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By the time you read this Monday morning, I will be in Arizona. I flew down to help my mom organize/pack/simplify my grandmother's house. I couldn't stand the idea of her doing it alone. So I hopped on a plane and here I am.  I'm so glad to be a support to my mother...to be an extra set of hands...and to just be with her, even if it is just discussing which 20 markers out of 432 we should keep.  As for traveling, it wasn't such a big deal before I had a child. Now I know more is at stake. ... Read more » about To my sweet baby girl

As you probably know realized with the plethora of guest posts, I was gone this week in Arizona visiting my grandmother (GiGi) and my parents.  It was NOT prime visiting time in Arizona (hello, 108 degrees...so not nice to meet you), but it was so wonderful to spend time together...even if mostly inside with the air conditioner on. We had a lovely visit, jam-packed with all the makings of a great vacation, including: ... Read more » about Recipe for a Great Vacation!

I hope you had a nice weekend!  If you missed this special "extra" post, as I don't normally post on Saturdays, be sure to check it out.  We had a great weekend up in the mountains hiking, splashing in little creeks, and even catching some trout.  As for today...once a month I will do a sponsor shout-out so that you can get to know each of them a little better.  It could be a business or another blog or a combo. ... Read more » about July Sponsor + Jewelry Giveaway!

It is rare to get a day to myself. A day away from work. A day away from Babycakes' and Dear Hubby. A day away from the duties/chores of my household. ... Read more » about Mother's Day Pampering + Hip Denver Cafe

I'm so excited (!!) because my mom is in town (dad too) for Mother's Day weekend.  I have planned a whirlwind of a day for us to celebrate.  By the time you're reading this, she and I will be perusing the Denver Botanic Gardens, taking beautiful pictures of flowers, sipping mimosas, and RELAXING.  Then we'll be heading to lunch in the chic Denver Highlands, followed by hour massages and facials at a local spa!!  I really am giddy just thinking about our day.  :) You've heard that you can tell how a woman will age by looking at her mother, right?  Well, Dear Hubby is super lucky because my m ... Read more » about My Lovely Mom + Early Mother's Day Celebrations