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The Simple Life Friday

March 21, 2014 · In: LIFESTYLE, Uncategorized

Happy weekend!! I’m really enjoying my petite, domestic, simple life this week..

1. I’ve decided to break up with dry cleaning for a while. Post to come. There is quite a satisfaction I get from a stack of ironed shirts. 
IMG_4081I wanted to get a little artsy with it. 

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2. This is me every other day. I go grocery shopping a LOT. I just buy a bag at a time and often I walk!

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3. I’m trying to really appreciate this bump and the freedom I have before the baby!Processed with VSCOcam with f2 preset

4. I got my weekly Japanese Ramen outing and it is still the most consistant craving I’ve had.

5. I am so thankful for my blog friends. I love having a community that goes everywhere with me. Thank you. XO

Linking up with the H54F crowd!

By: Christina Warren · In: LIFESTYLE, Uncategorized

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  1. Abby says

    March 24, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    Love the baby bump shot! You are too cute, my friend! I love having you in my blog circle, too. If you were here in “real life” I would give you the biggest hug! 🙂

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  2. Elisa says

    March 23, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    oooooh, baby belly! LOVE!! You are a super-cute mom-to-be 🙂

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 24, 2014 at 6:20 am

      Thank you, Elisa! This tummy is getting BIG! I’m really curious to see just how big it’s gonna get!

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  3. BlushandBarbells says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    I lurv to iron. It’s something that gives immediate results!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 24, 2014 at 6:19 am

      Seriously I’m into it too! I also love saving so that I can spend on other things!

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  4. Bethany C says

    March 22, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    For whatever reason these pics just make me so happy. Even though I hate ironing… Love your little bump!!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 22, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      Yay! LOL-I am suddenly the Iron Maiden! Thank you!

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  5. Chelsea says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    Ramen is the best! Happy weekend!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 21, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      🙂 It’s the broth….so good!!!! We go to a little Japanese grocery store food court. It reminds me of when I was a kid in Japan. Happy weekend to you, Chelsea!!

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  6. Rowena @ rolala loves says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I’m totally impressed with anyone who can properly iron a shirt as I’m total rubbish at ironing. I also have a slight aversion to it as my mom ironed everything when I was a kid even my pjs O_o Now I just steam my clothes and I also avoid buying things that need ironing. We send my husband’s shirts out to be laundered and pressed and I gladly pay the $1.50 as I just can’t do it lol. It must be nice to admire your handiwork when you’re done 🙂 Happy weekend Christina!!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 21, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      Thank you, Rowena! I learned in the Navy when we learned how to iron our own uniforms! lol OMG My mom used to iron my dad’s underwear! AH! I totally avoid buying dry-clean only clothes now too. I’m going to iron his shirts until the baby comes…then…well, we’ll see! 🙂 Have a great weekend too, Rowena!

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  7. Pamela Bannon says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:54 am

    I spy an LV! I have that pattern in the Neverfull and I love it! Great choice! I hate to pay for dry cleaning but I have so many silk shirts for work that must be cleaned that way. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! I am going to make those pancakes you posted and I cant wait!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 21, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      Oh, Pamela it’s there! I have a couple and use the EVERY DAY. Seriously spendy (one was a gift from my parents) but cost-per-day makes it so worth it! I am one of those people who buys something good and wears it to death! 🙂 Oh dry cleaning is crazy! Yes, some things just require it though. An old roommate swore by http://www.dryel.com products and she was very particular. Have a great weekend and enjoy those pancakes! Thank you for the link love!

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  8. Krista Williams says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:53 am

    Seriously glad you mentioned loving your blog friends. My husband actually knows about your blog and talks about what nice comments you leave for me. When I’m talking to him about it all, I refer to you as my ‘BBF’: best blog friend! Haha so nice to have found your blog and to get to be a part of your take along community!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 21, 2014 at 2:28 pm

      LOL that is awesome! My husband knows about you too! OMG We’re BBFs!!! That is awesome!! HA! Thank you so much, Krista. You are inspirational and wonderful! XO

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  9. Jen Kleiner says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:13 am

    love you and that belly bump!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 21, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      YAY! Thank you, love!!! Miss you!

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  10. withluckblog says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:46 am

    tell me more about giving up dry cleaning! I have a huge pile of clothes I’m supposed to bring down, but I’d love any secrets that could save me some moola!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 21, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      You know, a lot of his work shirts are wash and dry then iron. BUT I had a roommate who swore by Dryel at home and her clothes always looked impeccable. http://www.dryel.com

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