From the yearly archives:

2008

First Aid for Children

by Alma August 25, 2008Family

Last week, family friends almost lost their little boy to drowning. When they pulled him out of the water he wasn’t breathing and didn’t have a pulse. They had just started CPR when a neighbor saw what was going on and rushed over to help. She told the family that they were administering CPR incorrectly [...]

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m. writes

by Allison August 24, 2008Home

A big thank you to Marta for guest posting last week on Petit Elefant. Isn’t she great? Best of luck to her as she’s thisclose to delivering her first baby. Follow Marta in all her adventures on m.writes, and Marta good luck, you’re going to make an amazing mama. {photo via m.writes}

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inspiration binders.

by Allison August 22, 2008guest blogging

i’m a big believer in the binder. the binder doesn’t have to be frilly or expensive or time consuming to become your new best friend. i simply stock up on the 2″ black, 3 ring binders found at my local office supply store. i fill them up with ordinary plastic page protectors and insert my [...]

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beautiful custom note cards.

by Kimberly August 22, 2008Home

Most kids really dig anything personalized with their name. It’s something I  never outgrew. Maybe that’s partially why I’m loving these elegant custom note cards from DebsDesign. I’m repeatedly inspired by the bountiful talent on Etsy; Deb is no exception. The trees are especially a favorite, timeless and ageless in a fresh color scheme of cream, [...]

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oompa backpack GIVEAWAY.

by Allison August 21, 2008giveaways

UPDATE: That’s right, we are giving away an Oompa. ‘Which kind is it?’ you ask. Well, if the mailman brings you a box with holes poked in it, then it’s the kind that you’ll have to feed. Good luck guys. –Viktor You didn’t think I would just show you an amazing backpack without sharing did [...]

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marta.

by Allison August 21, 2008Home

I never did get to introduce Marta, our current guest on Petit Elefant. Marta is the writer of one of my favorite daily blog stops, m.writes. She’s a fiercely talented {I did just use a Project Runway catchphrase} graphic designer, cook, wife, crafter, writer, and soon to be mama. In fact, she’s due to deliver [...]

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pregnancy prep 101

by Marta August 21, 2008guest blogging

hello! let me introduce myself, i’m marta and am so excited to be guest blogging for petit elefant. thanks for including me in all of the elefant fun! among other things, i am a graphic designer, a wife and a mama to be. i’m at the very end of my nine months of pregnant bliss [...]

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back to school.

by Allison August 20, 2008Uncategorized

P started the Third grade today. Back to school, back to our busy routine, to studying, and spelling tests, and soccer games. Although I relished every minute of the Summer, I adore everything back-to school: the new clothes, new pencils, new books, new friends, and the electric anticipation of starting all over again. P was [...]

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simple birthday parties for kids.

by Kimberly August 20, 2008Family

As M nears his 2nd birthday, I realize that the era of birthday parties will soon be upon us. We are foregoing a party this year, but plan to involve his playmates at his 3rd birthday celebration. A daunting feat, must admit. But, ta da!  Just a couple of days ago I received my bonus family [...]

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