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Decisions, decisions!!! Why does choosing a paint

Decisions, decisions!!! Why does choosing a paint color have to be SO HARD!! Opinions welcome! But just know, I'm fond of disregarding other's color opinions! Because this is my house, ok???
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Also yes, 2 of those swatches are the same color. Which one would you choose?

Reason #246 none of you should follow me for home

Reason #246 none of you should follow me for home decor tips? Those aren't my kids. It took me 2 years to just HANG those frames on the wall, and it'll prob take another year for me to put pictures into them.
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But! Stay tuned for a downstairs remodel anyway! Painting, furniture rearranging, rug purchasing, I'm excited for the overhaul. I've already asked @raisinghemlock for all the tips and I'm running with them. Nick won't let me knock out a wall and replace with windows or a door, so we'll just see what we can do without a major renovation.
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Are you getting any projects done during this time at home? My 5 year old is excited to help with the painting so we'll see if this is a good idea...

Getting back to basics. Had two meals in my meal p

Getting back to basics. Had two meals in my meal plan that asked for rotisserie chicken, but, guess what wasn't available at the store? No matter, a frozen whole chicken was! We roasted it and managed to get 3 meals out of it: baked chimichangas, Thai chicken pizza, and chicken salad sandwiches.
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In the midst of all this chaos, I'm so so so grateful for @cooksmarts. The meal plan they send every Thursday is the highlight of my Thursdays now. That, and the fact it's almost the weekend and I'll actually get some breaks.
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Check out the link in my bio to get my referral link!! Or click here: https://www.cooksmarts.com/CSV1KM8Y. It's been a relief to have this mental load taken care of. I can't imagine trying to come up with all the meals during all of this stress. Meal planning from Cook Smarts is my hero.
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What was your favorite meal you had for dinner this week?
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#cooksmarts #socialdistancing #liveauthentic #documentyourdays #itsthelittlethings #livethelittlethings #familylife #mommyblogger #honestmotherhood #makemoments #mamassupportingmamas #whatsfordinner #adhocathome #thomaskeller #roastedchicken

I am amazed by this 5 year old doing embroidery. I

I am amazed by this 5 year old doing embroidery. I bought this mermaid kit for myself, and I absolutely love that she hijacked it. Do your kids do any crafts??

I made the leap into Usborne Books & More in 2017.

I made the leap into Usborne Books & More in 2017. I was pregnant with my 2nd and feeling restless. I loved being home with my daughter (and I still do!) but I felt something was missing.
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I hosted a party to earn free books (specifically, I wanted What is Poop for my daughter for potty training 🤷). After my party did so well, and I did the math for commission, I started looking closer at joining as a consultant. After lots and lots of conversations with my husband about the potential risks, I decided I had nothing to lose and just went for it. I was right! There are no sales minimums for consultants, no purchase requirements, no inventory to keep, and the only required cost after the kit doesn't kick in until 7 months after you join - $8/month for your website! Which isn’t even ever automatically deducted, so you can pause or restart that $8/month whenever you want.
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I’ve always found joy in books and seeing my kids’ faces when a UBAM box comes in the mail is the BEST feeling. I love how much they love these books, especially right now as we’re stuck at home. My kids are young enough that we don’t have to do structured school, but we ARE doing a lot of reading!
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And then there's the fact that I can still have this outlet, even now. I have always worked from home (or the occasional coffee shop haha). SO GRATEFUL that our company can continue operating and shipping to families across the country. Plus, the parties and socializing at night are something I really need right now. I MISS YOU, OTHER ADULT HUMANS.
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If you have questions about becoming an independent consultant for UBAM like I did in 2017, message me directly here and just say "I have questions about joining!" Or go ahead and use FB messenger: m.me/marycarlich and we can chat. If you're a phone person, we can connect that way if you'd prefer. Or, even on my new obsession Marco Polo. #options.

Who else has a dog who is extra happy about the ex

Who else has a dog who is extra happy about the extra snuggling going on right now? My sweet puppy is helping me knit my sweater tonight.

Who needs school when you can do story circle with

Who needs school when you can do story circle with your loveys?
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(Us. We need school)
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Hope you're hanging in there, everybody. Today was touch and go in spots. @mo.willems.studio lunch doodles helped immensely. If you haven't watched them yet, do it tomorrow!!
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What's helped you? People have been sharing ideas in my Facebook group and I've been looooving it. But, feel free to chime in here, too!!

Feeling grateful today for adorable pictures taken

Feeling grateful today for adorable pictures taken by my 5 year old. Also it's rare that I post a picture of the brewer, cheesemaker, DIY extraordinaire, aka my husband.
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What are you grateful for, today?

Never been more grateful for my backyard. May I re

Never been more grateful for my backyard. May I recommend painting rocks as your art lesson today? 🤣🤣
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It's also fun to do with chalk. Follow me for more art lessons!! (Not really, that's a fake promise, please don't expect anything)
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What did you do for art today?
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#suddenlyhomeschooling #socialdistancing #artwithkids #arteveryday #paintingrocks #theelitesuite #suitesocialboss #artclass #momlife #momhack

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