tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12739517132796212032024-03-12T00:39:40.878-07:00C A R L Y B R A N N O N . C O MC A R L Y B R A N N O N . C O MCarly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.comBlogger377125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-50858418285317142022015-06-24T22:12:00.000-07:002015-06-24T22:12:52.649-07:00Sidewalk Paint Recipe<div style="text-align: center;">
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Inspired by a cool sidewalk paint kit we saw selling for $15, we came up with our own recipe using just a couple of common kitchen ingredients that cost about $1," says Danita Thomas. "This concoction comes in handy when the kids are a little restless and start asking, 'What can we do now?' They've used their homemade paints to design driveway murals, lay out roads for their bikes and toy cars, and even decorate the walkways for holidays."</div>
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Check out more fun ideas from John and Danita Thomas, the <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/crafts-by-age/feature/ff0208-kid-concoctions/" style="color: #618e00; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;">Kid Concoctions Couple</a>.</div>
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In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and cold water. Stir in as many drops of food coloring as you need to get your desired color. Repeat this process for each paint color. Use a paintbrush to make fun designs on the sidewalk or driveway. To wash the paint off, simply spray the area with water.</div>
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<b>TIP:</b> Super Sidewalk Paint isn't just for sidewalks. Put it in spray bottles and use it to color sand castles and snow sculptures.</div>
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I'm sure you're thinking messy! But I promise, It's not. This recipe rocks. It is such an easy, cheap and fun activity. I don't like the sound and the feeling of writing with chalk, so for me paint over chalk is always a good thing. My friend Merrily had this little activity for us to do while playing in her backyard last week. The kids loved it and had so much fun. I know you'll enjoy it! </div>
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Thanks for the fun idea Mer!</div>
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Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-10539153641639724182015-06-24T19:57:00.001-07:002015-06-24T19:59:17.116-07:00Home Inspiration<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's a few pics from the project I'm working on. </div>
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This was a product preview @ one of my secret design inspiration spots :) </div>
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Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-88591590040843531682015-05-21T00:17:00.002-07:002015-05-21T00:17:32.750-07:00We've MOVED and we opened up SHOP!!!<b>We have moved our blog to <a href="http://www.carlybrannon.com/">Carly Brannon | Los Angeles</a> !!!</b> And also have also<b> just opened our latest new fun venture Carly Jean Los Angeles, an online store </b>at you can go directly to at this link - <a href="https://squareup.com/market/carly-jean"><b>Carly Jean</b></a> ! It's just like our old brick and mortar shop but online! You can be anywhere to shop and we can reach so many more customers than we ever could before. We are so excited and thankfully already so busy! Lots of changes and new things going on around here and a fun new details to share about it! If you are local to So Cal come kick it off with us at our <b>POP-UP store in my home this weekend! </b>We will have so much fun new Summer merchandise. Here's the invite! <div>
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Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-66358073296505556982015-04-04T17:36:00.001-07:002015-04-04T17:41:04.809-07:00Easter Ideas...throwback post :)<div style="text-align: center;">
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(Since I'm not hosting this year, I thought I'd throw up some ideas and pics from a few Easter's ago)<br />
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We had a great morning at church, rejoicing in the resurrection of our perfect Savior. Knowing that we are hopeless left to ourselves, we are so thankful for the hope and forgiveness we have in Jesus Christ. We are so thankful for His great mercy and the life we can have in Him if we repent of our sins and turn to Him. I made some little cards with scripture on them to put around the house, and liked this verse...</div>
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"But these things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name."<br />
I Corinthians 15:17</div>
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After church we came home and hosted my family for a late lunch. We had a great time enjoying our day together. Here are some pic's...</div>
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Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-20510876323251187782015-04-01T02:12:00.002-07:002015-04-04T17:49:12.253-07:00Testing 123 and a sample sale!<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Oh my it's been a while. A reeaaalllyyy long while. Instagram definitely ate my blog because it's so simple and convenient, but recently I've been missing a bigger creative space to post ideas, recipes, and maybe even a online space to do a store again. Just thought I'd throw something up to get my feet wet again :) Here's a little Saturday morning downtown Los Angeles adventure idea!</span><br />
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Sample sales are the best. Nothing beats paying less than wholesale. I had to share! </span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pick up deals on women's and junior's contemporary fashion at Lumiere Sample Sale on April 4th. Prices will run $5-$20 on tops, sweaters, dresses, bottoms, and more. CASH ONLY! </span></span><br />
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Here's some new pics from our latest emmaleigh shoot.</div>
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Thank you Emma for capturing our family over the years. I'm so thankful to you for capturing these images. You rock! Go check her other work out <a href="http://emmaleighphotography.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-brannon-family-needs-no.html">HERE</a><img alt="brannon3" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8481/8190337348_324413bc58_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="brannon13" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8190336720_d55a989b20_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="brannon12" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8190336780_02b8b3cb2b_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="blogDSC_4665" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8063/8189255621_0196ec2bdf_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="brannon11" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8199/8190336846_b119202a77_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="brannon10" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8199/8190336910_588e4fa5b1_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="blogDSC_4678" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8340/8190337908_9004d0101a_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="blogDSC_4516" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8190338032_bbaf044fac_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="brannon8" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8484/8189254675_d9b4e7192b_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="brannon9" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8206/8189254629_44c2dc3c98_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="blogDSC_4201" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8189255857_da0b76cc62_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="brannon7" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8189254735_80c4c4d759_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="blogDSC_4182" height="788" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8189255937_52aeec4bce_b.jpg" width="525" /><img alt="branon6" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8189253943_842b0c367f_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="brannon6" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8062/8190337148_9188ace4e9_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="brannon5" height="552" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8190337202_da2708fdd6_b.jpg" width="700" /><img alt="blogDSC_3599" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8477/8189256235_532e8a652c_b.jpg" width="700" /></div>
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Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com356tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-139509603267982022012-11-15T22:46:00.000-08:002012-11-15T22:46:44.270-08:00Label and Clip Art FreebiesI'm doing a little crafting/holiday entertaining sesh for the moms at Masters Kids in a few weeks and have been working on some fun ideas for simple homemade gifts and creative wrapping.<br />
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I came across this <a href="http://justsomethingimade.com/2009/07/counting-and-the-alphabet/">THIS SITE</a> tonight and was so thrilled that these templates were FREE! There are a ton here and the options of what to do with them are endless!<br />
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I love these for gifts!<br />
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Aren't these so fun for gift tags or labels on homemade gifs?!<br />
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<a href="http://justsomethingimade.com/2009/07/counting-and-the-alphabet/">THIS</a> would be so sweet framed in a vintage frame for a nursery. Super cute, practically free baby gift!?<br />
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I could just keep adding these on here, there are so many! Go check them out!<br />
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CjCarly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-30360454371574920092012-11-07T22:13:00.004-08:002012-11-07T22:27:24.054-08:00vegetarian lunch, dinner and dessert... <img height="598" id="il_fi" src="http://www.mecronbooks.com/Vegetables.tif%20copy.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="400" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I got a request for some vegetarian recipes so here a few I've posted in the past and LOVE and a new one that is becoming staple around here!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>1.</b> I found this <b>Raw Vegan Pate</b> recipe and was shocked at how tasty and flavorful it was. I love this book <a href="http://rawfoodsonabudget.com/">Raw Foods on a Budget by Brandi Rollins</a> that a friend lent me . It has been very fun to play around with totally raw recipes! If you can do grains, you can use it on a sandwich as a chicken or egg salad substitute, or if you're a stricter vegetarian or vegan can serve it with raw veggies and eat it more like a hearty dip!</span><br />
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1/3 c. raw sunflower seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/3 c. raw cashews</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/3-1/2 cup chopped carrots</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 large celery stalks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/3 medium apple</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tbsp. lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/8 tsp sea salt</span><br />
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1. Process the sunflower seeds in a food processor until the seeds turn into a nutty flour. This takes 20-30 seconds.</span><br />
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2. Add the cashews to the food processor and process for 15 to 20 seconds.</span><br />
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3. Chop the carrots, celery, and apple. Add to the food processor and pulse until mixture blends smoothly.</span><br />
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4. Juice the lemon and add to the food processor. Next, add the salt and mustard and process until the mixture reaches the texture you prefer</span><br />
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<a href="http://rawfoodsonabudget.com/raw-food-tv/the-best-pate-ever"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can watch how to make it here :)</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>2. This Giada soup recipe is so good and a favorite here. Just sub the chicken broth for vegetable broth! <a href="http://www.carlybrannon.com/2012/01/perfect-rainy-day-dinner.html">perfect rainy day dinner :)</a></b></span><br />
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<li class="ingredient" style="background-image: none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt and freshly ground black pepper</span></li>
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<li class="ingredient" style="background-image: none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 pound <a class="crosslink" debug="270 276" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/lentil/index.html" style="color: #2f2f2f; cursor: default; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">lentils</a> (approximately 1 1/4 cups)</span></li>
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<li class="ingredient" style="background-image: none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 to 6 fresh thyme sprigs</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, <a class="crosslink" debug="67 73" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/carrot/index.html" style="color: #2f2f2f; cursor: default; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">carrots</a>, and <a class="crosslink" debug="80 85" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/celery/index.html" style="color: #2f2f2f; cursor: default; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">celery</a>. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the lentils and mix to coat. Add the broth and stir. Add the thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>3. Dairy free, grain free, vegan cookies, that might change your life. :)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.carlybrannon.com/2012/04/bombcom-gf-chocolate-chip-cookies.html"><b> GF chocolate chip cookies</b></a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 18px;">1/4 tsp sea salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 18px;">1/4 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 18px;">1/2 c dark chocolate chips</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 18px;">1/4 c oil (grapeseed or olive)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 18px;">1/4 c honey or maple syrup</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 18px;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
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<br />Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-25778078244053848292012-11-06T22:55:00.000-08:002015-04-26T14:34:10.028-07:003 fold dinner :) Roast Chicken and Carrot Sweet Potato Soup<img alt="Photo by carlyjeanbrannon" class="photo" src="http://distilleryimage0.instagram.com/df77ccac278811e2abce22000a1f96d4_7.jpg" /><br />
I posted <a href="http://www.carlybrannon.com/2010/02/inas-roasted-chicken.html"><span style="font-size: large;"> Ina's Roasted Chicken</span></a> recipe a long time ago, and have heard feedback that it has been enjoyed and become a staple in a bunch of new peoples homes too. This chicken really does make about 2 full meals. The first night we do chicken and veggies with salad. The second I do enchiladas or chicken salad sandwiches, and the third night or meal I normally use the last bits for a soup. I adapted a little spin off, "take 3" recipe to it. This really easy carrot and sweet potato soup takes about no time, and is a great served with a yummy salad or piece of good bread. Here's the recipe!<br />
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Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-24476752055237004782012-11-05T22:36:00.003-08:002015-06-24T18:37:52.889-07:00Basil Burgers and Roasted Carrots<div style="text-align: left;">
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Chad's mom was here with us last week from Houston. The day she got here she was starting a dairy free and grain free diet for 30 days. I had so much fun tweaking our normal meals to adapt them to be GF and not use any dairy! We joined her on her eating plan, so I thought I'd post some of our meals and menus this week here on the blog. Here's a favorite!</div>
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Naked (bun-less) Basil Burgers with Roasted Carrots and Salad</div>
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1lb. good grass fed beef, mixed with 1 egg, 1T dried garlic, 1 cup chopped fresh basil. Mix well and make patties. Grill or pan cook on stove 3-4 minutes per side or until thoroughly cooked. In a seprate pan, sauté 1 chopped onion, 1 reg. package of fresh mushrooms, sliced. and 4 cloves of garlic, chopped. Saute on low heat until onions are translucent. Plate burger then top with mushroom/onion goodness :)</div>
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Pre.heat oven to 400. Wash and trim and quarter carrots (long ways). Lightly toss in olive oil and good salt and pepper.</div>
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baby greens tossed lightly in good evoo and balsamic. squeeze of fresh lemon juice and salt and pepper.</div>
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Enjoy, more recipes coming tomorrow!</div>
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For more recipes and updates, you can find me on Instagram: @carlyjeanbrannon :) </div>
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also get ready for holiday candles coming soon!!! :)</div>
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I just had to post to say we are alive and well, and I have not given up on blogging...even though it looks like it?! I also had to post because I've had several offers of people asking if I needed help with laundry, since I mentioned I don't blog when I'm not caught up on my own life! That one made me crack up :) The laundry is done, it has just been a really full summer.<br />
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Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-42977016824944645482012-06-28T00:54:00.001-07:002015-06-24T18:45:34.476-07:00Summer 2012 Candles!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am thrilled about these! We've got a new look, new logo, new bigger jar and new amazing wax. </div>
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These are not your run of the mill candles that anyone can make or buy. I just wanted to make sure you knew these were special :) We're talking Voluspa and Votivo quality, for half the price.</div>
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CJ Home candles are made of a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">premium</span>, high end soy wax blend <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(not your average candle supply wax!</span>)</div>
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They are made with signature scents that are <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">custom blended</span> and special to us! </div>
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The burn time on the jars if burned properly is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">60 hours</span></div>
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Our product is 100% hand poured, each detail of the candle is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">hand made</span>. Our wax and wicks are lead free and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">clean burning</span>. Jars are 100% recyclable and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> eco-friendly,</span> also our jars double as votive holders, vases or drinking glasses. </div>
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We ship anywhere in the U.S and are offering $5 flat rate shipping right now!<br />
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The Summer line consists of these 4 lovely scents, that remind me of 4 of some of my favorite cities here in Southern California!</div>
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This was one of my first scents when I started the line. We beat everyone else's gardenia (if I do say so myself :) This scent is so classic and so clean, you'll instantly feel like you're in the blooming garden of some fab Pasedena house. Its floral, yet clean and fresh. Right now this burning in our bedroom :)</div>
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Ahh. this candle was also in my original line and is just a classic for me too. It is a blend of Grapefruit and Vanilla, so it has a perfect combination of clean fresh citrus yet with warm vanilla notes. I'm burning this in the guest bathroom.</div>
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Earthy yet floral, this candle is rich and relaxing. It is heavier and more complex than the others, this candle has the best blend of the earthy woodsy teak and the calm and clean lavender. If you enjoy the spa, this candle will transport you immediately there! It reminds me of one of my favorite local vacation spots, the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa :) Buy the candle, it's quite a but cheaper than the vacation! It's burning in my kitchen right now :)</div>
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This candle was introduced in my second line and has never gone away since. It has been one of my best sellers this year and really does give the Votivo version a run for its money :) Its such a lovely scent and I've fount it to be a great gift scent, because it;s loved by most. This is burning in the den right now :)</div>
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Also, each candle is tissue/fabric wrapped and tied, so it's basically girt wrapped for you!</div>
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I had plans to put up pics of our adventure to Grey Stone Mansion up tonight...but this is the only photo that will load...so for tonight, here's one pic :)</div>
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We enjoyed this place so much and love so many other fun places like it in town. Los Angeles is filled with wonderful adventure spots! Here's a handful of the ones we love, you just might enjoy them too :)</div>
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There's tons, so here's just a few ideas and the links to them below!</div>
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1, Greystone Mansion Park: exploring, history and gardens</div>
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2. Leonis Adobe : Summer "Little Ranchers Program" (so fun!! and $2 for kids/free for parents :)$</div>
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3. Orcutt Ranch: for picnics, exploring, history and gardens</div>
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6. Adamson House Malibu: exploring, history, picnic, beach</div>
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7. The Grove: kids summer program</div>
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8. The Americana: kids summer program</div>
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9. Local Public Library: reading times, craft times, movie nights</div>
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10. Malibu State Creek Park: wide trail hiking and exploring ($ for parking, but lovely wide trails easy for little hikers!)</div>
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11. Paramount Ranch: free parking, wide trail hiking and exploring</div>
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12. Scooters Jungle: SCV indoor bounce house warehouse (online/group discounts) $</div>
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13. $3.00 Movie Theatre in Pasedena/Simi Valley and North Hollywood $</div>
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14. Underwood Farms: play, fruit and veggie picking</div>
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15. Oak Park City Splash Pad</div>
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16. The Beach: Manhattan, Malibu, Zuma, Ventura...</div>
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17. The Getty Museum Los Angeles</div>
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18. The Getty Villa Malibu</div>
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19.The Los Angeles Arboretum $ (SO worth the drive and money, you will not be disappointed :)</div>
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20. Coldwater Park in Beverly Hills : nice park with fun water features to splash in on a warm day. Make a trip out of it or go enjoy a iced coffee and a walk on Rodeo after :)</div>
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21. Franklin Canyon Ponds and Nature Center</div>
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22. Travel Town @ Griffith Park (free admission, $2.50 train rides)</div>
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23. Los Encinos Park and Pond: Just a shady private park tuned right off Ventura Blvd. </div>
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(duck food a whopping $.25 :)</div>
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<a href="http://los-encinos.org/">Los Encinos State Historic Park Docents Association</a></div>
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24. The Noah's Ark Exibit @ The Skirball (Thursdays Free with reservation)</div>
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25. Potluck picnic in the park or home: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">get your girlfriends and their kiddos to share lunch at a local park or a home</span></div>
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Do you have any free or close to free family fun spots you love around town? </div>
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Here's a new line up of healthy, real food meal ideas! Here's about 2 weeks worth!<br />
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Wild Salmon with fresh blanched green beans and side salad</div>
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Black Bean Burgers over baby greens with sautéed onions and garlic</div>
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"Brannon People" Summer Pasta Salad:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> Brown Rice Pasta, Red and Orange Peppers chopped, cilantro, basil, chopped tomatoes, chopped raw milk cheddar, chopped cucumber, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and sea salt and pepper.</span></div>
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Veggie Enchiladas:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> layer corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, cheese, squash, bell peppers, shredded carrots, mushrooms, bake at 350 for 1 hour. Top with fresh salsa and avocado,</span></div>
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Giada's Lentil Soup <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">recipe here</span>: <a href="http://www.carlybrannon.com/2012/01/perfect-rainy-day-dinner.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">brannonpeople...the blog: perfect rainy day dinner :)</span></a></div>
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Real Food Pizzas: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">serve leftover veggie packed pasta sauce over sprouted bread, toasted with raw milk cheddar, serve with salad</span></div>
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Brown Rice Pasta with Mushroom, Squash and Onion Sauce: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">serve with salad</span></div>
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Italian Baked Potatoes (be sure to use organic):<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Top baked potatoes with good butter, add sautéed itallian squash, mushrooms, marinara sauce and finish with fresh shaved parmesan or raw milk cheddar.</span></div>
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Mexican Baked Potatoes: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Top baked potatoes with good butter and use taco salad ingredients (see below)</span></div>
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Spinach and Mushroom Quiche w/GF crust</div>
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Veggie Taco Salad:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> mixed greens/spinach, corn chips, black beans, raw cheddar cheese, olives, roasted corn, purple onion, avocado, pico de gallo/homemade salsa, with "follow your heart" southwest ranch dressing ;)</span></div>
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TJ's 17 Bean Soup Mix with a ham bone </div>
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Grilled Raw Cheddar Cheese Sandwiches with Spit Pea Soup and Side Salad</div>
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"Brannon People" BLT's: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> italian chop salad on sprouted bread topped with good bacon</span></div>
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Salmon and Avocado Salad with Greek Salad</div>
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Hearty Cajun Vegetable Soup</div>
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Homemade Shells and Cheese with Sweet Potato Puree</div>
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Veggie Wraps with Hummus and Raw Veggies and Avocado</div>
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Peach &Avocado Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing over Butter Lettuce or Romaine: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">add scallions!</span></div>
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Green Nachos</div>
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Raw Veggie Tacos: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">corn tortillas toasted with raw milk cheddar, raw red pepper, avocado, top with homemade salsa</span></div>
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Mini Frittatas packed with spinach, peppers and onion: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">make in muffin tins</span></div>
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Oatmeal with Fresh Berries</div>
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Scrambled Egg Tacos</div>
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Fried Eggs over sautéed Rainbow Chard: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">season with salt and pepper</span></div>
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Homemade Granola with fresh berries:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> serve as cereal</span></div>
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Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms</div>
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Oatmeal with Bananas and Walnuts</div>
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Green Smoothies</div>
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Sliced cheese and apple</div>
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Celery and PB</div>
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Soaked Almonds or Nuts</div>
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Trail Mix</div>
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus</div>
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Homemade VitaMix Salsa and Org. Corn Chips</div>
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Raw Veggies with Sea Salt and Pepper: cucumbers, peppers, carrots, jicama...</div>
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Caprese Salad with TJ's raw milk cheddar": <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Tomato, Basil, and cheese slices or cubed drizzled with balsamic, oil and sea salt and pepper</span></div>
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Oatmeal Banana Puree ( with left over oatmeal and over ripe bananas:)</div>
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Carrot Banana Puree with Cinnamon</div>
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Carrot Puree</div>
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Pasta, Chard and Carrot Puree (with sea salt and dried basil)</div>
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BP Summer Pasta</div>
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fresh bebe food, you can't beat the quality and price!</div>
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BP BLT's</div>
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fresh Vitamix salsa</div>
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Avocado Peach Salad</div>
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Veggie Enchiladas</div>
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fried egg with rainbow chard</div>
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Giada's Lentil Soup with side balsamic salad with fresh basil and cilantro</div>
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Sprouted Pizzas</div>
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Hearty Cajun Vegetable Soup</div>
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salmon salad with greek salad</div>
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And here's another salad dressing I've been making around here that we really like!</div>
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(emulsify for a minute, and enjoy...)</div>
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Happy Cooking!</div>
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Enjoy,</div>
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Here's a few of the happenings around here...</div>
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Our time in Malibu was amazing. We had a golf cart that we cruised the neighborhood in and took it down to our little private beach. The weather was perfect and we really had the most wonderful time. We are so thankful to our sweet family who shared their place with us for a lovely little, much needed getaway!</div>
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Hudson and Tuck are my 6'oclockers... It doesn't matter what time they go to be they are up bright and early ready to start the day. The 3 of us took s walk one morning so we wouldn't wake the others and this was our view. It was amazing. </div>
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Hud is the cautious one, he's just fine digging in the sand and avoiding the water.</div>
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Chad and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary on May 28th!</div>
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My baby turned one last week?!? What!? Crazy?!</div>
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Here's Tuckers birthday feast...I just wasn't super down for giving him a pile of processed sugar. (not that we don't enjoy a good cupcake evry now and then). So blueberries were his "cupcake" and he loved it :)</div>
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We went to a darling wedding on Saturday at a lemon farm in Fillmore and these guys had a ball.</div>
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I love their friendship. They really do love each other so much.</div>
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Our awesome neighbors invited us the the Skirball Noah's Ark exhibit a few weeks ago and we had a blast. If you have not gone, go! Its so much fun and the guys loved it. Thursdays are free, just make sure you have reservation. Here's a link: </div>
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I've been decorating for a residential client and was designing some bedding for their master bedroom. I was then inspired to swap around my own stuff for the summer! You can never go wrong with white duvets and linens. They're so versatile and allow for easily changing around colors and changing around seasonally. Here's our master layered white, for a cool and clean summer look ;)</div>
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sunset out this window is the best!</div>
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And I'll end this randomness with our homemade eucalyptus swing, which is Hud's new backyard activity of choice :)</div>
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Just thought I'd share a little dressing recipe I made the other night that was a hit in our house. It turns a simple salad of greens, cucumber, tomato, fresh basil and mint into a culinary delight....</div>
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Super easy and yummy...and only 4 ingredients! </div>
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I took about 5 bajillion photos a few weekends ago when we went exploring at <a href="http://www.greystonemansion.org/">Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills</a>. These don't show on bit of how amazingly beautiful this place is, there's more to come on that. I'd wanted to go for years and we just never got around to it. </div>
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We decided to make it a little Saturday afternoon adventure with the kids and it was a hit. It's one of the most beautiful properties I've ever been to. The gardens and landscape is breathtaking and the gigantic stone house is beautiful! These pics are in the pool area where we played in the shade for a little while. We had a great time til Fordy got thirsty and hungry :/ and of course I had run out of water and snacks! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">So thats the crabby face Ford is making in these ;) </span>Other than that... It was an incredible adventure! </div>
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Garden and House pics coming soon :)</div>
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Oh and to mention, it's absolutely free! The property is now a " beverly hills city park"...the most amazing city park I've ever seen :) Go on a date, or go on a picnic with your kiddos. This place will not disappoint!</div>
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Enjoy!</div>
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Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-22425861062097484012012-05-15T09:57:00.004-07:002015-06-24T19:08:19.051-07:00Well said Karen and one more week of meal plans...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(keeping this guy stalked helps the snack options to be fresh and healthy!)</span></div>
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I thought I'd stick this weeks meal plan up here since there was some new stuff on the menu this week! I'm always curious to hear other peoples menus and meal plans who are desiring to eat well and am inspired to hear new ideas. Hopefully there's some ideas for you in these!</div>
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I was going to do a general post on what "healthy food" looks like and is, but I just saw Karen's post and I couldn't have said it better.<br />
Click on <a href="http://ewifeblogsagain.blogspot.com/">The E-Wife </a> for the post. It's super balanced and very easy to understand! Check it out if you are wanting a great overall encouragement and broken down, easy explanation on good food.</div>
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Here's our menu for the week. maybe this will help add some ideas to yours! </div>
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-farmers market eggs with spinach or kale</div>
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-oatmeal with money and berries</div>
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-farmers eggs with salsa</div>
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-almond oatmeal muffins</div>
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-raw cheese, raw nuts, raw veggies</div>
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-homemade granola</div>
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-Baked Yams with Kerrygold butter and sea salt, serve with salad and fresh herbs</div>
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-Egg Tacos on corn tortillas with salsa add shredded raw veggies</div>
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-Indian Curry with veggies over quinoa (add butternut squash,peas, and spinach)</div>
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-Green Nachos: corn chips, raw cheddar, black beans, spinach, cilantro and salsa</div>
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-Giada's lentil soup with added veggies, served with salad</div>
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-Brown Rice Pasta with marinara, crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, italian squash, spinach</div>
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-Sprouted pizzas: leftover veggie sauce, on sprouted bread, baked with raw cheddar.</div>
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-17 Bean Soup with added veggies served with salad (greens, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, mint)</div>
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-Hearty Salad: greens, TJ's "harvest blend", hard boiled egg, raw veggies, herbs, homemade dressing</div>
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-Avocado Salmon Salad with greek salad (greens, fresh basil, tomatoes, cucumber, purple onion)</div>
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-Asian veggie stir fry served over quinoa</div>
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-raw veggie slices</div>
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-raw fruit sliced</div>
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-raw nuts</div>
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-dried fruit</div>
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-corn chips</div>
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-un-sweetend apple sauce</div>
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-celery and natural peanut butter</div>
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-apple and raw cheese slices</div>
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-peanut butter sandwich</div>
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-homemade popcorn with Kerry gold butter and sea salt</div>
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-almond chocolate chip cookies</div>
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-apple sandwiches with peanut butter and mini dark chocolate chips</div>
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-baked apples with cinnamon and maple syrup</div>
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<u>DRINKS</u></div>
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-Water (add lemon or lime)</div>
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-Iced green tea with raw honey</div>
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-Iced "good earth" tea with oranges and mint</div>
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Have a wonderful week!</div>
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The kids were done with baths, and we were getting them in their jammies. As I walked through the house I could see the most beautiful light out the back window...bedtime might just have to wait, I thought to myself. I had wanted to get some pics of Tucker for some 1st birthday invites and thought this might be the perfect time to do it.</div>
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I asked Chad if we could do a little impromptu change of bedtime plans. :)</div>
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I walked back in to the boys room as they were just about to get in bed to read some books and asked them if they wanted to go on an adventure instead of going to bed? They squealed and said they'd like to go on the adventure :)</div>
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I quickly threw them into regular clothes and we zipped up the road to a little hike spot up the street.</div>
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The spot was not as fabulous as I had imagined and the light was gone by the time we got there. They aren't any photographic masterpieces, but at least we had a fun little adventure! Here's a couple of the pics...</div>
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veggie lasanga</div>
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TJ's veggie burger, onion, raw cheese and blanched asparagus with sea salt</div>
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quinoa with roasted veggies and raw spinach and cherry tomatoes</div>
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YJ's lentil soup, sliced apples, and lentil chips</div>
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raw lunch add rig, cheese, and good turkey</div>
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TJ's Curry over quinoa add raw kale and cashews</div>
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I've been getting emails asking about what we eat. Several have been curious to how and what we eat and some have wondered if my kids really do eat all this "healthy stuff" and they do! </div>
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I've had several readers ask to share my meal plans or a list of ideas to help them get more creative with healthy food. So here's a very small, rough list of some meal and snack ideas to maybe help when meal planning! You can easily google recipes to some of these things or I'd be happy to share some more of mine!</div>
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This is just our meal plan for the week( and a few from last). I could add so much more to it, but at least this is a little launching place. I hope this helps with some ideas!</div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Breakfast:</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">raw green smoothie</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">oatmeal with raw honey and fresh sliced strawberries</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">oatmeal with chopped raw apple, cinnamon, honey, and dried berries</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">raw fruit and veggie slices with hard boiled egg</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">gorilla munch cereal with coconut or almond milk or raw cow’s milk add sliced banana </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">homemade granola with coconut or almond milk or raw cow’s milk add fresh berries</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">gf bread with almond butter or peanut butter, raw honey and sliced bananas</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">soaked grain or quinoa pancakes</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">heavenly gf french toast</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">raw organic fruit: apple, orange, banana, strawberries, blueberries, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">dried fruit (sugar and sulfate free....just dried fruit on ingredient label)</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">celery sticks with peanut or almond butter (raw nut butter :)</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">apple slices with </span>peanut or almond butter (raw nut butter :)<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">raw veggies sliced: cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, celery </span><span style="font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px;">(add pinch of sea salt and pepper or greek seasoning)</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">raw nuts: cashews, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">sliced peppers and homemade hummus</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">TJ’s black bean and quinoa chips with salsa</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">half avocado (or guacamole)with gf corn chips</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">greek tomato and cucumber dip with rice chips</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">fruit leather (homemade/ TJ’s All Fruit bit’s and pieces/ Archer Farms Organic)</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">greens with raw veggie salad (olive oil and balsamic) add olives and org.hard boiled egg</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">hummus,avocado, raw cheese melts</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">TJ’s curry over quinoa, add raw kale and raw cashews</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">TJ’s lentil or split pea soup with rice chips and salad</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">sliced raw veggies, raw cheese, and small salad</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">lori's baby greens or spinach, avocado, artichoke hearts, toasted walnuts , tomato and feta cheese salad</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">cauliflour crust veggie pizza</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">veggie lassanga with baby greens salad</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">homemade lentil soup with salad</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">black bean burgers with raw milk cheddar over baby greens and roasted red peppers </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">stuffed peppers with quinoa and roasted veggies</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">homemade veggie burgers(</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px;">topped w/onion,garlic,raw cheese) with </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">blanched asparagus and sea salt</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">herb baked wild salmon with roasted cauliflour and goat cheese</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">brown rice pasta with sautaeed veggies and marinara sauce, </span><span style="font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px;">salad with strawberries/walnuts</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">lori’s wild salmon patties/cakes over quinoa raw veggies chopped and baby greens</span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">vegitarian chili add kale</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">TJ’s 17 bean soup add kale, squash, garlic, serve with salad</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">coconut milk fudge pops</span><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1273951713279621203">bomb.com GF chocolate chip cookies</a></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">lori's carrot cake muffins</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="javascript:;">Brannon Peep's Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies</a></span></div>
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You may already know about these but if you haven't and you're interested in learning more about food... These are a few things that have really inspired me to eat better for myself and my family, I'm not endorsing every detail of them but defiantly found them <b>insightful</b> and quite informative! </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=forks+over+knives&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8">Forks Over Knives</a> and </span><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=food%20matters&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CEwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodmatters.tv%2F&ei=8DaeT5_zI8isiAL6-flN&usg=AFQjCNGDK80mWzN5BYxEb7XbxNJe6kQpcw&sig2=FdYazJV6MpiYOZy28NXU2Q"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Food Matters</span></a> if you or anyone you know is sick or suffers from chronic illness (cancer, ms, diabetes...) watch these!</div>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=food%20inc&source=web&cd=2&sqi=2&ved=0CEQQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.takepart.com%2Ffoodinc%2Ffilm&ei=7TieT526MaWgiAL89ZHtDA&usg=AFQjCNEZmDlmD_OLE1DtgdqddVvVwZvhHQ&sig2=rIp0PjRmcYps19nL7WpdKg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Food, Inc.</span></a> made a huge impact in my view on the food industry and a big part of why I shop Farmers Markets when I can and try to buy local organic.</div>
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<a href="http://www.westonaprice.org/abcs-of-nutrition/health-topics"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Weston A Price Foundation</span></a>- great information on traditional diet</div>
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The book <a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=nourishing+traditions&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=1602244282839181446&sa=X&ei=GDieT-SaMqOuiQL-vPxz&ved=0CEwQ8wIwAQ#ps-sellers"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Nourishing Traditions</span></a> was one of my favorite wedding gifts and taught me so much about good food. (Thank you Erin :)</div>
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I hope this helps!</div>
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Enjoy,</div>
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Cj</div>
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Here's the living room's new Spring/Summer look :) </div>
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Using pieces I already own, I love finding new spaces for them or repurposing them! Here's the latest.</div>
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Cj</div>
Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-11261252198112834592012-04-24T23:34:00.003-07:002015-06-24T19:16:34.080-07:00Fordy<div style="text-align: center;">
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Fordy is my little Saturday morning farmers market date. </div>
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While Tucker takes a morning nap, Chad works in the yard and Hud rides his bike or looks for lizards, Ford and I head out to pick up our weekly bounty of fresh goodies. I love this little series of Ford waiting to leave. They're not the best quality but at least they capture the moment. In the past few weeks I feel like he has turned into a different kid. He's talking so much and it's super cute and clear. He's funny, like silly and witty funny, it's a crack up. It really is so much fun spending this little one on one time with him, I love my Saturday morning date. :)</div>
Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-25068086162077273762012-04-24T14:30:00.000-07:002015-06-24T19:17:40.194-07:00Pinteresting finds...<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/carlyjean/pins/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Pinterest</span></a> is great, so many creative and inspiring things...<br />
Here's a few randoms inspiring me this Spring :)</div>
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love these mint pants!</div>
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<a href="http://fashionworship.com/1888/">fashionworship.com</a></div>
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<img alt="Vintage Chanel Bracelet" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/93309023499288237_Ie3CxwtN_b.jpg" style="height: 377px;" /></div>
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this vintage channel reminds me of the little vintage designer treasures I used to sell in my brick and mortar store :)</div>
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<a href="http://www.shopbop.com/vintage-chanel-bracelet-wgaca/vp/v=1/845524441923746.htm?folderID=2534374302090405&fm=whatsnew-shopbysize&colorId=17017&extid=affprg">shopbop.com</a></div>
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<img alt="these rebecca minkoff flats are cute" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/46795283598418730_INO9xRip_b.jpg" style="height: 377px;" /></div>
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love these bright fun Rebekah Minkoff flats</div>
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/e2fd97e">rstyle.me</a></div>
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<img alt=" pool and pool house" class="PinImageImg" data-id="104497653823666092" src="http://media-cache7.pinterest.com/upload/181269953721197362_uQoifX7a_b.jpg" data-src="http://media-cache7.pinterest.com/upload/181269953721197362_uQoifX7a_b.jpg" height="235" style="opacity: 1;" width="192" /></div>
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love this patio</div>
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<a href="http://notetosarah.tumblr.com/post/10619342211">notetosarah.tumblr.com</a></div>
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<img alt="grey bodysuits" class="PinImageImg" data-id="104497653823658065" src="http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/39828777924294776_2pyJmJre_b.jpg" data-src="http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/39828777924294776_2pyJmJre_b.jpg" height="254" style="opacity: 1;" width="192" /></div>
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cute baby gifts, for boys or girls!</div>
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<a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=37508&vid=1&pid=857780&scid=857780122">oldnavy.gap.com</a></div>
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<img alt="Steel and glass doors open up this beautiful kitchen to the outdoors. It makes these two spaces feel like one in an instant! I am also gaga over those two pendant lanterns over the farmhouse table." class="PinImageImg" data-id="104497653823666090" src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/155655730840823922_XGej6NUx_b.jpg" data-src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/155655730840823922_XGej6NUx_b.jpg" height="145" style="opacity: 1;" width="192" /></div>
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slate, black and white...classic and cool :)</div>
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more pastel goodness :)</div>
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comfy and cute momma outfit!</div>
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<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=41960147">polyvore.com</a></div>
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<img alt="fridge" class="PinImageImg" data-id="104497653823673299" src="http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/171559067024675958_URlFyhEd_b.jpg" data-src="http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/171559067024675958_URlFyhEd_b.jpg" height="245" style="opacity: 1;" width="192" /></div>
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Dream fridges :)</div>
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<a href="http://hautemamasfaves.tumblr.com/post/8340176168">hautemamasfaves.tumblr.com</a></div>
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<img alt="100 days of no processed food recipes." class="PinImageImg" data-id="104497653823692351" src="http://media-cache1.pinterest.com/upload/287104544964650102_hiCcDJAW_b.jpg" data-src="http://media-cache1.pinterest.com/upload/287104544964650102_hiCcDJAW_b.jpg" height="289" style="opacity: 1;" width="192" /></div>
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100 Days of unprocessed food recipes!</div>
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<a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/real-food-resources/">100daysofrealfood.com</a></div>
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<img alt="Lovely :)" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache2.pinterest.com/upload/207165651579263165_DmTWhgzf_b.jpg" style="height: 288px;" /></div>
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so feminine and springy! </div>
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<a href="http://www.iknowhair.com/popular-hairstyles-from-pinterest/">iknowhair.com</a></div>
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<img alt="Love the star wallpaper on the ceiling and the grasscloth walls" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache3.pinterest.com/upload/162833342746999487_P92q7jIp_b.jpg" style="height: 289px;" /></div>
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I love this nursery! Wallpaper ceiling and walls...just lovely!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foohqwah/6723554023/in/photostream">flickr.com</a></div>
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<img alt="BBQ chicken pizza...with a cauliflower crust. sounds yummy!" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/105342078754213904_fwJFM6cW_b.jpg" style="height: 192px;" /></div>
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BBQ chicken pizza with cauliflower crust :)</div>
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<a href="http://pinchofyum.com/light-bbq-chicken-pizza">pinchofyum.com</a></div>
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<img alt="Pinner: Frozen yogurt bites!Just drop yogurt off spoon onto wax paper and freeze You can bag them up and munch on for a sweet treat! Great idea for on the go snack" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache9.pinterest.com/upload/140878294563641865_GuMPVY0o_b.jpg" style="height: 144px;" /></div>
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easy summer treat, I'm going to do it with green smoothies!</div>
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/carlyjean/brannon-people-recipes/">Recipes</a></div>
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great reminder.</div>
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<img alt="Bath by Tracery Interiors" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/155092780887145880_9azN20eX_b.jpg" style="height: 231px;" /></div>
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love this bathroom :)</div>
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and this little get up, are those lace shorts pretty :)</div>
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Since having kids it feels like life hit turbo speed. It just feels like time is flying by so much faster than ever before. I'm sure part of that is watching a little lives grow before my eyes. And another part is me, not letting my plate and brain and life get so full that I miss these amazing times. My oh my these littles are getting big.</div>
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I love being their mom and wouldn't trade it for the world. Best job I've ever had, (besides being Chad's wife) I say that and really mean it. I'm not meaning that it's easy, or that I'm never tired. It can be exhausting. ( I'm typing here waiting for the 4th load of laundry to finish in the washer at 11:41, probably won't be in bed before 12:30 and need to be up @5a.m., also Tuck is sleeping terribly these days. So not much sleep going on around here for me :)... All that to say, it's easy for time to just get to auto pilot or survival mode. I think that's when sweet little moments, simple fun and amazing shepherding and teaching times go unnoticed. These sweet little pics I found tonight of Hud and Ford a few years ago were wonderful reminders to me tonight to stay focused on what matters most, slow down and THRIVE in this season not just survive. :)</div>
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Enjoying my loves,</div>
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Carly Jean Brannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558968002078324114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273951713279621203.post-13654891117421550082012-04-20T00:27:00.003-07:002015-06-24T19:21:44.908-07:00bomb dot com GF chocolate chip cookies<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Yes, that cookie name is ridiculous :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">but these cookies are ridiculous.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Hands down the best GF cookie I've ever had. No processed sugar, no flour, and no dairy?! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">These things are amazing and blow my last post on GF cookies out of the water :) Thank you Lori for sharing this fab recipe with me!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/4 tsp sea salt</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/4 c oil (grapeseed or olive)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/4 c honey or maple syrup</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Enjoy!</span></div>
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