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when I first got married and had my daughter I found myself nursing with one hand and reading blogs on the other trying to find ideas to make my house a home, cook something yummy for dinner and look good while doing it; all on a budget. I'm your shortcut

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Aug 17

Introducing........Sienna Goretti.

Ok are you ready for picture overload?!? i just can't help myself. we are so overflowing with joy right now!  We are so excited to share with everyone our newest bundle of joy!! My Labor Story The doctor told us to leave our ho (read full article)

my labor story, super-mom-motherhood

Aug 15

i'm a little busy right now.....

The Busy Budgeting Mama (read full article)

mama chit chat, super-mom-motherhood

Aug 14

Because i can't just sit around waiting to give birth........

I added new items to my etsy shop! Sophia was my little model. The headband was all her. (she loves her accessories...) She's also wearing (by request) two tutu's. this girl likes poof!     i would love it if you woul (read full article)

etsy finds, super-mom-motherhood, the pretty paperie

Aug 13

Celebrations! some recent summer fun.

Some good friends of ours recently got married.. ben was supposed to be in the wedding but we thought i was going to pop any second with these bad contractions so we didn't want to risk it. it was a gorgeous wedding and if i weren't having contracti (read full article)

1st birthday party, fellow super mama, home and hostess

Aug 12

Ring of Fire? not what you want to hear when about to give birth.

So it's a day past my due date...and my baby updates i get via e-mail have been mocking me congratulating me on the new arrival...little do they know i'm still suffering it through. contractions that make me bend over in pain have been coming on and (read full article)

home and hostess, party details, sophia's sweet shoppe, super-mom-motherhood

Aug 10

Color Inspiration Boards - Touch of Pink

I came across these fabulous inspiration boards over  at Santa Barbara | Chic They are amazing. be sure to check out their archive of inspiration boards.. they are full of great ideas to get you feeling creative! Whether you are planning (read full article)

color inspiration, home and hostess, inspiration boards, pink

Aug 08

Day in the Life: favorite bargains, blogs, recipes, style tips & mommy moments

Favorite Party Theme via Thoughtfully Simple - {Play} House Warming Party Favorite DIY Idea via Bridesmaid.com - Butterfly Wine Glass Place cards The Busy Budgeting Mama (read full article)

Day in the Life: Random Mama Moments

Aug 06

DIY Tissue Pom Poms

We all love simple easy diy projects that add major impact to a party.. here's a great tutorial by martha stewart. you could use any color..go with any size.. and make a beautiful custom detail for your party! How to Make the Pom-PomsYou' (read full article)

cute diy ideas, diy, home and hostess, party details, tissue pom poms

Aug 05

Life Update

Some of you have been thinking i'm off giving birth..but no.  life just got crazy so i haven't posted in a couple days. here's an update. can't make this long... having contractions..i need to lie down. The Busy Budgeting Mama (read full article)

mama chit chat, super-mom-motherhood

Aug 02

7 Creative Cupcake Ideas...budget friendly cuteness!

One of my go to sites is realsimple.com and i love their post on 7 creative cupcake ideas! you should know by now i love cupcakes..besides being cute and inexpensive, they are easy! easy doesn't mean boring.. you can create some lovely dessert (read full article)

7 creative cupcake ideas, raspberry filled vanilla bean cupcakes with raspberry buttercream, Recipes

Jul 31

Sweet & Simple DIY's for Summer Entertaining

I really feel like a few little details like these  add such a special touch! even if you're just having a little get together with friends... simple easy touches like these show you care! plus they are adorable. :) DIY Pom Pom Napkin (read full article)

cute diy ideas, decorating, diy, diy miniature fabric flower garland, diy pom-pom napkin rings, entertaining details, home and hostess, party details, tutorials

Jul 30

Party Trend: Dessert Bar & Candy Buffet- Budget Friendly Ideas

Most of you have probably heard of the amazing Amy Atlas.  Her dessert tables are famous for being absolutely stunning! Here's just a few favorites.... Now i'm guessing her budget is a weee bit more than mine or yours... but she is pe (read full article)

candy buffet, dessert bar, grocery store dessert bar, home and hostess

Jul 28

Every Sweet Shoppe needs it's own Village- Fun Party Detail in the works!

So as i attempt to distract myself from my contractions i decided to build a village... haha. if this doesn't break my water i don't know what will! ;)  i'm now 70% effaced, 2cm dilated. the doctor said that with this progressio (read full article)

children's party ideas, home and hostess, sophia's sweet shoppe, sweet shoppe party theme

Jul 27

Still Pregnant + Sophia's 2nd Birthday Party Sneak Peek!

So i'm still pregnant! haha. 38 weeks and been told for the past few weeks it could be any day! Trying to stay busy through these contractions. the other day i went into the hospital because they were every 5 minutes for over an hour. but i guess th (read full article)

sophia's sweet shoppe, super-mom-motherhood, sweet shoppe party theme

Jul 24

Cupcakes + Cupcake toppers = Cuteness Overload!

Sophia was eager to help me sample the cupcakes. i bought some from the store because i knew if i baked them myself i would end up eating the whole batch...i'm a hormonal hungry pregnant lady. haha. Sophia calls the cupcakes happy cake....i g (read full article)

pretty paperie, super-mom-motherhood

Jul 23

My Top Mama Picks: Pregnancy #2 - MY Favorite Item VideoBlog!

My Top Mama Picks: ignore the dirty hair..it's the best it's gonna get right now haha.  and the half empty house. (we're moving.) everyone needs to post a semi-embarrassing video of them..  for their humility. heh (read full article)

blanqi, My Top Mama Picks, pregnancy #2 favorite item, super-mom-motherhood

Jul 22

Car Birthday Party Theme

Jack and Izzy is one of my favorite blogs.. and i love the theme she chose for her son's 2nd birthday party! Check out all of these fun details! how precious are those car cut outs??   i love this activity that she had the kids do (read full article)

car party theme, children's party ideas, home and hostess, Party Theme

Jul 20

Etsy Shop Launching Extravaganza!

Be sure to check out my new etsy shop and enter to win $15 credit to the store! click here for details! The Busy Budgeting Mama (read full article)

super-mom-motherhood

Jul 20

DIY Kitchen Play Set: Photo Inspiration & Links

Sophia's most recent fascination is all things kitchen...  if i even walk into the kitchen she goes "whatcha cookin??  (with her own little accent that we aren't sure where it came from..haha) So for her birthday coming up i want  (read full article)

diy, kitchen play set, super-mom-motherhood

Jul 19

Day in the Life: Baby Bump Edition + Etsy Shop Launching Extravaganza!

  ......................................................................................... be sure to link both my etsy shop & my blog in your promotion! good luck! and i can't wait to create some fabulous designs for the winn (read full article)

Day in the Life: Random Mama Moments, Giveaway Time, pretty paperie

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