tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47648204310399668422024-02-07T21:31:16.698-08:00kasey A. johnson designKasey Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16148268071416521969noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764820431039966842.post-8442091477651319682017-06-04T17:33:00.003-07:002017-06-04T17:33:37.942-07:00Why I Switched to Water Only - No Poo Update #2<b>What Is No Poo and How Did I Start? - January 2014</b><br />
http://kaseyajohnson.blogspot.com/2014/01/i-dont-shampoo-my-hair-no-poo.html<br />
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<b>Update #1 - January 2016</b><br />
http://kaseyajohnson.blogspot.com/2016/01/no-poo-update.html<br />
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Well, no poo started to fail me this year. Over the winter, I noticed that my hair was super brittle and dry. But at the same time, my roots would get greasy on about day 3. When, in the past, I could go a week in between washes. I did some research and I think a few things were going on:<br />
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1. I was low on Vitamin D. I got a prescription supplement from my doctor and that seemed to help.<br />
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2. I had gotten lazy on my brushing routine, and the oils were staying in my roots and not moving down my hair.<br />
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3. I found a lot of bloggers that said it's hard to keep the Ph levels accurate in your hair when you use Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar. Many of them recommend transitioning to water only. I decided to give it a try, and have been very happy with the results so far.<br />
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These pictures were taken February 2017. When I was noticing that my hair was not looking as healthy as it once did.<br />
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I read some blogs and watched a bunch of YouTube clips. These are the few that explain and show how to do water only hair washing.<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4SHplfVnZc<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8cNg-cJxoo&t=61s<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2XjmoejpIw&t=249s<br />
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My personal routine is very similar. I scritch and preene every day, and brush out with my natural boar bristle brush.<br />
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Depending on how I feel and the weather, I'll either straighten and keep dry / touch up with the straightener throughout the week. Or I'll get it wet each day and blow dry it with the diffuser so it's curly.<br />
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I'm finding that I'm, once again, going longer and longer in between washes, and back up to about once per week. Instead of wanting to wash every few days.<br />
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My hair is softer, shinier, longer than it has been in a while. I can't emphasize enough how important daily brushing and pulling the oils through your hair is.<br />
<br />Furthermore, I don't use any product in my hair. If you are still using products, water only washing may not work for you. You also have to make sure you don't have hard water. Do your research.<br />
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I'm seeing dramatic results in very little time. Hopefully this method will work for me long term.<br />
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My hair has decided it can be curly again, since I started water only.<br />
(I had lost some curl through pregnancy.. and probably also because I wasn't distributing oils like I should).<br />
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Here is my hair from May 2017. A little messy on this hike, but you can see even though it's not perfectly styled, it looks significantly softer and healthier since the February pic.<br />
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And my curls are back!<br />
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<br />Kasey Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16148268071416521969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764820431039966842.post-41845137192601566832016-08-25T13:06:00.001-07:002016-08-25T13:06:37.757-07:00Fostering Independant Play <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've always felt like independent play for kids is really important. From the time our son was a newborn, we have been working toward this goal of him playing independently, and not needing adult entertainment.<br />
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I often tell people that my 19 month old plays by himself, in his room with the door closed, for over an hour. They are shocked! I thought I'd detail the ways we built up to this in hopes that it is helpful to others.<br />
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<b>INFANT (3-12months) </b><br />
The above ages are approximate, but when Tanner was a baby, I started very small with independent play. I would put him in his crib with the lights on and music playing. And surround with toys and books. I would get excited and upbeat and say "yay! it's time to play in your crib!"<br />
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I would explain to him that he was going to play in his crib for a few minutes while mommy took a shower. Many times, he would cry, but I would walk out waving and happy.<br />
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To begin with, while he was learning (and crying), my shower would last literally 5 minutes. Then I would go in and get him, still excited.<br />
"Yay! Good job playing in your crib!"<br />
"Mommy took a shower and now I'm back to get you!"<br />
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Each day, he cried less and less, and I was able to leave him for longer and longer. The max was usually about 30 minutes of quiet, happy playing while I showered and got dressed.<br />
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Additionally, when he woke from his naps each day, I didn't run upstairs and get him the second he opened his eyes. I'd let him roll around and play with his stuffed animals for about 15minutes. This was more reinforcement that his crib was fun, and not only for sleeping.<br />
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We continued this routine most days until he was about 15 months old and transitioned to 1 nap.<br />
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<b>TODDLER</b><br />
I believe Tanner was 15 months old when he transitioned to 1 nap per day.<br />
I decided that we still both needed the break that was the morning nap. So I still put him in his crib for quiet time, at the time he would normally fall asleep.<br />
(sometimes he would fall asleep, and I would have to go up and get him so his afternoon nap wasn't ruined).<br />
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We went through the same routine - books, toys, etc. And lots of happy faces. "It's quiet time! Yay! Have fun! Mommy will be back in a little bit!"<br />
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He would stay for about 30 minutes, like before, but eventually, he got bored in his crib. And he started regressing - where he wouldn't stay up there at all!<br />
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I thought ... well, we both need quiet time. He gets bored and needs a change of scenery. And I need a break. So, getting rid of quiet time is not an option. Let's find a new solution.<br />
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I read online a little, and decided that we would try quiet time in his room. I bought special "quiet time only" toys. So he would be excited about getting them out each time he went in his room.<br />
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I baby proofed his room REALLY well. We also have a video monitor - so I can see him at all times.<br />
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This was definitely a transition for both of us. The first time, he stood by the door and only lasted about 10 minutes. And there was crying. I don't love letting my child cry, but I also think fostering independence, space, and a separation between mom and baby is important.<br />
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I've decided that my world does not revolve around my child. He is a huge part of it, and my favorite thing in the entire world is being his mom. But, I can't be attached to him 24/7. We have a similar philosophy with <a href="http://kaseyajohnson.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-we-survived-newborn-months.html" target="_blank">sleep</a>.<br />
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The transition really only took 2 or 3 days of consistency! The first day, he cried on and off for 10 minutes. The second day, he cried for a few minutes, then played for a while. And probably by day 3 or 4, he whined for a minute while I walked out, and then turned around and started playing!<br />
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I always want to be the one that decides when quiet time starts and stops. So, after a little bit of time, I went in while he was still HAPPY. I didn't want to wait until he started crying and telling me he was done. Because I didn't want him to think HE was deciding to come out of his room.<br />
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I extended quiet time in his room a little at a time each day... and now, he stays in there happily playing for over an hour!!<br />
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Sometimes he even points to the door and waves me out of the room. He likes the time to himself to do whatever he wants.<br />
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<b>MORE TIPS FOR INDEPENDENT PLAY</b><br />
When Tanner was about 12months old, he started getting really clingy to me. Like, I couldn't even sit on the couch with my coffee without him whining / crying. I continued to stay very consistent with my answer to that:<br />
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"Mommy is sitting on the couch right now. I'm not going anywhere, and I can see you playing. I won't be getting on the floor with you right now. Why don't you go find your trains?"<br />
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This is not to say that I NEVER get on the floor and play with him. But, again, I don't see myself as his constant entertainment. I want him to learn how to entertain himself.<br />
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If he stood by my legs continuing to whine, I didn't give in. I just kept redirecting and reminding him of some fun toys to go find.<br />
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It didn't take long for that to sink in. Now, I can read, clean, whatever, and he plays by himself. And many times I CHOOSE to throw a ball back and forth or build a train track. But I'm not forced to because of whining.<br />
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Another time I tend to get whining about wanting to get picked up is while I make dinner. When he was little, I would put him in the ergo. But now that he is bigger, he can very much understand that I'm busy and can't pick him up. Also, he doesn't want to be confined to the Ergo anymore. He gets a few options at dinner time:<br />
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1. You can stand on the chair next to the counter and help me.<br />
2. You can stand right next to me / hold my hand (while I get out ingredients, stir the dinner on the stove, etc.)<br />
3. You can get some toys and play next to me.<br />
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He usually chooses to hold my hand and then gets bored in a few minutes and goes and finds his toys.<br />
Again, this took consistency. And some evenings of him allowing him to stand at my feet and cry for a few minutes. But any time that crying during a transition is involved, it usually only takes a day or two, and then the behavior that you're trying to train is born!<br />
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<br />Kasey Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16148268071416521969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764820431039966842.post-18018244666767253122016-01-19T08:10:00.001-08:002017-06-04T17:38:25.693-07:00No Poo Update<b>WHY I SWITCHED TO WATER ONLY. MAY 2017 UPDATE</b><br />
http://kaseyajohnson.blogspot.com/2017/06/why-i-switched-to-water-only-no-poo.html<br />
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I started No Poo in October 2013. Here we are 2+ years later and I still love it!<br />
Since I started I had a baby! He was born January 2015. My hair has changed since my pregnancy. During my second trimester, my hair was super dry and wouldn't curl at. all. I started to think maybe not shampooing my hair was starting to fail. Luckily, that wasn't the case. Third trimester, and then after delivery, my hair started to get back to it's new normal.<br />
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My hair still doesn't curl like it used to. But it is still very healthy and has grown quite a bit longer.<br />
It has less volume. I'm hoping that returns as I wean my son and it grows back. I did lose some hair about 5 months postpartum, but it didn't come out in clumps like some of my friends described their hair did. I don't know if that's just me, or if it has something to do with my hair care routine.<br />
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I wear my hair straight a lot more. One because it doesn't curl like it used to, and two because it's easier to care for. I wash it on day one and let it air dry. Day two I straighten it, and then for the rest of the week, I keep it dry in a shower cap and each morning brush it out, and touch it up with a straightener as needed.<br />
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I've also discovered the "Wet Brush". I have the wet brush in the shower. It's magic in getting out tangles. One of my complaints with no poo is that I don't use conditioner, so my long hair gets really tangly. The wet brush glides through and gently gets out tangles.<br />
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I use the the "Wet Shine Brush" on my dry hair. It has boar bristles in it, as well as detangling bristles. The best of both worlds! I highly recommend both brushes. I purchased them on Amazon.<br />
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More info here: https://www.thewetbrush.com/?gclid=CjwKEAiA2ve0BRDCgqDtmYXlyjkSJACEPmdwlKIPpNCvPkI3n9p_IM5HuMRKiZ0nMMclJN8SSWJpERoCX5Hw_wcB<br />
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<b><u>See original post with FAQ and How Tos here:</u></b> http://kaseyajohnson.blogspot.com/2014/01/i-dont-shampoo-my-hair-no-poo.html?showComment=1453219094462#c2130928115254652425<br />
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<br />Kasey Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16148268071416521969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764820431039966842.post-6490548204072179522015-06-09T09:55:00.001-07:002015-06-09T09:55:23.402-07:00How we survived the newborn months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I read quite a few books while I was pregnant. But nothing really prepares you completely. Your intuition and "gut" actually do take you a long way. I thought that I would never know what to do and that I would need a book to guide me every step. But, it's surprising how quickly you learn your baby and what works for them.<br />
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However, there were a few things that I read and revisited after he was born that really were helpful. As well as some things I did while I was pregnant that I'm glad I did.<br />
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<b>1. The Happiest Baby on the Block</b><br />
I read the book, but I think you can get the idea from their DVD (library) or videos on youtube.<br />
Newborns don't really have a lot of self soothing mechanisms. They are used to constant food, holding, and movement. The 5s outlined in the book worked REALLY well for us.<br />
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There were times that Tanner wasn't hungry... he just needed to be soothed. Holding him on his side, bouncing him, giving him his pacifier, and shooshing him instantly calmed him down.<br />
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<b>2. Baby Wise</b><br />
The first couple weeks is about survival - just eat, sleep, and rest. You are recovering and you're both learning how to breastfeed. But after about 2 weeks, we started using the babywise principle of "Eat - Wake - Sleep".<br />
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The idea is that you are not nursing or rocking your baby to sleep. You feed them, wake them up if they fall asleep and let them "play" (which for a newborn is only like 15 minutes), and then put them down for nap/bed when they are awake but tired.<br />
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We also let Tanner fuss if he needed to. "Cry it out" is very controversial. For us, it was very gentle. He would fuss a little for a few minutes, and fall asleep. We would often pick him up, give him his pacifier, and settle him again if needed. I believe because we started this early, we never had to go through the traumatic screaming and crying...<br />
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The biggest thing I learned from baby wise was that there are optimal wake times. You want to watch for sleepy cues like fussing, rubbing eyes, and yawning. Then your baby is ready to go down for nap. If you wait too long, baby will become overtired and have an even harder time falling asleep.<br />
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Tanner is a really happy, content baby, and I think he is a "good" sleeper. But I do believe that the babywise rhythm has helped him immensely. He slept 6 hour stretches at 6 weeks, and 8 hour stretches at 8 weeks. He was sleeping 12 hours by about 4 months old.<br />
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There is a lot to learn in the baby wise book. We took a loose interpretation of it. If Tanner was hungry, I fed him. We don't have a rigid, strict schedule. But following a routine did wonders for us.<br />
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Also, don't let your newborn sleep more than 3 hours at a time during the day. This will help them to learn day time vs. night time.<br />
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<b>3. "Sleep when the baby sleeps"</b><br />
This phrase has always bothered me. Newborns sleep a lot during the day. So I always felt like I should be sleeping constantly like my baby was.<br />
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I decided instead of "sleeping when the baby sleeps", I would take 1 nap a day. Usually in the afternoon. This made me feel like I wasn't "wasting" away the day. And I felt well rested. Especially for the dinner / bedtime hours.<br />
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<b>4. Make freezer meals</b><br />
The last couple months of my pregnancy, I made freezer meals. I would choose 1 or 2 dinners / week to double. This way, I was already cooking - I just made more of it. Then I froze the extras. I made:<br />
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- Soups & Stews<br />
- Breakfast Burritos<br />
- Energy Bites<br />
- Fajita Filling<br />
- Stuffed Peppers<br />
- Banana Bread Muffins<br />
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I also stocked up on non-perishables like granola bars, spaghetti, and sauce. And frozen meatballs.<br />
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Between the freezer meals, friends & family, and occasional take out, I didn't cook a meal from scratch for 10 weeks.<br />
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<b>5. Enlist Help</b><br />
My mom came almost daily for the first month or so. She would visit for half hour to an hour and help me with what I needed. She would hold the baby while I showered, vacuum the floor, make me lunch, scoop the litter box, throw in a load of laundry, load the dishwasher.... little chores around the house that made me feel like dirt wasn't piling up.<br />
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My husband also made dinner most nights - especially in the early weeks. He did cleaning as well.<br />
Pick a few things that are important to you, and that will make you feel like you can rest. And then ask for help. Usually there is an army of people waiting to do something for you.<br />
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<b>6. Wonder Weeks</b><br />
There is a book that describes developmental milestones that all babies go through - generally at about the same age. I didn't read the book - the app tells you about what you need to know.<br />
Usually when your baby is trying to learn something new - like rolling over, or grabbing toys - they get fussy and needy. This has happened with Tanner at each of his "leaps". We have found that the fussy periods are easier to handle if we know they are coming, and if we know the reason behind them.<br />
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<b>7. Follow Your Instincts</b><br />
I love to read blogs and forums about babies and parenting. Sometimes I find good tips, and sometimes I drive myself crazy. I see what other babies are doing, and I want to be there too.<br />
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An example is when Tanner was about 4 weeks old, he was still napping in his swing. I read that a swing could be a sleep prop and that you should have your baby nap in their crib ASAP.<br />
I decided to cold turkey the swing, and put him in his crib for every nap all at once. This was a miserable experience for me and Tanner. I decided to just go back to the swing, and take things slower. He now sleeps in his crib perfectly at every nap and at night time.<br />
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I have to remind myself that he will keep going through seasons and phases. He doesn't have to be just like the baby I read on a blog. If what I am doing is working for us - keep doing it. Until it doesn't work, and then gradually change to something else.<br />
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<b>8. Clean Your House</b><br />
I "deep cleaned" my house a few times in the last couple months of pregnancy. I wanted to come home from the hospital with clean bathrooms, fresh bedding, and no dust.<br />
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<b>Some of the best advice I have received is this: "The newborn phase isn't real life." </b><br />
And it's so true. I thought I would never eat a meal with two hands again, or drink a hot cup of coffee, or feel like I wasn't about to fall over from being tired.<br />
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Your baby will sleep through the night. Your body will heal. And you will feel like yourself again.<br />
Good luck, momma! Comment with tips that you have for the first months with baby :)<br />
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Another Resource: <a href="http://www.lucieslist.com/" target="_blank">Lucie's List</a><br />
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As my maternity leave was coming to a close, I started thinking about how I would organize all of my baby and pumping STUFF. I work part time, and only go in to the office twice a week, so I had a few different scenarios playing out in my head ---<br />
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<b><u>Daily:</u></b> Running errands with baby (baby & personal stuff)<br />
<b><u>Once a week:</u></b> At work <i>without</i> baby (work, pumping, & personal stuff)<br />
<b><u>Once a week:</u></b> At work <i>with</i> baby (baby, work, & personal stuff)<br />
<b><u>Rare:</u></b> Out <i>without</i> baby and not needing to pump (personal stuff)<br />
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Since all of these scenarios happen every week, I began to feel overwhelmed with the amount of stuff I would be carrying and switching from bag to bag.<br />
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I thought for a while on how to make it work, and finally came up with a system that has been working REALLY well for me. <br />
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<b>1. Invest in 3 bags that you love</b><br />
The first bag should be your regular purse for times when baby is not with you.<br />
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The second should be your daily, manageable-sized diaper bag.<br />
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The third should be a big bag that can fit everything but the kitchen sink. This is for work.<br />
I purchased this weekender bag from Target.<br />
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<b>2. Make personal items easy to transfer. </b><br />
The one common denominator that I would need for every situation is my personal items - wallet, phone, keys, chapstick, hairbrush, mirror, etc.<br />
All the small items that are a pain to dig around for and transfer to another bag.<br />
I purchased a $3 burlap tote in the Target dollar section. It has flimsy sides, so it fits in to my smaller purse, as well as my big bags. When I'm going from bag to bag, I just grab this rather than trying to find all my small stuff.<br />
The key here is to make sure your personal items always go back in this bag.<br />
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<b>3. The bag that you take for work should fit EVERYTHING you need.</b><br />
The hardest part about having lots of stuff is having to juggle and carry it all in. Your large bag should fit your pumping gear, lunch, work folders, laptop, personal items, etc.<br />
This way you are carrying in and wrangling <b><u>1</u></b> bag, rather than <b><u>4+</u></b>.<br />
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<b>4. Put your pump parts in a tupperware</b><br />
As you pump throughout the day, put the parts back in the tupperware, and refrigerate. No need to wash after each pumping session.<br />
When you get home at the end of the day, wash right in the same tupperware, or throw in the dishwasher. I don't sanitize my pump parts after every single use... I don't have scientific evidence or anything that this is a good idea, but I feel like if I don't sanitize my own dishes then I think the pump parts will be safe as well.<br />
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Each night before work, I pack what I need for the next day. I have a packing list on my phone so that I can just go through checking off items. This saves me time and sanity so that I'm not thinking about what I need, and I don't risk forgetting things.<br />
I use <a href="http://www.wunderlist.com/" target="_blank">Wunderlist</a>, but you can use whatever list making organization you already like.<br />
The key is to set something up so that you don't have to think about what you need.<br />
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The list I need for when I work on Wednesdays, is different for the list I need when I go to work on Fridays (since baby comes with me on Fridays). So I have two different lists set up in Wunderlist.<br />
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I purchased this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Hands-Free-Pumping-Bra/dp/B00UXT6CWS/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1430950230&sr=8-8&keywords=pumping+bra" target="_blank">one</a> and really love it. It was cheaper than other one's I've seen, and it doesn't require that I take off the undergarments I'm already wearing.<br />
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It's already almost the end of March, and I'm sitting here drinking a cup of decaf coffee (that may or may not have a little kahula in it). The little is down for a nap, and I'm thinking about the end of my maternity leave. Tanner will be 12 weeks old on Saturday, and I'm finding that life is starting to return to normal. Well, a new normal.</div>
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Pregnancy and labor does a number on you - let me tell ya. I'm recovering well and almost back to feeling like my old self. Tanner is the sweetest little boy. He eats well, naps well, and sleeps through the night! He is a little ball of sideways grins and giggles.</div>
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Productivity and routine look different with a baby in the house. Chores and work all happen in short spurts. I can only run one, maybe two errands at a time. For someone that likes to make a long to-do list and plow through it all without stopping - this is an adjustment. But, mostly, I like it. My husband has always been an advocate for helping me to slooow down. Tanner is continuing to show me priorities, and what really matters. I love being his mom and I'm fitting in to this new role better than I imagined.</div>
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As for work - well, it's still there! I go back to my part-time job at Grace Road Church next week. I'll work in the office 2 days a week. One day my mom will watch Tanner, and the other day I'll bring him with me. Here's his simple little nursery! As well as a space for me to pump when he is not with me.</div>
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As for kj Design - it will also still be churning, but I'm going to keep it smaller for a while. I won't be advertising at Bridal Shows. However, I will be keeping on clients, as well as taking jobs that come in through word of mouth - depending on the job and timing.</div>
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Thank you so much to the brides that booked with me while I was pregnant. And for your patience, and flexibility in deadlines. Being able to adjust my schedule and build in months for maternity was amazing, and you helped to make that possible!</div>
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http://kaseyajohnson.blogspot.com/2017/06/why-i-switched-to-water-only-no-poo.html<br />
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<b>UPDATE JANUARY 2016 (2+ YEARS AFTER STARTING): </b>http://kaseyajohnson.blogspot.com/2016/01/no-poo-update.html<br />
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Conversations lately have gone like this:<br />
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Friend - "Your hair looks so good!! What are you doing?"<br />
Me - "I don't wash it" [insert big grin]<br />
Friend - "You don't <i>what </i>your hair??"<br />
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I haven't washed my hair with traditional shampoo for about 4 months. I have also received more compliments on it than ever. <br />
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I have fine, wavy hair. As many people with wavy hair can attest, it is not easy to take care of...<br />
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To tame the frizz, I have used every gel, cream, mouse, etc. Different shampoos and conditioners. While this does help with frizz and curl definition, it doesn't help with volume. My hair usually looked limp, pasted to my head, or crunchy.<br />
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This is me trying <i>really </i>hard on a hot date... mouse and hair dryer diffusing!! I've got pretty good volume, but see all the crunch?!<br />
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I ran across a no poo blog... did some more research, and figured it was worth a shot! Here is my hair now...<br />
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The above after photos are without any product (no shampoo, conditioner, mouse, gel, etc.), and it is diffused with a hair dryer. That's it! I also haven't "cleansed" it for about 2 weeks.) It's not a big grease ball!<br />
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These photos are also with no product, and with hair dryer diffusing.<br />
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So... what is no poo?<br />
The idea is that your scalp produces oils. It should produce a normal amount, but because we use shampoo with harsh chemicals, your hair is stripped of all it's natural oils. Because of that, your scalp goes on oil-producing overload. This is why most people can't go more than one day in between washing their hair.<br />
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The result is that you need all kinds of product to put the moisture and texture back in to your hair. But, like I described above, it usually has an effect that is less desirable that just leaving your hair natural!<br />
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<b><u>Here was my process: </u></b><br />
I started by going cold turkey -- No washing my hair until I absolutely couldn't go any longer. The first time I think I lasted 6 days. My hair was greasy. For about 2 weeks, I did a lot of braids, and buns. It wasn't pretty.<br />
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Everyone looking fabulous... me with slicked back hair... haha.<br />
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After the initial 2 weeks, my scalp readjusted, and my hair started to change for the better.<br />
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For the first month or so, I washed about once a week. The second two months have been more every 1 1/2-2 weeks.<br />
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When I'm ready to wash, I cleanse my hair with diluted baking soda and Apple Cider Vinegar. I dilute about 2TBSP of Baking Soda in about a cup of water. I use a squeeze bottle. The BS only goes on your roots. You squeeze it on and massage it in to your roots until your hair starts to feel slippery. This means the BS is breaking down the grease. Then you rinse it all out - really well!<br />
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I put the ACV in a spray bottle. About 2TBSP for 1 1/2 cups of water. This gets sprayed on your ends. It acts as a conditioner. Then you rinse that out well.<br />
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These amounts work for me, but it took me a little bit of time and trial and error to get it right. Many people start no poo and can't get through the transition phase. But keep going! It really is worth it. Invest in a couple cute hats :)<br />
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A big key to this process is a 100% natural boar bristle brush. This helps distribute the oils to the ends of your strands -- so it's not all sitting on your roots. I think my transition would have been shorter if I had gotten one of these sooner.<br />
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<b><u>My process now is like this:</u></b><br />
Before I get in the shower, I brush my dry hair with the natural bristle brush. I still shower and get my hair wet every day. If it's not a "cleansing" day, I massage my roots with my fingertips in the water for a bit. Then, while still in the shower, I use a wide-tooth comb to get all the tangles out. This cuts down on snarly frizz, and all my strands are "pieced" together, so I get nice waves, and not frizz.<br />
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Once I get out of the shower, I don't touch my hair. No towel, no brushing, no scrunching, that's it. When I air dry my hair, this is what it looks like.<br />
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As you can see, there is less volume than when I diffuse with a hair dryer, but still a drastic improvement over the before photos.<br />
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On days I want more volume, I still don't brush, use product, use a towel --- nothing! I just diffuse with a hair dryer.<br />
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Lastly, at one point, my hair was feeling a little dry. I diluted raw honey in a spray bottle. About 1/2TSP in 1/4 cup of water. And I would spray that on my ends every day. I didn't wash it out. Sort of like a leave in conditioner. I also put a couple drops of essential oils. Your hair doesn't smell like ACV, and it doesn't stink... it just kind of smells like hair. So a little Essential oil is nice.<br />
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The only issue I found with the raw honey is it molds kind of quickly in the bottle. I'm currently looking for a new solution.<br />
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An unexpected pro - When we go out of town, I only need to bring my brush, comb, and hair dryer. I used to have an entire bag dedicated to hair product!<br />
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And that's it! I'll never go back.<br />
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My baby sister is getting married! We have been in full blown wedding mode the last few months. This Saturday was her Bridal Shower. She has always wanted to have a cozy winter wedding. Check out these cute photos!</div>
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Here we are with our friend, Cindy!</div>
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I'm over the moon excited for Jessy, and her fiance, Nick. The only downside to this engagement is she's moving to Maryland!! We are all proud of Nick -- he is a police officer in Baltimore! Jessy will be joining him after they are married. I made these state mugs for us. I think I saw teary eyes when she opened them <3 p=""><!--3--></3></div>
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Us with our beautiful, generous mom! She and I had so much fun planning the shower. </div>
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Jessy and her future mother-in-law!</div>
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Jessy is an excellent baker & decorator. People know it too, because she received a lot of cake & cupcake themed gifts!</div>
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I find myself often trying to adjust priorities. As an introverted girl, spending time with people wipes me out. It is natural for me to want to curl up on the couch and read, or watch a movie. But, life isn't about my books or TV shows. Life is about people. People are more important.<br />
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I have projects I want to get done. I want to exercise more than I do. I want to work more than I do. I want to spend more time in front of a screen. But friends, people are more important than all of those things. There is a time and a place for everything, but I want my life to have an impact on living souls... not inanimate objects.<br />
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Another birthday gift from my friend / coworker at Grace Road Church. We both enjoy this devotional site - #shereadstruth This bright, sunny mug is my new fav!<br />
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A funny sight on the way to church. Someone placed a traffic cone on top of the head of these statues in front of the Memorial Art Gallery. Funny and harmless "vandalism".<br />
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I've been training for a 10k. I ran my second 5k race on Saturday. Pumpkins in the Park through Cobbs Hill. This guy stood out in the cold waiting for me to cross the finish line. We went out to breakfast at Spot Coffee to warm up. Yum!<br />
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Last Sunday, we went to lunch and a corn maze with some friends. It was a great day! However, our "fall activity" happened to land on an 80 degree humid, sunny day. Go figure! We had a blast anyway. </div>
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And here's a couple shots my sister took from the weekend. Her fiance recently moved to Baltimore because he was accepted in to the Police Academy. His graduation was this weekend. It happened to land on my birthday, so while I was traveling, Jessy and Nick treated me to a really nice seafood dinner!</div>
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Rochester Wedding kicked off the wedding season right with their Bridal Show on Sunday! We were excited to be a part of it. We (my and my girl, Arika!!) met so many lovely couples, and I can't wait to jump in to the planning&designing. </div>
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Every Tuesday is my "long day". All day staff meeting and office hours at my other job, <a href="http://www.graceroadchurch.org/" target="_blank">Grace Road Church</a>. Then Turbo Kick at <a href="http://www.bounceaerobics.com/" target="_blank">Bounce Aerobics</a>. Then orchestra practice with the <a href="http://www.flso.org/" target="_blank">Finger Lakes Symphonic Orchestra</a>! On my drive to practice, I-90 couldn't have looked more beautiful. </div>
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Last weekend was all kinds of crazy. Bandaloop Dancers, dancing, Fringe Fest, running, and church were all in the mix. So much fun. <img class="slideshow_stream_img" src="http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/5e72e8d423d711e39ae122000a1f9a03_7.jpg" /></div>
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Recently, my brother purchased all the books, and he was kind enough to let me borrow them. Holy awesome series, Batman! It's no wonder they are wildly popular. </div>
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Here is my own print. This is one of my favorite quotes, from Book 5. </div>
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Kasey Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16148268071416521969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764820431039966842.post-33754607037893237072013-09-20T10:44:00.000-07:002013-09-20T10:44:04.404-07:00Insta - Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fall has [almost] officially hit Rochester, New York. The weather is cooler, school has started, and seasonal favorites are showing up on Pinterest. </div>
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I took full advantage of a 55 degree day this week. Socks and slippers. My crisp white scarf. And wait for it... tomato soup and grilled cheese. </div>
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Fall is my favorite season. The colors, temperature, and cozy clothing is my fav. I also do enjoy falling asleep to a good football game on a Sunday afternoon. And my birthday is in October. So, that might have something to do with it. </div>
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Also, does this happen to anyone else with a desk job?? I have a callous on the wrist of my mouse hand... please tell me I'm not a weird-o. </div>
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Kasey Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16148268071416521969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764820431039966842.post-71847601444869080522013-07-18T11:06:00.000-07:002013-07-18T11:06:15.329-07:00Invitation Mailing Tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Leave yourself enough time to assemble, address and stuff all those envelopes. Here's the traditional order for assembling your invitations:</div>
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The invite goes on the bottom; then stack your enclosures on top in order of largest to smallest (the smallest goes on the very top of the pile).</div>
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The RSVP card should be tucked into the flap of the reply envelope (so the flap covers part of the text).</div>
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Place everything in the envelope so the text is facing outward -- that way guests can read the invitation as they take it out.</div>
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You don't want your guests to pop their envelopes in the mail without a stamp or to make them pay for postage to RSVP to your event. Make it easy for them to send back their RSVPs: By putting postage (and a return address) on the RSVP envelopes, you'll ensure they get back to you (or whoever is in charge of the guest list) without a hitch. A standard stamp will do for these smaller cards that don't weigh much.</div>
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Before you pop your invitations in the mail, ask the post office to weigh a complete invite so you know exactly how much postage each one requires. This step may sound tedious, but the alternative may mean invitations returned for insufficient postage, which could throw your entire wedding planning timeline for a loop. Enclosures will increase your postage, so keep that in mind when you're deciding on extras like maps or reception cards.</div>
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Sometimes, guests will send back their RSVP cards with a response, but no name! Or the handwriting is illegible. It’s a good idea to write a small number in the corner of your RSVP card that corresponds with your guest list. That way, if you get any that you can’t identify, you can match it up to your guest list. </div>
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You’ve spent a lot of time picking out and creating just the right look with your stationery. Don’t let your invitations be forgotten. Talk to your photographer ahead of time, and then bring your invitations with you on the wedding day. It’s a great keepsake to have professional photos of your invitations along with your rings or other wedding day “props.” </div>
Kasey Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16148268071416521969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764820431039966842.post-52527543039154307242013-07-08T11:09:00.000-07:002013-07-08T11:09:46.139-07:00What I've Been Up ToMarch, April, and May were busy, busy months for me. All of the brides I met in the fall & winter were ready to print and send out their carefully designed invites. Follow up meetings, detail gathering, proofing, and final printings filled my days.<br />
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We are officially in to summer, and things have slowed down at kj design. I'm working on some fall weddings, and details for summer weddings... programs, escort cards, seating charts, etc.<br />
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I also decided to start advertising more through Rochester Wedding. I am listed on their <a href="http://www.rochesterwedding.com/rochester/localpro/kj-design.htm" target="_blank">website</a>, and will be in their magazine that comes out in August.<br />
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My other job just became much busier. I work at <a href="http://www.graceroadchurch.org/" target="_blank">Grace Road Church</a> part-time as their "secretary." My official title is "Assistant to the Elders". Fancy, huh? Usually, summers are a little lighter, but our church just went through a whirl-wind two weeks. We found out that we were being evicted from the building we rented, and had to find a new place for our church of 500 in two short weeks. We all worked around the clock to make plans, and do renovations on the new place we miraculously found. Our first Sunday was yesterday! It was a great day!<br />
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On a totally random note, I just finished the Harry Potter series. I absolutely loved it. Expect some free printables!<br />
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Happy Summer :)Kasey Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16148268071416521969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764820431039966842.post-56486396289417169212013-05-02T08:13:00.002-07:002013-05-06T08:08:09.613-07:00Wedding Season<div style="text-align: center;">
Wedding season is almost in full swing!! We are busy at kj Design finalizing details, and printing unique invitations. Here are a few of the latest!</div>
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Kasey Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16148268071416521969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764820431039966842.post-3015945339461511582013-05-02T08:13:00.000-07:002013-05-02T08:13:59.299-07:00Grace Abounded<div style="text-align: center;">
Another <a href="http://www.shereadstruth.com/" target="_blank">#SheReadsTruth</a> inspired free printable. </div>
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