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Blogging Challenge – Day 13 – My Goals

By Laura Baareman March 1, 2011Blogging Challenge

Since I feel like I just did this one a few months ago on my New Year's Resolution Post, I'll just give a status of how I'm doing and any changes/additions I have to these goals:Read through the Bible in a year - Chronological version Status: Doing pretty good with…

Blogging Challenge – Day 12 – What I Believe

By Laura Baareman March 1, 2011Blogging Challenge

Everything I believe in life is based on my faith in Jesus Christ. I praise God that he has given me purpose in life and enabled me to understand to answer to the "Why am I here?" question that many many people struggle with. I know without a doubt…

Top 10 of the Oscars 2011

By Laura Baareman March 1, 2011Fashion

I have to admit that the main reason I watch the Oscars is to see the fashion of the night. Here's my Top 10 List1. Best Hair: Wavy (on Amy Adams, Celine Dion, and Natalie Portman)2. Best Hair: Scarlett Johansson - I don't care so much for the dress,…

A February Beach Trip

By Laura Baareman February 25, 2011Food, Friends, Fun Times

With warmer weather in the air and spring just around the corner, this past weekend Laura and I got a jump on summer fun by beaching it up with our friends Paul and Shannon Myers. We've wanted to go on a trip with them for awhile, and it finally…

Blogging Challenge – Day 11 – Favorite TV Shows

By Laura Baareman February 22, 2011Blogging Challenge1 Comment

These days I really don't watch much TV. I'd rather hang out online, watch a movie or documentary on Netflix, or read a book.When I DO watch TVshows, I often watch them online. This is part of the reason I'm trying to convince Jason to get rid of cable…

What I’m Lovin’ Wednesdays: Week 3

By Laura Baareman February 17, 2011What I'm Lovin'2 Comments

It's been a great week so far, here's some things that I'm lovin' today.1. I'm loving that Jason and I got invited to go hang out at our friend's family's Beach House on Fripp Island this weekend! Can't wait until Friday when I get to see the beach!2. I'm…

Our Valentine’s Day!

By Laura Baareman February 16, 2011Food, Fun Times

Well, that time of year has come and gone. The time of year when flowers are marked up 768%, chocolate truffles are consumed by the truckload, and the horribly cheesy romantic Hallmark greetings nauseate the insides a little bit. Seriously, I think cupid has it out for us. He…

Mirror Construction Tips

By Laura Baareman February 13, 2011Decorating, Projects3 Comments

Hey y'all, I thought I'd give some tips on the construction on the mirror for any of you guys who will most likely be building it. First of all the actual dimensions of the mirror are not quite the even 27 by 44.5. They are actually 44 and 1/8…

Pottery Barn “Eagan Mirror” DIY Project

By Laura Baareman February 13, 2011Projects15 Comments

Hey there! We are back to teach ya'll how to make your own Pottery Barn "Eagan Mirror" that I mentioned as one of my favorite things back in this post.So, my favorite home decorating store of all time is Pottery Barn. Although we can't afford anything in the place, it…

Mr. Baareman’s Opus

By Laura Baareman February 12, 2011Fun Times

Happy Friday! Jason has been playing this same little ditty on the piano for some time now. Come to find out, he composed it himself! We kept saying that I needed to record him playing it so he won't forget how it goes. So here it is, Jason's online debut!