Today:: June 1

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Raindrops are in a game of hide and seek behind billowy clouds that let out streaks of subtle rays of sunshine when the rains been hidden too long. So inside we play and inside we stay. Quite the opposite of our usual dancing-in-the-rain concert sessions, and maybe that will still happen. But for now, we've got some projects to wrap up, so the bounce-house is a fun indoor reprieve for the littles today as they hide, play house and "take naps" in it... And this mama sips her chai tea and almost disappears into a favorite blanket at the computer.

Today is comfy.

P.S. Don't miss your chance to win a waterproof, dustproof and shockproof iPhone case, winner will be announced in Sunday's post. I'm loving my LifeProof case and I'm sure you will too.
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Our Week in Review:: 5.30.12

...Otherwise known as Hump Day Dump!

Cheers to having a productive week on the heels of a holiday! Here are some of the things we've been enjoying in the midst of our productiveness:
  • Flying back home to our babies.
  • Their "Welcome Wagon" and cute little faces hiding behind their handmade sign.
  • Dancing in the rain. (If you missed the video, you've got to go watch it.)
  • My little ballerina girl... and her little ballerina doll, a new fave brought home from our trip.
  • Playing in the morning light, with a great find from thrifting.
  • Underwater photos! (Thanks to my new LifeProof iPhone case, enter to win one here!)
  • The sun peaking through rain clouds.
  • A bike ride with our littles, and great views along the way.
  • Taking a break to cool our feet in the water.
  • Moon walks on the beach.
How was your past week? We'd love to hear!

Hump Day Dump

Welcome to our tradition here on Fresh Mommy Blog... on Wednesdays, when I try to be wordless, I'm just going to dump the previous week's photos from my phone. A little piece of where we've been and what we've been up to. And the resulting collage? Well, I think it speaks so much more than I could. Welcome to Hump Day Dump, we'd love to have you join, whether it's one photo or many, phone pics or camera pics, wordless or not!
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All of my photos were taken on an iPhone with the instagr.am app and were put together using Big Huge Labs mosaic maker... super simple and free. If you want to find me, I'm on instagram as TabithaBlue. For more fabulous Wordless Wednesday memes, check out Project Alicia, Better in Bulk and Wordless Wednesday
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Memorial Day... and a LifeProof Giveaway!

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We wrapped our Memorial Day with a moon walk on the shore just as the sun dipped behind the horizon. A storm somewhere off the coast lavished us with gifts of gray skies and high winds, but sunset? Sunset still delivered with a bright pink show, and as we walked on the edge of land and sea, the remnants of high winds twisting the waters far away washed over our feet and white foamy waves nipped at our knees.

We brought sparklers, a novel idea. It would have been a blast come nightfall, if we were able to light them. But the fierce winds had other ideas for our evening, so flinging sand and swaying to the rhythm of the guitar is what we did.

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As soon as our car door opens and the salty air whips through, I smile. I've got this "packing a  beach bag" thing down now, and though the evening doesn't call for the usual sun screen and SPF lip balm, one tip I love... baby powder. Sprinkle a little on your feet by the car and the last bits of sticky sand will wipe right off. Sprinkle a bit during that last diaper change when switching back from swim diaper to regular, and your baby will thank you for a fresh bottom rather than a sandy one.

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And since it seems like we're either sun screened, soaked and swimming with friends or running out for a last minute quickie sunset at the beach... my new favorite and MUST have accessory for summer? A waterproof, dustproof and shockproof  case for my iPhone, for Instagramming of course.

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Welcome LifeProof.

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Which just so happened to be used very heavily this weekend, so that we could have the proper bike ride/beach music at our fingertips and my phone's camera at the ready.

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Shown here with the bike mount, which easily attaches and keeps my phone secure. It also attaches easily to our stroller, and so we just clip it on whenever we need it!

My favorite use... underwater. Because I get images like this.

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Want to try one? One commenter will be sent your very own LifeProof case in the color of your choice: black, white, pink or purple. You'll enjoy your sleek, fully sealed case, and since it's not bulky, you can still slip it in your pocket. All the features are still functional (which is huge), and it even comes with a waterproof headphone adaptor.

So imagine big, what can you do with your iPhone and LifeProof case? We're creating our Summer Bucket List right now, and with ideas shouted out like "build the biggest sandcastle ever" and "waterpark" and "road trip with nowhere in mind," we couldn't be more excited for summer.
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Creativity and Wonder:: Sunday Citar

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“Curiosity, creativity, discovery and wonder; they aren’t traits of youth, they’re traits of learning. If you want to feel younger and you want to replicate the conditions of youth, do that.” 
~Bejamin Salka

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What are you doing to stir your creativity and wonder?

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I want to say "Thank you," to those who have, and are currently serving to make this country a  great place where my children and I can explore. Where we have the freedom to create and think, to be. On this weekend, a weekend celebrating YOU, my family and I say, "THANK YOU."

Everyone, enjoy your weekend! Do something different.

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I would love to have you join the Sunday Citar inspiration and have all of us come to your blog to read what quotes inspire you! Simply write your own post on your blog, link within your post to my blog, and sign up with the linky below, leaving your name and the link directly to your Sunday Citar post. Just click here if any of that sounds confusing. There you'll be able to get the complete rundown, as well as learn how to link back to my blog if you don't already know how. Take a moment a visit at least three of the participants around you... you'll be glad you did!

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