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    things i love: october 2013

    • October 1, 2013
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    • by Marissa

        October came sneaking up on us – but we’re excited for all it has in store. We’ve been enjoying cooler mornings and I thing we’re finally ok with retiring our swimming suits and beach towels (AZ weather has been good to us). With the new season, we’re excited for pumpkins and the start…

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    Coming Soon!

    • September 27, 2013
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    • by Marissa

      Lots of great ideas brewing here… enough that I’m launching a line of Young Women ideas for the upcoming 2014 theme. Check back soon for freebies and lots of great ideas!   **Update: If you’re new here, make sure to check out the following links!** 8×10 YW 2014 Theme Poster – FREEBIE! – perfect…

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    The Science of Happiness

    • September 26, 2013
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    • by Marissa

    Life has been packed full of interesting dynamics lately. Some are completely awesome and others are providing me a chance to see if I can run the gauntlet and make it out alive. That said, I’m still focusing on doing and being what happy is for me. I saw this clip, thought it was awesome,…

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    things i love: september 2013

    • September 26, 2013
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    things to do before: thirty – two

    • May 13, 2013
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    • by Marissa

    The birthday came and went – and it was a wonderful day! We had fun celebrating even if we the Lil’Miss was fighting a stomach bug (and believe me, she was still up for the party!) I was so incredibly happy that my well-intentioned, but quickly forgotten list for 31 was so well fulfilled. Honestly,…

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hi friend! I’m Marissa.

I’m an avid lover of sunshine, hard work and fun.

I’ve got passion for good design, printables, and creating awesomeness.

I’m a chauffeur, cheerleader (of everyone), goal setter, and master picker upper of Legos.

 

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