March 31, 2011
We’ve had several craft project disasters this week. First there was the attempt at making salt dough with regular flour that made me sick. (Evidently breathing in gluten is worse than eating it for people with gluten sensitivities. Who knew?!) … Continue reading
March 30, 2011
Printables featuring my daughter’s favorite book characters?! Perfect for this little girl. Lilly, Chester, Angelina, Little Bear, Winnie the Pooh, the Very Hungry Caterpillar, Frances… Every day when we read their stories, we visit with them. To my daughter, these … Continue reading
March 29, 2011
My level of gluten-interolerance recently took a turn for the worse. As a result I’ve become extra careful not to ingest (or breathe!) any gluten; no more occasional treats here and there. Gluten is officially off the menu and on … Continue reading
March 28, 2011
Word to the wise: when an eyeglass designer opens her studio and has a trunk show featuring her designs and thousands of vintage frames, GO! You never know what amazing finds and deals may await you. Oh, my! We had … Continue reading
March 25, 2011
In the past two months we’ve visited both the American Museum of Natural History in New York and the California Academy of Sciences here in the Bay Area. Both experiences were formative for our three year old and she frequently … Continue reading
March 24, 2011
Another post in the never-ending arts and craft storage organization saga… If money were no object, I would immediately snatch up these beautiful, handmade Serena and Lily boxes for our arts and craft storage: Alas, $88 for a set of … Continue reading
March 23, 2011
One of the benefits in living close to a large wetland is the extraordinary wildlife that visits our front yard. This beautiful egret was a recent early morning visitor. “Mom, what is that?” “An egret.” “Oh, he belongs in water.” … Continue reading
March 22, 2011
A glimpse into our three year old’s creative thinking… Some recent toddler art with her descriptions: A portrait of Mama (in black) and daughter (in blue) Flowers with long stems Purple mountains with orange and brown soil
March 21, 2011
All photos in this post were taken on my evening walks with my camera phone. In an effort to be more healthy, I am trying to become more fit and lose some weight. The internet is a wonderful place for … Continue reading
