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DIY Holiday Wreaths with Thrifted Garland

A few weeks ago I posted about a DIY Holiday Wreath using a Hula Hoop and thrifted bells from...

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This guy. We love him. He became a dad times two o

This guy. We love him. He became a dad times two overnight and rose to the occasion like only he could. These two little girls are so lucky to have him as a dad.

It's my favorite time of year. Peony season! Watch

It's my favorite time of year. Peony season! Watching these buds unfold is magical. I can't wait.

Evie & Poppy you made me a mama.
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I feel so blessed to have two little ones. We said we wanted one baby and the universe had a different idea.
Being a mom during this time has been interesting. I am definitely missing my friends and wish my babies saw more than my face and Marks every day. I hope some day soon they'll meet all the wonderful people in our lives. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Mark gave me these rings when they were born. They are delicate and precious like our two little babes.

FREE RESOURCES ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During

FREE RESOURCES
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During this time at home it's a question of how to keep busy, active and engaged. It would be really easy to watch 16 hours of Netflix per day but my brain needs a little more! No judgement if you're only watching Netflix.
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I was already staying close to home with two newborns, now it's not really a choice. Mark is going to work and wearing a respirator with filters since he works in public spaces. We are staying at home for the most part and each day trying to get outside. When the girls are sleeping I am trying to learn or cook or do something for myself! Feel very lucky to have two little ones who nap fairly well. (As I write that Evie is kicking her legs and refusing to nap!)
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I've seen a lot of free resources shared and I wanted to compile a list of my favorites. Hopefully there is one in there you need! I'm sure most of us are on a budget during this time. It's so nice to have free resources to access. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If anyone else has any suggestions, please comment and let me know! I would be so happy to have this list grow even bigger!
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I've included free cooking, meditations, inspiration, music, learning, fitness, films and animals. aplentifullife.ca/free-resources-to-get-you-through-being-at-home/
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#freeresources #stayentertained #selfisolation #newbabies #staycreative #aplentifullife #inspireeachother #selfisolating #stayingin #housebound #stayingsafe #keepingbusy #keepbusy #learning at home

4 weeks you've been with us. 01.28.2020 You made

4 weeks you've been with us.

01.28.2020

You made a quick entrance into this world. There were no matching robes or instagram moments. It was raw, intense and high stress. Trying to make a birth plan between contractions is not the way I imagined it happening. In the end you were healthy and happy, that's what matters.

You've done a lot in your 4 weeks on earth. A 15 day stay in the NICU, oceanside walks, meeting family and friends, and all the cuddles.

We are all continuing to heal and grow stronger with each day!

Welcome Evie Lou and Poppy Ann. We can't wait to get to know you.

This is 40. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I finally

This is 40.
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I finally decided on my word for the year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
MOTHER.
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Although it may seem obvious to you, it wasn't for me. At the start of the year I was a little down. This year is unlike any other. I began the year 7 months pregnant with our twin girls. There are not many projects on my plate this month and besides a little organizing, I don't have much going on. This was extremely frustrating for me as I'm usually go, go, go. With a growing belly and a fast approaching due date that is no longer realistic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I really had time to sit with my thoughts and it was tough. In the space that was created I had a realization. This will be the first year since I moved out on my own 20 years ago that life will not be about the hustle or the grind or what's next. Over the past years I've worked hard. Holding down a full time job, a side hustle and a passion, sometimes more. Most days working 10 to 12 hours.
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Everyone keeps saying how twins will be hard. (It is truly amazing how negative people can be around pregnancy, but that's another post.) I don't believe it. I'm sure there are days where I'll be sleep deprived, dreading another diaper change, worried about the babies, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. This year I have ONE job. To be a MOTHER. A job I've been preparing for all my life.
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Photo: @theportraitsessions
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#motherhood #thisis40 #40thbirthday #wordoftheyear #mother #mamatribe #twinmom #realmotherhood ##ohheymamas #motherhoodjourney #thisismotherhood #sharetheeverymom #twinpregnancy #thirdtrimester #aplentifullife #40andfabulous #bringit2020 #turning40 #pregnantwithtwins #bumpdated

I thrift shop for my own clothes so it would only

I thrift shop for my own clothes so it would only make sense I would for our girls. Also when you are having twins there is a definitely a budget! TWO OF EVERYTHING.
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Can you believe that every piece of clothing in this photo was thrifted from the Salvation Army thrift store? Check out my stories to see how I purchased 11 pieces for only $19! That works out to $1.72 per item.
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If you have kids or need to shop for a kid, don't rule out secondhand. All the clothing I found was in really great condition, good brands and super cute, because that's key.
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Also Mark said the girls closet reminded him of an Easter egg. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Haha. I am ok with it! I love the colour.

#thriftfinds #salvationarmythriftstore #thrifted #thriftstorehaul #babygirls #girlsnursery #nurserydecor #twinmom #twinlife #lifeonabudget #frugalfamily #budgetfamily #affordablekidsclothes #twinpregnancy #sharetheeverymom #mamatribe #thisismotherhood #twinpregnancy #colorfulnursery

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