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Montessori Containers
This weekend Matt and I swung by our favorite old-timey shop. I wouldn’t describe it as an antique store because it’s so laid-back (they let us bring Hoss in) and everything is so cheap, but, officially, it’s an antique shop.… Read MoreI found two ceramic pieces to add to our “collection.” I didn’t realize we had a collection, but apparently I’m really attracted to the color of these pieces. I am now the proud owner of eight vases, pots, and little bowls.
I also bought a simple wood box (made from old root beer containers). We spent $20 on all three pieces. One of the pieces is clearly a plant pot,
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Holiday Countdown Calendar
Image courtesy the Nikki McClure calendarInspired by Amy’s advent calendar, I decided to craft some traditions for our growing little family, in the form of a Holiday Countdown Calendar. Here are some ideas for activities we could do together on December evenings:… Read More- Make handmade holiday stamps
- Make gift-tags and cards
- Cut down an evergreen tree (or buy a potted one and plant it after Christmas)
- Decorate the tree
- Make origami paper cranes
- Wrap presents
- Write little notes to colleagues and neighbors
- Make baked goods for colleagues and neighbors
- Deliver baked goods and notes
- Decorate the house
- Write cards to family
- Make felt balls
- Drink hot chocolate and play
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Revitalized Corner
Matt and I have lived in our house for a good 2.5 years. As a result, our house is pretty settled in. However, there are areas of our house that drive me nuts. I notice them day in and day out, and yet I usually drag my feet when it comes to doing anything about them.… Read MoreWhen I do finally take the time to fix the problem, I’m usually amazed that it takes approximately 15 minutes to reach an acceptable solution.
Take the top of this bookshelf, for example. It used to drive me crazy (I’m sorry I don’t have a before shot!). I spent 15 minutes rearranging it by
