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Creating the best life for myself, my husband @Geekahdee, and our pup @gronkthestaffy -- and blogging about it.

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Okay, folks! New post up on the blog about our trip to Disney World. Should you go to Disney World the week of Thanksgiving? Read the latest post to find out! #linkinbio #waltdisneyworld #bestdayever #wdw #thanksgiving #disneyworld #borndisneyraiseddisney

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August might be my favorite month of summer.

I know back to school and fall loom towards the end, but there is something about August that makes my heart happy. I think it’s in the quiet moments and slowing down to appreciate sunshine, warm weather, and the memories already made this summer and past summers.

For me, it’s this campground—okay, trailer park. After almost 30 years, these “streets” are sprinkled with memories around every bend—including our wedding day almost one year ago.

These quiet moments make me so grateful for everything the universe has given us.

#creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #attitudeofgratitude #oldorchardbeach #maine #thewaylifeshouldbe @geekahdee @gronkthestaffy

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@geekahdee and I are celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary in less than a week!

Our wedding day did not turn out the way we had originally planned, but we would not change anything for the world. It was perfectly magical.

We had a small ceremony in Old Orchard Beach, Maine in front of only our immediate family. *Disclaimer: Today’s blogpost is to encourage couples to shy away from pressure to go big and opt for modest celebrations. Although this post is highly opinionated, I fully support ANY ceremony that is exactly how the couple wants to celebrate it. 📷: @mackhennz
Head over to the blog to read the 1st of two posts about our wedding day. #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #weddings #summerweddings #oldorchardbeachmaine #smallweddings #theknot #weddingplanning #events #weddingphoto #ido #instawedding #weddinginspiration #bridetobe

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Living/staying in Maine right now, a lot of people are surprised to find out that I’m spending the summer away from my husband in our first year of marriage.

Fun fact: we’ve actually done this before. Our first year dating we did the same exact thing.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the same opportunity from our first year of dating was presented again in our first year of marriage. Although we are older, wiser, and have grown into the couple we are today, many lessons I have learned this time around echo back to that first year being apart.

There’s a new (and very honest) post on the blog sharing my takeaways from living apart. #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #marriage #newpost #relationships #ontheblog #married #wife #realtalk #husband #romance #selfimprovement #marriedlife #relationshipadvice

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Today we’re celebrating 3 years in our home! Lots of work went into our first home and we still have a ways to go! Read about #ourfirsthome on Creating Chrissy! #fixerupper #ourfixerupper #home #homedecor #diy #renovation #homerenovation #kitchen #kitchenremodel #remodel

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Watch out! I’m a girl with jute and a hot glue gun and I’m not afraid to use it!

I like that jute is a budget-friendly way to create decor that can cover farmhouse to costal style.

I did a little repurposing and sprucing up with some quick fixes up here at camp. I’ve shared them in a new post on @creatingchrissyblog with a few other projects I’m itching to try!
#creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #jute #diy #coastaldecor #crafting #newpost #decor #crafter #homedecor #creative #crafts #ontheblog #doityourself #artsandcrafts #crochet #repurpose

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Mr. Geek and I hope your #4thofjuly was a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends. #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #redwhiteandblue #sparklers #starsandstripes #4thofjuly #usa #america #oldorchardbeach #oldorchardbeach #maine #thewaylifeshouldbe #unitedstates

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Thank you for your response and enjoying the story of our home away from home in #oldorchardbeachmaine . I have received so many questions about seasonal campsites because of it. Today’s #blogpost attempts to answer those questions for you, faithful readers! #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #linkinbio #blogpost #campground #maine #oldorchardbeach #thewaylifeshouldbe # #ontheblog #207 #seasonalliving #campgroundlife #newpost #linkinprofile #lifestyleblog

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The school year is done and it’s the first day of summer vacation! I made the to-do list for the day, but couldn’t start without some extra coffee and puppy snuggles with @gronkthestaffy. New post on the blog today about our 5 Summer Essentials that are delivered right to your door—because I might not leave the house today...just kidding...I will...maybe... #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #dogmomlife #happysummer #rescuepup #newpost #blogpost #teacheroffduty #rescueismyfavoritebreed #pibble #ontheblog

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I think everything I have made this week has limes in it. I couldn’t live with out limes in the summertime! What are your go-tos for summer? #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #limes #cooking #homemade #fruit #yum #baking #foodpics #refreshing #homecooking #dessert #fruits #foodpic #eat #summer #healthyfood

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STORY TIME! So you may notice this is NOT the same color. I tried being productive and painting the deck at camp—okay tried FINISHING painting the deck because I started two weeks ago. I got as far as I could then had to drive back to Massachusetts. I still could not figure out why the color wasn’t matching. Is it the sun? Did I not mix it well enough? Nope. It’s the wrong stuff. The correct stain is in our closet in Massachusetts—like @geekahdee told me a week ago.

Summer vacation and gaining my sanity back can start ANY DAY NOW. #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #projectfail #painting #outdoors #camp #happysunday #ineedvacation #outdoor #camping #seasonalliving #campgroundlife #oldorchardbeachmaine

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The pink bathroom is GONE! Still a work in progress, but I’m already so in love with the bright airy feel of the space. We can’t wait to share the entire makeover on the blog for #flippinfriday soon! #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #ourfirsthome #fixerupper #renovation @sherwinwilliams #bathroom #bathroommakeover #homeinterior #shower #tile #homeliving #bathroomdesign #homeimprovement

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We are so close to the end of the school year—which is hard to believe on this chilly rainy Monday. But I’m thinking ocean, beach, and sunshine! This #caroncake is perfect for a blanket for camp. #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #knitting #caroncakes #yarnlove #knitstagram #instaknit #iloveknitting #knittinglove #crafting #crafter #knittinglove #knittersofig #crafts #knit

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This girl is starting to get ready for summer vacation! This means making batches of our essential oil bug spray. You can too! Check out today’s #blogpost and try the recipe yourself. #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #diy #essentialoils #organic #outdoors # #natural #camping #doityourself #getoutside #hiking #summer #summervacation #thegreatoutdoors #campvibes

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Rainy Sundays at Lowes. #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #ourfirsthouse #fixerupper #renovation #ourfixerupper #remodeling #hardware #trim #homeimprovement #myhandyman

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@gronkthestaffy thinks this toilet location is pretty convenient... yay for bathroom renovations! #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #bathroom #bathroomremodel #workinprogress #newtoilet #rescuedog #rescuedogsofinstagram #staffy

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Weekend project: COMPLETE! New post on the blog about how I used chalk paint to update this into a beachy bench. And yes, I plan on calling it it a beachy beach forever. 😝🏖️🌊 #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #diy #chalkpaint #chalkpaintedfurniture #beachybench #yesitsathing #upcycle #homedecor #coastaldecor #maine #thewaylifeshouldbe #crafty

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Today’s #selfcaresunday is a cloudy morning at camp with my buddy @gronkthestaffy, a cup of coffee from @cia_cafe , and a second coat of paint on our bench with @rustoleum Chalk Paint in “Serenity Blue” . Happy Sunday! ❤️ #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #dogmomlife #diy #chalkpaint #chalkpaintedfurniture #upcycle #crafts #doityourself #paintedfurniture #decor #coastaldecor #thewaylifeshouldbe

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Gronk snoozing SO HARD on our morning ride today. Any guesses where we went?😝🤣🌊🏖️ #creatingchrissy #bloggersofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #dogmomlife @gronkthestaffy #thewaylifeshouldbe #wannagoforaride

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