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January 17, 2015 | 3 Comments

And So It Begins…

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Hi everyone!

I’m so excited to finally be launching my blog.  It’s been a lengthy process and a long time coming, but it’s live! I’ve contemplated starting this for years and I’m so happy to be posting my first blog post.

As many of you know, we have family and friends from the east coast to the west coast.  So, what better way to help everyone feel like we are right around the corner than to start this adventure in blogging.  I’m really excited to have this blog as a creative outlet for me to share tales of motherhood, life as our family continues to grow, and everything from recipes, DIY crafts and projects, kids’ activities, home decor, organization and more.

My blog name couldn’t describe me any better.  All that I am and everything I create is Southern Made!  Don’t forget to connect with me through the social media links to your right, and feel free to subscribe to the blog so you never miss a thing! I hope y’all stick around for the adventure!

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  1. Lauren Law says

    January 17, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    Hi Ashlie:

    I’ve never met you…but I remember your husband when he was in KINDERGARTEN. His mother, Lis, and I were friends when I lived in Louisiana many years ago. I’m in western NY now and the grandma to six under the age of 7. I know you’re planning to talk about “motherhood” … but I’m thinking you’re going to be sharing all sorts of wonderful ideas I can use. I look forward to reading your blog and seeing your creative ideas…and all things Southern (still have southern blood in my veins). Blessings to you and your new endeavor…and hello to Daniel who has grown into a wonderful man, husband and father (your little guys is adorable too).

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    • Ashlie says

      January 20, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      Thank you so much, and thanks for the comment! I’ll definitely tell Lis and Daniel you said hello! They are both wonderful and I’m so blessed to have them in my life! I’m so excited you’re going to follow along! The blog will have tidbits about motherhood, but I’m going to be posting a lot about other things as well. Including a lot of activities you could do with those sweet grand-babies of yours! There will also be yummy recipes that will have that southern flare! I’m sure you’ll appreciate that aspect of it because you definitely can’t take the southern out of a girl! :)

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      • Lauren says

        January 20, 2015 at 4:36 pm

        What an extraordinary set of pictures! Love that they’re all together in one place…I don’t think I’ve EVER seen a whole set together. Looking forward to hearing whether the new little Langston will be sugar and spice or snakes and snails!

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