Reality Daydream

The Dream is Free, The Hustle Sold Separately

Questions? Comments?

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For awhile now, I've been thinking we should have an "About" or "Our Story" tab at the top of our blog... describing our love, our family, our journey, our goals, and our projects. But every time I sit down to compose it, I have a major case of writer's block. It seems like such an important thing, portraying who we are and what we're about. But I'm having major issues.So I had this idea that you, ... [ Read More ]

Maybe a little over-ambitious

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Nick and I have found ourselves in the midst of some pretty absurd projects. Projects that we may not have started if we had known how much time we would need to invest in them. Interestingly, we are working on separate projects. Here's a little sneak preview of Nick's project:  (I can assure you it's not a bomb) As for my project, all I can say is that it involves the sewing machine... which was ... [ Read More ]

All Things Thrifty!

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I can't believe I'm saying this, but we're teaming up with Brooke at All Things Thrifty! I've been dying to tell you, but I wanted to wait to make sure I wasn't dreaming! She's given us the opportunity to be a regular contributor to her website. So on the 3rd Saturday of each month,  I'll be over there laying out a tutorial for all her readers! Can you believe it? I mean, Brooke is like DIY ... [ Read More ]

Happy Valentine’s!

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Valentine's Day became more than just a cheesy irritating holiday for us when Nick and I met on Valentine's day exactly 4 years ago! You can read that story here. If I were President of the United States, I would mandate that all holiday's land on the weekend... cause how are we supposed to celebrate on a Tuesday?! Nick and I celebrated over the weekend by reenacting our first date by going to ... [ Read More ]

Blogging

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I got to thinking about how crazy it is how far this little blog has come in 2.5 years. I started this blog to document my journey as a newlywed, and a new homeowner... excited to share my love for interior design, family, and country living. I had no idea that so many strangers would find this life so interesting. I remember being tickled pink the first time someone I didn't know left a comment. ... [ Read More ]

Giveaway WINNER… and bonus video

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Holy busy busy weekend! Is it weird that I'm glad it's Monday? Somehow we managed to paint a backsplash, deliver the woodgrain coffee table (that sold in just a couple hours after posting it last week!), finish an end table (that I'll post later this week), get a month's worth of groceries, and start on a vanity. Feels great just to relax at home and be back in our chill routine.But let's get to ... [ Read More ]

My Memories Scrapbook Suite GIVEAWAY!

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Oh my gosh you guys, something exciting is happening! The makers of My Memories has contacted me about hosting a giveaway for their amazing digital scrapbooking software! Their timing couldn't be more perfect, because I've been feeling pretty guilty for letting pictures of the girls pile up, when I could be putting them in albums. But albums are so... uncreative. But scrapbooking is so... ... [ Read More ]

…a couple more favorites.

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I've been slowly making my way through all your recipes you shared on my recipe exchange post... and I have a couple more favorites to share! I love that you all offered up delicious AND easy meals... cause this girl is no pro in the kitchen. You should really consider trying these. I promise they'll be a hit at your house.Creamy Italian Chicken (from Ry & Heather)2 lbs chicken1 pkg dry ... [ Read More ]

Calling all Thumb-SUCKAS!

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Paisley has taken a liking to her thumb lately. I freaked out for a couple days and tried 'redirecting' her by removing said thumb and inserting her pacifier. This would usually work for a couple seconds, before she'd spit it out and return to chowing on her thumb again. After doing tons of research (and getting lots of advice from FB friends) I decided it wasn't the end of the world if she sucks ... [ Read More ]

Card Wreath Reboot

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If you've been around the blog for awhile, you remember our Christmas Card Wreath that we crafted last year about this time. (it was one of those posts where I reeeeeally wanted to scream I'M PREGNANT but couldn't because I was only 2 weeks pregnant). To those of you that are scanning this post and not really reading it: NO I'm not pregnant right now. Anywho, over the last year, our "Christmas ... [ Read More ]

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