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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Mike and I felt we deserved a trip to IKEA last week to celebrate the news that we’re having a baby boy. Really, any reason is a good reason to go to IKEA. Among our purchases was this medicine cabinet. I’m tired of looking through every drawer of every bathroom when I need an Advil or a band-aid. I scouted this out online, and was struck by the product description that says, “Lockable top cabinet keeps curious fingers out.” It…
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I’ve been a fan of the Bare Naked Ladies for a long time. The band, of course. Not actual naked ladies. Upbeat tunes, clean and witty lyrics, music with great personality in general. The talented band members are now parents and, inspired by their own offspring, have created a CD for kids. Titled Snacktime, some of the songs are about food, like raisins, but there are others about wonderful things like pollywogs and wishes. Classic BNL cleverness, without that saccharine…
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Back in the day when my parents hired a babysitter for me and my sister, we considered having TV dinners a special treat. The salisbury steak and apple cobbler came in aluminum divided trays that went in the oven (not the microwave) ’til all their sodium and preservatives were cooked to piping hot perfection. I think we only found them edible because of the fun divided plate! I’ve been searching for something similar in function, but better looking in form. …
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The First Adventures of Incredible You. {via Custom Made for Kids}. $32.95 Custom Made for Kids has created a really fun gift idea; a personalized keepsake book called “The First Adventures of Incredible You“. P doesn’t know it yet, but she’s getting her own customized book for her 9th birthday this year, and I for one can’t wait to see the look on her face when she reads it for the first time and discovers all sorts of personalized details…
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I am a Design*Sponge devotee. I read it and a couple other design blogs for my work, and collect images of current trends, of things I love, and of potential inspiration. Last week, on DIY Wednesday, I found this wonderful gem. Now Mike and I already have a mobile for the baby, but I can’t wait to think of ways to incorporate these sweet birds into the baby’s room (which is still a storage room right now). Full instructions for…
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To say I love David Sedaris is putting it mildly. The man is a wildly talented writer and storyteller. Not only has he written several books he’s a regular contributor to This American Life, one of my absolute favorite shows on N.P.R. There have been times listening to him where I’ve literally had to pull the car to the side of the road so as not to endanger the lives of my children. He’s that funny. When You Are Engulfed…
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One of our favorite books is Jamberry by Bruce Degan. C wants to crawl into the pages of the book and live there forever. Berries as far as the eye can see. It’s an absolute classic children’s book and if you haven’t read it, go check it out from the library right now. Simple, sweet, great illustrations. $7.99 Jamberry. by: Bruce Degen {via Amazon.com}. And speaking of Jamberry, I’m up to my neck in strawberry jam right now. Harvesting for…
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When I was living in Italy a few years ago (where peanut butter is scarce and expensive) I came across this recipe and had to make it. It has become a staple in my life, and I hope that you can enjoy it, too. It’s really, really easy and fast, by the way! Peanut Butter Pie crust: butter and chocolate cookies. (Or, you know, just buy one already made at the grocery store. Most stores sell both plain graham and…
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