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Archives for Personal & Life Updates

On Playing Photographer.

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In an effort to run wildly in all directions towards my many dreams, I took a giant leap out of my comfort zone this weekend when an old friend (who lived on my floor freshman year of college – 6 Adele!) contacted me about doing a photo shoot with her and her husband. It allRead the whole post >>

February 17, 2011 · 3 Comments

A Letter to Myself, Revisited.

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Six months ago, I wrote a letter to myself. Six months later, I’m going revisit that letter and grade myself on how I am keeping my advice to myself. (This feels terrible navel-gazing-ish. More so than usual. But, a few people mentioned they’d like to read an update on that whole parenthood thing and theRead the whole post >>

February 8, 2011 · Tagged With: Gabe, musings Leave a Comment

Five Months.

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He: – weighs 17.25 pounds, which seems like a lot since he was born at 6 lbs 13 oz. – is starting to act like he’s going to roll from his back to his front. Which will cramp our stick-him-on-the-couch-while-we-make-coffee style. – is able to entertain himself for about 30 minutes at a time, (whichRead the whole post >>

February 3, 2011 · Tagged With: Gabe, monthly Gabe Leave a Comment

Etsy, Starbucks, and a Shiny New Job!

Filed Under: Career & Business, Personal & Life Updates 1 Comment

Well. It’s been an unexpectedly interesting few days around here. I interviewed, got, and negotiated a higher pay for a new part-time job I got from the H&M Online Application I filled last week and gave my two-weeks notice at Starbucks in the last 48 hours. It’s a perfect job for me right now: doubleRead the whole post >>

January 30, 2011 · Tagged With: etsy, work 1 Comment

Gabe’s Giggles and Answering Questions.

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First, a video. Someone asked me if Gabe laughs. Or makes noises. So, I came home tonight and tickled him with my face. It looks weird. Really weird. But babies like weird stuff. Behold, Gabe at 21 weeks (nearly 5 months old), in all his hand-chewing, squawking, grabbing, giggling glory: Giggles. from Ashley Marie on Vimeo.Read the whole post >>

January 27, 2011 · Tagged With: Gabe, video Leave a Comment

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Saving Money & Living Frugally

Doing a Buy Nothing Month.

Every so often, my eating junk food gets a little out of control and do a little juice cleanse. To help reset my body’s ideas of … [Read More...]

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Simple Living & Minimalism

Long Distance Moving and Decluttering – A Few Tips.

We're in the midst of a long distance move to Massachusetts this month (in the nomadic portion of our move - we moved out of our … [Read More...]

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Green Living & Sustainability

Choosing between Convenience and Values.

A reader asks: How do you decide when to focus your energy on better choices versus choosing convenience? I think it can be so … [Read More...]

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Motherhood & Parenting

The Story of Eleanor.

(Warning, this post will contain mentions of bodily fluid) How Eleanor Came to Be. I want to write this all down while I still … [Read More...]

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Career & Business

A New Leaf. Little Leaf.

(Yes, I am a dork.) Your website should be like an extra employee. Who works non stop 24/7. I recently overhauled my site … [Read More...]

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Recipes

Recipe: Curried Greens and Chickpeas

Recipe: Vegetarian Ramen.

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Tempeh with Pineapple and Cashews.

Recipe: Tofu Lettuce Wraps.

Recipe: Bistro Broccoli Chowder

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