My friend Katie turned still-in-her-twenties and graduated with her master’s degree recently. Considering she’s one of my favorite people* I wanted to do a little something special to celebrate her big month. Katie’s a bit of a coffee addict and one of her favorite java stops is a little cafe about two blocks from her
A year ago I shared our kitchen calendar command center – a system that continues to keep our schedules organized and our lives running smoothly – and now I’ve added to it! Between finger painting and sticker collages at home, and countless art projects completed at daycare, taping Kate’s masterpieces to the front of the
Cancer. It’s the one word no one ever wants to hear. Sadly, we heard it a couple of months ago when we found out G’s aunt Anne (whom Kate lovingly refers to as her “Aunt Mimi”) was diagnosed with cancer. From two states away it’s hard to know how to help. With more than 300
Remember my crazy list of things I was frantically trying to accomplish before G and I left for Seattle a few weeks ago? One of the things that was an absolute must do on that list was sending my fabulous friend Allison a thank you care package for all the work she’s done on my
I asked for advice on my Facebook page last week about what to get Kate’s daycare teachers for Christmas, and got all sorts of fabulous ideas! My favorite suggestion came from my friend Allison who posted an idea (compliments of The Creative Mama) for giving a gift card inside a DIY snow globe. I know that gift
G’s sister Lesley lives in Seattle, and isn’t able to make it home to Wisconsin this year for Christmas, so we’re sending a little holiday care package her way–gift wrapped from the inside! First, line the inside of the box with holiday wrapping paper. Fill it with goodies! A few finishing touches. All sealed up
After seeing pictures of Kate’s first birthday party, my friend Allison proclaimed, “That is like my dream come true party.” Since her birthday is just a few weeks after Kate’s I jokingly replied, “Want me to pack it all up and bring it to your house for your birthday?” And with that, an idea was
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