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wild + free

April 5, 2016

A few years ago if I had heard the word homeschool, the only thing that would have come to mind was an anti-social kid, in out of fashion clothes who was extra interested in mythical creatures. Truth is, I didn't know a thing about this way of education, this way of life. I didn't have the slightest idea of the positive affect of a stay-home parent teaching their children from the safety and flexibility of their own home...

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In Photography, Family, Adventure, Central Coast Tags explore, goexplore, spring, frolic, livewild, california, flowers, imagination, wildflowers, children, nature, wildandfree, livefree
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A Rans Christmas Round 2

December 1, 2015

I've got to say, Christmas is much more fun now that I'm married and in my own home – sorry Mom...

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In Central Coast, Holiday, Family Tags christmas, christmastrees, christmasdecor, decorations, decorating, jeepxj, jeeplife, winter
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Some Poetic Phrase for My Magic Place

January 30, 2015

You know that feeling you get when you step into a place and it just feels magical. Everything about it feels like it's covered in pixie dust...

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In Adventure, Central Coast, Photography Tags poetry, symbolism, god, cambria, pines, pacificocean
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Conversations Over Coffee and A Word from Ira Glass

January 16, 2015

Pictures were snapped left and right, but how could we not, with that big mustard print wall and nature decor hanging from the exposed piping, not to mention the always lovely latte art. It was as if our fingers hit the trigger before we realized we had picked up our cameras once again. 

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In Thoughts/Advice, Central Coast, Artsy Stuff, Creativity, Photography Tags coffee, friends, talks, scoutcoffeeco, slolife, creators
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Hi, my name is

Natalie

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Happy Anything is a patchwork blog. From mom things, to food, decor, travel and nature, I'm finding inspiration anywhere and everywhere; and I hope I can inspire you as well.

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