tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18123729744433310862024-03-12T22:58:09.340-07:00Key of Mariekeyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.comBlogger237125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-44676371268177753642022-05-17T22:17:00.001-07:002022-05-17T22:17:51.500-07:0010 Products I Love as a New Mom!<p style="text-align: center;"> Hi there!</p><p style="text-align: center;">So I'm here today to give you 10 products that I have been loving as a new Mom!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONtJcC03_2_1tIlkWZ9meHAMZHHpP9rRBVG352VgnP3y8ZOZV9zCCt6xbIcts6e9USLsoRbhHeFN7LUmzieOv_1sXNB2Yg9pdig7xGjVZArjPt28T_4jUAoyrP1QyQdNJFflubQ4mO-E4OJFvLoeMb1sZVn599n53C7U7Jpz_i7uY4__gyIk47Rct/s2400/ACA394F5-113F-49F1-B75E-203950FB0839.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONtJcC03_2_1tIlkWZ9meHAMZHHpP9rRBVG352VgnP3y8ZOZV9zCCt6xbIcts6e9USLsoRbhHeFN7LUmzieOv_1sXNB2Yg9pdig7xGjVZArjPt28T_4jUAoyrP1QyQdNJFflubQ4mO-E4OJFvLoeMb1sZVn599n53C7U7Jpz_i7uY4__gyIk47Rct/w640-h640/ACA394F5-113F-49F1-B75E-203950FB0839.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These products go in no particular order, they are just what we love!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Hatch-Baby-Night-Light-Machine/dp/B06XMRCC94/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3CWAG7SV54M85&keywords=hatch+sound+machine&qid=1652850643&sprefix=hatch+sound+machine%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-5">Hatch Sound Machine</a> - we have used this thing every night since little man has been home! We use the red light and the wind setting. It's a nice calming sound and it signals to him that it's time to sleep. We travel with it, it can be connected to my phone so if someone else is putting him to bed, I can help by turning this on! Now that he's in his own room, I miss this because our room is too quiet now lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Dr-Browns-Options-Newborn-Wide-Neck/dp/B07QR89GFJ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1JXQKSVG2WY03&keywords=dr.+brown%27s+options+plus+bottles&qid=1652850673&sprefix=dr+brown%27s+options+plus+bottles%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-3">Dr. Brown's Options+ bottles</a> - I love these! They are great quality and all you have to do when sizing up is chance the nipples, not the whole bottle. They come with a filter to help with colic and digestion issues, but to be honest we never used those. Our little man loved these from the get go. Very awesome bottles!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Browns-Deluxe-Bottle-1-Button-Control/dp/B01NBDQY86/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2NZNXFY1OIZEE&keywords=dr.+brown%27s+bottle+warmer&qid=1652850703&sprefix=dr+brown%27s+bottle+warmer%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-8">Dr. Brown's Bottle Warmer</a> - we got this as a gift and it has been a game changer! Middle of the night feedings got way easier once I could plop a bottle in this, hit the start button, go to the bathroom and when I was done, so was the bottle! No running water over the bottle or microwaving water in a cup (even though those both work!). Super convenient, set it and forget it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Owlet-Cam-Notifications-Compatible-Encrypted/dp/B08NRHLX4C/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3PH2PXCJHZ332&keywords=owlet+camera&qid=1652850733&sprefix=owlet+camera%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-4">Owlet Camera</a> - now, not gonna lie, this one was a splurge because I wanted the sock (and haven't even used it), so we figured we'd get the 2 for 1 deal. I like the camera because it's on my phone and I can check in on little man when I'm out running errands. The app can be a little sketch, but I enjoy it all the same. It does allow you to talk through the camera, which is nice, and it gives good quality video, as well as it let's you zoom in on the picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Boppy-Original-Nursing-Positioner-Allover/dp/B07XLNFBZX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=80HV6Y8F3AO6&keywords=boppy+pillow&qid=1652850760&sprefix=boppy+pillow%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1">Boppy Pillow</a> - we have two of these and they have a plethora of uses! I used it in the hospital to try and nurse, my boyfriend slept on it, we use it to boost little man up to FaceTime, he uses it for tummy time. All around great product for any Mama!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Pampers-Swaddlers-Disposable-Diapers-Newborn/dp/B07CVBTN3N/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=286DW10OSJSVL&keywords=pampers%2Bswaddlers&qid=1652850784&sprefix=pampers%2Bswaddler%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-2-spons&th=1">Pampers Swaddlers</a> - these are the diapers we started with and they were fan favorites. We tried Huggies but I found they were too narrow and long for my little guy. I like that these are soft and wider to hold his ever growing tush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Graco-FastAction-Jogger-Travel-Mansfield/dp/B088VQ4LVZ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=FU7ED5PPCKD5&keywords=graco%2Btravel%2Bjogger%2Btravel%2Bsystem&qid=1652850818&sprefix=graco%2Btravel%2Bjogger%2Btravel%2Bsystem%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-2-spons&th=1">Graco Jogger Travel System</a> - we wanted to make sure our stroller had actual rubber wheels as we live in a climate where snow on sidewalks was a real thing. This stroller/car seat combo has been lovely. The tri wheel set up allows for easy steering but also goes over bumps and snow really well. The car seat is great for travel and comfy for little man!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07T5DQC21?colid=2MEWKBG69W8TX&coliid=I3C8ADWBGOKHGW&ref=br_ADD_TO_CART_title_link&th=1">Hafmall Diaper Bag</a> - loved the colour and the functionality of this bag. I read online to get one with backpack straps and boy, they were not wrong for suggesting that! Super easy to carry hands free, has an insulated pouch for bottles, lots of room for outfits, diapers, wipes, etc. Super bright and stands out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">9. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Love-Dream-Swaddle-Organic-6-8-5kg/dp/B0088HVGBO/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1G1H9R9BKWF8F&keywords=love+to+dream+swaddler&qid=1652850920&sprefix=love+to+dream+swaddler%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-6">Love to Dream Swaddlers</a> - little man loved these, both the arm in and arm out versions! Loved that they gave you the option of unzip the arm holes because he did not stay arm contained super long! Super close to the body which helped his startle reflex. He loved these!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/MAM-Silicone-Pacifier-Unisex-2-Count/dp/B00ZC1TDFU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=32GVLLDCFA6HE&keywords=mam%2Bpacifiers&qid=1652850946&sprefix=mam%2Bpacifier%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-5&th=1">MAM pacifiers</a> - little man just upgraded to the 6 month size of these! He loves the feel of them and basically won't take anything else. We got very lucky and he loved these from the get go! Got them at random from Walmart! You can sterilize these in the container they come in as well!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are definitely more products that we love, and use daily! If you'd like another list, please let me know!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-M.</div>keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-9371014708621793042022-03-16T11:39:00.004-07:002022-03-16T11:42:02.557-07:00Things Are Happening!!<p style="text-align: center;"> Well, well, well...</p><p style="text-align: center;">Here we go again. It's been a while since I've posted on this blog. I believe I was moved but I've also recently BECOME A MOM!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjet9A5mT50qYqt-O_txeQLz1EsOFMhWBHaHRHsoakYaJ65JzB0bbuaMZUX0lhwbL3dL0pn7O6XM9qhP4dIs3ow6vAh80LXhshYASqg-aZTebDxBzurJe9T_wJku08RxLSclfs23hABDrymeCMsKdjjqoHVeygryyE_kNzE27NbSbjgOz64RpHtOUR9=s301" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="167" data-original-width="301" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjet9A5mT50qYqt-O_txeQLz1EsOFMhWBHaHRHsoakYaJ65JzB0bbuaMZUX0lhwbL3dL0pn7O6XM9qhP4dIs3ow6vAh80LXhshYASqg-aZTebDxBzurJe9T_wJku08RxLSclfs23hABDrymeCMsKdjjqoHVeygryyE_kNzE27NbSbjgOz64RpHtOUR9" width="301" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">That's right!! Little Silas was born back in November.</p><p style="text-align: center;">That means maternity leave, which also means nap time blogs maybe for Mom. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm not 100% sure what my new content will be...and that's where you come into play!</p><p style="text-align: center;">What do you want to see from this blog!</p><p style="text-align: center;">It's probably gonna see a makeover and a content shift. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Meals, baby reviews, music, movies and tv reviews...makeup?</p><p style="text-align: center;">Whatcha wanna see??</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">-M.</p>keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-91496845801212915392018-06-01T14:10:00.002-07:002018-06-01T14:10:33.052-07:00Guess Who's Alive?!?!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey Guys!!</div>
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Guess who is actually alive??</div>
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ME!!!</div>
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These random breaks in blogging are becoming longer and longer. Life is taking over!</div>
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With wrapping up my fourth year of teaching, moving in with the love of my life and being exhausted because...well...you saw the first few words of this sentence, blogging has definitely taken a huge back seat.</div>
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It's almost summer break and I feel like I'm going to have some time to blog...and film some YouTube videos...which I have really started missing as it is a great creative outlet for me!!</div>
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So just wanted to pop in and let you know that I'm going to be posting more starting now lol.</div>
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Also, please forgive me if I pop off every now and then...life is busy!!</div>
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Song I'm loving...Chun Li - Nicki Minaj.</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-62012191769222822392018-01-24T20:35:00.001-08:002018-01-24T20:35:07.467-08:00'DASH' to it!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I have high blood pressure. </div>
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And I don't say that jokingly because of my crazy days with kids.</div>
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I have diagnosed high blood pressure that I take medication for. </div>
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I have for about 5 years now. </div>
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It's part genetics, part diet, part weight. </div>
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I kept getting tired of them just saying that it was my weight when I knew people heavier than me didn't have that problem, and I know of cases of people who are lighter than me do as well. </div>
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So even though I don't think my weight is 100% to blame, it's definitely something I want to work on. </div>
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I tried different meal plans but I never connected with them because they weren't focused on my high blood pressure issue. </div>
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That is until I found the DASH diet. DASH stands for Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension.</div>
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I'm 3 days in, and even though I've had a couple slip ups, I'm good for most of the day and I'm finding it easy to do!</div>
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Heck I've lost 3 pounds since Monday ;). </div>
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It has 2 phases. 1st phase you cut out fruit and grains. 2nd phase you add them back in but with whole grain options only. Not a huge fan of white bread as is, thank goodness. </div>
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So I just wanted to let you guys know what I've been up to in terms of eating. </div>
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I'm liking the ease of it and how consistent I've been even though it's only been two days. </div>
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Hope to keep you updated in future posts!</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-65117511190818993942018-01-23T20:32:00.002-08:002018-01-23T20:32:53.319-08:00Some Things Never Change...<div style="text-align: center;">
So hopefully none of you betting folks thought I would keep up with a post a day because you'd have either lost or won big ;).</div>
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Not exactly sure what caused my hiatus but it feels like one day turned to two and then suddenly it's been almost two weeks since I've posted. </div>
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I blame getting back to school but then having snow days for hindering my inspiration lol.</div>
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Anywho!! I'm back..for now..lol if you know me or this blog at all you know I'm always on the go.</div>
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So sometimes it's challenging to find time to sit down and just write.</div>
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But I wanted to get back to it tonight. </div>
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I'm going to start by saying: be nice to people.</div>
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I know that that is super simple advice but just do it. It's not hard and people appreciate it. Heck, if my fourth graders know that, then you should too!! Unless you are in third grade and haven't learned it yet ;).</div>
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Also, don't be afraid to reach out to people when you feel lonely or sad, they will help rather than criticize you...if they are nice (if they are not, see above ;)). </div>
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Like I had posted already this year: you are not alone. </div>
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It's amazing what swallowing your pride and telling a truth or two will do for your mental health. People need to know that you are anxious, or lonely or depressed. Talk about it. Be ok with being truthful about it. You got this!</div>
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I'm here for you. Even if you just stumbled upon this blog or are an avid reader. I'm here for you. I've pretty much been in most situations so I have advice and plus I'm almost 30..so..yeah that has to count for something right?</div>
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And on that note I think I'll call this a blog post...</div>
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Talk later..byeeee.</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-57684943363964621962018-01-12T21:38:00.001-08:002018-01-12T21:38:40.307-08:00Cold<div style="text-align: center;">Today was cold. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">My car wouldn’t start cold. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">So some advice:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make sure your plugin actually works and isn’t glitchy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have an awesome friend who will pick you up and drive all over town for you looking for a battery charger.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have an AMA membership. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Like to drive to warm your vehicle.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pray for warmer weather.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Good luck and stay warm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">-M.</div>keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-45202725025289029182018-01-11T21:39:00.001-08:002018-01-11T21:39:42.386-08:00Things I Love Thursday!! Jan 11<div style="text-align: center;">Things I Love:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">When my car starts in minus 33 weather</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hot coffee</div><div style="text-align: center;">When my class has Music in the morning</div><div style="text-align: center;">Disney songs</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cilantro</div><div style="text-align: center;">Quiet classrooms</div><div style="text-align: center;">Naps</div><div style="text-align: center;">Country Heat</div><div style="text-align: center;">Leftovers</div><div style="text-align: center;">Friends who check in</div><div style="text-align: center;">My new workout pants</div><div style="text-align: center;">Water</div>keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-28227327233926408922018-01-10T21:21:00.001-08:002018-01-10T21:21:42.420-08:00Is Big Brother watching?<div style="text-align: center;">
Ok, so super random post, but I've got semi blogger's block so here goes..</div>
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I swear in the last two days I've had instances where things have semi creeped me out. </div>
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Yesterday at lunch a coworker was talking about silicon cleaner things at the table and then I went upstairs and was scrolling through Instagram like an hour later and an ad I'd never seen before is in my feed.</div>
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And what's it for??</div>
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SILICON CLEANER THINGS!!</div>
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It freaked me out so I showed another coworker who was there too!!</div>
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And tonight!</div>
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So I went 'home' last week and found a cassette tape of Big Shiney Tunes 7 and rekindled my love of 'LoverCall' on there. </div>
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Now I'm out tonight at my local Boston Pizza and what song do I hear playing on the speakers??</div>
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LOVERCALL!!</div>
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Totally tripped me out and I couldn't believe it at first!</div>
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Anywho...like I said...slow blog day lol</div>
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Has anything like this ever happened to you??</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-18660675272977437992018-01-09T21:23:00.000-08:002018-01-09T21:23:05.465-08:00Ponderings on a Tuesday Night<div style="text-align: center;">
When you live alone, you tend to spend time thinking...a lot of time thinking...</div>
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I know for myself I'm a chronic overthinker...yay being a Virgo lol.</div>
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But over the last couple weeks, my overthinking has gone into overload. </div>
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I overthink when I'm trying to sleep, I overthink when I'm driving to work, I overthink when I'm at work... and the list goes on and on. </div>
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Why do I do it?</div>
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I wish I knew.</div>
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Probably a good 80% of the things I overthink about aren't even real...</div>
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I know that it's frustrating. </div>
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I know it's not good for me.</div>
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I know it strains my relationships with people.</div>
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I know I'm almost crying because of the reason above. </div>
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I just can't stop. I can't stop wondering if someone is mad at me because they didn't smile at me. I can't stop wondering if my relationship is going to end like my last one. I can't stop wondering if I'm good enough.</div>
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I think that's the major source of this overthinking. </div>
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This constant state of not being good enough even though everything around me is telling me that I am. </div>
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I have to start believing that I'm good enough and that I deserve all the greatness that's in my life. </div>
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I have to believe it for myself. I can't just believe it because my friends or family tell me it's true, but I have to start believe it for me. </div>
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I just have to start...</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-1399942783053435652018-01-08T19:51:00.001-08:002018-01-08T19:51:26.942-08:00MMMMonday - January 8<div style="text-align: center;">
So there are times when I make something super yummy for supper and I feel like I should share it with others. </div>
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As you read in a previous blog post, I have a goal to decrease my weight. That means that I need to find healthier alternatives to my favs. </div>
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Now I was kind of craving tacos...because...tacos? But I didn't want to fill up on fried tortillas. </div>
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As I was scanning Pinterest this recipe caught my eye:</div>
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and I decided that I'd try them myself!!</div>
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Here are what mine look like:</div>
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Anywho, the recipe is in the link below the original photo...</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-88612254821553975872018-01-07T20:26:00.001-08:002018-01-07T20:26:34.922-08:00Back To It<div style="text-align: center;">
I go back to work tomorrow. </div>
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After being off for 18 days, that's kind of daunting. </div>
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I'm super excited for routine, seeing how much my littles have grown and seeing my coworkers but it's still daunting. </div>
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It's a bit tricky to transition back to work after being off for almost three weeks. </div>
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I want to do the best I can for the littles and I want them to come back and get into the flow as soon as we can. </div>
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As today was my last day off I decided to treat myself to some of my faves:</div>
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Starbuck's Caramel Brule Latte </div>
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Visits with a great friend</div>
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The song 'LoverCall' by Danko Jones</div>
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Justin Timberlake's new single Filthy</div>
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Cactus Cut Potatoes from Boston Pizza</div>
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and over 100 episodes of Simpsons on my PVR. </div>
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I feel refreshed and super stoked to go back to work. </div>
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Now we'll see how long that lasts... ;)</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-72411046979654057082018-01-06T21:59:00.002-08:002018-01-06T21:59:57.655-08:00Goals<div style="text-align: center;">
Well it's officially been about 6 days of the New Year so I figured it's time to start focusing on my goals for the year. </div>
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Also, I go back to work on Monday which means routine where I can implement these goals. </div>
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Goal 1: Clean up!</div>
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I want to declutter my home. I want to have a place for something or that something doesn't have a place with me. I want to display my things or make them useful or else why do I have them? I kinda started this the other day when I was cleaning out my car for people to ride in the back...I know..it's bad. It felt good though! To save something or chuck it was relieving. I want more of that feeling!!</div>
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Goal 2: Get Back to Me!</div>
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Last year around this time I hit a low in my weight that made me super stoked and proud of myself. Then I proceeded to gain it all back over the year. This year I want to get back to that weight and even lower! I want my health to be the best it can and for doctors to stop blaming all of my issues on my weight! I want to be the best me I can especially since I'm turning the big 3-0 in less than 8 months!?!</div>
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That's it! </div>
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That's all!</div>
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Now I know I 'only' have two goals but that's all I want for right now. I want achievable things that help me along with my life. Other goals will come and I will talk about them in future posts, but today, this is what I want to focus on.</div>
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What are your goals?</div>
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-M.</div>
keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-71664809601233109512018-01-05T22:04:00.000-08:002018-01-05T22:04:18.104-08:00Anxious.<div style="text-align: center;">
Last night I'm pretty sure I had a minor anxiety attack. </div>
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I woke up really hot, my heart was beating fast and my chest hurt. </div>
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It was not fun. </div>
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Especially since it kinda lasted from 2 am to 6 am. </div>
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No sleep = unhappy Marie. </div>
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I prayed for the morning. I prayed for reprieve. I prayed for rest. </div>
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I swear everyday I learn something new or remember something about myself. I remember kind of feeling like this a few times this summer and then it dawned on me why. </div>
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I don't do well idle. </div>
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I need to be moving, creating, doing something!</div>
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Even in my car I don't like to just sit, I like to drive. </div>
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In my classroom, I like to dance. </div>
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In my life, I WANT TO MOVE! (;))</div>
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But...I digress...going back to the original topic. </div>
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Anxiety. </div>
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As a wise woman once told me "anxiety is so sneaky and convincing". </div>
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It makes you think things you don't want to think and feel things you don't want to feel. </div>
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But you know what I don't want you to feel?</div>
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Alone. </div>
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Because you're not.</div>
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If you have anxiety believe me you are not alone.</div>
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You are not the only crazy one out there overthinking life or situations. </div>
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You are not the only one that can't sleep or can't be awake because it's too much. </div>
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You are not the only one who lays in her childhood bed and cries while the rest of her family laughs in the other room. </div>
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You are not alone. </div>
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And neither am I. </div>
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We can do this together. </div>
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We can voice these anxieties and face them head on. </div>
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We can say our truth and not be scared of it. </div>
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We can take back our lives and our mental health. </div>
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Just remember: you are not alone.</div>
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-M. </div>
keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-76950603626048260842018-01-04T22:11:00.001-08:002018-01-04T22:11:36.819-08:00Things I Loved About Thursday<div style="text-align: center;">
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2. Being able to open the jam jar after getting my brother to try, running it under hot water and then banging the seam on the edge of the counter. </div>
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3. Cleaning out my car. </div>
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4. Crispy Chicken Pecan Salad from Boston Pizza.</div>
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5. New winter boots and yoga pants. </div>
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6. Medium Double Doubles. </div>
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7. My brother getting his birthday gift from me finally after being almost a month and a half late. </div>
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8. My Mom's homemade chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. </div>
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9. PJ pants. </div>
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10. Lip Sync Battle. </div>
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11. Afternoon naps. </div>
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12. My Mom's pasta salad.</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-88454020953446297492018-01-04T22:04:00.001-08:002018-01-04T22:04:55.665-08:00Highs and Lows<div style="text-align: center;">
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As I fell asleep last night I realized I hadn't posted a new blog post. </div>
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Yesterday was my brother's day with me. </div>
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These days are rare. </div>
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I live 2.5 hours away from him and we don't see each other that often and even when we do it's not just the two of us. </div>
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He's the only sibling I have so I like these little throwbacks to our childhood. </div>
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That was the high of yesterday. </div>
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Finding out that the gaming system I bought my brother online for Christmas was nothing but a fraud and a roughly $85 scam.</div>
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That one hurt. </div>
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I hate disappointing people and feeling used and stupid.</div>
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So I wasn't super inspired to post yesterday...but I'm catching up today!!</div>
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This leads me to remember that we all have bad days, bad moments, bad weeks, but we don't have bad lives. </div>
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We have to focus on the good, focus on the gaming, focus on the bonds and let those that we have bonded with help us deal with the frauds, the fakes, the users, the awfulness. </div>
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I know I was thankful for my family (blood or not) last night.</div>
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Love y'all.</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-11134881203092742412018-01-02T18:41:00.004-08:002018-01-02T22:15:43.074-08:00'Home'Made<div style="text-align: center;">
Day 2 ftw!! </div>
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So I drove to my childhood home today, where my parents still conveniently live, and I found the signs of home so easily recognizable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_38f7_69d2_8ebe_a270" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cmUfi9KhLGw/Wkx1AQasN8I/AAAAAAAAEGI/CylZ9os7tOA10q-rcOknz337qQQaZ4VrACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Athabasca River bridge.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Spruce trees.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">The feeling I get when I pull into town. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">The memories.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">-M.</div>
keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-29829862953404888182018-01-01T21:27:00.001-08:002018-01-01T21:27:42.053-08:00Happy 2018!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hope you all had great New Year's celebrations and welcomed in 2018!</div>
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So I'm gonna try something this year...I'm going to try and blog everyday...</div>
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I want to be more open, more honest, more me and enjoy my hobbies more. </div>
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Cuz goodness knows I make enough of them!</div>
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Anywho not gonna type out everything I wanna say now because then I'll have no content later!</div>
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See..thinking ahead ;). </div>
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Can't wait for this 365 day journey! </div>
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So the other week I purchased Granny Panties and figured I would show you what they look like on!</div>
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Second day in a row!! </div>
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So I had been thinking about trying this foundation for a while but never buckled down and got it. So I decided to get a foundation I've been wanting to try.</div>
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I got a continuous teaching contract!!</div>
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Now...what does this mean??</div>
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That I don't have to apply for multiple jobs, stress, worry, and think about moving!!</div>
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I cannot tell you how excited and relieved I am to be able to continue to teach at the amazing school that I do with the amazing division that I'm in!!</div>
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Now I'm wondering...what should I put on the walls now that I'm going to be in my place for another year??</div>
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Any home decor sites or stores that have cute wall art or pillows or anything??</div>
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Thanks in advance!!</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-76991197274024355312017-01-04T20:11:00.004-08:002017-01-04T20:11:39.870-08:00Why I Didn't Make Any Resolutions This Year!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy New Year y'all!!</div>
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I love how I say that like I'm from the South when I'm a born and bred Alberta girl!</div>
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Anywho!</div>
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So as you can see this blog post isn't going to be about the resolutions that I've made. </div>
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People quit resolutions all the time...</div>
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This year...I'm a goal digger!!</div>
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I think this year it's a mentality for me. </div>
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I just have to be consistent day after day and I'll get to my goals. </div>
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My overarching goals are to lose 55 lbs in 2017, travel to Seattle, Portland, and Calgary, as well as keep my job as a Grade 4 teacher...which kinda isn't overly up to me, but still! </div>
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I'm excited to keep going on my journey. I lost 17.5 lbs in 2016 and I think I can amp it up in 2017. </div>
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I will be using Beachbody workout programs, healthy choices and constant monitoring of my goals. </div>
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I cannot wait to see myself this next year!!</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-17602838560293900902016-11-19T12:22:00.001-08:002016-11-19T12:22:29.621-08:00'Using What I Have' Challenge!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey Guys!!</div>
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So about a year ago, I had signed up to do a budget friendly life challenge thingy online. </div>
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One of the tips that the host suggested was to eat from your cabinets.</div>
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So shop your stash.</div>
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So last night as I was thinking about my week ahead and pay day being on Wednesday I thought to myself 'hmm...I wonder if I can only eat stuff that I have in my house right now until Wednesday!'</div>
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So here we go!!</div>
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This morning I had a coffee from the Keurig pods that I had, two eggs in the fridge and a slice of bread with margarine that I had..so far so good!!</div>
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Kind of worried about lunches and dinners but then I remembered that I had just gotten a four pack of deep dish make at home pizzas from my friend Kristen!!</div>
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Pizzas for days!! Yay!! Now here's hoping I can keep this trend going!!</div>
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I'll keep you all updated on my FaceBook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/keyofmarie">Key of Marie </a>:)</div>
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See ya there!!</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-51799053816345959902016-09-25T12:16:00.003-07:002016-09-25T12:16:52.050-07:00Catching Up!!<div style="text-align: center;">
So I just realized that I have been in my new place for more than a month and I still haven't blogged about it?!?</div>
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WHAT?!?</div>
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The craziness of unpacking, school, students, and life has just taken over. </div>
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I have some decor up, some leaning against walls because I am unsure of how I want to mount it.</div>
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I have candles in every room, which I love. </div>
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I have a patio door that I can open and let the breeze blow through which is lovely on these fall days.</div>
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I have a great bed which I love to spend time in. </div>
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I. HAVE. A. KEURIG!!</div>
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My own coffee in the morning is great because the only drive thru here is A&W and it's not the best. </div>
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I have photos around but I'd love more.</div>
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I've had a few visitors and welcome more. </div>
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Even after the first day this place felt like mine. It was my little space in the world that I could retreat to and decorate by myself.</div>
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I dislike being away from here. I yearn to be back. It's comforting and me. </div>
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I love it!!</div>
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Can't wait to talk more about it!!</div>
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keyofmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06789974292532915700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812372974443331086.post-28618671846413411352016-08-05T10:11:00.003-07:002016-08-05T10:11:53.646-07:00I'M MOVING!!<div style="text-align: center;">
As I sit here listening to Telus' 'on hold' music, I think 'what a perfect time to blog!!'.</div>
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So as the title states, I'm moving!! Back to Lac La Biche!!</div>
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FOR A TEACHING JOB!!</div>
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WOOHOO FOR USING MY DEGREE!!</div>
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Super excited to move into my own place and blog about decorating, teaching and life in general. </div>
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I'm sure with all of the quiet time that I'll have that I'll have lots to talk about and express :)</div>
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It definitely helped me when I lived out in the boonies down by Bragg Creek :).</div>
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Just my way of expressing myself :).</div>
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Also, if anyone has super cute fun way to decorate a rental space that would be greatly appreciated!!</div>
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Love you all and can't wait for you to join me on this new adventure!!</div>
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