November: Links I Love

November 20, 2015 1 Comment

Here are a few of my favorite links from around the web this past month. Enjoy! A 32,000 year old plant? Very cool. This NY Times article about raising successful children is a must read for all parents. How delicious do these look??? In light of the massacres that recently occurred in Paris, this is a great… read more

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Ode to Parenting

November 17, 2015 3 Comments

Ode to Coffee Oh coffee, my coffee, how I do love thee. With puffy eyes and mangled hair I come to you each day. You, so quiet and serene, no arguing with you over what you want to wear to school. “Put on your shoes!” I say to you never. I walk away – leaving… read more

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Music: Hello

November 12, 2015 Leave a Comment

On this dreary day here in Connecticut I am digging on Adele’s new song Hello. As is the custom with Adele’s albums her debut song does not disappoint. It’s bluesy, strong, and passionate. I’ve had it on repeat all week… x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQHsXMglC9A

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House Update: The Playroom

November 10, 2015 1 Comment

Since we moved in in July we have been chipping away at small projects. We have a few rooms that are 50% finished but nothing that is ready for a true “before and after” here on the blog. Ironically the only room that is ready for its debut is the playroom. The walls still need… read more

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Best Books: Stick and Stone

November 5, 2015 1 Comment

This story made my heart go pitter-patter. Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld is the sweetest story. A stick and a stone may seem to have nothing in common to the outside eye but this story shows us how friendship can bloom between unlikely objects. Stick and Stone, both lonely on their… read more

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Great Gadget: Wine Brush

November 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

  As I sit here bloggin’ and sippin’ on a glass of wine I realized that children (and the things invented to help with them) really can be a boon to all people. Even those who don’t have kids. And especially those who drink. And most especially those who drink wine. A few weeks back… read more

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Interior Design: Henry & Co. Design

October 30, 2015 1 Comment

When we bought our home I was giddy over her “great bones”. This was a house that (thankfully) would need no structural work. That being said we knew right away it would need a complete facelift on the interior design front. As I have mentioned before, interior design is not my passion or talent. I am… read more

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See: Cyber Seniors

October 27, 2015 Leave a Comment

This documentary called Cyber-Seniors looks absolutely precious! I love the idea of bridging the gap between the oldest living generation and our tech-addicted younger one. There is something so funny and refreshing about the candid admissions made by these seniors about not knowing how to use current technology. The trailer (attached) is well worth watching… read more

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Great Business: Candyshop Photography

October 22, 2015 Leave a Comment

If you have been following along for some time you know that I am obsessed with photos. Especially those of children. By far one of my favorite photographers in the area is Charisse Czaja. Her photos are stunning! Add that pure talent on top of her being a spectacular person (Superhero Among us ALERT!) and I’m… read more

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Superheroes Among Us: April Larken

October 19, 2015 8 Comments

When I started writing this blog almost 3 years ago it was with the intention to shine a light onto all the good and strong and brave that is happening around us. While I thought these stories would be a gift to my readers I never envisioned what a gift I was giving myself as… read more

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