book // candy // backpack // nightlight // wellies // basket // bunny // sunnies // bug catcher  I'm usually all about unisex when it comes to clothing and toys but I happen to have a very, very manly little boy :) so I thought I'd put together a separate post for things that he would love vs. his sister, what can I...

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book // mask // tee // socks // shoes // basket // candy // cup // tape roll Hard to believe that easter is just around the corner! Does anyone else feel like March didn't actually happen? Today is already the 21st and also the first day of spring! So what better day to dream of warmer temperatures, easter egg hunts and knee...

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^ sunday is meal prep day ^ ^ he seems so big lately, and so handsome too ^ ^ crafting all day long ^ ^ signs of spring ^ ^ her favorite spot for her afternoon nap ^ Things have been a little quiet here as I have been knee deep in everything related to launching the Valya Kids spring and summer line....

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This is my "let me down gently" snack for when I'm trying to get off eating four boxes of girl scout cookies in one weekend. I call these muffins semi-healthy because they're made with whole wheat, coconut oil, dark chocolate and minimal sugar. However, they do contain eggs, milk and well... sugar. Long story short they're probably better for you than girl scout...

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Today marks a year since we became home owners and moved into the house we now call home. It has felt like the faster year ever but to say that it just whizzed by wouldn't be accurate. In the year since we moved in we went through some unimaginable heartbreak and loss but also massive periods of growth. The sweet and the sour,...

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