tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12639277943007694902024-03-17T04:28:39.670-05:00Scout-a Mom's guide to stylish livingI am a new mom and most recently a stay-at-home mom. After working 10 years in the fashion industry, I have decided to trade in my 9-5 job to raise our new bundle of joy.
I am passionate about all things creative and unique. My goal is to bring you the best in things for your baby, your home and your everyday life.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12477835113140071529noreply@blogger.comBlogger768125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263927794300769490.post-69112901370696147782013-03-10T21:25:00.002-05:002013-03-13T14:40:17.549-05:00This blog has moved to melanieknopke.com Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12477835113140071529noreply@blogger.com71tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263927794300769490.post-58332649290157607372013-03-03T22:27:00.001-06:002013-03-03T22:27:58.962-06:00Farewell to blogger! <div style="text-align: center;">
It is hard to believe I am approaching year 4 of writing this blog!!! I never imagined what this whole journey would have entailed, but it has been a good one. But, sometimes all good things have to come to an end.</div>
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Blogger was a great place to start writing a blog. It was the perfect platform to learn how to manage the whole blog thing. Unfortunately there are a lot of roadblocks with blogger; especially when it comes to design. I also was itching to have my own personal "dot com" as opposed to a blogspot addess.</div>
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It has been a very long process trying to decide what to do next. What would I name my new blog? How would I get started? Thankfully I have a very talented friend who was kind enough to design my new site and had a developer friend do the behind the scenes stuff. I can't tell you how in awe I am of people who develop sites, it's like speaking a foreign language. A HUGE shout out to Brad and Jillian for their HARD work. </div>
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So, after many many months, a million emails back and forth to my friend in Miami we are finally here. A sparkly new site with some fun new features. You will find my blog (and all the old posts from blogger have also been exported to the site). You will also see my portfolio and work that I do outside of blogging, and some interesting tidbits in my "about me". </div>
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Thanks again for all of you who have been with me from the beginning and those of you who have just come along...see you over at the new site! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12477835113140071529noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263927794300769490.post-24617020990864352582013-02-28T21:21:00.000-06:002013-02-28T21:21:13.991-06:00Frugal FridayHere are just some fun finds that definitely need to be added to my closet...all under $25 my friends!<br />
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Ok, so I just discovered that Julianne Hough designed a line of shoes for Sole Society. You guys, they are actually super cute! I am not a person who has a ton of shoes; I like to buy something that can be worn many ways. <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/pydqbiv">The Gianna Sandal </a>is the PERFECT summer shoe. I would wear with this with skirts, dresses, skinny jeans...the possibilities are endless.</div>
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Have you seen her line of shoes yet? Check out more styles <a href="http://www.solesociety.com/julianne-hough.html">HERE. </a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12477835113140071529noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263927794300769490.post-82360221095098513702013-02-25T20:05:00.002-06:002013-02-25T20:23:38.710-06:00Our Weekend We had quite a busy weekend! We had 2 fun birthday celebrations. The first was for my best friend Susan. We made it a girls night with a dinner at Cooper's Hawk Winery which recently opened on the Country Club Plaza. I thought the food was good; a highlight being the warm pretzel bread that they bring you to start (I could have eaten that all night). The downside is the wine! Maybe I am just spoiled because my husband buys such good wine. I ordered the bubbly flight and I only finished 2 of the 4. They were really quite sweet, reminiscent of Boone's which made me quite sick in college.<br />
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We had 10 girls, and lots of laughter and good conversation. We did a round table discussion about our favorite budget and splurge beauty buys. I loved hearing everyone's answers! One budget item that I will definitely add to my lip gloss collection is <a href="http://rstyle.me/~hIyi">Revlon Peach Petal lip gloss</a>; which is said to be the best nude lipgloss out there. And, it will only set you back about $7.<br />
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And if I could afford it, I would definitely try my friend Susan's pick, <a href="http://www.dermadoctor.com/best-sellers/photodynamic-therapy-lotion-spf-30.html">Photodynamic Therapy liquid red light anti-aging SPF by DermaDocto</a>r. This product apparently takes the UV rays we are exposed to and transforms them into an effective wavelength of rejuvenating red light, which is a proven energy source for eliciting anti-aging effects on the skin. I am not going to share my friend Susan's exact age, but I will tell you she is over 35. Look at her skin...it's unreal.<br />
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Sunday we celebrated the 1st birthday of one of my closest friend's little boy. He also happens to be my baby girl's first crush. He is sweet as can be and was such a good boy on his birthday! </div>
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Now we are preparing for snow storm #2!!!! We have not had school for a week; to say that we are stir crazy is a bit of an understatement. Filling 12 hours a day with a 4 year old and a 10 month old is not easy. If you have any great at-home entertainment, please share!!!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12477835113140071529noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263927794300769490.post-19030998197621693742013-02-22T13:35:00.002-06:002013-02-22T13:35:33.141-06:00A start to Spring with Fibi & CloDuring the summer I pretty much live in flat sandals. While I do of course sport the occasional rubber flip flop, I much prefer something a little bit more interesting. <a href="http://www.fibiandclo.com/">Fibi & Clo </a>sandals are the perfect marriage of comfort and style. I love this sort of sandal to dress up a maxi dress or to pair back to the perfect white dress for summer. Their sandals also have an amazing amount of detail for the price; only $49.50!<br />
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I fell in love with the <a href="https://fibiandclo.com/Shop/View_Item.aspx?id=1009">Sea Star</a> which is this gorgeous shade of green mixed with smaller mint green stones set on Gold. I already busted them out for my trip to Arizona last weekend. How pretty do they look against the perfect green grass? The color on my toes is Candlewood Coral from <a href="http://www.hooplastudio.com/">Hoopla Studio</a> in Fairway.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12477835113140071529noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263927794300769490.post-70855489500927263372013-02-21T14:02:00.000-06:002013-02-21T14:02:05.101-06:00MFAMB does ArtSome of you may follow <a href="http://www.myfavoriteandmybest.com/">My Favorite and My Bes</a>t; a very witty blog about home decor and my personal fave...her Downton Abbey recaps. I just discovered that Jenny (the author) makes gorgeous paintings. I want all of them, they are striking and very unique...<br />
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Oh yes, this definitely happened. I can't go to AZ without hitting up In N Out burger. The.Best.Burger.EVER.</div>
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One of the best parts about having time with your girlfriends is just chatting about everything...from our kids to our husbands, food, t.v., movies and of course beauty products and fashion. I picked up some tips from my besties this weekend and thought I would share...</div>
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My friend Emily had on the most amazing pair of dark skinnies that I decided need to make their way into my closet. They are the <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/n3wnbiv">Paige Skyline Skinny in the Carson Wash</a>. Super dark, and super slimming. The rise was also perfect; not too low and not too high. </div>
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Happy Valentine's Day everyone! How will you be spending the day? I am starting the day with my son's party at school, which should be fun. I love seeing him in his classroom with all of his buddies. He also has a HUGE crush on one of his teachers. In fact, yesterday he asked me if Mrs.G would be coming to school in car pajamas for the party...no son, probably not. Kids are funny..</div>
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Then, I am ending the day in a bit of an unconventional way. I am actually flying to meet my girlfriends in Arizona for a girls only, spa, sun and relaxation weekend. Could you think of a better Valentine's Gift? I think not! I can hardly wait...it's been almost 2 years since we have all been together. Many thanks to the husband's for letting us sneak away for a few days and holding down the fort with all of the kiddos. s</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12477835113140071529noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263927794300769490.post-69190655571082490672013-02-11T14:10:00.001-06:002013-02-11T14:10:08.275-06:00Hair Crush<div style="text-align: center;">
Julianne Hough is cute as can be. I am loving her even more now that she chopped her long (stereotypical celeb) locks for a more modern style. The length is perfect...just long enough to still pull back if you need to. And the blonde? Amazing. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12477835113140071529noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263927794300769490.post-50652131704858890442013-02-07T09:43:00.000-06:002013-02-07T09:43:12.279-06:00The very best baby blanketFor all of you moms out there, you know how many blankets you receive as gifts. Some are hand knitted, some may have a minky dot, some might be fleece. It's really hard to tell not only which blanket your child will make their favorite, but also which will stand the test of time.<br />
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For all of you bargain loving fashionistas out there, I have incredible news. <a href="http://www.halls.com/">Hall's</a> (a Kansas City favorite) synonymous with high fashion and cutting edge style is having a blowout Designer warehouse sale that will be open to the public for 5 days only.</div>
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The past few years, Hall's has sent their clearance merchandise out of town to make space for new arrivals. But this year, president Kelly Cole decided to offer these incredible deals to local shoppers.<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Instead of sending the bargains out of town as in seasons past, we thought why not make them available locally?” says Halls President and CEO Kelly Cole, adding that “leasing a site at 133rd & Metcalf not only frees up needed space at our Plaza and Crown Center locations for Spring inventory, but gives Halls a way to reach out to our Johnson County neighbors.”</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/117320729/cest-nous-its-us-love-screen-print-in?">This print</a> reads "It's Us" in French. Wouldn't this make the perfect Valentine's Gift? </div>
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by the lovely Morgan and Carrie of <a href="http://ampersanddesignstudio.com/category/etsy-shop/">Ampersand Design Studio</a></div>
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If you are on Instagram, you have probably seen the tidal wave better known as "Vine". This new app, developed by Twitter is insane, and for us bloggers (and for business owners) I imagine this new app is going to be huge.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am so excited to be coordinating the third annual, Spring into Hope shopping event to benefit the Marian Hope Center for Children's Therapy located in Independence, Missouri.</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">If you are not familiar, the <a href="http://www.marianhopecenter.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Marian Hope Center </a>is</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 17px;"> a non-profit organization servicing children with Autism, Down syndrome and other special needs throughout the metro Kansas City area. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="color: #222222;">The center offers a variety of therapeutic programs and consultative services to meet the array of needs of children in our community.</span> With </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14px;">1 in 6 children being diagnosed with special </span></span></div>
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a <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/page/9">family room makeover</a> and fun mis-matched pillows to hide our awful couch (which won't be replaced until the babies aren't snotting...spitting...rough housing all over it...)</div>
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1. Edamame Hummus-this stuff is the bomb. I like it so much more than original Chickpea hummus. It has less sodium and is gluten and cholesterol free. We found this at Target and it's been a huge hit!<br />
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2. These almonds are like butter, but way healthier of course. They are perfectly salted and I like that they are skinless too! They are a great source of Protein and are perfect around 3:00<br />
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3. Looking for a sweet snack? Justin's all natural Hazelnut butter will do it! I will have a tiny spoon of this or I will put it on a banana. yummm.<br />
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4. If you are a salty snacker, these Special K Popcorn chips are insanely good and not all that terrible for you...120 calories for 28 chips. They just came out, I got them at our grocery store on special...2 for $5!<br />
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We have also been doing a lot of cuties, baby carrots and hard boiled eggs. I have also found hot tea (sleepytime by Celestial Seasonings) at night has kind of curbed my sweet tooth. We have also been making either a chocolate protein shake with banana and peanut butter or a fruit shake with almond milk, ice and frozen berries. Both are fantastic and your kids will like them too!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1.)Justin's Almond Butter with Maple-on spoon or half a banana</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2.)Banana smoothie- blend ice, skim milk, cinnamon and add a little cool whip on top.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3.)Think Thin Bars</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">4.) 34 Degrees crackers-they are paper thin. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I also try and eat a ton of almonds, egg whites and fish. A good afternoon snack can be celery stuffed with a tiny bit of cream cheese. That usually works for me. I hear you about the 3:00 hunger pains!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">P.S. When you have GD they tell you no fruit before 12pm because it can spike blood sugars! I usually try and stick to that"</span><br />
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How is this for a little inspiration? Insane, right? My husband and I are on a major health kick. I am trying to lose the last of the baby weight (and post-holiday weight) and he's just trying to look like Chris Hemsworth </div>
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The first week has been pretty hard core; we haven't touched carbs, sugar or alcohol. I am doing a 5 day workout plan with my Tracy Anderson videos and he's just hitting it hard at the gym. </div>
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We have both taken the approach of eating frequently, having small bites throughout the day which actually works pretty well. I am still hungry, but not as bad as I was the first day I did it. I think I actually had headaches from the lack of "junk". </div>
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My only problem is that I have a major sweet tooth, and the need for something sweet after dinner. I hate it! I have resorted to a spoon of peanut butter, but that still isn't quite doing it. Do any of you have some great healthy snacks that will cure a sweet tooth? </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12477835113140071529noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263927794300769490.post-29805214557881086612013-01-10T20:22:00.002-06:002013-01-10T20:23:13.454-06:00Favorite Baby Toys...EVER! I am sure I am not the only one who is annoyed with "toy clutter". You know what I mean; toys that seem to show up in every corner of the house. It's sort of inevitable, right? And truthfully, we don't even have a lot of toys! I have really tried to keep the clutter to a minimum.<br />
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We definitely have favorites in this house. It even seems that the toys our son loved the most are also the ones are daughter loves too. I thought I would share since I know parents are always looking for the "next best thing" that will keep their child entertained for more than a minute!</div>
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One of the first toys we ever bought was the<a href="http://rstyle.me/~b2nK"> "Winkel" by Manhattan Toy</a>. This is great for new babies. They are easy to grasp, and it helps them develop good hand eye coordination. I have found both my kids like to chew on it too, which makes it good for little teethers! </div>
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We got a set of basic blocks when my son was just an infant and they have definitely stood the test of time. When they are babies, they like to just bang the blocks together, but as they get older they can stack and knock down...which is the most fun, obviously :). These by <a href="http://rstyle.me/~b2mP">Melissa and Doug a</a>re cute and colorful. </div>
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These SUPER inexpensive <a href="http://rstyle.me/~b2nm">Fisher Price shape blocks </a>and storage container have been probably one of the favorites for both of my children. They love to put the shapes in the bucket, take them out, bang them together, you name it...then as they get older they can actually put the shapes through the correct slot and name colors and shapes. It's a great toy and also a fabulous learning tool! </div>
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/~b2vo">This wooden activity cube</a> is not only well made, but it is also fun for many ages. My daughter loves it now at 9 months; opening the doors and moving the little animals and balls on the top. My son will still study the letters and animals and help his litter sister learn her letters too. If you are having your first child and plan on having more, this is a great investment</div>
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I have <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/">Bailey from Peppermint Bliss </a>to thank for this toy recommendation. We bought these<a href="http://www.rightstart.com/kidoozie-peek-n-peep-eggs.html"> Peek n Peep eggs by Kidoozie</a> for our baby girl this Christmas. She LOVES them. There is a lot of learning opportunities in this compact toy. They can learn colors, the tops of the eggs all have matching eyes to match the inside (so they can learn to match) and there are also shapes under each egg in which you have to match with the carton. The eggs also peep when you push them, which is definitely interesting for the little ones. It's adorable and only around $12!<br />
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Do you have a favorite toy in your household? If you do, please share! We are always looking for new ones to add to our "clutter". </div>
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