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First Birthday Party Floral Cake Smash Ideas and Inspiration | One Year Old Birthday Party Decor // @creativewifeandjoyfulworker | photo juliechristinephotography.com

Evelyn’s First Birthday Cake Smash

August 15, 2017

There isn’t much going on at a first birthday party for the birthday child. I mean let’s be honest they most likely are more into the tissue paper and gift bags then the actual presents (one of the reasons we chose to do a no gifts party) and they don’t really play with their friends… […]

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Styled Parties

Jelly Bean Airplane | Abbotsford International Airshow Media Flight

A few days before the Abbotsford International Airshow Sophie and I were given the opportunity to go for a flight. Actually, let me correct that. I was given the opportunity and I was able to bring the kids along to get some photos of them by/in the Jelly Belly Airplane. As we walked towards the […]

August 14, 2017

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How To Make a Simple Balloon Garland Backdrop | Easy DIY | Party Decor | Floral Birthday Party

I could not believe how easy it was to make by own Balloon Garland backdrop. I honestly thought it was going to take multiple hours the night before Evelyn’s birthday (yes, I procrastinate), but it didn’t! Mind you, I didn’t go as big as I would have liked. I am so pleased with the outcome […]

August 5, 2017

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Moving With Kids

That honestly felt like the longest move ever. Most likely because it was. We got possession of our new house on the 15th and didn’t have to be out of our old place until the end of the month. With so much going on we decided to just go slow and steady. Can’t really say […]

August 3, 2017

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Springfree Trampoline Moving Tips and more

We are brand ambassadors for Springfree Trampoline, all views and opinions about moving with our Springfree Trampoline are always our own. When we found out that our landlords were selling the house we were living in one of my first thoughts was “How do we disassemble our  Springfree Trampoline?” and move ir from one house to another. […]

July 31, 2017

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Have You Ever Had High Tea To Go | Secret Garden Tea Company

There’s a first time for everything. Last week it was my first time for High Tea to go. Thanks to Secret Garden Tea Company in Vancouver and their

July 30, 2017

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Tips and Encouragement from Vancity Business Babes Blogger Party

I couldn’t agree more. Such great words spoken at last nights Vancity Business Babes Blogger Party event. The ladies on the panel were all very informative and I found myself nodding my head to so much of what they said. The things I wasn’t nodding to I was going, ohhh that’s a good idea! Each […]

July 26, 2017

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Story about my Ovarian Cyst | Motherhood Life and Style Blogger Creative Wife & Joyful Worker

Since I shared about my medical concern (ovarian cyst) on Instagram I have received so many lovely messages. I wanted to thank each of you for your prayers and thoughtful comments. I know that a few of you have wanted to know a little bit more information and have thanked me for being so open. […]

July 25, 2017

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8 Ways to Utilize Your Springfree Trampoline

Please note: We are brand ambassadors for Springfree Trampoline, all views and opinions are our own. It is the last day of school today for my two oldest kids. It’s officially summer break, say what! Can we all just agree that that came up way too quickly. For us we don’t have a whole lot […]

June 30, 2017

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