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A new year...

Happy New Year to all my lovely readers.

We celebrated at home. Simple, and peaceful, there's no place like home.
I'm happy to start a new year; with new possibilities, challenges, and goals. 

I didn't make any resolutions; I honestly just want to stay committed to my current goals. Maintaining good health, keeping my faith alive, staying positive, and having a happy home. 

Our home is a place where memories are made, laughter is heard, and a place where we feel completely free. This year; I want to finish a few projects we started. Organizing, researching new healthy recipes, and a few others. 

I want to thank you all for being a part of my blog and sharing in my happiness. Embracing life's little moments. I hope you all have a beautiful year.









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  1. Jennifer HaysJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your family! I think you have a good plan and I know you will make all of these things come true.

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    1. StephanieJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:14 PM

      Happy New Year, Jennifer. Thank you for being such a lovely blog friend.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Happy New Year Stephanie! Have a beautiful first day of 2014. Hugs to you ♥

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    1. StephanieJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:14 PM

      Jayne, thank you. I hope you and your family have a beautiful first day of 2014 as well. Sending hugs your way~

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  3. DinaJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    Thanks Stephanie! I'm hoping this new year brings joy and happiness. I am glad you all had such a wonderful celebration. If you have tips on organization I'm always looking for them, I sit on pinterest trying to find ways to keep my house in order. It is slowly getting there.

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    1. StephanieJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:26 PM

      Dina, Happy New Year! You're very welcome. Of course I could give you some tips on organization. For started, tackle one room at a time. Start with clearing, and throwing out things you no longer need. -Reuse bins, boxes,-etc. Often times; I will clear out a room or area, then I will wipe down, and dust the area. We recently did our kitchen pantry. Sometime back we purchased some airtight containers. We used them to store flour, sugar, etc. Also in our daughters room we use bins with labels for her toys, learning books, and much more! =) Let me know if that helps a little.

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    2. StephanieJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:27 PM

      **meant to say for starters* :)

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  4. DinaJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Hi Stephanie, I'm glad your new year was great and low-key! If you have tips on organization in the future please post them! I am always looking for ways to keep my house in order.

    I am hoping this year is filled with joy and a break for us. And hopefully I get into at least 2 galleries this year!

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