tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12240338472651049702024-03-18T01:05:34.276-06:00Fancy NapkinErinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.comBlogger575125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-67978675797240265372015-06-15T08:43:00.001-06:002015-06-17T20:17:20.811-06:00.12 acres: a restaurant review.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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a few weeks back, meg and i had the pleasure of visiting the new pasture-to-plate concept restaurant, <a href="http://www.12acres.ca/" target="_blank">12 Acres</a>, in st.albert days before they opened to the public. and let me tell you, we were absolutley blown away!</div>
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having this intimate setting for media, family and friends allowed each of us to experience the real concept and feel of <a href="http://www.12acres.ca/" target="_blank">12 Acres</a>. it allowed us to hear the passion of the owners chef nathan and courtney henry and staff, taste the delicious food prepared from scratch, and experience an atmosphere that was like having dinner around my grandmothers farm table back on range road 262 [only more modern and without the napping uncles on the couch]. </div>
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the concept is relatively simple. meat, poultry and vegetables fresh from a l<a href="http://www.citylifefarms.com/" target="_blank">ocal farm</a> straight to your table. that's it. but in a competitive market where food is frozen and bought at the cheapest dollar, this concept if both refreshing, needed, and worth every penny. it's truly a far cry from the frozen stuff and you can really taste the difference. <a href="http://www.citylifefarms.com/" target="_blank">12 Acres farms</a>, located just outside of st. albert breeds hormone and antibiotic free animals who are all free range, pasture raised. Their laying hens and chickens are not kept locked up only to mass produce eggs, but are allowed to roam freely and are fed top quality all vegetable feed. i simply cannot tell you the quality and love that is poured into this beautiful farm run by the lovely Mendieta family, Jen and Brian. </div>
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aside from the freshest ingredients available, the restaurant itself is comfortable, inviting, far from stuffy, and even kid-friendly. they want to serve you and your family. which is an idea, with my own three kids in mind, very welcoming! we were served a 6 course drool-worthy meal over the course of the night, all of which was made from scratch. things such as homemade pasta, mustard, pickles and even meat smoked that very week. 12 Acres farms will only be producing enough meat to serve the restaurants needs, meaning if they run out of a certain cut, they'll be cooking up something different for that night! even the menus are sustainable by using iPads rather than forgoing the printing costs required to update the menus with this ever changing lifestyle of cooking.</div>
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having a sustainable restaurant with this concept in a city growing with chain restaurants is absolutely refreshing. needless to say, i am smitten. i have boughten the juice [freshly squeezed of course!] and want to help spread the word of this amazing new spot in my hometown. you seriously need to check this place out.</div>
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|| Thank you to my old friend Brian and his beautiful wife Jen for the invite. We had a blast and will be back to 12 Acres very shortly! cheers to many years of success!</div>
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|| all photos via <a href="http://www.elsphotography.com/index2.php#/home/" target="_blank">meg / els photography</a> , with hair and makeup [we just came from a shoot for the <a href="http://www.shoptheskinny.ca/" target="_blank">shop</a>!] by senstudios. </div>
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mother's day this year is kind of a big deal. it's my first as a mother of three; a mother of a toddler and a mother of twins. three! </div>
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but that's okay. i know my thoughtful husband [he really is!] and those sweet little boys of mine will brew up something to make me feel special and loved. i personally hope it's some sort of creative craft which i can just envision them all making together or even a simple dinner that they made, i just want a little effort. it's the one day a year that i truly let it be all about me, and i really do think that's okay. being a mom, while it's the best job around, is also the hardest. we tend to give all of ourselves to our children on a daily basis, without a second thought. so an entire day dedicated to 'the mom' is high ranking in my books. and i'm not afraid to admit that. i embrace it. </div>
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so while it's not my intention to 'casually' hint for my husband to buy me any of these treats, i certainly wouldn't be upset! haha! </div>
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1] <a href="http://www.ecodivabeauty.com/CA/may-lindstrom-skin-the-honey-mud-cleansing-silk.html" target="_blank">may lindstorm skin the honey mud cleansing silk</a> || this is probably the highest on my 'want' list! with it's numerous rave reviews i feel it's truly the perfect rejuvenating treat for my tired skin. i also love the idea that actually taking the time to do this face mask may also truly make me slow down and allow a few minutes of 'me' pampering too! heck, i may even be able to enjoy a warm bath during the 15 minutes of drying time - alone!</div>
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[and it's sold from one of my absolute fave online beauty shops <a href="http://www.ecodivabeauty.com/CA/" target="_blank">Eco Diva Beauty</a>! if you haven't shopped there yet - you must! the ladies who run it are just as sweet as all the products i've ever ordered from them. and <a href="http://www.ecodivabeauty.com/CA/kjaer-weis-radiance-highlighter.html" target="_blank">this highlighter</a> tops my charts as my most loved beauty products! worth every penny!]<br />
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2] <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/00285786/" target="_blank">gardening gloves</a> || little tomatoes! hello cuteness! i need a new pair of gardening gloves and these would be okay to look at while digging in the dirt. thanks, ikea!</div>
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3] <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/10285781/" target="_blank">mid-century watering can</a> || for those who know me personally, know i very much enjoy gardening. something about nurturing a living thing seems to ooze from me. its so gratifying to see each plant grow and blossom and i find it so relaxing. out in the fresh air and sun just rejuvenates my soul. and this watering can needs to come home to its new momma!<br />
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4] <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9780449016343-item.html?ref=item_page:richrel:rr-carousel-small:json1" target="_blank">plenty more cookbook by yotam ottolenghi</a> || i have the original plenty, as well as ottolenghi and i love them both. dying for this cookbook to add to my collection [cookbooks are a guilty pleasure of mine! i want them all!]<br />
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5] <a href="http://www.clubmonaco.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=58398916" target="_blank">silk dress</a> || since having three kids i find it disheartening to find clothes that make me feel like a lady. i'm usually drenched in spit-up or worse, wearing three day old leggings and an old sweatshirt. this dress would be the perfect outfit for a night out on the town with my main squeeze. sometimes you just want to put on a silky dress and some heels, am i right?!</div>
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6] <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/electronics/frends-layla-ella-b-headphone/819249010752-item.html?ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0" target="_blank">earphones and earbuds set</a> || i'm needing a set of new earphone's and i love the style and small frame of these. might even get a moment of quiet with these bad boys on....maybe....<br />
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7] <a href="http://www.piawallen.se/shop/blankets/cross/cross-blanket-1" target="_blank">pia wallen cross blanket</a> || my obsession continues, as does everyone else's! i truly thought this was a passing trend, but it seems to be sticking and since I've had my eye on this blanket forever, this might be the time to bite the bullet.</div>
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8] <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/cap-sleeve-romper-0021-hb7181cp--24" target="_blank">black short romper</a> || i thought these were a great one-stop shop for a busy working mom. you could dress them up or down and it's out the door looking done-up in no time flat. my kinda dressing.</div>
Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-29151809775072281612015-02-21T10:15:00.003-07:002015-02-21T10:18:19.788-07:00.mushroom, spinach, herb, + cheese crepe filling.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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in addition to the previous post for your basic simple crepe, here's an amazing filling to complete your meal! this is an old recipe borrowed from my mother-in-law's previous restaurant, 'flavours modern bistro' and is also an old favourite of mine!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>mushroom + spinach + herb + cheese </u></span></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">crepe filling </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">with tomato topping</span></i></u></b></div>
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<b>ingredients:</b></div>
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2 tbsp olive oil</div>
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1 medium onion, chopped</div>
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250 grams of mushrooms, chopped [a mixture of oyster, shiitake, and cremini is her fav!]</div>
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250 grams of your favourite ready greens salad mix [small tub of salad mixture - we did a mix of spinach and baby kale]</div>
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200 grams of favourite melting cheese [raclette is recommended, but any available mixture - even mozzarella! can be used]</div>
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salt and pepper</div>
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1 can tomato sauce</div>
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fresh tomatoes, chopped into thick chunks</div>
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fresh herbs</div>
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1] in a large pan heat the oil and onions. cook on medium heat till translucent.</div>
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2] add chopped mushrooms and cook till caramelized-stirring as needed and increasing heat if needed. add salt and pepper.</div>
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3] take pan off heat and add your greens, roughly torn. the warmed mushroom mixture will wilt the greens for you, no need for extra heat.</div>
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4] add the cheese and mix gently till melted. divide the mixture into four and fill the crepes<br />
[<a href="http://www.fancynapkinblog.com/2015/02/crepes-three-ways.html" target="_blank">recipe here</a>].</div>
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5] make warm tomato sauce by adding a can of tomato sauce, chopped fresh tomatoes, and chopped fresh herbs all together in a pan. warm and pour sauce over each assembled crepe.</div>
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**you can also add grilled chicken to this recipe too!</div>
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following my previous post, this is my first monthly tables recipe for january. being the month for france, we obvi had to post a few crepe recipes!! below you'll find three recipes for the crepe, all coming from my mother-in-law zosia, and i'll follow through with a great filling recipe next...again created by my mother-in-law ;)</div>
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here you'll find a basic crepe recipe [which makes a herbed crepe recipe and a sweet crepe recipe], and a socca crepe recipe [a fancy word for chickpea crepe!]. enjoy!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>basic crepe</u></span></b></div>
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<b>ingredients:</b></div>
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2 cups flour</div>
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2 cups milk</div>
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2 eggs</div>
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1 cup mineral water [using this instead of milk makes the crepe delicate and super thin!]</div>
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pinch of salt</div>
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2 tbsp melted butter</div>
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<b>directions:</b></div>
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1] first mix the eggs with the salt, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. *when you lift a wooden spoon from the batter, it should run down but still cover the spoon.</div>
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2] separate the batter into two bowls to make the two types of crepes.</div>
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<b><i>HERBED Crepe</i></b></div>
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<i>1] add finely chopped fresh herbs, like parsley, etc. to one batter.</i></div>
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<b><i>SWEET Crepe</i></b></div>
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<i>1] add 1 tbsp sugar and a dash of vanilla to the other batter.</i></div>
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3] heat crepe pan or teflon pan, pour oil or butter and spread around with paper towel - this should be needed only for the first crepe. cook till small bubbles form in the batter.</div>
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4] fill with your favourite filling [we recommend this mushroom, cheese and tomato filling!].</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">socca crepe</span></u> [aka. checkpea crepe!]</b></div>
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<b>ingredients:</b></div>
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1 cup water</div>
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1 cup chickpea flour</div>
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2 tbsp olive oil</div>
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fresh herbs, chopped</div>
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dash of salt</div>
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1/2 tsp cumin</div>
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<b>directions:</b></div>
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1] mix together the water and chickpea flour and leave overnight. </div>
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2] when ready to cook, add the olive oil, chopped fresh herbs, dash of salt and the cumin. cook on preheated iron cast skillet or teflon pan and fill with your favourite filling.</div>
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*you can also cut this crepe up into bite size pieces and serve with little bits of the filling!</div>
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Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-15426071908624180762015-02-17T16:59:00.002-07:002015-02-19T06:59:00.734-07:00.monthly tables.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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i was browsing around anthropologie a month ago when i came across this amazing calendar of illustrated tables of food from around the world and i immediately thought of my mother-in-law and all the amazing dishes she could teach us to make! and hence monthly tables was born!</div>
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each month she and i will get together and spend the day cooking unique foods featured from that region. for example, january's table features the country france! yum!</div>
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i plan on adding all the recipes here in detailed form, but also adding a few on my <a href="http://instagram.com/erinntreb" target="_blank">instagram account </a>and then getting those printed off with a <a href="http://chatbooks.com/" target="_blank">chatbooks</a> or something and making a mini cookbook! if you follow me there you may have already seen a few recipes pop up in my feed last month, as i'm a little late posting this here, but i'll spend the week playing catch up to february and all it's deliciousness ;)</div>
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so to start things off, here we go! January = France.</div>
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since opening <a href="http://www.shoptheskinny.ca/" target="_blank">The Skinny</a>, meg and i have been busy trying to get our name out there and share our shop and its products. it's easy, albeit time consuming, doing the usual sort of things like facebook posts, instagram, giveaways, etc. but we really wanted to get a few unique ideas out that will not only showcase our awesome products, but also be helpful to those that may want a little extra out of a site. this is where #theskinnygetsdressed comes into play. i've dedicated this to a new series on fancy napkin, as well as on instagram and our Facebook account showcasing both small shops, unique items, and ways to style certain pieces from our various collections. </div>
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i sincerely hope you enjoy, and that you get a little use out of this concept too! also! if you have any cool shops or items that you think would be great for this series, please reach out and send them my way! i'm always on the hunt for the newest and coolest ;)</div>
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#theskinnygetsdressed [1]<br />
<a href="http://store.mabokids.com/product/organic-cotton-drawstring-leggings-chartreuse" target="_blank">pants</a><br />
<a href="http://shoptheskinny.ca/products/the-stripe-dip-sweater" target="_blank">sweater</a><br />
<a href="http://shoptheskinny.ca/products/the-cowl-knit-scarf-grey-marble" target="_blank">cowl</a><br />
<a href="http://www.minimocksshop.com/product/pippis-pony" target="_blank">moccs</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/151360775/panda-mask-and-tail-for-children-kids?ref=favs_view_6" target="_blank">panda mask</a><br />
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<a href="http://shoptheskinny.ca/collections/dresses/products/the-buffalo-check-dress" target="_blank">buffalo check dress - poppy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/kids/baby-girl-%283-months---3-years%29/shoes/double-ankle-strap-leather-ballet-flat-c269282p2093517.html" target="_blank">black shoes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1022260&vid=1&pid=110835003" target="_blank">grey sweater jacket</a><br />
<a href="http://shoptheskinny.ca/collections/girls-extras/products/the-felt-floppy-hat-black" target="_blank">black felt floppy hat</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/kids/baby-girl-%283-months---3-years%29/accessories/ribbed-tights-c269283p2260502.html" target="_blank">grey tights</a><br />
<a href="https://www.raspberrykids.com/kids-toys/wooden-toys/hape-toys-tea-set-for-two.html" target="_blank">wood tea set</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/kids/girl-%283-14-years%29/accessories/scarf-with-tassels-c459002p2021554.html" target="_blank">tassel scarf</a><br />
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<a href="http://shoptheskinny.ca/collections/pants-1/products/the-plaid-trouser-grey" target="_blank">plaid trouser - grey</a><br />
<a href="http://magpluspie.com/products/hi-five-fleece-raglan-children-and-adults" target="_blank">high 5 sweater</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=96875&pid=986900003" target="_blank">black hi-top sneakers</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1019436&vid=1&pid=111150003" target="_blank">red scarf</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/201335855/little-monster-wool-pennant-flag?ref=shop_home_active_7" target="_blank">little monster pendant</a><br />
<a href="http://www.raspberrykids.com/" target="_blank">wood play golf set</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/157417297/adventure-a-day-art-print-11x14?ref=favs_view_15" target="_blank">adventure print</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1016213&vid=1&pid=143450003" target="_blank">dude hat</a>Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-12834020302865347952014-12-04T14:41:00.002-07:002014-12-08T13:22:51.075-07:00.holiday cards.<span style="text-align: justify;">with the cold weather taking over our city last weekend, my husband's skiing plans got cancelled as well as my overnight stay at my parents lake house, i found myself with an abundance of extra time on my hands. at first we were super bummed about it, but honestly, it may have been a blessing in disguise as we seemed to finally check off a few items on the ol' to-do list! cup half full, right?! </span><br />
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i spent the weekend shipping out an insane amount of packages after our black friday sale with <a href="http://www.shoptheskinny.ca/" target="_blank">The Skinny</a>, then we cleaned and organized our basement, and finally spent the evening doing a little online shopping, including checking out what was the latest in christmas card selections. and i was so stocked when i came across <a href="http://www.minted.com/" target="_blank">minted</a>! their selection of holiday cards and gifts are by far the best i've seen for personalization and i am seriously having a hard time deciding on which style i want to order for my own this year! here's a few of my fave cards and a few fave gift ideas too!<br />
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minted is having a sale now till monday with 15% off all holiday card orders over $150 with code: JOY15 </div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=601698&u=773665&m=17025&urllink=&afftrack=%22%3EMinted's%20Limited%20Edition%20Art%20Prints%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">dots frame</a> || while i don't normally enjoy a frame with any sort of writing or design on it, these gold embossed dots are just too cute to pass up!<br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=653554&u=773665&m=17025&urllink=&afftrack=%22%3Eholiday%20cards%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">happy holidays foil pressed card</a> || nothing like a classic happy holidays in a pretty rose gold embossed colour to brighten your holidays<br />
<a href="http://www.minted.com/product/notebooks/MIN-7D6-NBK/orange-recipes?org=photo" target="_blank">recipe notebook</a> || i adore this idea of creating a personalized recipe notebook to fill with all of baba's old recipes to be handed down year after year<br />
<a href="http://www.minted.com/product/notebooks/MIN-X3D-NBK/tabbed-monogram?org=photo" target="_blank">card & games notebook</a> || last year i gifted each of my family members a personalized notebook with their names on it. inside i explained that each book was to record our family card game nights. see, growing up my grandma had this old tattered notebook filled with the date, who was playing, the score, who won + who lost, and all these great funny notes about that night. it become a journal of sorts and a cherished keepsake. give this with a deck of cards to complete the idea!<br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=653554&u=773665&m=17025&urllink=&afftrack=%22%3Eholiday%20cards%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">more the merrier foil pressed card</a> || obviously this applies to me personally and is a big contender for our x-mas card this year :)<br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=653554&u=773665&m=17025&urllink=&afftrack=%22%3Eholiday%20cards%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">luggage tag card</a> || just adorable! and super unique!!<br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=601697&u=773665&m=17025&urllink=&afftrack=%22%3EMinted's%20Foil-Pressed%20Personalized%20Stationery%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">personalized stationary </a>|| what person wouldn't love their own personalized stationary set?! a classic gift perfect for teachers, friends, your momma or even yourself!<br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=601698&u=773665&m=17025&urllink=&afftrack=%22%3EMinted's%20Limited%20Edition%20Art%20Prints%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">personalized 2015 calendar </a>|| again, a fave gift of mine to give...especially to the grandparents! minted makes just the best calendars with the highest quality!<br />
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from having nothing to do to having gotten so much done it turned out to be a most excellent weekend!</div>
Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-53671605547121554242014-11-24T18:08:00.000-07:002014-11-24T18:08:05.287-07:00.sweet potato gratin.<div style="text-align: justify;">
not much to say about this recipe other than it is out of this world! no joking around with this one. so easy, so tasty, and makes enough for a big family or some delicious leftovers. pairs well with a roast, but chicken would be great too. i seriously can't say enough good things about this dish. try it.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">.danielle's sweet potato gratin.</span></b></div>
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<b>[recipe from the <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/ottolenghi-the-cookbook/9780449015773-item.html?ikwid=ottolenghi&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=5" target="_blank">ottolenghi</a> cookbook]</b></div>
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6 medium sweet potatoes [about 3 1/4lb in total]</div>
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5 tbsp coarsely chopped sage, plus extra for garnish</div>
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6 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped</div>
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2 tsp coarse sea salt</div>
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1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper</div>
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1 cup heavy cream</div>
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1] preheat the oven to 400F. wash the sweet potatoes [do not peel them] and cut them into 1/4-inch thick disks. a mandolin is best for this job but you could use a sharp knife too.</div>
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2] in a bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, sage, garlic, salt and pepper. arrange the slices of sweet potatoes in a deep, medium-size ovenproof casserole dish by taking tight packs of them and standing them up next to one another. they should fit together quite tightly so you get parallel lines of sweet potato slices [skins showing] along the length or width of the dish. throw any remaining bits of garlic or sage from the bowl over the potatoes. cover the dish with aluminum foil, place in the oven, and roast for 45 minutes. </div>
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3] remove the aluminum foil and pour the cream evenly over the potatoes. roast, uncovered, for a further 25 minutes. the cream should have thickened by now. stick a sharp knife in different places in the dish to make sure the potatoes are cooked. they should be totally soft.</div>
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4] serve immediately, garnished with sage, or leave to cool down. so so so good. </div>
Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-6486712261005930222014-11-20T12:44:00.002-07:002014-11-25T12:17:28.065-07:00.grilled asparagus, zucchini, and haloumi. <div style="text-align: justify;">
one of the things i miss most about my old life now that i'm in this new busy time with the twins and my toddler is the ease of being able to whip up some new recipes for dinner. lately i'm lucky if i can throw in one of the previously cooked meals i made before the babes arrived, so getting a meal actually cooked from scratch is a rarity. however! on one of those rare perfect days where all kids are sleeping, i attempted a couple new recipes and both were absolutely amazing! so much so, that i am going to post them <u>both</u> on here back to back so you can try them at home too.</div>
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first one up took a little prep time but was super easy to make. just give yourself some time to get each step done and you won't feel stressed at all. trust me - it is worth the wait and such a crowd pleaser. also! those tomatoes are flipping' to die for!</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">grilled asparagus, zucchini, and haloumi</span></u></b></div>
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[adapted from the <u><a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/ottolenghi-the-cookbook/9780449015773-item.html?ikwid=ottolenghi&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=5" target="_blank">ottolenghi</a></u> cookbook]</div>
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12 oz/350g cheery tomatoes, halved</div>
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9 tbsp olive oil</div>
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24 asparagus spears</div>
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2 zucchini</div>
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7 oz/200g haloumi cheese, sliced 3/4-inch or 2 cm thick [original recipe called for manouri cheese, but any grilling cheese would work well. i personally love haloumi cheese]</div>
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1 1/4 cups arugula</div>
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coarse sea salt + freshly ground black pepper</div>
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**basil oil [see recipe below]</div>
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1] preheat the oven to 325F. mix the tomatoes with 3 tbsp of the olive oil and season with some salt + pepper. spread them out on a baking sheet lined with tin foil or parchment paper, <u>skin side down</u>. roast in the oven for 50 minutes, until semi-dried. remove from the oven and leave to cool.</div>
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2] trim the woody bases of the asparagus and blanch in plenty of boiling water for 4 minutes. drain and refresh under cold water, making sure the spears are completely cold. drain well again, then transfer to a mixing bowl and toss with 2 tbsp of the olive oil and some salt + pepper.</div>
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3] slice the zucchini very thinly lengthwise, using a mandolin or a vegetable peeler. mix with 1 tbsp of the olive oil and some salt + pepper.</div>
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4] place a ridged grill pan over high heat and leave there for a few minutes. it should be very hot. grill the zucchini and asparagus, turning them over after about a minute. you want to get nice char-marks on all side. remove and leave to cool.</div>
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5] heat the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil in a pan. fry the haloumi cheese for 3 minutes on each side, until it is golden. place on paper towels to soak up the excess oil. alternatively, grill the cheese on the hot grill pan for about 2 minutes on each side. </div>
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6] make the basil oil [recipe below].</div>
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7] to assemble, arrange the arugula, vegetables, and cheese in layers on a flat serving plate. try to build the salad up while showing all the individual components. drizzle with a much basil oil as you like and serve.</div>
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5 tbsp olive oil</div>
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1 clove garlic, chopped</div>
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1 cup basil leaves</div>
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pinch of salt</div>
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1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper</div>
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1] mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. keep any leftover oil in the fridge for future salads.</div>
Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-44765176548643018332014-11-16T15:36:00.001-07:002014-11-16T15:50:41.407-07:00.they're here.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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my boys. </div>
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my sweet twin boys. </div>
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my middle and my youngest children. </div>
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they have arrived and we are enjoying them so damn much.<br />
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please let me introduce you to our theodore edward + axel arthur. born on october 5th, 2014, they are truly amazing.</div>
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Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-22874444561222141512014-10-03T16:37:00.002-06:002014-11-16T15:36:17.252-07:00.teaching a toddler.<div style="text-align: justify;">
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one of my initial greatest fears while we spoke of adding to our family was making sure jack understood that he was always going to be as loved as he is now [if not more!] and just how special he was always going to be to us. that adding more kids to our family was not going to change our feelings for him in the slightest, but in fact add to our happiness. but how do you teach and explain that to a toddler just learning to talk himself?!</div>
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i have no direct answers to this question, but with jack's ever increasing interest in some of my friends newborn babies during playdates, i can't help but feel as though we must be doing something right for our family and in raising him. </div>
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he is loving. he softly strokes their hair and chubby soft cheeks without being prompted. </div>
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he is thoughtful. he brings books to the babies to read and tries to share his cheerios by putting them directly in their mouths [we obviously watch him closely, not too worry!]. </div>
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he is kind. and sits by the babies as though he doesn't want them to be alone.</div>
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he is helpful. he brings blankets to cover them and tries to rock them in their bassinets.</div>
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and he is playful. sharing his toys and playing peek-a-boo constantly with them.</div>
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<i>[note: all of these things above are true. i've witnessed them personally and it amazes me how a 23 month old child can be so loving and so perceptive to a smaller 'mini'. it just blows my mind]</i></div>
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so while it's an ongoing process with a toddler, explaining that very shortly we'll have two babies of our own to love and play with, we're actually having quite a fun time with it. so in case anyone is going through this situation as well, here are some books and activities we play on a regular basis in preparation for our little twins arrival this coming week.</div>
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-following in the beautiful <a href="http://www.pinksugarland.com/" target="_blank">andrea's</a> footsteps, i jumped on her <a href="http://www.pinksugarland.com/" target="_blank">weekly book club train</a> and decided to share a few of our favourites to read recently....no surprise that with all the baby talk going on in this house, his fav's have all been these 'baby's' books.<br />
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<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/rocker-babies-wear-jeans/9781582462912-item.html?ikwid=rocker+babies+wear&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0" target="_blank">rocker babies wear jeans</a> by michelle sinclair colman<br />
<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/the-boss-baby/9781442487796-item.html?ikwid=the+boss+baby&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0" target="_blank">the boss baby</a> by marla frazee<br />
<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/everywhere-babies/9780152053154-item.html?ikwid=everywhere+baby&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0" target="_blank">everywhere babies</a> by susan meyers<br />
<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/snuggle-the-baby/9781419711244-item.html?ikwid=snuggle+the+baby&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=3" target="_blank">snuggle the baby</a> by sara gillingham [jack's fav!]<br />
babies, babies, babies! by catherine and laurence anholt<br />
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-we took jack to ikea one weekend and discovered a large bin of babies for $9! we allowed him to pick out any two babies he wanted to love and take home. he of course choose, two identical boys that look exactly like himself which i found quite amusing and perhaps a sign for what's to come?! jack has loved those two babies immensely the past few weeks and it's been fun watching him put them to bed [in his crib], share his soothers and juice with them, and kiss them 'night night'.<br />
-playdates with other babies! and lots of them! totally helps.<br />
-where's momma's babies? jack loves to peek up my shirt at my ever growing belly and we alway make a fun game of it. it usually ends in plenty of belly kisses for his babies.<br />
-before bed each night, pete and i will throw out a bunch of names and ask jack if he can repeat them and if he likes them. it's always cute hearing him muster through the different names in his little voice and then tell us he likes <i>every single name</i> we say!<br />
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and please share! what are you doing with your oldest in preparation for another?</div>
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dear my two youngest,<br />
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yes, it's true. i already love you both more than i knew i could. more than i knew was possible.<br />
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and i didn't want you to potentially look back and figure that the lack of posts about you both has anything to do with loving you less than the first time i went through this with your precious big brother.<br />
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yes, the majority of my time is spent playing and chasing after jack, and boy does he keep me busy, but i want you both to know that you two are always on my mind as well. it has truly surprised me in so many ways to discover how the same feelings i had the first time around have circled back completely. and they have felt just as precious and just as special as they did then. all the little kicks and twirls and love jabs you both give me daily is a constant reminder that i have been given this amazing gift...the two of you.<br />
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to be honest, at first i was so worried that i couldn't love anyone as much as the love i have for your brother, but boy was i wrong. i feel inertly protective already. i feel that momma bear fierceness for you both. i feel blessed. i feel pleasure in knowing you both are mine. i feel so full of love that i fear i might burst some days.<br />
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so while i don't get to spend as much time counting the weeks & days left or verbally sharing the milestones of your growth, i did want you to know that i am privately getting to know you both intimately and quietly and it has been an absolute pleasure. i hope you can feel that, within the roundness of my belly and in the roundness of my full full heart. i hope you both know how much joy you've already brought your new family. your dada, your mama, and your older brother. seriously so much joy.<br />
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so there you have it. being the middle and youngest [wow! so neat to be able to say that] of my children, i sincerely don't want you to think you are any less loved or important. because kids, you are so both.<br />
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so important and so damn loved.<br />
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xx<br />
mommaErinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-33456958772456565522014-09-29T19:09:00.000-06:002014-11-16T15:35:51.684-07:00.at 33 weeks, with the treb twins.<div style="text-align: center;">
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.at thirty three weeks.</div>
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::i officially look like i have two babies in there. sure, i am a little small for twins, but i take my shirt off and - whoa!<br />
::the babies are lying in the worst possible positioning, breach + transverse. which basically means i'll be delivering via c-section if twin a doesn't turn around for me. not ideal.</div>
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::the heartburn, people! seriously, i've been put on a prescription for it. lying down, sitting up, walking, talking, breathing...it's always present.</div>
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:the twiners are chubby little monkeys. 3 weeks ago, they weighed in at 4lbs and 4.3 lbs [70th/80th weight percentile at the time!].</div>
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::we bought an extra car seat, crib mattresses, cleaned out the bookshelf in the nursery and filled it with baby trinkets and have washed all of jack's newborn clothes. hurray!</div>
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::we also bought jack a "hello, brother" gift from the twins. it's this beautiful <u><a href="http://store.alexandalexa.com/bucaneer-s-pirate-fort" target="_blank">wooden pirate fort</a></u> and i think he'll love it. everything is "piiir" [aka. jack's version of pirate] right now.</div>
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::my back feels like it's about to break in half some days. it's not great.<br />
::and twin b loves to continually grind and roll into my ribs, which is something i never felt with jack. and....not great.<br />
::my partner and i officially opened up our online children's boutique <a href="http://shoptheskinny.ca/" target="_blank">www.shoptheskinny.ca </a>and it is going so awesome! such a happy and exciting time for us and i can't wait to see what the future holds!</div>
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::we just celebrated my sister and new brother-in-law wed. and it was beautiful. i even stayed till closing time!</div>
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::my pantry is about to get a cleaning.<br />
::i basically only have 1 month left to go. whoo hoo!!<br />
::i was lucky enough to spend one rainy & stormy night with the beautiful jessica from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beautifulsimplelifephotography?ref=br_tf" target="_blank">beautiful.simple.life.photography</a> out at the lake. she's the one who captured all these gorgeous images [it's all her! i just showed up!] of me and my twin babies and i seriously have a little cry every time i look at them. i will cherish them forever. thank you so much, jessica xx</div>
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for those of you who don't think in terms of weeks...this means i'm now about 8.5 months pregnant!</div>
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just checking in to let you know that man - i love you. i know the twins are coming soon and your little world is about to change, but this insane amount of love dada and i have for you isn't going anywhere. that will never change. never ever. in fact, it seems to grow more and more with each passing day. i can't even explain it. you are just so darn awesome.</div>
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even with all those lovely toddler-two tantrums you've been showing us. we still love you.</div>
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even with all those insanely stinky diapers you love to save for momma. we still love you.</div>
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even with the refusal to eat anything healthy lately. we still love you.</div>
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even with the nightly 2:30 am wakings where you won't go back to sleep unless it's in our bed. we still love you.</div>
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even with the mess you make <i>right</i> after momma has tidied up. we still love you. </div>
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even if you refuse to enjoy a bath alone and one of us has to crawl in with you. we still love you.</div>
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see, jack. we still love you no matter what you throw at us and these little siblings of yours, coming so so soon, are only going to make our family even better. i hope you know that. </div>
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i also hope you know that if you ever just need a little alone time with momma or dada, we're here. anytime. we will still have our special moments like we do now, just the two of us [or three of us] if you need. anytime. you are our little bugg man and that will never change.</div>
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so remember that we love you, no matter what. forever and always. </div>
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[and i am so incredibly lucky to have <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Els-Photography-By-Meg-Henderson/155553791134176" target="_blank">meg henderson</a> [<a href="http://www.elsphotography.com/index2.php#/home/" target="_blank">els photography</a>] in my life to capture these amazing pictures of me and my boy. these mean the absolute world to me, hormonal or not, and i cannot thank her enough. and her talent....i mean, it's pretty incredible right?!]</div>
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about a month & half ago, peter + jack and i took a little getaway over my birthday weekend to visit some old dinosaurs. it was a perfect mini holiday with my family of three [and our last as a family of three!] and i found it rather fitting considering i'm starting to feel like a 'fossil' as well ;)</div>
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we packed up our new vehicle and drove the 3.5 hours south to the tiny town of drumheller, ab. i can't really say much about the city itself [sorry, drumheller!] but the landscape was beautiful and the town filled to the brim with activities for the youngsters. jack was in heaven. </div>
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we visited the suspension bridge, the hoodoo's [and attempted to snap a few maternity pictures in the badlands], visited the world's largest dinosaur, walked the <a href="http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/" target="_blank">tyrrell museum</a>, and played on the hotel waterslide. we also had a rather delicious greek meal at a local restaurant, which reminded pete and i so much of our europe trip a few short years back. the food was so authentic it was like we where on the island of santorini again!</div>
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well, since i'm definitely feeling pregnant as of late [this belly of mine is getting huge!], my thoughts are obviously reflecting anything 'baby'....or in my case, 'babies!'</div>
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and did i mention that i only have 3 weeks left?! yep, 3 freakin' weeks till these sweet babes are in my arms and smelling like heaven.<br />
guess i should pack up that hospital bag and install those two extra car seats....</div>
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<b>need ||</b> <a href="http://www.motherhoodcanada.ca/Product.asp?Product_id=97575Z30120&Mastercategory_Id=MC13" target="_blank">a few good nursing sleep bras</a> [these things i lived in for about a year when i had jack. i guess the ta-ta's just liked a little extra support when i'm nursing and it just made my sleep that much better, despite still having to get up every couple hours. i personally enjoyed <a href="http://www.motherhoodcanada.ca/Product.asp?Product_Id=975400120&Mastercategory_Id=MC13" target="_blank">this wrap type of sleep bra</a> and desperately need to re-stock my pile. and quickly!]</div>
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<b>want ||</b> <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dg97apxqn" target="_blank">a highlighter / eye brightener</a> [this <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dg97apxqn" target="_blank">nars eye shadow pencil</a> looks like a warm peachy-goldy-cream colour and just may be the perfect shade to add a lightness and brightness to my already tired eyes [and yes! i know it's just about to get worse....]</div>
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<b>eat ||</b> freezer meals, like this <a href="http://www.pinksugarland.com/2013/06/come-hungry-curry-coconut-chili/" target="_blank">coconut curry chili</a> [or <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/313380/baked-pasta-with-chicken-sausage" target="_blank">this</a> or <a href="http://www.fancynapkinblog.com/2011/08/marnies-meatloaf.html" target="_blank">this</a> or <a href="http://www.dinnerfactory.ca/index.php?page_id=43" target="_blank">any of this</a>. i mentioned i'm pregnant right? ha! freezer meals are actually the most perfect thing to gift or even pre-make yourself before a new baby arrives and i am personally stock piling my freezer. when you're just too tired to make anything, these are life savers. and ps! i've made that chili above and it's truly unbelievable!!]</div>
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<b>make ||</b> <a href="http://www.lovefromginger.com/diy-easy-macrame-wallhanging/" target="_blank">a macramé wall hanging</a>, for above each twins crib [adore these beautiful works of art, and personally think they have enough going on that they may even keep the babies distracted enough to change their diapers, etc. etc. apparently by following <a href="http://www.lovefromginger.com/diy-easy-macrame-wallhanging/" target="_blank">this diy</a> i may be able to construct my own?!]</div>
Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-39046104673569000462014-08-27T08:27:00.001-06:002014-08-27T08:27:45.409-06:00.morning hopes.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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early this morning, with jack lying in my bed next to me watching tv as per our usual morning ritual, my channel flipped to <a href="http://www.cmt.ca/" target="_blank">cmt music</a>. while i don't particularly partake in country music ever, a particular song started and the lyrics grabbed my attention....lee ann womack's '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV-Z1YwaOiw" target="_blank">i hope you dance</a>' played [<i>and</i> judging from the outfits in the video, probably released in the early 90's!] and i couldn't help but hope for those same things for that sweet little boy in my arms. call it pregnancy hormones, call it love.</div>
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jack henry - i hope you always dance.</div>
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You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,</div>
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I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,</div>
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Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,</div>
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Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,</div>
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And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.</div>
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I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,</div>
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Never settle for the path of least resistance</div>
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Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',</div>
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Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',</div>
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Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,</div>
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When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,</div>
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Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,</div>
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And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.</div>
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I hope you dance....I hope you dance.</div>
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I hope you dance....I hope you dance.</div>
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(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,</div>
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Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.)</div>
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I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,</div>
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Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,</div>
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Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance, </div>
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And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. </div>
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Dance....I hope you dance. </div>
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I hope you dance....I hope you dance. </div>
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I hope you dance....I hope you dance.. </div>
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Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone)"</div>
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::i am definitely growing a big ol' bump.</div>
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::my heartburn has officially taken on it's own life form. no joke.</div>
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Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-87981023653458792002014-08-07T19:30:00.001-06:002014-10-01T07:19:31.692-06:00.this month's shopping list: august.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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with my birthday falling around the middle of august, i've always quite enjoyed making my shopping list for this month [for obvious reasons!]. it never fails in helping out the male half of my duo [hint hint, babe!] with ideas which works out to be kind of a no-brainer and win-win all in one! easy for him and i get exactly what i'm lusting over that month! yay!<br />
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what's currently on my shopping list for august.<br />
<a href="http://poppybarley.com/product/chelsea-boot-kaki/" target="_blank">poppy barley chelsea boot</a> || pb just released this new model and i am swooning! these may be my new fall go-to boot and i just love that they are tailored to your feet measurements making them the comfiest pair i'm sure i'll ever own!<br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/nesvvpxqn" target="_blank">gorjana & griffin mia tiered necklace</a> || a new fav designer on the radar! and the perfect necklace to layer or wear alone. i also love the length of this so much. a must have!<br />
<a href="http://www.storynorth.com/Pia-Wallen-Cross-Blanket-p/piawallenlargecrossblanket.htm" target="_blank">pia wallen large cross blanket</a> || the only blanket to have right now. it's perfection and i really really want it.<br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/neswdpxqn" target="_blank">gorjana & griffin mae shimmer solitaire</a> || and my 2nd pick from this designer. these simple, tiny rings would look great all together or worn alone. i just adore a thin band on my hands.<br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/namempxqn" target="_blank">anthropologie nassella joggers</a> || i am loving the silk tailored pajama pant craze right now and although i find myself a little hippy for these pants [<i>trying to actually say</i>: scared to look more hippy!] i think this awesome pattern would distract from any issues.<br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/~2ibqH" target="_blank">frends headphones</a> || this big girl needs these big girl headphones in a band way. so sleek and stylish, and perfect for travel.<br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/g2qgmpxqn" target="_blank">gorjana & griffin teagan cuff</a> || and my 3rd pick from this designer [what can i say?! i'm a jewellery girl!]. this has been on my radar for a while and is basically the perfect piece to add to any outfit. dressed up or down. perfection.<br />
<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/nahqhpxqn" target="_blank">pendelton bath robe</a> || something about those old school hudson bay stripes...and although this is not an actual hudson bay robe, it's by a favourite company of mine - pendleton. sigh. momma could really use a new robe, especially as i plan on living in my pajamas for a while after the twins are born.<br />
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just a <strike>quick</strike> [or rather, long winded] video on a few new beauty products i've hauled in over the last month or so. but be warned, there is quite a lot....<br />
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however, it was desperately needed and i've discovered some really great new products! my july favourites will be back in action and up in a week or so, so also stay tuned for that. a few of these items here may even have a little review on them so if you're into these kind of things, stay tuned!<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/mq8c5pxqn" target="_blank">j</a><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/mq8c5pxqn" target="_blank">osie maran coconut water-colour cheek gelee</a> in pink escape<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ncapapxqn" target="_blank">marc jacobs shameless blush</a> in obsessed #204<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/nekb9pxqn" target="_blank">tarte amazonian clay 12-hour blush</a> in captivating<br />
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maybelline baby skin instant pore eraser [you can buy at any drugstore...i bought mine at target]<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/nekzmpxqn" target="_blank">bite beauty lip scrub</a> in whipped cherry<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/nekd9pxqn" target="_blank">the balm cosmetics meet matt(e) eye palette</a><br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/nekdrpxqn" target="_blank">the balm cosmetics nude'atude eye palette</a><br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/neke5pxqn" target="_blank">mac all about face</a> in beige palette<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/nekczpxqn" target="_blank">lavanila healthy deodorant</a> in pure vanilla<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/nekcrpxqn" target="_blank">benefit badgal lash mascara</a> in black<br />
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maybelline mascara in deep velvet purple (purchased at any drugstore...i bought mine at target)<br />
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l'oreal infallible silky eyeliner in black (bought at target)<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/nek5hpxqn" target="_blank">smash box always sharpe waterproof kohl eyeliner</a> in sumatra (penny lane was the other beautiful copper brown if you want to give it a try!)<br />
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<span style="line-height: 1.4;">::still haven't cracked that envelope, although i have a serious hunch!</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.4;">::i am not really craving much of anything. just random food thoughts will hit me and i'll need to have it at that given second. then i'll eat it and it passes, so not really craving any one thing in particular. </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.4;">::tums, people. tums. every single bloody night.</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.4;">::my back is getting pretty sore and beat-up. twin "b" apparently enjoys hanging out deep in my back, which kinda sucks. not gonna lie.</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.4;">::i threw a bridal shower for my sister, and it went great. being pregnant with twins doesn't curb your lust for a good excuse to decorate and party plan. </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.4;">::we bought a new vehicle to fit our growing brood! so excited about this! and we definitely spoiled ourselves in the options department. yay! i am absolutely in love.</span></div>
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::twin 'a' is weighing 2lb 5oz, while twin 'b' is weighing in at 2lb 4 oz.! that's 1lb growth each for the little chubbers! grow babies, grow!!</div>
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::i've been sleeping terrible. the treb twins throw a mini party around 10 pm each night. and i love it just about as much as i love onions.<br />
::so needless to say, i'm still tired. cue my 'mini violin'.<br />
::we finally found ourselves a maid service. omg, no words.<br />
::i've been documenting a whole lot more of these babies growth. i've been so busy in the previous stages of this pregnancy that i feel like i've neglected the little suckers compared to the first pregnancy round with jack. trying to remedy that for the baby books...<br />
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Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-86236073249251828332014-07-19T23:48:00.003-06:002014-07-19T23:51:54.121-06:00.this month's shopping list: july.this month's shopping list has me lusting over breezy summer dresses, embroidery, and floral. and a few special care products to assist against that powerful summer sun.<br />
and yes, i am fully aware that july is almost over....sheesh. i have some buying to do!<br />
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1. <a href="http://thiefandbandit.com/" target="_blank">thief & bandit maxi dress</a> || i personally think this may be the absolute perfect summer maxi dress. a little on the higher price scale, but worth every penny. and i do believe that i could wear this bump and sans-bump, which is obviously just the extra push of reasoning i needed ;)<br />
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2. <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2cDYH" target="_blank">jcrew hibiscus floral shorts</a> || this colour scale has me drooling! and that pom-pom trim...need i say more? just wish i could wear them this summer, instead of next. darn bump.<br />
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3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/k66d5pxqn" target="_blank">asos maternity embroidered sundress</a> || actually purchased and patiently awaiting its arrival. i just can't wait to sink my claws into this dress and i will for sure do a bump update once it arrives. that's a promise.<br />
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4. <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/k9959pxqn" target="_blank">bite beauty agave lip mask</a> || on every 'must-try' list and apparently everyone knows it as well! it's always sold out...but i'm on the hunt!<br />
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5. <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ke2anpxqn" target="_blank">madewell cross-stitch belt</a> || really enjoying this shade of leather lately, and those embroidered cross-stitch detailing just adds so much more. also, this would kind of be perfect to pull in a dress for some bump highlighting action.<br />
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6. <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bxjw5pxqn" target="_blank">marc jacobs nail polish in colour snap!</a> || i've been on the hunt for a great orange shade since the sun's been out and this, my friends, is it! i love the bright contrast against a tanned summer hand. also, how great would this pair with those hibiscus shorts?!<br />
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7. <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/k99gzpxqn" target="_blank">anthropologie dress</a> || there aren't many words i have for how beautiful this dress it. and i think it may even have a high enough waistline to fit the bump?! so so so pretty.<br />
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8. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/shiseido-refreshing-sun-protection-spray-for-body-hair-broad-spectrum-spf-16/3386725?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=&resultback=3502&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-2_10_C" target="_blank">shiseido refreshing sun protection spray for hair and body</a> || i always wondered how to not burn the hot of your head when you forget your hat on really sunny days. and now i have my answer. also, my son has the lightest shade of blonde hair you've ever seen and i am paranoid about it burning. i think this needs to be added to my arsenal stat!<br />
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9. <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/k997dpxqn" target="_blank">bobbi brown soho chic eyeshadow palette</a> || i've been eyeing this baby up forever now and it's potentially time to purchase. the colours in it are perfection.Erinn T || Fancy Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214508249923347904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224033847265104970.post-31878417626161365202014-07-11T07:27:00.002-06:002014-07-11T10:07:38.860-06:00.outside favourites for the 1.5 year old crowd.<div style="text-align: justify;">
with our weather scheduled to be ridiculously hot this weekend [yay! i'll take what i can get even with being 6 months pregnant!] i thought it appropriate to share a few of jack's favourite outdoor items. he's rounding 21 months old, so if you have a toddler in that age range, id grab a few of these and enjoy this weather while you can. also - besides the bit of colour you get on your skin from being in the fresh outdoors, your toddler also sleeps like a baby again! win - win!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/kids/toys/zokuhomme-fish-pop-moulds/851877003386-item.html?ikwsec=Kids&ikwidx=0" target="_blank">zokuhomme fish pop moulds</a> || this ice pop mould & maker is basically the coolest [pun intended!] sucker around! fish bones, shark, a scuba diver and even an octopus are shaped from any juice concoction you can think up. healthy or not-so-healthy is totally your choice, but always super fun with these!<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/meuxvpxqn" target="_blank">ny ball cap</a> || after much persistence from both peter and i, jack is finally on the 'hat' train every time he goes outside. with his white-blonde hair, this has quickly become an essential for keeping our precious boys head from burning constantly. so why not make it a cool ball cap, right?<br />
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<a href="http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2850953" target="_blank">water/sand table</a> || we actually have a similar model with a pirate ship from costco, but this dump truck table would basically be a little boys dream.<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/~2dm6v" target="_blank">'awesome' rash guard top</a> || while jack isn't always sporting a swim guard, if i know that we'll be outside for much of the day or if it's ridiculously hot out, i'll slip him into this for a little extra awesome spf50 protection. just remember, this doesn't replace your regular spf routine!<br />
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<a href="http://www.westcoastkids.ca/Wearables/Footwear/Native---Jefferson" target="_blank">native jefferson shoes</a> || basically the best water shoes around. easy to put on, lightweight and pretty darn cute! jack's already lived in his and summer has just begun!<br />
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<a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/sunscreen-spray" target="_blank">honest co. sunscreen spf 30 spray</a> || this spray is uva/uvb, free from harmful chemicals [non-nano] and the spray is easy enough to apply without jack freaking out the entire time [well, who am i kidding...the kid cries the second i say sunscreen - what is with that?!]. it's water-resistant for up to 40 minutes and dries quickly. i quite enjoy it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/collection-aw14/boy/accessories/tropical-print-bermuda-trunks-c269273p2129058.html" target="_blank">tropical print bermuda swim trunks</a> || well, of course i put my son in one of the coolest summer trends of 2014 - the palm tropical trend! he has more pairs than i can to share and these ones are pretty great.<br />
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/meutmpxqn" target="_blank">colorblock chalk</a> || jack been on a serious colouring kick as of late and getting to colour on a sidewalk?! mind-blown! now just to teach him that sidewalks and walls are not the same thing!<br />
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::i am craving pickles, cheese and crackers<span style="line-height: 1.4;">....at 10 pm each night. </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.4;">::and i can't get enough of mint aero chocolate bars. i'm buying the costco pack, people!</span></div>
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::twin 'a' is weighing in around 1lb 5oz, while twin 'b' is weighing in around 1lb 3 oz.</div>
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::the twins nursery progress hasn't really moved since the last update. although, we did buy two new cribs and set them up! yay!<br />
::we have a sealed envelope with each babies gender inside. it hasn't been opened...yet.<br />
::my doctor has put me on medical leave. my body [and mind!] was really starting to feel the stresses of working full time, toddler duties, twin growing, and basically just life in general at this very moment. and it was much needed.<br />
::the twinners are moving around like crazy. little jabs and kicks all over the place.<br />
::daddy got to finally feel a kick too [well technically that was actually last week for documentation sake!].<br />
::i am still beyond tired. and it is still not worth the energy to complain about.<br />
::my house looks like a scene out of basically any disaster movie. i need a maid. stat.<br />
::besides the few minor aches and pains, life is good.<br />
::my maternity style is officially in full swing. leggings. maxi's. summer dresses and flat sandals are where it's at! well, besides being naked all the time. and sorry jeans, it's nothing personal.<br />
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for those of you who don't think in terms of weeks...this means i'm now 6 months pregnant!</div>
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