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My Latest Snag: Lattes, Crackers, and Kids’ Stuff

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My Latest Snag: Lattes, Crackers, and Kids’ Stuff

First: I really wish I was seated at the table above right now. I can almost taste that croissant. Instead, my bottled latte will have to do — which brings me to a random assortment of recent purchases: POP & BOTTLE OAT MILK LATTE SUBSCRIPTION MARY’S GONE CRACKERS CAYENNE — PEOPLE GO CRAZY OVER THESE?? WASH-OFF NAIL POLISH FOR A MANICURE FOR MINI THIS WEEK MORE KISSY KISSY BODYSUITS NEW SNEAKERS FOR MICRO AVENE HYDRANCE LEGERE LOTION You’re Sooooo Popular: Toy Organization Bins. The most popular items on the blog this past week: +Inexpensive bins for toy organization. Note: the...

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Q: What chocolate chip cookie recipe do you use?

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Q: What chocolate chip cookie recipe do you use?

A: The OG: the recipe on the back of the Nestle Tollhouse chocolate bag. However, I use the best ingredients I can find, like good butter (Plugra and Kerrygold are widely available and excellent) and Nielsen-Massey vanilla. They make a huge difference. Q: Looking for a baby girl bonnet that isn’t $75. Suggestions? A: Etsy to the rescue! These are a dead ringer for the Beaufort Bonnet Company ones I assume you’re referencing, and you can add a monogram. If you want something a little less frou-frou, these are precious and this floral is sweet (mini owned this exact style...

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Q: How do you decorate for the holidays?

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Q: How do you decorate for the holidays?

A: I love this question! I was just thinking earlier today that I am already excited about playing Christmas music — ha. Below are a few of my favorite Christmas decorations: REINDEER STOCKING HOLDERS PERSONALIZED STOCKINGS (WILL NEED TO ORDER ONE FOR HILL, TOO!!) QUILTED TREE SKIRT MINI MOSS CHRISTMAS TREES (KEEP THESE IN THE CENTER OF OUR DINING TABLE) TARTAN TABLE RUNNER BOTANICAL WREATH FOR FRONT DOOR (WITH WREATH HANGER) ADVENT CALENDAR — I BOUGHT A SLIM FABRIC ONE LAST YEAR FOR MINI BUT WANT TO UPGRADE TO SOMETHING MORE SUBSTANTIAL THIS YEAR, LIKE THIS, THIS, OR THIS MINI...

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