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September 7, 2018
Ask Elizabeth, Photo Projects

The Foolproof Thank-You Note Formula

The Foolproof Thank-You Note Formula

July 27, 2018
Ask Elizabeth, Blogging & Business, Pregnancy

What Does my Maternity Leave Look like?

What Does my Maternity Leave Look like?

July 13, 2018
Ask Elizabeth, Lifestyle

Creating Boundaries for the Internet while staying Real

Creating Boundaries for the Internet while staying Real

June 15, 2018
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Pregnancy Self Care Tips to Keep Mama & Baby Happy

Pregnancy Self Care Tips to Keep Mama & Baby Happy

June 1, 2018
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5 Tips for Surviving a Road Trip While Pregnant

5 Tips for Surviving a Road Trip While Pregnant

May 18, 2018
Ask Elizabeth, Marriage, Motherhood

When I Knew I Was Ready to Be a Mom

When I Knew I Was Ready to Be a Mom

April 27, 2018
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Tips for Traveling When Pregnant

Tips for Traveling When Pregnant

April 13, 2018
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Collaboration Etiquette When Reaching out to Other Brands & Creatives

Collaboration Etiquette When Reaching out to Other Brands & Creatives

April 6, 2018
Ask Elizabeth, Pregnancy

Boy or Girl?

Boy or Girl?

March 23, 2018
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How to Create & Use Instagram Story Highlights to Connect Better with your Followers

How to Create & Use Instagram Story Highlights to Connect Better with your Followers

March 2, 2018
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Ways I Invested in my Blog in 2017 & Plan to in 2018

Ways I Invested in my Blog in 2017 & Plan to in 2018

February 16, 2018
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Things I’ve already Purchased for this Pregnancy

Things I’ve already Purchased for this Pregnancy

December 20, 2017
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How to Set Up your Blog for Vacation Mode

How to Set Up your Blog for Vacation Mode

December 8, 2017
Ask Elizabeth, Christmas, Photo Projects

How to Choose your Christmas Cards

How to Choose your Christmas Cards

December 1, 2017
Ask Elizabeth, Christmas, Marriage

How to Make New Traditions (& keep the old)

How to Make New Traditions (& keep the old)

November 17, 2017
Ask Elizabeth, Christmas, Recipes, Thanksgiving

Brown Sugar & Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Brown Sugar & Pecan Sweet Potatoes

November 10, 2017
Ask Elizabeth, Hosting, Thanksgiving

Tips for Hosting Others

Tips for Hosting Others

November 3, 2017
Ask Elizabeth, Christmas, Thanksgiving

Getting your Blog Ready for the Holiday Season

Getting your Blog Ready for the Holiday Season

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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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We put @photowall_sweden wallpaper up in our dinni We put @photowall_sweden wallpaper up in our dinning room and now everything looks like a still life painting. I don't hate it.
About as cake smashy as our cake smash got! Big si About as cake smashy as our cake smash got! Big sis ate more off the tray than #OurMillieBea did! Only one finger got in her mouth and an essence of icing made her smell like a piece of cake the rest of the night 😍😂
Happy Birthday my littlest 🎉 One year old, my h Happy Birthday my littlest 🎉 One year old, my how the time flies! Beyond grateful for the gift you are to our family! You bring both your parents and your big sister so much JOY! Spent most of my day with my family and this little birthday girl not getting birthday posts edited + written + posted but that's the way it should be! Good thing I like to celebrate birthdays all month long because lots more of #OurMillieBea coming soon!
Happy Birthday Eve my sweet #OurMillieBea 🎉 Happy Birthday Eve my sweet #OurMillieBea 🎉
This week has been a hard week and I just wanted t This week has been a hard week and I just wanted to remind you that no amount of instagram scrolling is going to soothe your heart. The headlines, inspirational quotes, and commentary only pales in comparison to Truth. "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12) Go there. Read your Bible. Don't know where to start? Google a reading plan and open your Bible up. We need to be a people who hide the Word of the Lord in our hearts, who know Jesus Christ personally (who is the way, the Truth, and the life John 14: 6), and shine His light. The world needs hope, let's know it and let's share it! 

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Happy Epiphany! ⁠👑 ⁠ We're very new to the Happy Epiphany! ⁠👑
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We're very new to the church calendar and the rhythms set up but I'm so thankful for them. Especially in this season of motherhood + C0vid when each day blends right into the next one. The readings, reminders, and patterns set up in the church calendar allow for reflection, education, and direction. It's always good to be encouraged to read scripture and fill our hearts with the Living Word. ⁠
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Today is the first day in Epiphany which will go until February 16th when we enter the season of Lent. Today is also called Three Kings day and after a little research, we decided to celebrate by opening up a gift (these dresses!) and learning about the Magi who traveled from afar to meet Jesus to pay Him homage and honor Him as King & Lord. With a 2 -year-old and an almost 1-year-old, the comprehension isn't the most academic, but I wanted them (mostly Hilde) to recognize that she got a gift like the Wise Men brought gifts to Baby Jesus. And we can give gifts to Jesus too - like our praise! ⁠
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Hilde wanted to wear crowns just like the three kings but we only have one crown so she picked these gold Minnie ears for Millie! Then we twirled while we danced and sang to worship songs together to give a gift back to Jesus. ⁠
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As the girls grow, we will probably add in crafts and more activities, but it's also always okay to keep things simple. It is the heart that matters, not the presentation. ⁠
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"Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land." - Psalm 95:1-5⁠
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Do you celebrate Epiphany? Or follow the church calendar? 👇🏼👇🏼

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