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Hi friends! Welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. I am so glad you stopped by.
    I am Ashley. Wife to Bryan, Mama to Caleb, David and Ethan (yes, we are ABCDE). I am also a daughter of God, saved by His grace alone. I love coffee, crafting, baking, and curling up on the couch with a good book. Most days are spent chasing our kiddos around and being active whenever I get the chance. I am a professional problem-solver by trade.
A former Calculus teacher turned stay-at-home mom, this blog has become my new “classroom” where I share practical trouble-shooting advice, tips and encouragement. May this be a grace-filled space where you know you are not alone in the trenches!
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    How We Organize Our Small Playroom

    August 28, 2018 /

    This playroom was the first room we set up in our new house. I couldn’t wait to create a welcoming space for our little men. Here is a mini virtual tour: I will start in the left corner and move around the room. I was excited to have a place to hang these picture ledges that double as book display…

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    IKEA Hack: Budget Friendly “Farmhouse” Kids Table

    July 16, 2018 /

    If you’ve read any of my decorating posts , it is no secret that I love Ikea. Related Post: Rustic Farmhouse Dining Room on a Budget At 25 dollars (though now it is 29.99, gasp!) for the table and two chairs, this is an awesome steal of a deal. We have had this table since C was a little over…

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    Our Farmhouse Kitchen

    April 26, 2018 /

    When we saw our house for the first time, the kitchen definitely caught my eye. My realtor knew I would LOVE it, and she was right. I was SO happy to see that the seller had chosen things I actually would have picked out myself when he redid the kitchen! It was a huge gift after enduring having our house…

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    Gallery Wall for Our Stairway

    April 12, 2018 /

    When we moved into our home a few months ago, initially I was sad because we do not have much wall space (hello open floor plan!) to hang pictures. As I began to decorate, I realized we had a new space for me to hang things- our stairway! I had a vision of hanging family pictures from different seasons. I…

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    Rustic Farmhouse Dining Room on a Budget

    April 11, 2018 /

    About 4 years ago when we were moving into and decorating our first home, I really had  my heart set on a certain dining room table, but it was way out of our budget (Restoration Hardware Trestle Table). After months of saving my tutoring money and researching online for cheaper options, my sweet husband found a couple in Alabama who…

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Hi friends! Welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. I am so glad you stopped by.
    I am Ashley. Wife to Bryan, Mama to Caleb, David and Ethan (yes, we are ABCDE). I am also a daughter of God, saved by His grace alone. I love coffee, crafting, baking, and curling up on the couch with a good book. Most days are spent chasing our kiddos around and being active whenever I get the chance. I am a professional problem-solver by trade.
A former Calculus teacher turned stay-at-home mom, this blog has become my new “classroom” where I share practical trouble-shooting advice, tips and encouragement. May this be a grace-filled space where you know you are not alone in the trenches!
Read the rest of my story here
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