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April 16, 2012 Laura Mazurek

Some random images from the past few weeks through my Instagram. I dont think Ill ever stop loving my ipod, just for these photos.

It was a pretty eventful few days this weekend. Friday I spent the evening with my bestie. We were just going to stay in with the kids, but her mom took them for the evening, so after she made us some yummy salmon salads, we headed out to meet a friend in town and watch a local band. I enjoyed my time with my bestie and Im already jonesing for more of her.

Then saturday we met some friends and went to the Dave Ramsey conference. James and I have been listening to Dave for a while now. For those of you who dont know, he is a financial counselor on the radio. He has been the driving force behind us taking control of our money, and being able to buy our first home. Hes been a huge influence on us, and honestly without him, I think wede be seriously lost! I highly recommend his theories. So needless to say, it was soooo awesome to see him live, he is so fired up! We have some fresh excitement now about tackling our goals for saving up for a car, along with so many other goals! Im very happy our friends got to see him too, and became just as excited. As much as money is a love/hate relationship for so many of us, there really are simple old school ways of easily taking back control of your life with it. And it not only affects the things you can buy, but money affects so many other areas of your life... Even those of you who are good with your money, I think you can still learn so much from Dave!

After that, I spent the night with my Nanna, and most of the next day. We did what we always do... sit and talk, and simply enjoy each other. I feel blessed with every moment I get to spend with my Nanna. She is one of my biggest soul mates, we just get each other. I love her sooooooo much!

Now, Im back at home and back at work!

PEACE,

Laura

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February 12, 2012 Laura Mazurek

A little Instagram recap from last week. I really love all the photos I capture on my little ipod. I took a bunch last night of Bella. I can hardly believe this month is already half over. I knew it was going to go by quickly, but geez! Im very behind on Soulodge, so I decided to take the rest of the lodge at my own pace and stop trying to keep up with the times things were posted. I feel I did not connect with anyone really (my own fault since I did not put myself out there much)... so I feel I wont be missing out on much by taking it at my own pace. Starting tomorrow Im going to take a 30 day yoga challenge with some of my online friends. Im excited to have some girls to fall back on for support. Its so easy to bow out when you are faced with the day ahead. Im looking forward to this challenge - or should I say opportunity.

*you can see my instagram feed right on my facebook fanpage wall*

I wore my darling hand-painted headwrap from O Bella Organics. I love the simple earthiness of her shop, and the soft colors. The tops she is coming out with are oh so lovely!

I had a HUGE closet sale on facebook this week and almost sold out of everything. It was an attempt to save up extra money to put towards a new car since we lost James... It was a great success and I already feel lighter.

A snap from my outfit post the other day. You can see more here. Love this necklace from Kiki Koyote. Isnt that just a cute shop name?

Breakfast yummies. For those who follow me on instagram, you may notice I eat this often.

Violet sun bathing. Its been chilly outside lately so she has been soaking it up when the sun comes out to play.

James built me a compost bin this week. His first time to build anything. Im so so proud of him! This is just one layer. Ill take real pics when we get it out in the yard. Ahhhh, love him!

Bella just being her cute little self. One of her favorite spots to sit is the back of the couch. She just dangles her feet off the back of it :)

I hung up a post card I got from Christina of Spiral Drift on my office wall with my other pretties. Love these little things. Im dreaming of rearranging my office space.

My girl Hillary sent me a love package the other and I was over the moon with big feelings of love... She sent me lots of my favorite incense (that I only get from her), this beautiful ring below, and some girly face and hand stuff. She knows how to make this girl feel special. Thank you my beautiful rain.

James made crepes filled with strawberries, nutella and homeade whipcream. All by himself. And built a fire that night. Talk about a sweet boy. They were soooo yummy!

Ive been feeling like my body is trying to get sick for the past few days, so my first line of defense was a bath with the salts my friend Hillary got me, my lavender oil and a packet of emergen-c. Not feeling good does have a few little perks :)

PEACE,

Laura

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January 29, 2012 Laura Mazurek

Just popping in with another Instagram post. These are a few I shared throughout this past week. If you are an instagram user you can follow me at lauramazurek.

the most adorable blowfish shoes ever.

me and my nephew aiden.

breakfast: broccoli & eggs, jam & toast, fruit

pics of my parents on my desk.

going to town.

reorganized craft space.

bella helping me make jewelry.

breakfast: yogurt, granola & fruit

flattened my hair for the first time in foreverrrr.

crazy day after hair.

This week has been a crazy one. Starting off with finding the most hurtful insensitive email of my life from someone. Then James hit two deer. Luckily he is a-okay!!! We did find out two days ago though that his car is considered totaled, so now we have to get a new vehicle. Totally did not see that one coming. And just this week we seriously started talking about saving up for a new vehicle. Funny how this world works. Now we HAVE to, and fast! We will be a one car family for the next several months while we save up for a new car. I will be honest, its kind of been stressing me out. Also my nanna's man has been in the hospital and that has been weighing heavy on my heart. He is going to be okay, its just been rough for him lately and makes me so sad. And the night of the concert I posted about in my last post, I got super sad about my dad. Places like Floore's just make me think of all the times going out with my parents... and how much my dad LOVED music. He would have enjoyed that show. And we ran into some of his friends that he normally would of gone with, which made me sad. We were listening to the Smashing Pumpkins on the way to the show, and they have a cover of Landslide, and the words have a whole new meaning now... and I lost it. I held it together and still fully enjoyed the show, but by the time we got home I was just done for. My emotional levy finally broke. And it flooded all through yesterday too. I couldnt hardly crack a smile all day. Most days I can accept the reality of it all, but then others I just cant. I just want my parents here damnit! Its just been one of those weeks! Symbolically Im glad tomorrow is Monday. Time to start anew. I woke up this morning and decided to just stay focused on work to get me through this day. I posted lots of new goodies in my Roots and Feathers shop, and Im about to go work more on Ruche. Keep my hands busy. (thanks for listening to me vent and rant)

PEACE,

Laura

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January 19, 2012 Laura Mazurek

For those of you who follow me on Instagram youve already seen all of these images. But those who dont, I thought Id share them here, kind of a little recap of things throughout this week >>>

Most excitingly I created and launched a new Roots and Feathers website hub. A central place where you can easily find links to everywhere we are online. I love it!

I had some yummy meals. Getting back on my good eats train. This one was wild rice, carrots and a spinach salad with grapes and feta cheese and hibiscus dressing.

Broke out my Blind Melon albums to listen. They were the first band I learned every song in and out to on my cassette player headphones in 4th grade. I remember laying on the living room floor just blaring it in my headphones and memorizing every word. The second album I did that with was Counting Crows. I remember sitting on the bathroom sink devouring every lyric while singing along. My musical journey really started there I think.

I gathered sticks and stones from the woods. You can read more on that post here.

I got a book from my friend Julie, The Sacred Tree, and read the whole thing before bed one night. Great simple explanation of the medicine wheel. For the first time in a long time, I devoured the words like a child learning about bugs, or something like that.

Just a pretty pic of some wrapping paper I got at World Market. Little things like make my heart happy happy!

There were two days this week that Violet wanted back in after going potty in the morning. She snuggled up in bed almost all day. It was precious. Bellas window is by the bed, so she just laid there staring out the window.

A piece of my little window bunting. I did a diy on this a while back, you can see that here.

Lately Ive been called upon by the Blue Jay in a big way. I have been seeing them and the words 'bluejay' everywhere I go. Im listening.

Found this old wine cork in my backroom and it reminded me of my daddy, Tim. Going to incorporate in one of my Soulodge projects I think.

Wore one of my PPP dresses for the first time in a long time! I love my bambi dress :) So so sweet.

My new Roots and Feathers postcards came in the mail! Along with James new Skyline Fever business cards! Love little stuff like this. I used images from my newest lookbook.