Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke
Capturing the Joy in Life
I’m excited to share a fun summer idea to help promote kindness around our home with our kids spending so much time together. I’m part of Summer Fun Series organized by my friend McKenzie at Girl Loves Glam. It is one of my biggest dreams as a mother that my children will love each other. Not just get along, but enjoy each other. I LOVE summer because we get to hang out and do fun… Continue Reading
Today I’m guest co-hosting “The Scoop” link party, and I’m excited for you all to be a part of it, too! I decided to leave in my super long introduction of myself below, in the event that some of you are new around here. They told me to share with their readers what my blog is all about, and I have a problem with summing it all up in a nutshell! I did my best.… Continue Reading
Whenever I used to think about Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom immediately came to mind. I didn’t know to separate all the parks as part of the package, I thought of the big castle, Mickey, and Minnie. For those familiar with Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom is pretty much the same thing…with some extra features. On our 5 day trip, we spent 1.5 days at the Magic Kingdom, just because there were a few things… Continue Reading
Today is the one year anniversary of my weight loss triumph. I can’t believe it’s been a year…it feels like 10 years ago! I’m happy to say that I’ve kept it all off…fluctuating down a few…and up a few…but pretty much staying at about an average of 132, which is technically 2 pounds less than I was a year ago. {I tried to stand at the exact same angle as best I could!} I took… Continue Reading
One of my first distinct memories in my life occurred in our house in Slidell LA. It was either before we moved in our right after we moved in and some finishing touches being done on the house. There was a balcony above the living room from the second floor. I was 3 years old so Kristen was about 6 or 7.
I wanted to share that I am sharing a guest post on two different blogs, one today and one next week. Both are a part of a series ironically with the same name! First, on C.R.A.F.T., I shared a Valentine’s printable bag topper. click here to head to her Share the Love series Next, I’m guesting at It’s Always Autumn’s Projects that bring people together, also called Share the LOVE! My post is live on… Continue Reading
{If you are new to my love story, you can start from the beginning HERE.} This (and the next) is perhaps the toughest chapters to write of my entire story because I look back at this time as the most vulnerable time in my life. Filled with lots of uncertainty and heartache. A real deep aching and bleeding of my heart. Even still, when I look back at pictures of me, and of him at… Continue Reading
I mentioned a few days ago that I was participating in a Better Blogging online Google Hangout, and I’ve got the video for you if you wanna watch it. It was a lot of fun, and very informative, I may have only wished I could push “backspace” just once. Besides the fact that I kept fidgeting to get my bangs out of my eyes, I’m happy with how it turned out. I learned a ton… Continue Reading
My creative friend and amazing photographer, Courtney from Click it Up a Notch created the greatest little planner specifically for bloggers. If you have a creative blog and want to get better ogranized, see what this planner has to offer: – 3 page description of how to use the blog planner to its fullest capabilities – Cover page you can edit with your site name – Yearly goal sheet – User names/password form – Brands… Continue Reading
Have you heard of the MasterCard Marketplace? It was new to me, and it’s got some great deals. It has varying deals for local businesses, as well as national retailers. It offers vouchers to restaraunts, spas, car detailing, etc. as well as discounted items that can be shipped to your door. In the screen shot of the site below, I hovered over “categories” and you can see all of the different sections they have deals. I… Continue Reading
My dear blogging reader friends, I just want to give you all a big “E” hug! Hearing feedback from you is part of what keeps me going. I have done a little comment appreciation gift the past few years, and I want to do it again this year. It’s my way of saying thank you for taking the extra minute to comment and say hello, ask a question, or just let me know you love… Continue Reading
Do you sometimes find yourself WISHING that the grocery store line was super long so you can look through the magazines while you are waiting? Please tell me I’m not alone. I LOVE a good “informational” magazine. I am very interested in the lives of others, and celebrities intrigue me–so what?!? Early in our marriage, my husband thought my love for PEOPLE magazine was unhealthy. I am pretty sure he thought I was comparing myself… Continue Reading
I think I’ve mentioned before that I’ve gone through a bit of an identity crises in the last few months. Not in my REAL life, just in this fun little online world we enjoy–that has become a portion of real life. It’s a big part of why I changed my blog from “Kristen Duke Photography” to “Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke.” Why, you ask? I want to be known as an all around creative blogger–not… Continue Reading
I’m excited to introduce a new site today. Brickyard Buffalo is an on trend and quality site that showcases individual companies and their freshest items. They are constantly working to bring all the best products available and all in one place. They strive to maintain a specific style and aesthetic and prefer high quality, handmade or unique items. Products that are hip and current with a bold personality. I see it as a type of Groupon for beautiful handmade… Continue Reading
