Vanessa B.

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Fashion Show

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 12:12 am
Last week I had two days of Horrible Terrible No Good Very Bad Grumpy Mom Days. Boy, was I a “grumpface,” as we call it in my house. I was tired.  I was looking forward to bedtime and tr...
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Sassy Scoops

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 9:09 pm
Have I talked about Sassy Scoops on my blog? I don’t know if I have! I am crazy and that is another site I help run along with Quinn, Emily and our five brand new Sassies.   You guys know I l...
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Always Something to Talk About

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 9:06 pm
The women in the family (on my husband’s side) started a blog! The blog, Always Something to Talk About, is a place where mothers and daughters discuss today’s issues and interests. A pl...
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Such Fun that Ended in Tears

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 7:37 am
We spent two whole hours the other day jumping into oceans of pillows off of the couch. The girls tried to do this when their Daddy was home, and I acted just as appalled as he was! The nerve of thos...
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Ramona…I mean Abby

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 7:28 am
“Hello, welcome to class.  Please pull out your folders and let’s work on letter C. Remember, letter C is like you are drawing a circle but you just don’t finish!” “Mi...
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INeverGrewUp Sponsor Bodhi Yogi

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 10:23 pm
I wanted to attract some more attention to two of my wonderful sponsors over on my left sidebar. Don’t worry. I’ll make these features short and fun! If you are in Utah and already love...
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INeverGrewUp Sponsor Doula Melissa

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 10:16 pm
Sure, you know this beautiful woman as RAW MELISSA (and the maker of the most delectable vegan macaroons known to man), but did you know she is also known as DOULA MELISSA? Yes, Melissa is a certifie...
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Ripped Paper Art Project

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 9:00 pm
Last week we were very very busy playing with art projects, jumping off of couches into pillows, spending our mornings in forts and having movie nights. You know how it is just SO stressful. I thi...
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Snowball Surprise Cookies

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 7:00 pm
It snowed for the first time a couple of weeks ago here in Utah and we celebrated the arrival by making Snowball Surprise Cookies. I have had this cookbook since I was a little girl.  The Eggnog ha...
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Giveaway #78 Miranda Girl Designs

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 11:10 am
I have a weird hang-up with overly big, overly frilly, overly done hair things for my girls. Their grandmother tried to sneak some in during the first part of their lives.  She did!  I just don̵...
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Monday's Maven

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 29, 2009, 8:00 pm
Monday’s Maven Full Name: Camille blog: Kids: I have two little girls: Ad will be 5 in January, C8 just turned 2 Location: Utah One Word that Describes You: I couldn’t decide between: &...
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It's Not You It's ME

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 7:00 pm
Dear Blog, It’s not you.  It’s ME.  We just need a break. Iwill see you next week, I think. I know… I started planning a whole week of giveaways for Christmas. And then I just got...
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Monday's Maven

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 7:00 pm
Monday’s Maven Full Name: Amanda blog: Kids: I have 2 kids: Lydia, my princess-y princess who will be 4 in January and Asa, my funny pirate who just turned 1! Location: I live in Atlanta, baby!...
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Things I Loved This Week (last year)

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 7:53 pm
Yes Things I Loved This Week…LAST YEAR…I have not been taking many pictures! I clicked on November 2008 by accident and saw these. Still missing. I love these girls, memories from last yea...
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Feature on Start Up Princess

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 12:21 am
Check out my feature over at StartupPrincess.com by clicking on the above graphic. Thank you Kelly for featuring me! Such a wonderful organization.
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Prayers for Anissa

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 12:22 am
The thing I love most about blogging is the community and how much we love and support each other. This sweet woman, Anissa from Free Anissa (love her and her blog- she’s such an amazing woma...
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Today's Post Brought to You by My Husband

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 10:57 pm
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Missing

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 7:00 pm
\ Missing the past, missing old times, missing my sister and brother, missing a more simple life. Missing my babies. Missing how calm I used to feel. Just missing. Wondering if I would give success a...
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Fancy Nancy Tea Party

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 11:52 pm
Every year around this time we have an annual “Baby Party” to celebrate three babies who were...
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Sub for Santa

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 7:57 pm
I would love help in spreading the word about the Sub for Santa program.  You can share this post through email, twitter, facebook or even post about it on your blog.  Feel free to copy and post a...
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Monday's Maven

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 8:00 pm
Monday’s Maven Full Name: Megan Faulkner Brown business: THE Sweet Tooth Fairy Kids: Jack 3, Bailey 19 months,  Madelyn 1 month Location: Utah One Word that Describes You: I had to ask my h...
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Thursday's Everyday Beauty

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 12:20 am
Warm oversized shoes. I am grateful for the warm oversized shoes in my home, which are owned by my husband. He is a busy guy. Everyone is busy.  Every husband is busy. I know this. I also know tha...
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Wednesday's Everyday Beauty

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 1:56 am
This picture should be documentation that I usually DO wear makeup. This is me without makeup and a beautiful zit on my forehead. Quite sexy, I know. Man I love them. Even if at the end of the night ...
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Tuesday's Everyday Beauty

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 12:00 am
  What is your escape? Your “Pure Bliss.”  Somewhere you run to where you know, without fail, you will have the time of your life. My two year old’s special place is her older s...
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Monday's Everyday Beauty

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 12:54 am
Monday is a cereal morning type of day. It was a long weekend, so a quick bowl of cereal is the perfect breakfast. My girls love picking a bowl.  It is an exciting part of their morning and it is a...
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Sunday's Everyday Beauty

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 1:51 pm
Sundays Shmundays. I know I shouldn’t admit out-loud that Sundays are most definitely not my favorite day of the week, but it is true. Although, most Sundays I do look forward to “Meal P...
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Beauty in Every Day

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 12:00 am
Beauty in Everyday This week I am doing something a bit different on my blog. Last week I gave a ...
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Have You Heard?

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 7:01 pm

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~Happy Halloween~

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 9:19 pm
Happy Halloween My favorite part of the day is going to be preparing our Halloween Dinner, more specif...
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Tips to Eating Fresh Organic Fruits and Vegetables in the Winter

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:30 pm
Traci is the owner of HealthyDealsNSteals.com and DiabeticParents.org. She is the mother of two children and recently appeared on Studio 5 (see the click above) to share her tips! She has such wonderf...
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Art Weekend!

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 9:50 pm
Hello Utah Readers! Have you heard of the Art Weekend in Salt Lake City next weekend? I want to attend every single class, but since I can only escape for half the day, I will be learning about Photos...
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Things I Loved This Week

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 10, 2009, 8:00 pm

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Leap Frog

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 10, 2009, 2:07 pm
We are officially addicted to Leap Frog products, and I don’t mind one bit. The girls love their Readers.  Abby uses the Tag Reader with the Learn to Read Books wherever we go. She is already ...
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The Peace of Autumn

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 7:50 pm
The Autumn by Elizabeth Barrett Browning Go, sit upon the lofty hill, And turn your eyes around, Where waving woods and waters wild Do hymn an autumn sound. The summer sun is faint on them –...
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Witches

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 12:45 am
Really, Halloween is the best.  Is it not? We happen to live close to a fun place in Utah called Gardner Village where they go ALL OUT for Halloween. And in the best possible way, with WITCHES WI...
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I Don't Miss One

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 9:00 pm
Do you watch/read Momversation? My husband introduced them to me a few months ago and I became hooked. I love the topics they talk about and the bloggers they have on, here is one of the latest episo...
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179th General Conference

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 1:20 am
The church I belong to, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, just held their 179th General Conference this past weekend. What is it? A bi-annual world conference of the Church, held in Apr...
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Communal Restaurant Review & Giveaway

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 8:54 am
The winner of this giveaway is Pamela who said, “Hearing lots of good things about this restaurant. I want to try it out!! Yummy!” 100 North University Avenue Provo, Utah 84601 801.373....
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Crystalyn Life Images

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 9:18 pm
Being a Sassy Scoops is a lot of fun.  We are a bit spoiled and I LOVE IT! We are lucky enough to go to four different places in Utah a month and review them on our site. Anywhere from restaurants t...
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Monday's Maven

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 8:24 am
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Monday's Maven

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 11:27 pm
Monday’s Maven Full Name: Connie Langston blog: I Started Out As A Child Kids: Comment - Like

Things I Loved This Week

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 12:29 pm
Ok this should really say LAST week or the week before that, because I am quite behind on uploading my photos off from my camera!
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WOW

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 11:17 pm
She is two. Happy Birthday my love. Photograph by Crystalyn Life Images
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"Tiny and Hercules" by Amy Schwartz

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 8:00 pm
You need to check this one out from the library this week- Tiny and Hercules by Amy Schwartz. My biggest complaint with kid’s books (and adult books for that matter) is that they tend to tie up...
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Thank You

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 8:00 pm
When you lose your way, things can go dark. You forget who you are and why you bother doing what you do. Smiles are few and far between, strained when present. Everyone around you feels it, and...
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American Girl

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 4:00 pm
Very important question for you, WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AMERICAN GIRL? Now I am only putting the American Girl’s in the poll that were back in my day. I am only 25 so I don’t know if I can...
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Perfect Potluck Item

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 10:05 pm
My mother in law is a fantastic cook.  Last time we were in CA she made this pasta salad. Now it is my go-to potluck item.  I always go home from a party with a list of emails to send the recipe to...
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THAT Mom

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 8:00 pm
Well I did it. I did one more thing that I swore I would never do as a mother. Comment - Like

My Road Trip

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 3:38 pm
Holy Moly I feel better. Much better. I am telling you- I was wound so tight that I was about to lose it. And then I ran away to Arizona with my sister & brothers (yes Lucas: BROTHER, not in-law I ...
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Monday's Maven

Vanessa B. posted an article on - Sep 27, 2009, 8:55 pm
Monday’s Maven Full Name: Stephanie blog: Kids: Two beautiful, brilliant, tender-hearted girls : a 3-year-old and a 6-month-old Location: Arizona One Word that Describes You:Brainstomer What ...
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