Soon after little O was born, while we were still in the hospital, Mike started singing “Octopus’s Garden” to him, and it just seemed to fit. This has now become a special song that we associate with our son. In fact, I even had Mike paint an octopus’s garden on my cast that I have as I’m recovering from foot surgery. I ran into a little trouble in the beginning however. I couldn’t quite remember all the lyrics to the…
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I think there’s an assumption out there that if you aren’t a hippie, or a total green-living fanatic, that you can’t recycle *some* of your household waste. Maybe it’s a misconception on my part, but I’ve felt a little bit separated from the whole green movement because I’m not able to live 100% green. My city is kind of in the dark ages when it comes to recycling. If I want to recycle it has to be completely on my…
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There are some pretty clever ways to hang your photos these days, but the magnetic photo rope from photojojo? the coolest by far. The possibilities are endless. I’m thinking it would be a perfect way to feature rotating works of art from the kinders, lovely notes, and happy vacation photos. It’s the perfect solution to living in a rental abode as well, you only have to put a tiny pushpin in the wall to display several photos. Magnetic Photo Rope$12…
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Okay, so here’s another thing I’ve picked up on as a brand new mom. There’s some more stuff that I have to store now, and have handy. Like diapers and changing supplies. Before the baby came along, I just imagined that every time I would change his diaper, I’d be taking him into his nursery to that perfect changing station that I’d already set up. As it turns out, that’s not so much a reality. Right now, little O sleeps…
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$24 j’aime ma maman {I love my mom} 9″x7″ via Sarah Jane Studios It’s almost impossible not to have seen Sarah Jane Studios work around the blog-o-sphere. Her talent is immesurable and her style is sweet and simple; the perfect combination. Her elephant print was one of my inspirations when I started Petit Elefant, it’s simply adorable isn’t it? siblings set $40 If you haven’t taken a minute to look at her shop, do it now. She has some great…
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…wiggle wiggle, TWEET!” So goes the latest favorite children’s book at our house. Not to be confused with a TV show by a similar name (which, don’t hate me, is forbidden in our home!). Wiggle, by Doreen Cronin (who also penned Click Clack Moo) is just delightful. Rhyming and silly with fun illustrations by Scott Menchin, it’s perfect for wee ones. And we don’t even mind reading it over and over (and over again) at bedtime with our toddler. He’s…
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I decided 2009 was the year for me to have an inspiration board. Ive seen them all over the place, I love them and Ive wanted one of my own for a long time now. Im a fairly crafty person, so I thought Id just throw some materials together and see what I came up with. Im really pleased with the result. Materials: Piece of fiberboard Heavy-duty home decorating fabric Ribbon Quilt Batting Staple Gun + staples First I bought…
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You how much I love You Can Make This? The patterns that take you step-by-baby-step through really adorable DIY projects? I love it so much. So much. Do you want to win a $50 bundle of even more DIY instructions? Go here & find something you’d like to learn how to make. You can learn how to make a Child/Adult Apron Set, Women’s Reversible Wrap Skirt, The “She Loves Me, She Loves Me KNOT” Handbag, The Reversible Patchwork Bucket Hat,…
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It’s been a week. A long, busy, productive, overwhelming, exciting, big week. I’ve been burning on all cylinders for the past 7 days and I’m bushed. Completely exhausted. The big news is that I’m going to Mom 2.0 Summit in Houston next weekend! I’m beyond excited. The downside is that my house is a bit of a wreck, I’m frazzled, the kids are neglected, and I haven’t worked out once all week. Solution: + + = ahhhhh….. After? Madagascar 2…
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