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Top Posts of 2012, Our most popular and sought after articles of the year!

by Amber Edwards January 4, 2013
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I always find it interesting to see what people love to read on my site. Especially since then I can know exactly what types of articles you all love to see the most. Then I can write more of them! I thought it would be fun to take a moment today to look back at [...]

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Most Popular Posts on JadeLouise Designs January – August 2012

by Amber Edwards September 8, 2012

Sometimes it is fun to look back at where you have been and see just how far you  have come! I took the time to find the most popular posts on JadeLouise Designs since the start of 2012 until present. It was fun to find what you all have thought were the most popular posts; [...]

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Little Diva Wordless Wednesday 6-20

by Amber Edwards June 19, 2012

Welcome to Wordless Wednesday! This last weekend we visited family in Wyoming. My niece turned her iPhone camera to where Jade could see herself in the screen; and the modeling show began! I'm so thankful my niece managed to snag these photos! Oh she's so precious! So here's Jade, my little Diva model! I have [...]

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Do you need to look before you leap? #NaBloPoMo

by Amber Edwards June 7, 2012

We hear the advice all the time; look before you leap! Is this how you make your decisions? Do you study it out, plan every move and basically look before you leap into a new adventure? Or do you fly by the seat of your pants, close your eyes and just dive right in? What [...]

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How Do You Feel About Starting New Projects? #NaBloPoMo

by Amber Edwards June 5, 2012

Do you remember the excitement you feel each Christmas morning as a child, as you longingly wait for the chance to open each present and see what surprise Santa has left for you? Well, that is similar to the feelings I feel when I embark on a new project that I've been wanting to try!  [...]

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Jumping Into Gardening with Kids #NaBloPoMo

by Amber Edwards June 4, 2012

With the start of the new season, I've jumped into yet another new adventure! I've started gardening! Now I won't profess to be an expert, but I have learned  a lot from my mother. So I felt rather confident that I could grow a rather successful garden! Boy was I mistaken! Starting your own garden [...]

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Jump Into A New Adventure #NaBloPoMo

by Amber Edwards June 1, 2012

What is the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word jump? Do you get the feeling to actually jump out of your chair? Do you think of jumping in a sporting event, jumping rope or jumping on a trampoline? For me, I think about jumping into a new adventure!  Last [...]

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Neem Writing Challenge Contest Open for Submittions!

by Amber Edwards May 31, 2012

I'm quite excited to tell you about a the Neem Writing Challenge contest sponsored by Organix-South!  The Neem Writing Challenge!   Write about the uses of Neem in your life. If you’ve never experienced, or are unfamiliar with Neem, it may take a little research, but you will be amazed at what you learn! You [...]

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Is There Room In Your BBQ For Memorial Day?

by Amber Edwards May 26, 2012

I know many of you are out having social gatherings, maybe parades, BBQs, and more this Memorial Day! But I still wanted to wish you all a happy Memorial Day!  Memorial Day has become a day of the year when people celebrate not going to work, having family and social gatherings around great food, maybe [...]

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Quality Photo Books Are Now Made Easy Through Picaboo, Review.

by Amber Edwards May 17, 2012

A photo book is one of the best ways we have of documenting and preserving our most cherished memories! Yet do you remember how hard they used to be to make? I remember when I was younger sitting down to create my own photo book. I had to cut out all the pictures to the [...]

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Cleaning Tips; How to Keep Home Clean with a Toddler in 5 Easy Steps!

by Amber Edwards May 17, 2012
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One of the biggest adjustments to having children is trying to learn how to keep our home clean, especially when you have a toddler! If you have kids, you know what I’m talking about. This week I was visiting with some friends and they commented, “you seem to have it all figured out! How do [...]

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Signing Time On Demand! Now You Can Enjoy Your Favorite Signing Time Videos On the GO!

by Amber Edwards May 10, 2012

I recently had the opportunity to review Signing Time on Demand Digital Player and the digital videos from their online library. Now for those that don't know, we are Signing Time enthusiasts in our home! It started some 8 years ago, I was introduced to it first when I was visiting my sister in Utah shortly after [...]

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A Lesson Every Parent Needs! Thankful Thursday 5/3

by Amber Edwards May 3, 2012

Welcome back to Thankful Thursday! A day when we can gather and share in each others gratitude and lift our burdens with viewing all the blessings we have been given. Even when things are at their darkest; when we focus on our blessings it helps lift our hearts and makes our burdens a little lighter. [...]

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A Completed Project; Wordless Wednesday

by Amber Edwards April 18, 2012
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Welcome to Wordless Wednesday!  I ran across these photos today, and became a little sad. This is what I had just created and was about to release in our Etsy store before I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel and had to give up Crocheting for a while until the pain subsides. I'm missing it.    [...]

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When you Read you begin with ABC..So lets start there with ME. :)

by Amber Edwards August 20, 2011

A little while ago I was introduced to this amazing website called Voiceboks.com which is a group of women bloggers who form this creative community to help, inspire and support each other. If you blog, you NEED to check it out! From this group on Voicebox,Comes this challenge to Introduce ourselves to YOU, our readers/fans/subscribers [...]

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