Weekend Links

One of the best parts of summer: enjoying delicious, fresh fruit!

Hello! It's Friday, it's a beautiful sunny day, and I have some links to share with you all. I hope your week has been a good one. Mine has been busy, but great. Feeling a little sick today, actually. I'm blaming it on the super spicy Thai food we ate last night. I'm not keeling over, but my stomach just isn't feeling quite right. Ugh. But the show must go on, so when Henry wakes up from his nap we are heading out to do some food shopping and run a few errands. Tomorrow my sweet Shirley comes in for a visit and we have a fun night planned with a few of my girlfriends up here. I'm looking forward to it!

Edit: now it's Friday night and I just got around to finishing this up! It's been a good day. Feeling better and I had a great, productive night. For the past few evenings I've had zero motivation to get anything done around the house but luckily tonight I got back in the groove. Thank you 90s country music for helping me out with that. Garth, Shania and The Dixie Chicks to be specific.

Sending you happy weekend wishes!

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Did you win the Pavé Life Giveaway? Head on over and find out.

You all know about my deep love for Vermont all thanks to my Aunt Ellen and Uncle Paul, who we visit in the summer. My Uncle is a very talented photographer and published author, and has recently started a new photography blog. If you have a moment, definitely check it out. It's incredibly inspiring!

Loving Liz's new series, Sites and Bites. I'm excited to read more!

Sarah's post, "Things I'm Afraid to Tell You" is really great.


Lime Glazed Mini Bundt Cakes. YUM.

This photo round up has me wanting to go on a road trip!

Pretty necklace. Cute new blog to follow. Fun crochet collared dress.

10 Things I Want My Daughter to Know Before She Turns 10. A good read.

Sometimes simple treats are the most delicious. I must make these!


Rosemary peach lemonade anyone?

Wow- have you ever seen a pink milkshake-looking lake?

How cute is Vanessa's baby bump!

Love this striped dress.

And speaking of stripes- check out these amazing powder rooms! That yellow!

I really enjoy reading the Parenting Ups and Downs series on Jen's blog.


Neat summer reading flow chart found via Alycia.

This is such a lovely video...ever heard of a S'meach?

"She's just jealous." Interesting little article over on Jezebel.

Beautiful photos of a beautiful place. 


This recipe for a Cherry Coconut Cream tart looks amazing.

Sponsor love: say hello to Rachel, Dani, and a wonderful shop for sunglasses!

And finally, a few blogs I'm loving: one, two and three.

Weekend Links/Madewell Event

 Flashback Friday: exactly one year ago- Henry's first swimming class!

Happy Friday! This week has been so much fun. We had house guests for a few days and got to enjoy some delicious food with great company, and I'm still on cloud 9 from having so much hang out time. This weekend should be great too, full of family time and The Swellers show on Sunday.

I also wanted to take a moment and tell you guys how much we are loving our Mame candles. The girls sent Hank and I a couple to try out and we've really been enjoying them. Right now I have the Farmer's Market scent burning in our kitchen. They're soy candles, so they burn cleaner and last longer, which is always a plus. I am not usually a candle person but these scents are so, so great and don't smell "fake" at all- they're really lovely. And better yet, they are made locally in Arizona.

And speaking of Arizona, if you are in the valley, I'd love for you to stop by and say hello next Tuesday, at a little Madewell event I'm hosting at Scottsdale Fashion Square. I'm pretty flattered they would ask me to do something like this- I'm definitely not the most fashionable person out there, but I am looking forward to picking out some of my favorite looks and hopefully meeting some readers, too! There will be delicious sweets and really great clothes at a discount for any of you who want to shop, but I would really love to meet you either way! Let me know if you're planning on stopping by- I think it's going to be a really fun evening and I'm definitely looking forward to it.

I hope your week has been a good one too. xo

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20 ways to give without expectation- so inspiring!

Tattoo Etiquette from a Tattooed Mom. Nicole rules, seriously.

Roasted Green Chile and Tomatillo Enchiladas. YUM.

These little girls are absolutely amazing. And so is the blog I found them on- Katy is one of my faves!

This bracelet is number one on my wishlist.

5 Ways College Accidentally Prepares You for the Real World.

I love this quote.

Pave Life is one of my new sponsors- they are a really awesome site with discounted tickets to events in the arts! I'll be doing a neat giveaway with them soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

Yay Sarah! I can't wait to watch these shows.

Have you ever tried cauliflower crust pizza? I sure haven't, but I'd love to! Thanks, Lesley!

Guess what? You can watch Marie Antoinette for free right now on Hulu. 

Come sail away.

I really enjoyed Brandy's post on Hot Yoga. It's literally changed my life these past two months so it was amazing to read about it from her point of view too. 

Isn't this inspiring? 

I love reading friends' Currently posts. Here's Jessica's! I love her blog- pop over and say hello.

This "It List" is great- loving those anchor flats.

The Forehead is the New Canvas. Hmm...

I love this "Letters" idea!

This recipe for spicy potato and black bean burritos looks so good.

A beautiful, raw, and honest post over on Sarah's blog.

Seek Adventure. I love this!

This summer salad looks perfect.

Discover some new blogs through my sponsors: Chocolate Milk & Mustard Seeds and Old Lady is Awake.

Some sales just for my readers: 15% off at Adventurer Vintage. Use code "SOMETIMESSWEET." Also check out Cake Spy to receive 15% using code "Sweet15."

And finally, some blogs I've been loving: one, two and three.

Weekend Links, on a Monday!

a quick photo on a downtown morning walk last week. This weather is just beautiful! 

Happy Memorial Day, everyone! Today is the last day of my twenties, and I'll be spending it with family, then seeing Broadway Calls tonight. Awesome. I have so, so much to catch this blog up on, but I thought I would pop in and share some quick links.

I hope all of you are having a relaxing and fun weekend. xoxo

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Interesting post about leaving the corporate world.

Isn't Katie beautiful? I love her and her blog.

OBSESSED with my new Mame candles. Seriously, they are great.

This raw peach and blueberry cobbler looks amazing!

Another (great) guide to iPhone photo apps.

All about one of my favorite food items: quinoa!

My sweet friend James is having a...

I am loving this tiny little hair bow tutorial. So cute.

Pop over and say hello to Sarah! Her blog is really adorable. 

The June Salad Challenge, and some great recipes too.

This "outfit-to-room" series is neat-o.

"For the Love of Pie." What a perfect feature!

I love these glimpses into Tracy's life. The photos are always so great. 

Don't forget, this month SS readers get 20% off of Five Bamboo clothing. They have some really great workout gear. 

A fun little roundup of Memorial Day must-haves.

35 animal crafts for kids. Awesome!

A pretty blog I've been enjoying.

The prettiest summertime dress. Check out the back!

How great are these family reunion shirts from Angela.

100 great running songs. These songs actually are great, too.

And finally, a beautiful and simple post from one of my very favorite blogs.

Weekend Links

This photo was taken just about one year ago! Henry looks so, so small.

Happy weekend! Yesterday we had a playdate at our house (4 toddlers are quite the wild bunch!) and then had a fun double date with our friends and our kiddos at one of our favorite Mexican spots. I stayed up way too late watching Parenthood while Hank had band practice/a night out with his friends, so this morning I was exhausted but still had a great time out and about. We went on a long walk and did the Farmer's Market with Veronica and Max, I have a hair appointment in thirty minutes (lighter? shorter? maybe!), we have some bike riding planned for tonight, and then tomorrow we'll be at a block party downtown to benefit the Whiskey Row fires. Busy, busy. But it's a good kind of busy!

Tomorrow morning I'll be posting a recipe that Henry (and we) absolutely love, so keep your eyes peeled. Have a great Saturday!

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Lemon basil pesto pasta. Yum.

An inspiring list of healthy foods on one of my favorite blogs.

A walkable roller coaster. Say what?!

I posted part one of my summer reading list yesterday. Be sure to add any picks from your list too!

My friend runs a shop selling adorable items for little ones. Check it out!

Congrats, grads! You don't know anything.

Anyone with a local Joe Fresh want to pick these babies up for me? And a million other things for Henry while you're at it?

A bunch of DIY inspiration. Really, really pretty inspiration.

Anyone throwing a party needs a glitter banner, right?

Scarlett Johansson on body image.

Phoenix, Arizona made soy candles? So awesome.

Why hello there, Greek Yogurt Cheesecake mini cupcakes!

Okay now this is awesome. The On The Way App finds places (really cools places) of interest "on your way," while driving on trips, vacations, etc.

I like this workout shirt DIY.  

Henry needs this fox!

I really, really love Melissa and her blog. It's such a source of sunshine for me.

New Year's Eve is far away, but this printable questionnaire for little ones is too cute.

How to be a Good Mother. Loved this essay.

How amazing is this bathing suit?!

I've been getting back into running, so Jen's running posts have been inspiring me!

Don't forget this month Sometimes Sweet readers get 20% off Five Bamboo apparel.

This black bean hummus recipe looks so good- and so easy to make!  And this chocolate chip walnut cookie recipe looks just as delicious and simple to prepare.

I love my partners this month- Anthacus Apparel,  The Fortunate Plight,  and Vitality Magazine.

Here's a great blog post series on having a healthy pregnancy.

I'm such a sucker for a good wedding video.

A great article on releasing judgement.

And finally, two "old favorite" blogs I'm loving even more than usual right now: one and two.

Weekend Links

Henry and his buddy Max yesterday morning, playing at the park.

This has been the best week full of so many friends and so much good food! And I'm just as excited for this weekend. Last night Hank, Henry and I grabbed Mexican food downtown, and then my cousin arrived from Tucson to run in the Whiskey Row Marathon this morning. Earlier today we got to cheer him on and admire all of the amazing, strong people crossing the finish line.

I hope you have a great weekend planned, too!

p.s. I wanted to thank all of you who gave such thoughtful responses to the Marie Claire link I shared via this post. It was so fascinating to be able to see what all of you thought- thank you!

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Five Bamboo sent me a couple items from their shop and although they are a sponsor of mine this month this is not a sponsored post. I just wanted to take a minute want all of you to know how much I LOVE the pants and hoodie they sent over. I'm super picky about my workout clothing and the pants have been perfect for not just regular old cardio but for hot yoga too. For those of you who exercise regularly you know how hard it is to find great gear, and I was pleasantly surprised with how much I love them. They're definitely my new go-to workout pants (and hoodie when it gets cooler in the fall). And even better? Their products are made from sustainable bamboo and Five Bamboo strives to have a softer impact on the Earth. Awesome, right? ***Receive 20% off with code SWEETBAMBOO***

Sam Means' new EP, Nona, is out! Seriously, check it out. It's amazing.



This is such a beautiful post.

I'm definitely making this caprese quinoa salad this week.

Check out this Summer Abs Challenge!  

7 foods so unsafe even the farmers who grow them won't eat them. Yikes.

The ladies over at Mame Soy Candles asked me a few questions.

These gender reveal parties are SO over the top and pretty amazing.

A few items from my dress wishlist: one and two.

Have you checked out Vitality magazine yet? The preview issue is out now and their first official issue will be up this fall.

Strawberry banana cakebread. Henry would LOVE this.

What do you think of this admission letter to the "real world" for Boston College seniors? 

Just look at this rehearsal dinner! Lovely. 

Abi's blog is always so beautiful.

Some "Shrinko de Mayo" recipes for you. All of these look awesome!

Would you wear overalls?

15 clever ideas for Instagram photos.

Don't these orange-vanilla almonds look amazing?

10 gentle reminders. I love this.

And finally, a couple favorite blogs: one and two.

Weekend Links

I can't believe this was a year ago! Henry was so tiny. 

Another Friday, another set of links, right? And this is going to sound weird, but I'm going to come right out and say it- I am typing this right now and hearing the Gossip Girl voice in my head. Not even kidding. I'm alllllmost caught up and right at the end of the current season and I'm SO INTO it. No spoilers but I'm right after episode 100 and I just watched three episodes in a row...hence hearing this blog read aloud in the GG voice. Call me crazy, I don't mind.

In other non-television news this week has been a good one. Nothing too notable, just very busy and full of hot yoga which makes me immeasurably happy. And luckily this weekend will be full of family and some pool time. I'm looking forward to seeing the lot where my sister and her husband are building their new house too- I'm so excited for them! I'm going to try to remember to take my camera out and about all weekend so hopefully on Sunday I'll have some fun photos to share. So until then.

oh and p.s., I thought I should tell you all, since I mentioned it in my last links post, that the morning after sharing my "ugh, I hate that my mouth is still swollen and I'm in post-wisdom teeth hell" rant, all pain subsided! It was a wisdom tooth (or lack of) miracle. Hallelujah!

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If you read one thing on this list, read this article, and then tell me what you think. Here's the first line: "TO Elisabeth Badinter, educated women who become stay-at-home moms have lost their minds." There's so much to say about this, but I'm curious to hear what you all think too. Thanks to Jillian for emailing it to me.

Head over to this post to see if you're the winner of the Homegrown giveaway. If you weren't the winner, you can get 15% off your order using code "sweet 15."

You either like me or you don't. I love this simple quote.

I can't wait to see this.

10 pretty party inspirations.

This dress is so gorgeous, along with the rest of next season's line.

I love this idea of a homemade body scrub as favor gifts- they'd also make great Mother's Day presents.

Sponsor love: pop over and say hi to Meadow Creek.

This is the cutest nursery I've seen, pretty much ever.

And speaking of kiddo rooms, aren't these DIY hot air balloons great?

Peach Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake. Just yes! 

Lauren's 5 Things on a Friday are always good.

Pretty amazing art.

Kelli is over on A Beautiful Mess sharing some style tips. 

How Do You Define Success? Any interesting read over on Vanessa's blog.

I want to live here.

30 things every woman should have and know by the time she turns 30. Hmmm. What do you think?

Boston Terriers are the cutest dogs ever. I may be biased, but just look at this. Too adorable.

Some items I'd love to have in my closet, striped edition: one and two!

And finally, this makes you really stop and think...check out this Dad's time lapse video of his daughter growing up- from birth to age 12. What dedication!

Weekend Links

We enjoyed the most perfect spring day yesterday! Sunshine, iced tea, and watching big bulldozers. ha.

Happy weekend! This one is going to be a good one because tomorrow Sarah arrives for a sleepover, then Sunday we have a birthday party and some other fun things planned. I actually had a hair appointment this evening to take care of these crazy blonde roots (did you know I was a natural blonde?) but my adorable hair stylist is currently going into labor! So, no hair appointment tonight...but for good reason. Instead we picked up some Thai food and then I caught up on some Gossip Girl while Hank met up with some friends for coffee and pool. It's been a great Friday.

I have a shorter than usual list this week, but all of these links are wonderful. Have a great weekend, everyone!

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Dena wrote one of the best posts I've read all week: "Those Boys."

Ashley from The Shine Project sent me these awesome cards where the basic idea is a "pay it forward" kind of thing, but one you can actually track, so you can see what other good deeds your kind action sets into motion. Awesome, right? Read more about Pass It Forward here.

Enter to win the prettiest Kate Spade bag from Modern Kiddo. Or don't, so I have a better chance! ;)

Are you a tea drinker? If so, you may find this article on the chemistry of tea interesting!

Love this arrow cuff bracelet.


Cigarettes and yoga. I already shared this one from my friend Carynn via my Facebook and Twitter, but it's a must-read. I love it.

The prettiest iPhone case I ever did see.

Do you already read Kelli's blog? It's one of my favorites. And stop by Vanessa's too- she always had such interesting posts from recipes to DIYs to product reviews.

Katie never ceases to amaze me. This peony hand-painted wall is to die for.

Loved this round up of the best video beauty tutorials. 

I'm not a drinker, but if I was you can bet I'd be all over Kaelah's delicious-sounds concoctions.

Meadow Creek is a sponsor of mine this month - pop over and check out their lovely jewelry!

And finally: I love Amber. Especially when she vlogs! (even though I hate the word vlog.)

Weekend Links!

coming up on 8 years together with this guy <3

So even though Sunday is winding down I think it's still okay to call these Weekend Links, right? It's been a good, productive weekend which is just what we've needed and we (okay, Hank!) have checked off so many things on our around-the-house to-do list. That always feel so good. We finally hung our new bedroom curtains we've had in the box for months and those alone changed the entire feel of the room. I'm so happy with how it turned out.

I hope you had a great weekend too. I have some fun things planned on the blog this week, and in the meantime, here are some links to check out. Enjoy!

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How amazing is this custom monogram? Get your own (for FREE!) here.

Best post I've read all week on one of my most favorite blogs - 5 Things I Know at 25.

Have you signed up for the Phoenix Blogger Conference yet? Unfortunately I won't be attending but I wish I was able to! It looks really, really great. 

Go say hi to Missi...I love her blog. She and her family are the cutest.

If you didn't already love Emma Stone, you will after seeing this video. Adorable.

Touch a Truck. Does your town do anything like this?

Okay, here is a no-heat curls tutorial that actually looks like something I could do! So cute.

I am IN LOVE with my new Poppy Love planner (shown below).  It's perfect. And call me nerdy, but I can't wait to spend some time tonight filling it out. It's just so pretty and inspires me to be even more organized. I'll be using it to map out my blog posts, and I love how much room you have for each day.



The Best Drugstore Lipsticks. Such a great post and so informative! 

I love Carl Sagan and I love this quote.

Dena's shop had its Grand Opening! Congrats, Fishers!

From my wishlist: loving these anchor print shorts.

If you have stretched earlobes, check out Hey Buddy Gauges. Back in the day my ears were stretched and I would have died over some of these. 

40 Books You Won't Be Able To Put Down. Have you read some from this list?

I LOVE these bracelets. And this ring! 

I'm not much a sweet-drink kinda gal, but this Fresh Lime Freeze looks like the perfect summer refresher.

This DIY Crochet Knit Necklace Tutorial is AMAAAAZING.

Sponsor love: check out Jamie's jewelry site, say hi to Dani (and her cute baby bump!), and

One of my dearest friends' weddings was featured on Vera Wang- seriously check out Emily's dress! Amazing.

I love Kelli Murray. I'm so happy to have her as a sponsor this month- she is SO talented.

This would be the sweetest Mother's Day present for any Mom.

Have you watched The Shine Project video yet?

So obsessed with this home tour. It's perfection.

Lately I've been trying to have an open mind and say yes to new things, so this was just perfect.

And finally, this week I asked my readers to send me some of their posts they were most proud of from the past week! I thought it would be fun for all of us to find some new blogs to explore. I received too many links to share at once, but here are a five. Thank you all for sending them my way! Enjoy!

1. Lauren took a roadtrip through Scotland.
2. Hot Fudge Cheesecake. Need I say more?
3. Jennifer is giving me serious garden envy (and loads of inspiration!).
4. Paris in film. So lovely.
5. Megan sent me a link to a particular post on her new-to-me blog, and I pretty much fell in love with the whole thing. 

Have a great Sunday evening!

Weekend Links & a few Easter photos from last year

Easter last year! Henry was just about 5 months old. 

Happy almost-Easter! Before things get insanely busy tomorrow, I thought I would pop in and share some links and photos from last year. Enjoy, and I'll be back with a weekend update and an Easter post, too! Have a great Sunday.

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If you click one link on this list, make it this one: 30 Practical Tips About the Horrors of Raising a Baby. Too, too funny.

Homemade Goldfish crackers for little ones!

And speaking of kiddos, here's a list of 75 ways to entertain your toddler.

This notebook makes ME happy.

Skinny Chicken Broccoli Alfredo. Skinny and Alfredo never seem to be one in the same, but this looks amazing! Thank you to Jen for introducing me to this blog, which is quickly becoming a new favorite.

What Should I Read Next?

This Quinoa Sushi looks amazing. What a great idea.

Check out two of my lovely sponsors' Etsy shops- Acanthus Apparel and Meadow Creek.

The 20 best apps for kids! Awesome.

I've always loved the idea of a Sip and See.

I read posts like this one and I get so, so excited for the day H. can communicate even more.

I love when Emily blogs. And speaking of friends blogging, Jess is back at it. Yay!

6 Powerful Questions That Will Change Your Life Forever. Quite the claim...but worth a read!

I loved reading Diana's "Currently" post. And Katie's, too! ...and Rochelle's. I could go on! ;)

Baked Lime Pudding Cake. OH MY!

A little Instagram cheat sheet. Pretty awesome tips for anyone who is new to the app.

Isn't this monogram necklace neat?

Rebecca's blog is just gorgeous- I'm loving all of her photos!

This is a super interesting read about highly paid nannies in NYC- The Best Nanny Money Can Buy.

Rachel posted about the coolest iPhone case I've ever seen: Instagram + case in one!

Love this bang-braid how-to on Emily's blog. 

And finally, pop by one of my favorite sites and say hello!

Weekend links, on a Monday

an old photo of Madeline and me taken in 2008- look how tiny she was!

So my wisdom teeth are officially out, thank goodness. I got them out Friday morning and what was supposed to have been a 45 minute surgery turned into a 2.5 hour ordeal due to my "stubborn roots" or something- it's hard to remember since I was still foggy from being put under.  To be honest, it was much worse than I anticipated and the past couple of days have been more uncomfortable than even my c-section recovery, however crazy that may sound. But on the bright side, I keep focusing on the fact that they're out and now, the worst is over! I had an appointment today with my oral surgeon to check on healing, and he assured me my numb chin and lower lip should return to normal soon, and my mouth is looking a-okay. Now I'm just focusing on being extra careful to avoid those dreaded dry sockets. I'm so thankful for my parents who came up Friday to stay with us, taking me to my appointment on Friday while Hank worked and helped to entertain Henry all weekend.  I was sad to miss all the fun since I was stuck in bed, but I know we'll have another soon when I'm feeling 100%.

While recovering the past couple of days I've been watching a few different things for the first time- Gossip Girl and Gilmore Girls (love both of them!), and I also watched two movies- My Week with Marilyn and Young Adult. And after so much "relaxation" all I want is a busy day filled with errands, a trip to Target, a big sandwich, no mouth pain, and my nice, unswollen cheeks back. ;)

Whatever you did this past weekend I hope you had a great time. I figured I would share some links today, even though it's Monday. Enjoy!

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I posted the winner to the Kelli Murray Art giveaway, so check here to see if you won!

Anita is doing a Shop My Closet for her fashionable daughter Lola Birdie! This week she put up jeans and shoes, and next week maybe she'll be selling some of Lola's amazing dresses or tops. Bookmark it, or follow Anita on Twitter for updates.

Carrot cake pancakes. These looks delicious!

My favorite blog post from the week.

Wouldn't these be adorable favors for a party? Pie to go!

A wonderful essay about being a Mom...and baking bread in a random lady's house. Weird. But it's a great read.

Ireland is at the top of my one day must-visit places, and so, I am totally loving these photos.

Hello, dream bikini. Why do you have to be $200?

Passionfruit has launched- I'm sure you've seen it all over the internet! If you take ads on your blog, you will want to take a look.

Win a Pioneer Woman Cookbook over on Heather's blog.

The Top 20 Bites of 2011 in Los Angeles...I would have loved to see this list before our trip, but luckily we picked great restaurants for every meal.


Oatmeal Lemon Creme Bars. As soon as my mouth is healed I will definitely be making these!


Whenever I want to look at pretty images, I go here.

I love checking out my readers "Currently" posts, like this one!


The Art of Being Happily Single. I passed this along to a few of my single girlfriends and they loved it. It's a good read.

Like Juniper (one of my sponsors) on Facebook and be entered in their giveaway.

My friend Jess took her daughter Rowan camping! Too cute.

Want something else to do with you Instagram photos? How about putting them on custom tiles?

20 quick and healthy snack ideas.

And finally, here's my new favorite blog. Thanks Liz!

Weekend links!

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Hello, hello! I wanted to take a minute and thank all of you who left such nice comments on Wednesday's post. My scan and x-rays went fine - I don't know why I get so nervous for medical things, but here I am at almost-30, shaking in my boots to get a needle in my arm.  It is scary though when you go to the doctor and they say you need to get these serious things done immediately...it's so easy for my mind to run wild. Anyway, besides the strange injection they gave me for the CT that made me feel like I had peed my pants, the appointment was relatively simple. My results came back later that day, and although there was nothing in my throat (yay!) my thyroid is enlarged so I go in Monday for more testing. The doctor gave me the go-ahead for my LA trip though, and I am so thankful. Hoping some sea-air and relaxation will do me well.

So, that's what's going on in my neck of the woods. Get it? Neck of the woods? HA. ;) Anywaaay, I am flying out today at noon and will be back on Sunday or Monday to share all about my little adventure. In the meantime, here are some links to check out. Enjoy!

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A Girl Scout-inspired bridal shower. So, so awesome.

Have you watched the amazing method video yet? And if so, have you gotten that song out of your head yet?

Strawberry lemonade, anyone?

Passionfruit is up and running! I'm excited to check it out for myself.


The Polkadots sent Henry the sweetest package full of tee shirts, buttons and music! Seriously, if you have a little one, head on over. So much fun.

I really enjoy Carly's blog- especially posts like this.


Neat art over on Kelly Ann's blog.

I know I said this last week, but it's a good question- have you read the new issue of Gadchick yet?

Real men wear pink.

Need some fitness/healthy eating inspiration? Look no further...at one of my favorite blogs!

Anti-aging foods? Sign me up!

I'm so happy to have Ancient Shades as a sponsor this month, so pop over and have a look! I think their maps would be such an awesome gift for a friend who has moved, to remind them of home.

Oh my...this post is giving me an intense case of baby fever. And little girl fever! Could Harper be any cuter?!

I love reading about all of Abi's adventures!

Enjoyed this article about living in the now. It's a great read!

I love Valerie Vargas.

And finally, head over and check out these fine ladies and their blogs- one, two, and three.

Weekend Links

Flashback Friday! Here's a photo from our honeymoon back in 2008. We traveled to French Polynesia for 10 days in paradise. This was taken on the island of Moorea, from our relaxing spot in our lounge chairs. You can see our bungalow on the right! I want to go back...

Happy Saturday everyone! Today is a good day- it's Scarlett's 1st birthday party! My friend Natalie's little girl turns one and we will be celebrating at Joe's Farm Grill, which is the perfect spot for a March picnic on a cool, breezy afternoon. 

I hope whatever you find yourself doing today you get in a little bit of fun, a little bit of relaxing, and get a good dose of fresh air. Here are some links to check out in the meantime!

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Check out my current favorite blog!  And another new favorite too.

Are you guys familiar with Lisa Leonard's work? She's a new sponsor this month and I love her stuff, particularly this pennant banner frame. Cute, right? Right now Lisa is also extending 20% off anything in the shop with coupon code "connect20," which will expire March 15th.

Also- Kintage is offering 10% off with code "sweet!" Keep that bookmarked for their grand opening.

Baked rhubarb oatmeal. Yum!

If you're looking for some unique, handmade jewelry, check out Miss Mal. So many great things for spring/summer.

And on the topic of handmade jewelry- just take a look at this amazing DIY from Jen. Wow!

Why being sleepy and drunk are great for creativity. No wonder I created such "wonderful" poetry in college!

Someone hurry up and have a baby girl so I can buy her this dress! Adorable.

Check out Gadchick, Issue #2! Such a good read.

The 20 most beautiful bookstores in the world.

I LOVE this iPhone cover.

Jess went to LA and visited Toyota. Sounds weird, but it's actually very cool! I'm excited to learn more.

Quinoa mac 'n cheese. This looks great.

Wouldn't this book be the perfect component to a baby shower gift or even as part of the decor?

These scarves are so, so lovely. I can't even pick a favorite.

Sponsor love! Say hi to some of the people that help support Sometimes Sweet- Juniper, Kooter & Flo's, and Vanessa!

40 secret iphone features and shortcuts. I learned a couple awesome things from this article. 

I love Holly's post on Orla Kiely's Spring/Summer fashion.

And speaking of Orla Kiely...this is AWESOME!

"Punk rock and pregnant."

5 Ways to Find Happiness in Nature. Another inspiring article from Tiny Buddha.

And finally, doesn't this recipe for watermelon lime sorbet slices really get you in the mood for summer?

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Flashback Friday! Here's Hank and me way back in 2005 (or maybe 2006?). We look so young! 

Happy Friday! Well, right now it's actually Wednesday night but I am scheduling this post because I am in San Francisco as you read this. Again? Yes, again. This time it's a super quick trip full of blog-business and I'll be home on Saturday! And I hope whatever you find yourself doing, you have a fun weekend planned too. As for us, once I get back we'll be enjoying spending time with my Aunt Ellen, who is visiting from Vermont. I've written about her quite a bit in this space but I LOVE her and have always had a very special connection with her over the years. I'm just so excited she's going to be in Arizona.

I'm off, and sending you happy wishes for a great weekend.

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This is my new favorite blog. I have yet to leave a comment (I'm a bad reader) but I have been loving every post by the adorable Breanna. And I bet you'll love it too!

I adored Katie's Leap Day post.

If you like yoga and you have little ones in your life, this is for you.

The best post I've read in awhile.

A must-read for any mamas of boys. It's great.

Dexter bowties. Henry needs one (or all) of these!

And speaking of bows...this is the most perfect velvet bow headband I ever did see.

Lemon brownies...

Want to hear some great music? Watch this video.

This wedding is beautiful. And of course it is...it's the wedding of one of my very favorite bloggers.

I can't even believe Michelle and Chad sat next to, pet, and cuddled with huge, scary tigers!

I'm enjoying reading all of the 11 Things floating around. Here's two more.

A great gift idea? A vintage map of a favorite place or traveled city.

Loving these vintage polaroid wedding invitations.

No bake peanut butter cookies. These look SO good.

If we ever have a little girl, this dress is pretty much the most perfect dress in the world.

Do you already read Gadchick? If not, you should. Not only is the main (gad)chick a friend of mine (Diana!), but they are also a sponsor this month. Yay!

What's your passion? Stephanie wants to know.

Happy Friday! xo

Weekend links

Happy Saturday! Today is the most beautiful day and it's starting to feel a little like spring. It's one of those weekend where we don't have many plans, besides planning on not having any. I'm looking forward to a lot of relaxing, a trip to Target, and maybe some frozen yogurt. Tomorrow we will be celebrating my Dad's birthday and I'm excited for him to enjoy a day just for him. We're having a family barbeque, some park time, and ice cream cake, of course.

I'll be back later this weekend with a fun "tagged" post. Wishing you all a happy day!

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Do you read Bekah's blog, My Little Loves, yet? I really love it, and she is the sweetest thing.

Remember when I teamed up with Funk Off! to make a fun scent? They have a few left still so head over to their shop to scoop 'em up!

Maddie on things. So weird. But really cute. I want to give this dog a big hug!

If you're an Instagram user you'll probably be interested in Copygram over on Jess' site. Very neat stuff.

I love Diana's blog for a few reasons, but one of them is that everything is so darn pretty. See for yourself.

Holli Zollinger's fabric is to-die-for. That fox print? Amazing.

How to blow-dry bangs.

I am DYING over James' recent vintage finds. Just take a look at those dresses!

And speaking of kids' clothes, this is the cutest shop.

I may have already shared this article, but I stumbled upon it again this morning and it's just such a good read. Change your attitude, change your life.

Amy was sweet enough to include me on this list. I was honored!

Double coconut muffins. These look amazing.

Some sponsor love: say hi to Katie, With Care, Krista, and Ink Butter. Also if you're in the market for a new blog design, check out Sweet Faerie! 

Leigh-Ann is back! And I'm so happy.

Could Tessa be any cuter? 

An interesting teething chart to see the average age for certain teeth to come in.

Free, pretty, vintage-inspired arrow clipart for your blog. Super cute.

This lemon orzo salad would be the perfect summer side dish.

Can Rifle Paper Co. do no wrong? (answer: no)

I love Lauren. 

These cinnamon roll waffles would be such a fun treat for a Sunday breakfast.

I can't wait to try this homemade olive oil scrub.

And finally, a couple blogs I'm loving right now: one, two, and three!

Weekend links // Odds & Ends

enjoying a lazy morning with Henry - we put a huge blanket on the living room floor and got nice and cozy

Heeey weekend! I already wrote about my big plans yesterday in my Currently post, but tonight I'm getting tattooed and I'm really excited. And dreading it...but more so excited. My friend Natalie is going to come hang out too, so that makes it even better. Thank you Nat! It's kind of like a fun girl date without our kiddos, except I'll be getting continuously poked by a needle for a few hours. Luckily I'm just getting the top of my thigh tattooed so it won't be too horrible.

In other news, Henry's development is skyrocketing and he is changing every single day. He is SUCH a ham and the biggest chatterbox ever. He's basically running all over the house and getting into everything. It's pretty insane. On the shopping list for this weekend? Baby gates! I'm finishing up a Henry post so I'll talk more about all of this next week, and include some videos too.

Anyway, here are some links for you to check out. Happy weekend!

Do you want your very own personalized, monogram print? Well lucky for you the ladies over at The Wedding Chicks have made it possible with their free printable. Seriously, click on over. You can personalize it with a "loves" "and" or "+," and then of course with your initials. So cute.

Take a minute to check out Vanny's gorgeous redesign. Love it, Vanessa!

Congratulations to Mandy from Harper's Happenings for her fantastic Levis commerical! Awesome, right?! I absolutely love it. Yay, Mandy!


How to store fresh produce. Very helpful and I definitely learned a few things.

25 fonts for font snobs. I'm by no means a font snob, but I do enjoy a good font or two. This is a great list!

This would be an amazing and unique wedding gift (from one of my favorite Etsy artists).

Angela's baby shower was perfection. But really, did I expect anything else?

I loved Sara's round up of her Instagram photos. 

Make your own bowtie for you own little gentleman.

10 things not to say to a pregnant woman. Vanessa nailed it!

I'm pretty into this DIY rotating goals list. So simple yet so genius.

Loving Jen's "Weekly Parenting Ups & Downs."

Krista did a fun A-Z love post the day after Valentine's. 

I'm so excited to try this product out post-tattoo. Ink Butter is a new sponsor of mine and I've heard such good things about them from friends- looking forward to seeing for myself!

Little lemon souffles! YUM.

5 honest tips about growing your blog.

I just love Kristine's unique style- it may sound funny but visiting her site is such a treat!

Really enjoyed these 10 inspiring images of famous couples.

I'm such a sucker for a love story (I have one more to share later today!) and Aileen's is super sweet.

And finally, a new favorite and an old favorite.

Weekend links

some of my Instagram photos from the week: enjoying a beautiful day at the park // the perfect avocado - always worth documenting // choosing a book to read aka pulling all of the books off of the shelf // a typical IG self-photo // bath-time with Daddy // making Hank lunch // Kindermusic class // our front door // "button" for February photo-a-day

It's Saturday, the weather is beyond beautiful, and we are about to begin a busy, busy day. On the agenda: a quick workout for yours truly, an afternoon and early evening birthday party for Alana and Erin (yay for joint celebrations), and dinner for Sarah later in the night. Of course three of my favorite ladies would all turn 30 in the same week! This reminds me that I need to charge my camera...

I'll be back later to share another love story and some birthday photos, but until then, here are some links to check out. Enjoy- and have a wonderful weekend!

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Dying over James' and Aubrey's wedding photos. Gorgeous.

This is the best blog post I've read in awhile.

Is it possible to fall in love with a paper shop?

In the spirit of Valentine's Day here's a round up of free printables from Creature Comforts. Trust me when I say that these are CUTE.

A personal library kit? Why not!

Check out Karl's round up of the top 10 films of 2011. Have you seen any of 'em?

10 pink lipsticks to wear this Valentine's Day.

Fascinating article about friendship (and ending one) on the NY Times, found via Liz.

Attention guys: how to dress for a date like you know what you're doing.

Live in NYC or traveling there soon? Alicia Silverstone of The Kind Life updated her list of vegan friendly fare.

Valentine's Day in a box. Adorable.

MK&A are my favorite, and this video is great.

Check me out over on Katie's blog re-sharing my kale chips recipe! Yum.

Hey Moms, here's a great list of activities for kiddos ages 1-3.

Loving this wallet. A lot.

Pop by a couple of my awesome sponsors and say hi: one, two, and three!

I'm definitely curious about The Oil Cleansing Method, and this post was really informative.

And finally, two of my favorite blogs: here and here.

Weekend links

Happy Friday everyone! It's Super Bowl weekend and usually we'd be having a party or at least watching the game, but this year Hank is in the studio with his newest  band so we're skipping it. I honestly don't mind one bit, although I might flip it on now and again to catch the commercials (my favorite!).

Here are some links to start your weekend off! Whatever you do, have a good one. xo

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Lisa Khoury wrote a response to her "Why Put a Bumper Sticker on a Ferrari?" piece. What are your thoughts on it? Check out her managing editor's piece too- "Tattoo This, Haters."

Super fascinating interview with Hank's friends- a husband and wife design team. Great people and I loved what they both had to say.

My favorite Girl Scout cookie is the Samoa is it makes up 19% of sales. How does your favorite do?

Up for a photo challenge? Try Chelsey's self-portrait challenge this week.

Salt and vinegar roasted chickpeas. I'm going to try making these tonight.

Isn't this peter pan collar manicure adorable? 

Loving this simple round up of baby boy nursery art over on the Collected blog.

Have you ever heard of Ink Butter? They're one of my newest sponsors and I'm so excited about their product- if you get tattooed or have plans to get tattooed, check this stuff out.

What a great, simple reminder from Kaelah.

Don's giving us a behind-the-scenes look at his design process. Awesome!

Cameron Garland created one of my favorite things in our home, and it was neat to see it up on his website! Have a look.

Loving Max's "Dear Baby" series over on Katie's Pencil Box.

How neat are these igloos?!

Like Boston Terriers? I do! If so check out Jess' free Boston printable.

Need help feeding your Super Bowl watchers? Have no fear- Shutterbean has it covered.

A couple blogs I'm loving right now: one and two.

One of my sweet readers' husbands sent me his band to check out and I thought they were great!

A baby iPhone case. Need I say more?

Carbs are killing us, apparently! Interesting infographic.

Big news from Jess! This has me smiling from ear to ear.

And finally, congratulations to Eden, who was the winner of the Unicorn Parade custom banner giveaway! I'll be emailing you later today about claiming your prize. Thanks again to all who entered!

Weekend links!

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Happy weekend everyone! I'll be enjoying our time in San Francisco while our friends "vacation" at our house, and I'll be back with some photos and a few stories to share, I'm sure. In the meantime, here are some links to get your Friday started.

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Don is on a roll! Check out Krista and Sam's blog. Amazing. And be sure to check out his design info if you're interested in redoing your space. I'm still in awe of what he did here.

Loving Abi's photos of this cute little shop in Portland.

What an adorable clutch! This one too.

These pilates videos that Michelle shared are on my to-do list. They look awesome.

And speaking of lists, yet another dry shampoo to add to my to-try list.

These monogrammed bracelets are so simple and pretty.  I'd love to a D and an H.

Choosing Positivity in Parenting. I thought it was very sweet of Kacie to include me in this list.

I'm really enjoying reading about Jess and Chelsey's experience at Alt Summit. It kind of makes me want to go next year!

200 running songs.

All of Amber Lee's SF posts got me quite excited for our little trip. 

I re-shared my clean-eating applesauce oatmeal muffins on my friend Ali's blog- take a look.

Loving this elopement session (and video!) on The Loveliest Day.

Great post on how to pick the blogs your sponsor.

How fantastic are these embroidered initial necklaces? I'd love to have one.

What a simple, healthy (and quick!) quinoa idea from my friend Jessica.

This bow needs to come in Henry-bow-tie size! Too cute.

Oh, this dress in mustard is just perfect.

Matisse is one of my sponsors- have you ever tried their shoes? So cute and comfy. Go see for yourself!

And one more sponsor related item- how about some Etsy love? 1, 2, 3, and 4.

I wanted to be an actress or a writer (or an astronaut or the President) when I grew up. How about you?

An absolutely beautiful video on one of my favorite blogs.

Change your attitude, change your life. Worth the read.

A baby shower with a "make a mobile" station! Brilliant!

Did you see the February Photo-a-Day Challenge on Chantelle's blog? I'm definitely in (again).

And finally, if you haven't already done so, take a look at my blogroll. I'm missing quite a few favorites (I accidentally deleted a handful), but you might find a new favorite!

Have a great weekend! xo

Weekend links!

my favorite song right now. so sweet.

It's Friday night and I'm enjoying a super quiet night in at my parents'.  Everyone is asleep, Hank's watching basketball, and I'm sitting here next to him typing away. It's been a great week and I actually am attributing a lot of it to not eating sugar! Crazy, right? I actually feel so much different- less irritable, moody and overall I just feel like this particular "edge" I sometimes carry around is gone. Feeling good. I will say that tonight there was a particular Trader Joe's dark chocolate with caramel and sea salt bar (so, so delicious) calling my name...but I stayed strong and remembered the reason I'm doing this. It's a reward for my body, not a punishment, and I need to look at it in that light so I can stay motivated when the allure of nighttime treats is so strong.  I got past it though and instead went for a walk with Hank and I'm feeling happy with my choice.

Tomorrow night Hank and I have a fun date night planned and I'm so excited to try out a new restaurant! I'll of course share more about that on Sunday. In the meantime though, here are some links. xoxo

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Looking for fitness/healthy living inspiration? Check out one of my favorite blogs.

I am in love with these photos on Erin's blog. Seriously, go look. Alaska is breathtaking.

Katie always manages to infuse magic into the everyday. She's truly an inspiration to me.

Need some topknot inspiration? Chelsea's got you covered. I especially love number two.

DIY confetti shooters! Awesome!

My 1st Vegan Dinner Party. I really enjoyed this post.

I really, really enjoy Jess' blog...Rowan just may be the cutest little girl on the internet! 

One of my wonderful sponsors, Passionfruit, is launching their site soon! Have you signed up?

An interesting article about the politics of sugar.

Loving these frames Jess has created! Best of all, they're free for the taking. 

If you missed "The Other 'F' Word" in theaters, have no fear- you can now watch it via iTunes.

I am absolutely trying this quinoa/sweet potato/black bean burger recipe this week. It looks amazing!

One of my favorite ladies Heidi recently opened a shop on Etsy- check her out!

This post over on Rachel's blog has me wanting to pack up my family and head out on a road trip.

Definitely trying Mandy's homemade exfoliator. Loving this whole week of natural remedies on her blog.

Imagine if your blog got deleted? Panic.

Have you checked out DejaVu yet? Don't forget you can get 30% off with code "sometimessweet"!

Henry needs these baby-lit board books. As the son of a former English teacher, I'd say it's necessary!

Good news for a certain little lady and her adorable family!

Do you read Daily Doily? How about Harper's Happenings? Pop over and say hi!

Healthy lemon-coconut-cheesecake bites. These look really good.

And on the subject of dessert-delicious-ness, how about some baked hot chocolate? 

Here are a few new-to-me blogs worth checking out- I've been finding some great ones via all of your lovely comments and it's really neat to pop over and see what you guys are all up to! One and two!

And finally, two favorite blogs: a new fave- The Vegan Housewives! And an old fave- Flowerchild Dwelling.

Happy weekend!