Hey hey hey! If you aren’t already following Petit Elefant on Instagram, you should be! It’s Springtime and the sun is shining and we’re feeling extra generous. So get on over to Instagram because we are co-hosting an incredible giveaway with some of of my favorite super-cool friends. It’s kindof a big deal, this giveaway. I mean, if you think a $500 AmEx gift card is a big deal. That’s a $500 AmEx gift card for you AND another $500…
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Easter is a very special day in our family. There are special surprises, special worship services, and a special dinner with favorite dishes and indulgent treats. Like this dense flavorful carrot cake. I’m not sure how it ended up on our Easter menu, because I first enjoyed it at my own wedding reception many moons ago–in the middle of December. Still, it has plenty of springtime panache. My mother-in-law shared the recipe with me when I was a newlywed and…
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Don’t you just love coloring Easter eggs? I do, though I prefer to stay away from food dye (I only like liquid art supplies that wash out easily). My affinity for Easter is thus hampered, because of my inevitable clumsiness – I have spilled more than one bowl of Easter egg dye. So, this year I decided to look for some alternatives to decorating the Easter eggs. I found all manner of alternatives, most involving glitter, which looked like…
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Dinner can be a tricky proposition. At my house, we’re a super busy family of 4. My husband and I both work full time jobs, and our two children both swim competitively after school. On top of being on swim teams and having regular school homework, our teenage daughter is involved in orchestra and band. We’re actively involved with our church which often includes weeknight activities in addition to Sunday commitments. We’re really busy, just like everyone else on the…
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This is a continuation of my cruise post you can find here on Petit Elefant. Our first cruise embarked on Jan 28, 2011, it was a nine-day Mexican Riviera cruise aboard the Carnival Spirit. We loved that ship’s set-up. We booked two cabins. On the Carnival Spirit, on decks five through seven there are six interior cabins that connect to balcony cabins. What that means for those of you that haven’t cruised before, is that you get a phenomenal deal,…
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// This post is brought to you by Burlington. Thank you for being so kind and supportive of the sponsors that keep Petit Elefant running. // Ladies, 2015 is officially jam-packed full of gorgeous fashion style, and I’ve been spotting fun, trendy new Spring lines practically all over the universe, (the internet counts!). So, girls, women, ladies, let’s get started. Heeeeey, hey laadieeeees! I can’t help myself. I sort of apologize. Please hear me when I tell you there are…
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Easter is just a couple weeks away! It’s time to get crafty with eggs, bunnies, and pretty pastel colors! I know you’ll LOVE these projects I’ve found from some great DIY blogs. Decorate your home with these crafts or gift them to friends and family in their baskets! 1. Metal-Leaf and Washi Tape Eggs from Miss Renaissance: You guys. These Easter eggs are just TOO GORGEOUS! I think these would be so fun to make! 2. Envelope Bunnies from Martha…
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It’s story time today, so pull up a chair and get comfortable. I’m sharing a tragically funny story about the hardships of growing up with a gorgeous older brother. Over the weekend we went out of town for a 4-day state championship swim meet a few hours away from home. My little family stayed with my aunt and uncle so we could rest and hang out at their house in-between morning and afternoon swim sessions. If you’ve ever attended a…
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To a lot of people, spring means “Spring Cleaning,” so then we start to see images of watering lawns and dusting shelves – but I think a more important kind of cleaning is sometimes over looked: yourself. The most vital thing for us to take care of is our own skin and bone house. I confess that for me, winter always involves a kind of winter coat (unfortunately, I don’t mean a pea-coat, or cute neon Northface – I mean…
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