Winter is surely dragging on, and cabin fever is setting in. And by this time, you’ve probably rounded up more one than mate-less mitten or glove. I noticed a couple of great ideas in a recent issue of Parents Magazine (courtesy of my OB’s office) that solve the boredome issue and the lonely glove issue, while using other things you probably already have at home. Very cute, seemingly simple, and adaptable to many ages. Glove Puppet Pals (click link for instructions)…
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Petit Elefant Q & A: I recently heard from a reader, “C” wondering what kind of sling to buy: “we’re just pregnant with our first and I really want to buy a sling, but there are tons of brands out there (with a ring, with a binkie pouch, minimalist, etc.) and seeing as how I’ve never used one before, I could really use some help knowing where to start!” It’s kind of daunting with all the selection out there isn’t…
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Set bite sized goals for your fitness. Really, bite sized. It didn’t take you 2 months to put on an extra 50 pounds did it? I didn’t think so. Although I might have just put on an extra 50 over the weekend with all the Valentine goodies lurking around here. Don’t have unrealistic expectations about fitness, weight loss, overall health. That doesn’t mean you aren’t going to lose that extra 50 lbs., it just means it isn’t likely to happen…
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The winner of the Matryoshka doll giveaway is: Shannon who said, Very cute. Shannon, get in touch with me asap with your contact info. Thanks to everyone who entered & a big thank you to Sweet Tweets for the lovely giveaway!
Call me old fashioned, but I really like to purchase actual CDs. I do love iTunes, but sometimes I want the jewel case, the sleeve, all the details. I love making my purchase, unwrapping it in the car, popping in the CD and scanning all the songs while I peruse the sleeve and liner notes. Since B and I don’t make a big whoop-de-doo over Cupid’s busy day, we often gift each other a special children’s book, a novel, or…
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A wonderful reader sent me this Valentine’s Day idea. Isn’t it sweet? It will literally cost you 50 cents, unless you already have a jar to use, then it will be free. FREE.
Words of wisdom from today’s birthday honoree. “I do not know that man. I must get to know him better.” –Abraham Lincoln
Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year, which may mean a little extra time in the morning to make the day a little extra special for your sweethearts. My mother always tried to do something fun for breakfast on Valentine’s Day–she even had a special toast embosser that said “I love you” which she stamped into the bread prior to toasting. I’ve never seen another one like it… Love Toast Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, “stamp” but don’t cut…
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It’s Valentine Week! My husband thinks Valentine’s is {and I quote} “a manufactured Hallmark holiday geared at forcing men to buy unnecessary trinkets to keep their women happy”, so I take care of my own needs during Valentines. And that includes doing things that are fun for myself, such as: officially declaring it to be Valentine Week on Petit Elefant. What does this mean for you? Valentine Crafts Gift Suggestions Favorite Romantic Songs Valentine Decorations & Giveaways!! Let’s get right…
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