God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. Jewish Proverb For an inspirational story about the ultimate Mamas– Mommy Polar Bears give birth, raise their cubs alone… then travel upwards of 40 miles with their babies to find food! See the story on ABC's Nightline here. Yes, it happens to be by my favorite correspondent/hubby. Makes cooking and carpooling sound like a cinch. Happy Mother's Day, Friends!
May Desktop Calendar Freebie + Last Minute Mom’s Day Tag
Hello! I know we are already a week into this month… but there's still plenty of May left! Download the BasicGrey calendar here. Need a last minute tag for your Mom's gift? Visit Pretty Little Studio to download. Happy Mother's Day "Eve"! xo
Inspired by Seed Packets Printables and Projects
Nothing says "Spring" like seed packets. Check out some DIY ideas and free seed packet printables: DIY Printable Seed Packet Wraps by Good Gravy Designs OK there is a gorgeous selection of seed packet templates over at Just Something I Made… and Cathe Holden gives you different ideas of what you could use them for. Lovely! What a fun way to present a gift– this Forget Me Not slide box from Don't Eat the Paste is ingenious. A colorful way to bring spring inside– Seed Art Project from Laurie at Scene of the Grime Vintage Pea Packet from Just Something… Read More
Crafty Soiree #36… Creating Family Heirlooms
It's our 36th Crafty Soiree… thanks so much for coming to the party each week and sharing your creations! This week I was drawn to projects with some serious staying power… things that could be family heirlooms. I can picture a little girl receiving these Babushka Baby dolls, treasuring them and then passing the dolls down to her own daughter. Check out the great tute Chameleon Girls put together. What a fantastic idea– this Canvas Collage Wreath by Jenn at Rook No.17 is such meaningful way to display your memories. Canvas, burlap and scrabble tiles? I'm in heaven! I had… Read More
Free Printables for Mother’s Day
I don't know about you, but with Easter, May Day and Teacher Appreciation Week, I am embarrassingly behind on Mother's Day. Thankfully, some super talented artists and crafters have come up with free printables to help us all out! Very clever Balloon Pocket Card… From Jessica at Two Shades of Pink via Free Pretty Things for You Elegant Banner by Embellish Home is Where Your Mom is Frameable Art by Holiday Snob Sweet sentiment from While You Were Napping Mother's Day party printables from Catch My Party Mother's Day poster cards (in 4 colors!) from A Proffittable Life Mother's Day… Read More
Giveaway: Gorgeous Bilingual Children’s Book
It's National Children's Book Week! When I reflect on all the amazing books I read as a child, I realize what an impact they're had on my life. I believe that reading is so important for young ones– both reading to them and encouraging them to develop their own love of books. One of my daughter's favorite books is The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred. This lyrical and charming story is in English with Spanish words… and the illustrations are as stunning as the words! To celebrate National Children's Book Week, author Samantha Vamos and her publisher Charlesbridge are giving… Read More
For Cinqo de Mayo: Mango-Avocado Bruschetta
In honor of Cinqo de Mayo– here's a fun app to go with those Coronas and margaritas. I made these when our friends Meredith and Nik came over for dinner recently and we gobbled them up. Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for pan and avocado, 1 Avocado, thinly sliced, 1 Mango, diced 3 tablespoon(s) Diced Red Onion, 2 tablespoon(s) Fresh Lime Juice, 2 tablespoon(s) Diced Red Bell Pepper, 1 tablespoon(s) Chopped Fresh Cilantro, 1 clove(s) Garlic, finely chopped, Sea Salt, Freshly Ground Pepper, 1 small Baguette, cut into 16 slices Directions Heat a grill pan over medium-high… Read More
Cheap and Chic May Day Baskets
Cheap and Chic May Day Baskets When I was a little girl, my brother and I would celebrate May Day on our street. We’d gather flowers from our yard, fashion them into bouquets, place them in handmade paper cones and “deliver” them to our neighbor’s doorsteps by ringing their doorbells and hiding (I think we made that part of May Day up ourselves). Now that I’m all grown up, I wanted to celebrate May Day this year in a slightly different way. We live on a street full of amazing neighbors. They’re kind of people that watch your kids… Read More
Trendspotting: More Mason Jars
Hello! I am out with case of Royal Wedding fever… and will resume my regularly scheduled blogging soon. In the meantime– I can't get enough Mason Jar cuteness: Ball Jar Tags Mason Jar Tea Light Party/Wedding Favors A Cross Stitched "Kiss the Cook" Lid Tea Towel Mason Jar Handmade Note Cards XO
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