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Shannon Torrens

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50 Things To Do While Stuck At Home

· CHILDREN, FAMILY, INTENTIONAL LIVING

THINGS TO DO UNDER QUARANTINE

Today I am sharing 50 things to do while stuck at home.  We are all feeling a little cooped up and running out of ways to stay busy.  I have compiled a huge list of ways to keep yourself busy, besides the internet!  When the news gets old and the internet gets annoying let's put down our phones and have some fun. Arn't we always saying, I wish I had more time!  Well here it is. 50 Things To do While Stuck at Home Here are fun things to do whether you are an adult or … [Read more...] about 50 Things To Do While Stuck At Home

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Minimalist Mom

· FAMILY, INTENTIONAL LIVING

Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the minimalist mom

What can you get a minimalist mom for mother's day?  They don't like stuff! Today I am sharing some excellent gift ideas for the minimalist mom or any mom in your life!  All of these gifts are so easy to find and a lot of them can be purchased last second on the internet or at a local store.  As a mom, I can tell you first hand, it is the thought that counts.  We will love anything that you put some energy and thought into getting or making for us.  Being a mom is a … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Minimalist Mom

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Simple Living Easter

· EASTER, FAMILY, HOLIDAYS

EASTER

We decided to bring back our traditional Easter brunch.  When I was a kid we always had a huge Easter morning brunch with all of our friends.  For the last 5 or so years we haven't been doing the brunch so we decided to bring it back!  We headed up to my parents house the night before Easter so we could help in the morning. Breakfast Our traditional brunch has always been a potluck.  This is the best way to have a party!  Each person brings their favorite dish, and that way you end up having a … [Read more...] about Simple Living Easter

Filed Under: EASTER, FAMILY, HOLIDAYS Tagged With: Easter, Holiday, Spring

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Emmett Turned 5 – Parent of a 5 Year Old

· CHILDREN, FAMILY

Today I am sharing how Emmett Turned 5 - Parent of a 5-Year-old. I never thought I would have a child that is 5 years old!  When I first got pregnant all I could think about was having a baby.  Google, how to take care of a baby? Turns out you learn as you go.  Back to my original thought,  I honestly never thought past the baby stage.  Correct me if I am wrong, but most people think about the baby stage.  Where did this 5-year old come from? (photo by … [Read more...] about Emmett Turned 5 – Parent of a 5 Year Old

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Maui – 8 Kid Friendly Activities in Maui that are FREE

· CHILDREN, FAMILY, TRAVEL

Maui - 8 Kid Friendly Activities in Maui that are FREE

Today I am going to share Maui - 8 fun kid friendly activities to do in Maui that are completely free. If you have ever been to Maui you already know it is one of the most beautiful places in the world!  We had been planning this trip to Maui for over a year, so when we finally arrived, to say we were excited would be an understatement.  There were ten of us all together, including four children, so of course getting to Maui was not a simple task.   Once we arrived we could … [Read more...] about Maui – 8 Kid Friendly Activities in Maui that are FREE

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20 Months Old – CALVIN

· CHILDREN, FAMILY

Calvin is 20 months old!  I can't believe he is almost 2 years old, where has the time gone. He is such a sweet boy, but also very wild and adventuresome. He loves to climb (sometimes I turn around and he is standing on the table) He loves to eat, getting a little picky, but still loving food He is really good a kicking a ball  His current obsession is keys (any car keys) He talks so much, he said a full sentence about a month ago. He turned around in his high chair and … [Read more...] about 20 Months Old – CALVIN

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Easter Day 2018

· EASTER, FAMILY

 Easter morning the kids came down to find out the Easter Bunny had ripped them off and given them all their toys they already had, but he threw in some jelly beans so everyone was happy anyways! Emmett said,  " I don't think the Easter Bunny came because everything in my basket was from my room."  I replied, " that is what the Easter bunny does, he takes everything fun from the house and puts it in a basket for you"  ( I mean if we are already lying about a bunny … [Read more...] about Easter Day 2018

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Roy Fjastad Memorial at Sea

· FAMILY

Yesterday on March 25th 2018 we had a memorial at sea for my Grandpa Roy. He was such a neat guy and this is what he wanted us to do when he passed away. We all got on the boat and headed out to sea.  It was a beautiful day!  We all talked about all the fun times we had with grandpa and we watched a slide show of his life and then we hit the open ocean. We were thrown into some huge waves that sent everyone flying across the boat!  I was laughing so hard, because everyone … [Read more...] about Roy Fjastad Memorial at Sea

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Photo Shoot By Teresa Long

· CHILDREN, FAMILY

 This is the way they typically act! Photos by Teresa Long Thank you for capturing these beautiful moments for our family! … [Read more...] about Photo Shoot By Teresa Long

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New Camera

· FAMILY

I bought myself a new camera!  The photo quality is amazing.  My older camera was having a hard time focusing and it had a major delay when clicking a photo.  This new camera takes a photo immediately which is awesome when you are taking pictures of kids that are constantly on the move.   I think this will be the best purchase of my life!     Now I just need to learn how to use it! … [Read more...] about New Camera

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