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Life is Better with Peaches

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52 Weeks of Pinspiration {Week 27}–Photographing Fireworks

Welcome to Week 27 of my Pinspiration series! With the Fourth of July this week, I thought I’d do a little searching to see if there were any good tips on Pinterest for photographing fireworks.  And I was in luck!  Here are a couple of websites that I found with really good ... read more

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Observations about Project Life

Have a told you lately how much I love Project Life?? Since I had my epiphany about scrapbooking not too long ago, I’ve really felt inspired to work on my album.  And I know this is going to sound like a paid endorsement (it’s not), but Project Life makes scrapbooking so easy! I thought I’d ... read more

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Stars and Stripes

Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July!  Love, Kelly ... read more

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52 Weeks of Pinspiration {Week 26}–Mixed Media Art

Welcome to week 26 of my Pinspiration series!  Can you believe we are half way through the year?! I have to tell you…this might be my favorite project yet. So if you are a regular blog follower, you probably saw my recent post about my One Little Word.  This month’s assignment was about ... read more

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How They Became My Parents

It was the day after Mom’s 17th birthday and she really wasn’t interested in tagging along on Harriett’s double date.  After all, she was “technically” engaged to a Navy guy stationed in San Diego.  But she was still mad at him for wrecking her car.  Not to mention the fact that he ... read more

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About Me

Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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