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Ice Castles ColoradoHEY! That is me. Girl in the white, puffy, parka. I didn’t know how magical long coats were until I bought this one and now I am hooked. I’m Elizabeth (or Beth – don’t be stressed or confused I answer to both!) and I have been blogging in this corner of the internet since 2010 ( I know, I’m older than I look!) Bruce is that tall man beside me and he is not only my husband of 7 years, but also the father to my children, the photographer of nearly every photo of me, and my all around BFF. That squirmy baby is Hilde Joy and baby #2 is on the way!
We live in Colorful Colorado and love to share favorite local spots and activities with you! We also LOVE to travel and frequently find ourselves at Disney. So be ready to see posts and photos from a variety of fun locations!
I’m also a mama (see picture below of my cute baby) and am preggo with baby #2 (yeah, they will be 17 months apart!!) I share a lot about that too because believe it or not, motherhood is a huge thing in my life these days!
I have a series called Ask Elizabeth where I answer YOUR questions! I love these posts because I get to work on writing, creating, and sharing something that you are interested in learning about! If you ever have a question for Ask Elizabeth, leave a comment on an Ask Elizabeth post, or shoot me an email at oakandoats@gmail.com 🙂

FAQ

Where do you live?

I live in the most beautiful state – Colorado! I moved to the south for college and was so ready to move back home (humidity and bugs are not my thing!). I live with my husband in a townhouse that we bought at the base of pikes peak in a city called Colorado Springs. We live on the west side and have hiking trails across the street from us – this is my kind of living! If you are ever heading this way on vacation, I would love to give you some advice on where to go and/or meet up with you if you would like!!

Are you a Christian?

Yes! I am a Christian and it is a huge part of who I am! I believe that God sent His son to die for me, even though I am so unworthy, because He loves me. My desire is to encourage, love, and share Him with the world because in Him there is hope! I value life at every stage and I know the Lord has dreams and plans for YOU. Email me (oakandoats@gmail.com) if you ever want to chat more!

What camera do you use?

We have the Nikon Mirrorless Z6 camera. With a Nikon 28mm 1.8, Nikon Z 35mm 1.8, and the Tarmon SP 2.8 70-200mm.

What computer do you use?

I have a Microsoft Surface Pro. I take it everywhere with me and can also pop it into a doc at home on my desk!

How do you make money on your site?

I make money two main ways – sponsored posts and affiliate sales. I’m blessed to have the opportunity to work with some amazing brands and if I’m ever being paid for a blog post, it will be disclosed within the post that it’s “sponsored” or #ad. I’m also a part of several affiliate advertising programs. This means that if you click and/or make a purchase through certain links on my site or any related social media platforms (including Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest), I may make a commission from that click and/or purchase. I’m extremely selective when working with sponsors and I will only feature products and brands that I love. I turn down opportunities (and lots of money) all the time because it’s very important to me to include and only show products and companies that fit my life and style.

I love your blog! Do you have any advice for mine?

You are so sweet! While I would love to sit down with everyone and chat about their blog, I don’t have the time to! Feel free to submit an “Ask Elizabeth” question and your question may be the next one answered!

Do you do giveaways?

Yes! I love to feature brands and small businesses on Oak + Oats! Please send me an email at oakandoats@gmail.com with what you had in mind!

Is your question still not answered? Send me an email to oakandoats@gmail.com or fill out the Ask Elizabeth form here! 

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I’m Elizabeth, a Colorado photographer and blogger. I’m also a wife, mama, sister, daughter, and friend! Welcome to Oak + Oats! Here we look for the remarkable in the every day. We love photographing our daily moments, making memories, and sharing our favorite places here in this space.

Our happiest days are spent together – many of those with a camera in hand! My free time (ie: Nap Time) is spent behind my computer screen sharing our tips and stories with you! I’m glad you’re here!

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Sharing on the blog today why I am still taking @b Sharing on the blog today why I am still taking @beli.baby prenatal vitamins even though I am not currently pregnant! You can find the post in my stories and bio! ⁠🙌🏼
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AND also a GIVEAWAY! 🎉🎉 I want to give away a bottle for you so you can try it out too no matter where you are in your pre, during, or post stage of pregnancy! It’s going to be pretty simple to enter! Follow @oakandoats + @beli.baby & leave a comment below! You can also comment on the Blog Post and the Facebook post! Every comment counts as an entry so feel free to tag friends too! Giveaway ends Sunday the 7th at Midnight and I’ll announce the winner by replying to the comment that won! Good Luck! ✌🏼
Had to share an update on this project! I started Had to share an update on this project! I started at 2 weeks ago and it's still not 100% done! But that's just how projects go these days for me! Typically I wait until things are perfect for the reveal but I don't have time for that these days! Learning to rest in the messy middle in more than one way this season! 

The update is that I added these shelves!

Ps: Totally phone photos edited with our @aephotopresets mobile presets 🙌🏼
Finally got a post up on the blog from our girl's Finally got a post up on the blog from our girl's first trip to the ocean 🤪
We LOVE the Lamplight album scripture songs from @ We LOVE the Lamplight album scripture songs from @johannamusgrave ❤️ We have the CD in our car and listen to it while we drive around town. Hilde is only 2 but I hear her singing along with the songs in the back of the car - already hiding the Word of the Lord in her heart! But the girls are not the only one benefiting from scripture memory! This mama has all the songs memorized now which means I have 26 more verses memorize + all of Psalm 23! Scripture memory has never been easy for me but song memory has always been ridiculously easy - making this such a gift! ❤️
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Colossians 3:16 tells us to “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God" and Deuteronomy 6:4-9 tells us to take His words to heart, talk about them, live them, write them, and teach them to our children! Scripture memory keeps us rooted and focused. And it doesn't have to be a chore. ⁠This album is just a simple way to make a big impact in our hearts and the hearts of our children! ⁠❤️
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And make sure you check out #FaithFilledFridays where you are invited to share what the Lord is teaching you. And also check out these lovely ladies who posted today!⁠
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@nurseryrhymeville⁠
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@bethanykimsey⁠
@shannacrowell⁠
@oakandoats⁠
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@ardentarrows⁠
@heidi_postier
Looks like a classic case of Sisterhood of the Tra Looks like a classic case of Sisterhood of the Traveling Dress 😂 This dress was my Grandma Lauretta's when she was a baby in 1930 making it nearly a hundred years old! My mom took photos of my sister and I in this dress 30 years ago and I borrowed it for Hilde in 2019 and now Millie in January😍 I don't know how much more life this dress has in it but we're hoping to get all of the great granddaughters! I wrote a post on the blog today with more pictures and lots more thoughts but I'm just so thankful for this heirloom and the ability to capture these moments in time! My daughter's never got to meet my grandma but they did get to wear her baby dress!
Really excited about our Easter Baskets this year! Really excited about our Easter Baskets this year! I saw these baskets on @potterybarnkids and I knew they were perfect for the girls!😍 I love the smaller size because it helps me keep their Easter baskets intentional and curated 🙌🏼 We always include a book and some kind of stuffed animal / doll. This year we are doing custom verse dolls from @babybeblessed and I'm just so excited! I'll be sharing our final Easter basket when I have all of the items together!💕 Do you do Easter baskets each year? 👇🏼

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