You see this week I had a couple of days off from my day job. Days off are awesome because you can plan your day the way you’d like. My trouble was I tried to cram so much in one day. Here was the plan:1. I wanted to get up and work on some products and marketing.2. I wanted to make the kids pancakes and be the best mom!3. I wanted some self-pampering and get my nails done.4. Pick up my youngest from pre-school and show him an amazing time.5. Do groceries.6. Clean the van.7. Clean my house so that it’s immaculate.8. […]
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How Do You Do It all? How do you do it well?
If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business. You likely find yourself talking yourself out of it. You have questions like “How do you do it all?” “How do you do it well?”
Well, at least that was the case for me. It took me several years to get started and it’s not like my responsibilities in life lessened. If anything it increased.
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Dear mom, I get it now.
I get it now… Why when we were little, you seldom bought anything new for yourself — your children, on the other hand, always seem to have what they need. I get why you taught us to appreciate what we have, to work smart, and be wise with our money. I get why there seems to always be a piece of cake for me and why you pretend you didn’t need it. I get why you instilled in us the importance of prayer and faith in God, especially when raising a family. For this and many more, thank you! What […]
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Easter Egg Hunt – Free Printables and Ideas
Grab editable printables featuring decorated Easter Egg illustrations and check out the collection from our shop. Purchase paper plates, napkins, banners with this design.
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Exclusive for Pottery Barn Kids – Adventure Awaits Vintage Airplane by Lorena Depante
I was waiting for my café latte at a Starbucks when I saw a water bottle featured on their shelf. I picked it up and saw that it was by an artist. I looked up and the whole shelf was filled with more beautiful art.
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Our fourth child was a Surprise
Many emotions come with an unexpected pregnancy. I came from a family with three children, so I suppose in my mind I would stop having children after three.
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The Disney Brand
We’re going to Disney World!! Every time I say that to people, there’s an automatic twinkle in their eyes. It’s not uncommon for them to say “You’re ALL going to love it!”. Then they get excited and start to share their own cherished childhood memories about the place. They rave how Disney has thought of everything and is simply the best. We’re so excited! This family trip means so much more to me. You see, a trip like this has been on my dream board since I started as an entrepreneur. I needed a vision and a goal that inspires […]
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You’ve got the Write Stuff – FREE Valentine’s tag printables
Remember that Valentine’s Simpsons episode? When Ralph Wiggum took the words “I Choo Choose You” to heart from a Valentine’s card. He got it from Lisa and he fell in love with her, even though it was meant to be innocent. Oh I can relate to this episode so much. I recall my first Valentine’s day in Canada. I was in grade school at the time and the teacher said it’s customary to hand out cards to everyone. My mom bought a bunch of cards with pre-made sayings and I didn’t really care what was on them. I just wrote […]
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How I started my online business; as a mother of four, Mompreneur
Mompreneur, who me? When I became a mother I looked at my baby and said to myself, “I want to be there for you, I want to be present in the moments that make you proud“. Since starting LD Design Loft, people have become curious about my experience in this new business. I’ve been interviewed by University Design students, online coaches and it’s a subject during coffee chats with close friends. I’m always so delighted to share my experience since it has been so positive. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no billionaire… well not yet ;). I’m still a work […]
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Do you stare at a bare wall and wonder?
I’ve worked with clients who have asked me to come up with what to put on their boardroom walls and other areas of the office. To get this right I like to take a photo of the space and note the size I’d like to take up for a print. Then I go on my Photoshop software and play around with my ideas. It got me thinking of my walls at home. If you’re like me, I bet you have so many photos sitting on your computer or phone. I’ve been dreaming of a family gallery for a while now […]
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