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Do you ever get that ache in your heart sometimes when you look at your kids? That Ache that says “time is speeding by and moments are slipping away”…that ache that reminds you that today is brief…and will not last forever… Sometimes when I look at my 7 yr old my heart literally sucks inside …
The boys and I had so much fun working on these Paper Strip Pumpkins the other afternoon. They seriously are so easy to make and the kids loved the methodical process of applying each paper strip. Like me, they also really love Halloween and Little O has been bugging me every other minute about putting …
One of my favorite things about September is getting back into a solid book reading routine with the littles. Yes we still read over the summer but with so many outings and later than usual bedtimes, it just wasn’t as consistent as it is during the school year. And like so many of you, we …
September is never complete without some super great back-to-school gear, right? And what a better place to start than with Fjällräven Kånken back packs? Have you seen their new colors? We are going nuts for them over here! We of course had to scoop a few up for ourselves. And not only is their classic design so lovely but …
Friends Rachel Harding, who wrote “I remember how much I loved my paper dolls circa 1980′s”, is our a winner for our I Heart NYC Magnetic Figures!! Thank you so much friends for the amazing comments and great conversation about getting lost in play! If you haven’t read them yet, you’ll feel so nostalgic and be …
Recently the boys have been inspired by their buddy Henrik (belonging to One More Mushroom) who is an avid clay character builder. They are also recently really into Mr. Fantastic Fox and quote it all the time. As a result they are constantly asking me to make them fox characters of one kind or another, …
Friends as you know I’m a big fan of Mudpuppy products and have been fortunate to be able to work with them. You might remember my finger puppet princesses and flip-draw ballerinas from a little while ago. And now they just came out with their new fall line which debuts my I Heart NYC Magnetic figures. I’m …
Hi friends! Are your kids already in school, getting used to the swing of things? Or are you like my Cali friends still waiting a few weeks before that first school bell of the year rings? Either way it’s the perfect time to gather together your paper lunch sacks and some paint to spice up …
Jon and I celebrated our 12 year anniversary this past Saturday. It’s crazy to think of the many things we have done together. New York City, Brooklyn, Knoxville, Paris, London, LA, Colorado, Utah…just to name a few destinations we set out to explore together… Marriage is awesome but it isn’t always peaches and cream …
As you know, the boys and are I big fans of great and original tees that hold up on playground – both with the friends and the playground equipment. And recently we have fallen for Prefresh and their great line of super soft, super durable and super Rad tees! As a mom and an illustrator myself, …