tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71117029725834480822024-02-19T01:40:25.120-05:00couldawouldapicaandrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.comBlogger642125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-70904239139939317782015-03-25T12:01:00.003-04:002015-03-25T12:02:26.496-04:00slip and slide<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i've been seeing these in the stores for a long time now. never pulled the trigger on them last year because i was worried they'd be uncomfortable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">but based on glowing reviews i've read, it looks like i was wrong. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">these would be cute with just about every spring outfit imaginable: casual dresses, shorts, jeans. also good for those days when it's not *quite* sandal weather. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i'm taking a day off work to go to <a href="http://couldawouldapica.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-day-at-park.html" target="_blank">a nats game</a> during opening week and i have my eye on those navy ones.</span></div>
andrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-21343730943348524012015-01-09T14:26:00.000-05:002015-01-09T14:26:11.291-05:00i love snacks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i always have. if i have things at my desk, it prevents me from going out to eat as much and let's be honest, it just helps to have something to munch on sometimes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">my office is right in between a safeway and a whole foods. i've been to the chip aisle. i've purchased some dogs and some winners over the years. if you find yourself craving something salty at 3 pm, here's my picks for not-so-bad-for-you snacks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">starting from the top, <a href="http://www.simply7snacks.com/quinoa-chips-cheddar/" target="_blank">the quinoa chips</a> are great and light and come in a few different flavors. cheddar is the best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i was skeptical about <a href="http://beanitos.com/#productNachoCheese" target="_blank">the beanitos</a>, but they are so freaking addictive. i swear you could blindfold someone and they'd think it was a dorito.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">there's a lot of black bean chips out there, but these black bean tortillas have just the right amount of crunch and salt to make them stand out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.hiimskinny.com/Homepage/" target="_blank">the skinny sticks</a> are my most recent discovery and i'm sad we only just met. these are so so good. it's like a sunchip, tortilla chip and grown-up funyun all in one. addicting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">if you're like me and your iphone battery loses steam toward the end of the day, this device holds enough juice for six (!!!) full charges. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i've been using <a href="http://couldawouldapica.blogspot.com/2014/04/thirsty.html" target="_blank">my glass water bottle</a> daily for a long time now and i love it so much more than plastic or metal versions. this isn't the one i have, but it's made by the same company and i can vouch for their quality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">we're off to charleston, sc to visit the fam for thanksgiving. i gotta remember to pack some maternity jeans aka the perfect feasting attire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i'll seriously clean bathrooms before i do dishes. least favorite household chore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">that's why one-pan meals are so awesome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">once they're cooked, add the meat back and season the entire dish with two teaspoons of curry powder. any curry powder works. if the curry you're using is mild, you may want to add a few small dashes of cayenne.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">tomorrow is our sweet jake's first birthday and i can't help but reminisce about the past year and remember how i was feeling last october.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">but tomorrow is his birthday. and because i'm a nostalgic person, my mind is transported back to october 24, 2013, the day before he came. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i had a scheduled c-section. i thought knowing exactly when he was going to come would make me less anxious. i was wrong about that. i remember that morning: piercing blue sky and vibrant fall colors. i remember driving to pick up my sister from union station, thinking "is this for real? am i going to actually not be pregnant anymore?" i was terrified. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">does that word sound too strong? i'm removed from the situation now but i'm positive that's how i was feeling back then. i held it together because i <i>was </i>still pregnant and because i was certain that any negative feelings or over-the-top anxiety would affect my baby in some way. i don't know. like i said. terrified.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">but i handled it and jake and i bonded and that time we had will always be very special to me. i developed confidence as a mom. i found oceans of patience when i'd always been more of a thimbleful girl.</span></div>
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<br />andrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-10356796406768466042014-09-12T15:13:00.005-04:002014-09-12T15:13:58.691-04:00friday finds: xiv<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />andrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-25299741375231441492014-08-27T08:32:00.002-04:002014-08-27T08:32:59.847-04:00take me back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">this year, i finally experienced it and had one of the best vacations of my life. we rented a place on the beach and stayed there with two other couples and one dog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">we stayed there for a week that included the fourth of july and <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2014/07/04/hurricane-arthur-exits-carolinas-after-socking-outer-banks-brush-with-eastern-new-england-up-next/" target="_blank">a category 1 hurricane</a>. luckily, besides some really loud wind, there was no damage where we were staying. even after living in florida for college, the thought of riding out a hurricane on the beach freaked me out.</span></div>
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andrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-12741545399938477522014-08-18T11:04:00.001-04:002014-08-18T11:06:36.563-04:00cool story bra<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i read that people liked <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P54QTA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">this bra</a> a lot. i was a little skeptical but tried it anyways. i HATED it. it was cone boob central, super uncomfortable and offered little/no support. stay far, far away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i go through stages with earrings. i used to be <a href="http://couldawouldapica.blogspot.com/2013/02/cluster-struck.html" target="_blank">all about stud earrings</a> (<a href="http://couldawouldapica.blogspot.com/2013/08/extra-large.html" target="_blank">the bigger the better!</a>) and then <a href="http://couldawouldapica.blogspot.com/2013/10/just-drop-it.html" target="_blank">some dangly ones caught my eye</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">as i was getting dressed for work the other day, i realized that it might be time to add a few new ones to my collection. a lot of the ones i purchased from j crew have fallen apart (GREAT QUALITY GUYS!) and i've managed to lose a few pairs here and there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">the earrings i have my eye on these days are the best of both (all?) worlds: large, clustery and a little bit funky. i especially like the ones that sit on the lobe in a different way.</span></div>
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<br />andrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-32362371011539365862014-06-27T14:30:00.002-04:002014-06-27T14:35:12.833-04:00later dudes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">this is my favorite time of year. summer goes by lightning quick, especially since we always (almost) spread ourselves pretty thin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">so here's to the next three months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">now that jake is seven months (!), i wanted to share the items we found most helpful when he was a newborn. buying things for an experience (parenthood) you've never been through before comes with a bit of trial and error. you can read recommendations and talk to friends, but since every kid/parent/house/etc. is different, you do have to see what works for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i read a lot of <a href="http://couldawouldapica.blogspot.com/2014/02/nine-long-months.html" target="_blank">pregnancy must-have lists</a> before he was born, and hearing the perspective of many different people was helpful to me. the same can be said for baby stuff. there's a lot of things you can buy for a baby (duh) and reading other blog posts helped cut through the bs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">with that in mind, here's what i loved, didn't and a few things that surprised me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nosefrida-The-Snotsucker-Nasal-Aspirator/dp/B00171WXII" target="_blank">nosefrida</a>. i saw this on so many blogs, i lost count. i really can't tell you how helpful it was when jake had a runny/stuffy nose over the winter a few times. he had a cold that lasted for quite a while, and this, along with some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simply-Saline-Sterile-Nasal-Mist/dp/B000RDLPHC" target="_blank">saline nose spray</a>, was the only thing that gave him some relief and allowed him to breathe better. cannot recommend this enough.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/myBaby-Soundspa-Lullaby-Machine-Projector/dp/B008KG5R6I/ref=sr_1_7?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1401987641&sr=1-7&keywords=white+noise+machine" target="_blank">white noise machine</a>. when he was 8 weeks old, we moved him out of the bassinet (borrowed from a friend; highly recommend since you only use it for a bit) in our room and started having him sleep in <a href="http://couldawouldapica.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-nursery.html" target="_blank">his own room</a>. we still use this white noise machine every night. it also plays music. we put on those tunes while we're getting him ready for bathtime to help emphasize that it's time to wind down and go to sleep. our house is pretty small, so the white noise in his room allows us to carry on with the rest of the night at normal volume levels. there's lots of different brands, but for us, white noise is essential.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">4. <a href="http://www.target.com/p/skip-hop-safety-moby-bath-kneeler/-/A-13861874" target="_blank">skip hop bath kneeler</a>. i didn't want to register for this at all. this was my husband's idea and i thought it was so dumb. i was all, "can't i just kneel on some towels?" lol NO. we give jake a bath every night to calm him down. with our tile floor, this mat has been awesome. it's not really that expensive (we got it as a shower gift), but i happily ate my slice of humble pie (tastes like swallowed pride with just a hint of embarrassment!) since my husband was totally right about this purchase. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">5. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/aden-anais-Classic-Swaddle-Blanket/dp/B002SW3B0O" target="_blank">aden + anais blankets</a>. these are also something i saw on every mommy blog on the planet. they're pricey and i wasn't sure he really needed them, but we use them for everything: nursing covers, overly air conditioned buildings, for sleep, carseat cover for naps, i love em. the cute patterns don't hurt either.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">8. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Boppy-Infant-Toddler-Head-Support/dp/B006UDLXGQ/ref=pd_cp_ba_2" target="_blank"> infant car seat neck support</a>. i thought this was a must-purchase item. we used it once without a lot of luck. he's always had good neck control so he really only needed the additional support for a couple weeks. we could have done just as well rolling up a thin blanket (another use for the aden + anais blanket) into a makeshift neck supporter. this was a waste of money for us.</span></div>
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<br />andrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-43497351438473215532014-05-21T15:53:00.001-04:002014-05-21T15:53:35.430-04:00potw: foil me once<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />andrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-30310888877303948832014-05-09T10:00:00.000-04:002014-05-09T10:00:04.010-04:00friday finds: xiii<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">earlier this year, i bought <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=525202082" target="_blank">these leggings</a> from old navy and i was seriously impressed. super comfortable, definitely not too sheer and they even have a cool pattern. for working out in the summer though, i'm thinking i need a shorter pair (see below).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i'm also loving how comfortable and easy that striped midi dress looks. throw on some sandals and some easy gold jewelry, pull your hair up and you're done. SUMMER.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">those wipes are probably something i need to get my hands on too. no one likes a nasty phone.</span></div>
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andrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-21062523701994300822014-05-06T16:36:00.001-04:002014-05-06T16:36:21.281-04:00hoop dreams<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i've seen embroidery hoops used as wedding decor and i remember my mom using one when she was making...something. i don't speak sewing really. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i couldn't decide if they were a bit too twee for my taste, but i saw a few recently that caught my eye. these would make a fun textural addition to a gallery wall or they could add interest in a guest room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">the ones shown here are from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SarahKBenning?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">sarah k. benning</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedlePinEmbroidery?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">needle pin embroidery</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thimbleandthistle?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">thimble and thistle</a>.</span></div>
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<br />andrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-77568380355365487652014-04-30T14:56:00.001-04:002014-04-30T14:56:07.551-04:00circle circle dot dot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">eyelet is made for spring. breezy, airy and a little flirty--i love it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">it's so versatile, you can make it work for the office, date night, cocktails, errand running.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">also, that item in the lower right corner might work better as a tank/tunic even though madewell is cute and calls it a dress. lolz. </span></div>
<br />andrea nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769541250961122622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111702972583448082.post-4230142231088229302014-04-28T15:39:00.002-04:002014-04-28T15:39:46.045-04:00potw: mom rules<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">the mother's day roundup of cards is always one of my favorites every year. there's always so many i want to include. it makes it hard to pick which ones to showcase here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">but i've narrowed it down to eight faves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i also included one for a mother to be. that was me this time last year, just about four months pregnant on mother's day and a card like that woulda melted my (at the time) overly sappy heart into a little puddle (FUN WITH HORMONES!) </span></div>
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