Monthly Archives: May 2011 I dare you to try to look at these pictures and not smile. I think it is nearly impossible. Can you even stand how precious she is? A big prize for the person who can correctly count the number of rolls on that baby stomach. People are always shocked when they find out how... May 31, 2011 - 6:03 am
is that velcro on those cloth diapers? did you make them? if so I have a few questions for you. May 31, 2011 - 7:27 am
It is velcro. I didn’t make these, but my friend and I made some like them (Okay… I actually did the cutting, and she did the sewing). I am not a seamstress, but they were really easy for her. I think she actually modeled them after the Happy Heiny cloth diapers. May 31, 2011 - 7:49 am
Oh my goodness. LOVE the rolls and all the slobber! What a (big) doll! May 31, 2011 - 10:29 am
Yep, she is Grayson’s perfect match… We need to have a playdate soon May 31, 2011 - 1:46 pm
Those are adorable rolls! It’s so funny because Geneva is our chunkiest baby as well, but that’s not saying much for our kids. She doesn’t compare to Miriam’s chunkification! All of Geneva’s rolls are in her diaper, which is adorable in it’s own way. She’s our first baby to actually be in the size of clothes to match her age! And she’s only 5 pounds less than Vienna who will be 3 in a month! May 31, 2011 - 2:53 pm
What a kid and totally kissable! Amazing pictures, thanks for sharing your cutie! Love and miss you tons. May 31, 2011 - 9:01 pm
Dude, I love that she has boobies! May 31, 2011 - 10:29 pm
Missy, May 31, 2011 - 11:18 pm
I love chunky babies. Cute, cute baby! June 1, 2011 - 7:58 am
I am going through withdrawls looking at these! Today is Memorial Day, and that means that it is time to review how I did with my goal of losing 10 pounds. Drum roll please…… I have lost a solid 7 pounds since starting the challenge. Yes, I realize that I am 3 pounds from my goal, but I am still happy. 7 pounds... 4 comments May 30, 2011 - 1:43 pm
Way to go!! I think that 7 lbs is a great accomplishment. May 31, 2011 - 7:55 am
Ha! I was thinking about this just 2 days ago (the day before Memorial Day), and for some reason, thinking I still had some time to lose a few more pounds. D’oh! I think I lost 5. Maybe 6. Thanks for the challenge. I wasn’t very good about avoiding the sweets – that’s always my downfall. And I haven’t been very good about exercising the last couple of weeks. I think it’s good to set goals with deadlines though because just a goal of “I want to lose 10 pounds” doesn’t really stick with you (me) unless there’s a date by which you want to lose it. May 31, 2011 - 2:45 pm
I never got past that first 3 pounds. May 31, 2011 - 10:53 pm
Good job on 5 Missy!! Sweets are my weakness as well. This is said as I just finished my ice cream  My neighbor Sara (from Sara Lil photography) and I have been going walking together early in the mornings. Towards the end of our walk, we see this stop sign. I love it, and it is a great reminder for me at the beginning of the day. I totally think that it can be therapeutic to... 2 comments May 30, 2011 - 1:43 pm
I agree! After all we’ve been through in the last few years, I’ve tried really hard not to complain. I have so much to be thankful for and there is always someone who is struggling more. I also think there is nothing worse than someone complaining about fairly insignificant problems. That being said, sometimes it’s nice to vent, like you said, but I think it should be done to a selective audience. May 30, 2011 - 2:34 pm
See, I think you have many more reasons to complain than I do  This is Sofia’s total fake laugh face. Miriam proudly showing off her garage sale outfit. Okay, maybe Miriam doesn’t care, but doesn’t she look cute? Okay, this picture has nothing to do with garage sales, but isn’t this Wisteria from our yard beautiful? Gabe dressed in his garage sale clothes from head to toe. Hi,... 17 comments May 26, 2011 - 6:54 am
I would like to shop at garage sales, but I have never had much luck at them, so now I just don’t bother. It seems like the ones I go to just never have nice quality stuff. May 26, 2011 - 11:05 am
I love when there are garage sales in or around my neighborhood, that way I can just check them out when we’re on a walk, rather than making a special trip. Last weekend we found a Sandra Boynton board book for just 25 cents! She is one of our favorite children’s authors so this was a great find for us (especially considering the books cost around $8 new). Now that we have a little one who seems to grow out of things so quickly, I will definitely be garage sale-ing more often May 26, 2011 - 11:33 am
I love the idea of garage sales, but it seems like every one we go to just has a bunch of, well, junk. The kids clothes always seem worn and stained. It sounds like garage sales in your area are much better! May 26, 2011 - 1:16 pm
By best score was a $150 authentic all wood Bocce set for $10. But, I’m kind of over garage sales. I am more of a Craigslist person. The stuff seems to be better quality, you know the price up front, and you can shop or sell from your couch. You don’t get the SUPER good deals, but I got a Pump in Style for $50, a Moby for $20, tons of cloth diapers, etc. Every time I do a garage sale, I spend two days setting up and tearing down and make about $50. But, I sold about $1500 worth of stuff on Craigslist when we moved to Corvallis all out of my garage. I love CL! May 26, 2011 - 1:33 pm
My favorite garage sale find was Hazel’s brand new condition highchair for $5 and her baby gym for $2. I think I saved over $50. I love Craigslist and the best story I have is that I was selling my brand new medela pump in style and no one would bite, so I lowered the price well below what I knew I could get because I needed the money. Sure enough a woman called and asked why I was selling it so low. I told her and she said she wanted it for her newborn son who had a cleft palette and couldn’t feed from the breast. I felt so good about selling it low price to her, but when her husband showed up he gave me $60 extra dollars! May 26, 2011 - 2:53 pm
Emma, there have to be some amazing garage sales in D.C!! You just have to find the right neighborhoods. That is a huge part is just knowing what areas to search. May 26, 2011 - 4:04 pm
Love the deals you got! I’m not into garage sale-ing very much, because it often ends up being a lot of work for very little end result. But a couple of weeks ago we got 2 bikes and 2 scooters for $65, which may not sound like a great deal, but it was. I love second hand shopping more than garage sales though!! I have scored some great deals. I am willing to try more garage sales though in the right neighborhood. May 26, 2011 - 9:16 pm
Since you are the self declared garage sale goddess…you will need to set up a ‘killer garage sale’ notification service! May 26, 2011 - 10:24 pm
YES…Garage Sale Goddess!!! I love that! May 26, 2011 - 10:37 pm
By the way….Sofia is a your “mini-me” !!!!!! May 26, 2011 - 10:53 pm
Adrienne, May 27, 2011 - 11:52 am
Will you be my family’s personal shopper? May 27, 2011 - 3:28 pm
E, May 27, 2011 - 4:19 pm
Hey I’d LOVE to hit yard sales but need a partner to sit in the car with the baby haha. Do you leave the kids at home or take em in and out of the car each time? Sounds like a lot of work to do that May 27, 2011 - 5:15 pm
I usually have to bring my kids since Chris has weddings most saturdays in the summer.. which means I will probably be doing less garage saling this summer. I usually do drive bys to see if it looks like a good one before I drag my kids out of the car with me. I do newspaper, cl, and word of mouth June 1, 2011 - 4:19 pm
I’m the sucker who just paid full price for a pair of kid’s Keens…that said, I love yard sales, goodwill, and replay for children’s items. Nice finds! June 5, 2011 - 11:57 am
[...] How to dress your kids cute—–garage sale style » PeasandHappiness [...]  Marianne is quite an impressive individual. She is an instructor at OSU in apparel design and an amazing designer and seamstress. She is an amazing mother. She is beautiful, smart, and hilarious. She is a great housewife, but the only thing missing…. is the husband. Marianne is amazing just how she is, but she... 17 comments May 25, 2011 - 8:29 am
What a terrific blog Kara! You really both amaze me. May 25, 2011 - 8:48 am
I am fortunate to call Marianne a good friend…the number one thing I love about her is that she is always up-front and honest. The way she has gracefully handled all of George’s health issues just floors me. Overall, she is an amazing and talented person. Love ya, Marianne! May 25, 2011 - 9:14 am
You know some really amazing and cool people!! May 25, 2011 - 10:21 am
Aw, I love the freezie pop story! What an inspiring woman! May 25, 2011 - 1:21 pm
Could anyone be cooler than Ma-yanne? No, I don’t think so. May 25, 2011 - 3:25 pm
Thank you Kara for thinking of the single moms out there! It really means a lot to read something about another single mom who is trying to do it right! It is refreshing because, like Marianne said- it can be kind of hard when all your friends have marriages and I like how she says it’s inspiring for her. May 25, 2011 - 7:00 pm
You are sweet Heidi. May 25, 2011 - 9:39 pm
She is an awesome momma! And I love her little George too! May 25, 2011 - 10:54 pm
Marianne and I were in the same department! May 26, 2011 - 3:01 pm
I love the photos of Marianne, she is so beautiful. Nice interview Kara. May 26, 2011 - 5:42 pm
Way to go Marianne! I know how hard it can be when everyone around you is married, but I have no doubt you’re going to find the perfect man for you!! May 26, 2011 - 7:17 pm
What a fabulous interview. My daughter amazes me everyday. She seems to be at her finest when pressure is the worst. I’m so happy to hear all her wonderful friends saying such beautiful things about this wonderful woman. As I am crying writing this, I would just applaude Marianne and tell her she has a long fabulous life ahead. Vicky May 27, 2011 - 7:09 pm
Marianne you are as always a rock star. I admire you for many reasons and would just like to second what everyone else has said! May 27, 2011 - 10:55 pm
Good Stuff….must be if I further than the pics. Glad to see you slowly weening yourself off the little yellow guys. May 29, 2011 - 9:23 pm
Marianne, you have always inspired me. I honestly don’t know how you do it all. The story was so great, Kara, as is this blog! I was tearing up at the freezie pop story. So sweet. May 30, 2011 - 8:24 pm
I just met you the other day and you were so sweet (I was the one forgetting my baby in the car seat at the indoor park). By the end of this article I am crying, your attitude toward life is inspiring to me, and what your son said about you loving freezie pops more than your computer makes me want to throw away all my crap so I can enjoy my children! Thank you for sharing yourself with us all! June 1, 2011 - 7:52 am
Oh Marianne! I’m getting misty reading this. Your such a great mom! |
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But, at least I didn’t gain! I am on week 2 of the Couch to 5K so we’ll if that has any impact. Not feeling too good about myself these days. I am hoping the new hair will change my perspective.
Do you get your yard sale leads from CL or the newspaper or word of mouth?
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