Simple Ideas For a More Simple New Year

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We have a lot on our plates, but for some reason, when New Years comes around, we insist on creating resolutions that add more . Instead, how about try this list I created. They’re so refreshingly easy, I bet even the most overloaded vintage mama can stick to them (and feel a whole lot better [...]

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Easy {and Thoughtful} Gifts You Can Make By Christmas

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I pretty much had my Christmas shopping done last week, but I had 2 or 3 gifts that I wanted to add a little something extra to. Though I could have just bought something at the mall or online, I’ve been feeling extra crafty lately (which done’t happen too often) and decided to make a [...]

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J.R. Watkins Opens Shop in Irvine Spectrum!

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For nearly 150 years, J.R. Watkins has been America’s pioneer in natural living…and they have now opened up shop in Orange County! Located right next to the giant Ferris wheel in the Irvine Spectrum you’ll find the darling apothecary filled with natural living essentials.  …and vintage mama’s around the world cheer! Share this post if you [...]

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Help for Hormonal Breakouts

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Even skin care therapists can be victims of hormonal breakouts. Recently I had a pretty nasty bout with this sort of stubborn breakout and I have the scars to prove it. I had tried all my expert skin care tricks, but I was never really able to get a handle on it. Then I tried one [...]

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The Sniffles…What a Way to Start December

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Last week was supposed to be the kick off to a great holiday season, but when we came home from ice skating last Thursday, I felt the body aches coming. I tried my hardest to shake it off, sleep it off, drown it away with tea and Tylenol, but Friday morning…the son’s 9th birthday and [...]

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Free Weight-loss Tracker Printable

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Nearly 2 years ago (wow, has it been that long?), I created a printable weight-loss log to help you track inches lost, body fat percentage lost, and resting heart rate improvement. I’ve since updated it and created another. So now you can choose the original with the cute fitness pin-ups or the new Paris fashion [...]

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Vintage Christmas at Heritage Hill Historical Park {OC}

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Last night I had the most wonderful preview of Heritage Hill’s vintage Christmas events! Heritage Hill Historical Park of Lake Forest, CA  is a 4 acre park with a collection of 4 historic buildings that will be all dressed up in their period Christmas charm. Although last night was just a preview (there will be [...]

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Cleaning Windows: I’ve Been Doing it All Wrong

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I’ve been cleaning my windows (when I actually do them!) all wrong and I bet you have too…

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Readings + Crafts

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Much to my delight, I will be hosting Thanksgiving at my home this year. I know you’re just as busy as I am cooking, baking, cleaning and decorating, and it’s so easy to forget those final touches that make Thanksgiving extra memorable. Below are some wonderful poetry, history and bible readings that you can print and [...]

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Celebrate Imperfections!

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About 4 years back, I made a list of all the dimples, pimples, crinkles and every other imperfections that I felt I needed to correct. I went from the tip top of my thinning hair to the very bottom of my callused soles and listed EVERYTHING that bugged me about me. Well, with all the [...]

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