Save the Elephants

April 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

  This Friday the girls and I had an epic night. John was out so we had a pizza party/movie night just the three of us. We were even allowed to eat on the sofa. Ooh-eee did things get crazy! We took a group vote and after watching 4 previews decided on a movie called… read more

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Parenting: Making Room for Emotions

April 25, 2014 2 Comments

Earlier this week I picked my daughter up from school and her teacher stopped us as we entered to ask if my little one was in a better mood today. Of course that begged the question, “Was she in a bad mood yesterday?” Her teacher went on to tell me that she hadn’t been her… read more

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Back to Birks

April 23, 2014 6 Comments

Before you start rolling your eyes – give me a minute to state my case. Birkenstocks, while previously thought of as nothing more than wooly socks wearing crunchy hippie sporting footwear, are making quite the resurgence because they are the MOST comfortable shoes in the universe. I mean it. And they just slide on so… read more

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Home Inspiration: A Place in the Country

April 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

When John and I talk about summer dream plans – mine often include a house swap that finds us nestled away in the English countryside or South of France. I am incredibly envious of the life Writer, “It Girl”, and Fashion Consultant Amanda Brooks is living. In the summer of 2012 she, her artist husband,… read more

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Lunch Tartines

April 17, 2014 2 Comments

Over the last few months I have gotten many requests from readers to include more simple meals and recipes. Easy kid-friendly dinners are on the way, but for now let’s start with lunch. I’ve always sort of overlooked this middle-of-the-day meal but I’ve been recently been challenging myself to get more creative. I am a… read more

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Going Green

April 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

When it comes to being green – it’s been a slow and steady learning curve in our household. Like everything else in life I really and truly believe that everything must be done in moderation. I know that our children will inevitably be exposed to toxins and carcinogens (as we were and continue to be… read more

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Les Oeufs

April 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

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April: Links I Love

April 11, 2014 1 Comment

A refreshing smoothie for spring and summer! The perfect little place cards for Easter supper. Lemon ice cream? Yes please! So many Ted Talks, so little time… Here are a few worth watching. This DIY is simple and perfect for a white windowsill. I want this candle. To burn and then to use as a planter…. read more

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Smart Playrooms: Getting Organized!

April 9, 2014 1 Comment

You know the drill. The excuses, the arguments, the negotiations… “Only take one toy out at a time. Don’t forget to clean up afterwards. No moving on to the next thing until we’ve put this away first…” Keeping a playroom clean and clear of clutter can be quite a feat. And I’m not saying the… read more

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A Girl and Her Dog: Harper and Lola

April 7, 2014 2 Comments

I love these images. Photographer Rebecca Leimbach has perfectly captured the love shared between her daughter Harper and her best buddy, their bulldog, Lola. The story is a sweet one. In the past Leimbach has shared in interviews that after having Harper she and her husband were unable to have more children. She was crushed… read more

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