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Cyber Monday Deals
Did you score any Black Friday or Small Business Saturday deals over the weekend? I definitely did! Kohl’s had some amazing deals, and I was able to cross 7 gifts off my list for only $100– and I got...
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Holiday Cards + Minted
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to start thinking about holiday cards! I won’t lie– I look forward to doing mine every year and probably spend entirely too much time thinking about it! If that...
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Can I just say hallelujah for an early bedtime for both kids tonight? HALLELUJAH! This past 6 days has been kind of nuts around here, but lots of fun. Friday, I spent the day in Chicago shopping on...
View Articleeven the best laid plans go awry…
Brandon left last Saturday for a convention and Reno, NV and was supposed to return home last night around 5pm. The kids and I couldn’t wait! It had been a long (but fun) 5 days without him, and thanks...
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Six years ago, I walked down the aisle in a gorgeous ivory gown in front of a packed church on the arm of my dad, and promised my love and my life to my high school sweetheart. While the snow fell...
View ArticleGetting into the Christmas Spirit
Admittedly, I am not 100% in the Christmas spirit yet. Maybe it’s the fact that this week has been spent dealing with sick kids, photo shoot setup, 4 sessions back to back in one afternoon, more sick...
View Articlewhat the kids are up to…
The kids have been keeping me busy lately, and on my toes at all times. At 4.5 and 2 years old, our days are never boring, and the chaos of Christmas just added to it! As busy as it was, it was still a...
View ArticleMy Word for 2014
For the first time, I feel strongly about picking a word to begin the new year. Not sure why, but this word has been standing out to me the last couple days. There are some big changes headed this way...
View ArticleGet it Together
Although I love my iPad, iPhone, and Macbook Pro, I still can’t break away from a paper planner. So, if you are looking for a paper planner to start the new year with, here are a few that I have seen...
View ArticleWinter Wonderland
The Midwest got nailed with snow over the weekend, and we were not spared by Mother Nature and her crazy ways! After deciding to leave the kids at Grandma Diane’s, we headed out to spend the night at...
View ArticleNew Year, New Glasses
It’s a new year, and you may have a list written out of all of the goals you want to achieve or the resolutions that you are hoping to cling to. One thing you may not have on that list is what you want...
View ArticleHigh Five for Friday
Happy Friday! I for one, am glad this week is over, and I am hopeful that Snowmageddon or Polar Vortex or whatever it’s called has said “peace out!” and warmer temps will be here to stay. 1. So happy...
View ArticleGetting Started with Your DSLR
Join me over at Fancy Little Things today– I am sharing some tutorials and posts for getting started with a DSLR camera! © 2014, basicallyjulie.com. All rights reserved. Love it? Print, email, pin,...
View ArticleDreams & Goals
The 18 year old version of me had simple plans and attainable goals. Finish college, marry Brandon, find a job for a short time then have kids. Easy, right? Well, then we got married, I finished...
View ArticleGet Organized {I’m having a 31 Party!}
If you don’t know about Thirty-One, it is safe to say you have been living under a rock. (Ok, maybe I am slightly kidding!) I LOVE their products and own several of them! In December, I went to their...
View ArticleWhat I Wore Wednesday
Winter temps are still in full force here in Illinois (polar vortex round 2 anyone?) so lately, I have kept my look layered and cozy! Tunic: Local boutique / denim vest: Old Navy / Jeggings: Gap /...
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Kenley’s Big Bed
Two weekends ago, we decided we would finally tear down the crib (insert tears here) and put up Kenley’s big bed. We really talked it up! All week we talked about her new bed, and how she was getting...
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Valentine’s Day Prep
Last week, my friend Sheana called and wanted me to send her some of the kids artwork. I am not an artsy-craftsy type so I knew I would have to do something simple with both kids. Otherwise, she was...
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High Five For Friday
It’s Friday! Can I get an amen? These last few weeks have seemed so incredibly long due to MORE snow days (All last week and this past Tuesday for Brayden) and the cold, snowy weather that just won’t...
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