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 because the boy was under five, and she took over. They were able to get the boy breathing again and they rushed him to the…
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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}
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 favorite articles, recipes, party ideas and household tips. this not only keeps my favorite magazine ideas separated and organized, but these binders become my one…
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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, sage, and chocolate. But the birdies, the bikes and, of course, the darling little elephants are all rather snappy. Great for your own stationery collection…
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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 you? I’m giving away an Allerhand backpack from Oompa Toys to one Petit Elefant reader. Just leave me a comment, any comment, to enter yourself…
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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 any minute now. She’s got a lot to share, so enjoy her posts today and tomorrow and hop over to m.writes and share the comment…
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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 and wanted to offer up some ideas of mama must haves. hopefully these ideas will spark your imagination for unique shower gifts or simply a…
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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 delirious with joy as she skipped out to carpool this morning, and I can’t say I blame her. The kid has an entirely new wardrobe…
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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 issue of Real Simple (a perk of subscribing faithfully–I don’t know what I’d do without it). It’s a great issue, and happens to feature clever…
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