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Daily Practice: Take a Seat

Taking 3-5 minutes in the morning to close your eyes and be at peace can significantly change the tone of your day.  Think about when you oversleep.  Your morning is rushed. Your attitude is rushed. Your driving is rushed. You rush your family. Your patience is non-existent. We’ve all been there.  Instead, make a point […]

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Irresistibly Cute Baby Gear to Add to Your Registry

Your tiny tot won’t be strutting for a bit, but these Brother Vellies Neon Cap Toe Minis are perfect for kicking around—even if it’s just in the stroller. The buttery leather baby shoes are made by skilled workers in Africa, and part of the proceeds helps put the artisans’ kids through school. ($95, brothervellies.com) My […]

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Biz Ladies Profile: Diana Yen of The Jewels of New York

Motivated by a love of styling, design, food and entertaining, Diana Yen knew she was meant for a creative career that allowed her to combine all of these elements into a singular vision. Through her various business endeavors and adventures, Diana came to establish her studio The Jewels of New York and go on to […]

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My first attempt hiking with a baby

I think of myself as a nature girl. I would say my friends think of me that way as well. Truth be told, I feel as though it has been 1,000 years since I’ve been outside. OK, I do check the mailbox every so often and try to walk down to Main Street once in a while. But […]

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That’s what SHE said: The Exodus Road

I’ve been sharing stories from my trip to SE Asia, but my friends who went have also been sharing. Their posts echo my own experience and illuminate more of the work of the Exodus Road in their fight against trafficking . . . I hope you will check them out. Meet The Exodus Road | […]

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100 Year Old House Becomes a Family Home in Australia

This house is the seventeenth home that Kim and James Pearson have renovated together. They used to live a few streets away and loved this little neighborhood, which is elevated above the ocean and sits between the river and the sea next to a little park in this beachside suburb of Perth, in Western Australia. […]

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On why I make my kids do things they don’t want to do

I don’t love the idea of forcing kids to partake in an activity they aren’t thrilled about just because the parent thinks they should. I’ve watched in horror as parents forced their children onto little league fields, or as parents stood by while their toddler screamed through a ballet class, vowing that I would never […]

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Sneak Peek: Best of Outdoor Spaces

Topping my wish list for the ten years I lived in New York was a backyard space. Just a little patch of grass with enough private space for me to kick back on an Adirondack chair and sip on wine during the hot summer nights would have sufficed. Since moving to Minneapolis and easily procuring […]

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Link Round-Up: The Best of the ‘Net for Moving in Labor

As a follow up to Wednesday’s post on the benefits of staying mobile during labor, we’ve rounded up a few of the best links for tips and information on active labor. Enjoy, and please feel free to add your favorite resource in the comments! Comfort in Labor by Penny Simkin, from Childbirth Connection How I Moved […]

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A Tiny Cottage in Venice Beach

Whitney Leigh Morris and Adam Winkleman don’t let size define their tiny cottage in Venice Beach. It might only be 362 square feet but they’ve managed to make use of every square inch of space. In designing the space, Whitney put her experience as a stylist and designer to work.  She is inspired by simplicity […]

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Asian Peanut Kale Salad

Kale is so mainstream now, you can find it anywhere and on most menus.  In fact, my brother raved about a kale salad he had recently at an upscale chain restaurant, and since we are all about kale, I decided to re-create it.  If you search the Internet you will see that others have tried their hand […]

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Five For Fifty | Weekend Fun Finds

I hope you all had a great 4th of July! Happy weekend! This post may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Copy Cat Chic.

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