8, 2012

I was busy doing lots more baby shower preparation, including baking cookies (then freezing them so they stay fresh until Saturday.)  I can’t wait to pull it all together! :-)

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made cake pops {5.7.12}

May 7, 2012

This week I am fairly preoccupied with throwing one heck of a baby shower on Saturday, so I was a little taken aback when Princess, out of the blue, told me on Monday morning that she needed to bring a treat for her class since she was Leader of the Week.  I asked if she [...]

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helped my student-of-the-week sparkle & shine {5.6.12}

May 6, 2012

Princess was SO excited to be chosen as Student Leader of the Week this coming week.  She had to make a big poster all about herself, and she spent HOURS working on it, with a little {glitter} help from one very proud mommy. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it [...]

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chased a dream with my husband {5.3.12-5.5.12}

May 5, 2012

Husband and I flew to Portland, Oregon for a whirlwind trip to meet with my oldest brother and a few other key partners as we embark on a new business venture.  I still can’t say too much about it, since nothing is yet set in stone, but we are excited to be following this long-time [...]

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continued my healthy eating streak {5.3.12}

May 3, 2012

For the most part, I have been pretty good about continuing to eat as healthy as I can.  (Low carb, high protein, high fat like I explained in this post.)  Some days are easier than others, and my resolve definitely weakens on the weekends, but overall I’ve definitely noticed a difference!  8 pounds down, only [...]

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welcomed another baby to stalk, er, love {5.1.12}

May 1, 2012

 Some dear, dear friends welcomed their fourth daughter on April 30th & of course I couldn’t wait to meet her, love on her, and take about a gazillion pictures.  What a precious little bundle of of perfection she is!  It reminds me of this favorite quote: “Babies are such a nice way to start people” [...]

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