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Show Us Your Mom Jeans, San Francisco!

Yes, “mom jeans” are now in. And while we might never get behind the really-hard-to-be-flattering old-school silhouette, there’s another idea of mom jeans that we totally dig—um, modern moms wearing jeans! Since comfy denim is a staple in almost every mama’s closet (“mom jeans” or not), we asked some of our favorite moms and moms-to-be […]

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Chocolate Fudge Cookies & Cream Cake

I mentioned recently on Instagram that people always assume that I’m the type of person that makes big fancy cakes for every event around here and I really don’t.  In fact, for the last birthday we had, for my 6 year old, I literally called (okay I didn’t even do that, I had my husband call) […]

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What after-care looks like for victims of sex trafficking

Investigations are at the heart of what Exodus Road does. It is the way they help both rescue victims of sexual trafficking as well as prosecute the people who are trafficking women and children. But through the Liberty Alliance formed by Matt Parker, Exodus Road’s founder, the organization is also able to help children with […]

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Daily Practice: Keep It Fresh!

You are probably bored because not only are you doing the same thing over and over again, but you are doing it in the same location. Time to change up your surroundings! Take your practice outside.  If you practice at home, take classes at a studio.  If you always go to a studio, take online […]

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How do get kids to do just about anything

Every once and I while I will post a picture on instagram that will cause someone to ask, “How do you get your kids to do that?” How do you get your kids to play chess?How do you get your kids to do yoga?How do you get your kids to watch that show? Well, today […]

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DIY Pom-Pom Nursery Decor

Browsing Pinterest for baby’s nursery inspiration, you’ve probably seen a million and one ideas. But many can be time-consuming, and as an expectant or new mom, you need a project that’s high-impact yet simple. A soft, whimsical way to add some color is with some Pom-Poms. You’ve seen them on Etsy, but have you ever […]

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Books About Adversity

Adversity is something my kids haven’t had to face much of in their lives. They have struggled but not in any great way. While I do know that there will be a time when they will really struggle ( gosh just thinking about that brings tears to my eyes) . I want them to know […]

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Backyard Safari and Map Activity

This map activity was a huge hit because it included pretend play. Preschoolers love jumping into a fun pretend play scenario and adding a big dose of imagination to a regular old activity. My daughter loves going on safari when she plays dress up so I used that love to turn a simple hunt into […]

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A Day In The Life of Canoe Austin

I first met Natalie Davis when she worked at Rena Tom’s Rare Device shop. Anything associated with Rare Device will always have a special place in my heart because visiting that shop, and Rena, on a daily basis was a big part of my life when I first started Design*Sponge. Rena always had her finger […]

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Young Henry VIII Was One Benedict Cumberbatch-Looking Son Of A Bitch

im sherlock holmes lets solve crimes but definitely not have feelings oh im learning what friendship is and also solving crime at the same time what a surprising turn of events i prefer scarves to people, make a GIF of me i don’t have time for social niceties OR the authority of the Pope john […]

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A Family Apartment in New York City

Not everyone can make a New York City apartment work for a family with three active kids, but Louise Youngson-Klasfeld, Chief Curator and founder of Viyet, a site that specializes in offering pre-owned designer pieces, has plenty of experience with creativity and with designing on a budget. For her, it’s really all about the mix […]

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24 Hours in Boise with Kirsten Grove of Simply Grove

From sprawling local parks and gardens to the plentiful coffee houses and delicious eateries, Boise, Idaho has made it’s mark as a must-visit location. It’s a booming city with the appeal of small-town America and today Boise local, Kirsten Grove of Simply Grove shares her ideal 24 hours in and around beautiful Boise.  –Stephanie illustration by […]

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