I'm Blue (Haired)

After much consideration and knowing just how my hair works, I decided to give up on my dream of silver hair. Instead, I went after my new love of Sapphire locks. I'm so happy with how my hair came out and I can't wait to go back for my touch...

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A Change In Name

As you can see, the blog has gone through a pretty massive change. What was once Pretty, Nerdy Girl is now With Love, Joey. After heavy consideration and almost 15 years with my beloved username/domain name, I've decided that PNG just didn't represent me anymore and I needed to finally...

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A Lacey Throwback

Here's an outfit post I completely forgot to post before moving! To be honest, I don't even fully remember when I took them, but I look back on it fondly as I Marie Kondo my closet and swap out things that no longer spark me joy for pieces that much...

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Miles' Buzz Lightyear 1st Birthday

Miles celebrated his first birthday with some of our closest friends and family on March 23 and it was such a blast! I couldn't have been more pleased with how everything turned out for his Buzz Lightyear 1st birthday party! Things were a bit chaotic with the move and our...

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We Bought a House!

After years of saving and a series of fortunate events, we bought our first family home here in our little town of Lodi! Our 1960s home has been a bit of a project, but I wouldn't necessarily dub it a "fixer upper". The house had been previously used as a...

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Witchy Tops and Pencil Skirts

It's been YEARS since I've felt comfortable wearing pencil skirts. I've always been a little self conscious about my tum because I love cheeseburgers and tacos more than I will ever love crunches. But since my postpardum weight loss, I feel more confident than ever wearing tight fitted clothes. Before...

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Creating a Google-Based Home

I love Google and Google products, and I make that no secret. For Christmas, my wonderful mother-in-law gifted me three Google Home minis and one Mickey Mouse Otterbox dock and IT. IS. EVERYTHING. I find myself researching in my down time what in my house can be controlled with my...

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