Putting a Bird on it since 1983
These are my Bat Mitzvah shoes. They were a modest white, originally. I was really pissed off about these shoes. I wanted heels. Lilac suede peep toes with tiny heart shaped perforations, to be specific. Those were my dream shoes. The ones a cool girl would wear to her Bat Mitzvah. The instant the big...…[Read more...]
No More Daddy in The Box
This past week has marked the end of an era that was, thankfully brief. But it felt like it lasted forever. Three inches and two shoe sizes worth of growth spurt. Four new best friends. A dozen teacher conferences and class parties. Seven orthodontist appointments. At least two all nighters with sick, barfing kids....…[Read more...]
Can Anyone Find Me a Pen?
We have a trick pencil cup in our kitchen. It’s where I foolishly dash when I need to note something on the calendar, or write down a phone number. No matter how many times I clean out the pencil cup and refresh with brand new pens in perfect working order, the contents remain the same....…[Read more...]
The Other Side of the Bed
Sometimes the stupidest thing can have a profound effect on your marriage I’ve spent almost half my life sleeping with the same man. On the same side of the bed. And for almost that entire time, I’ve endured the reputation of being an Ice Queen. A non spooner. Someone who needs her space. When my...…[Read more...]
Scissor Skills in 2nd Grade Don’t Make Your Kid a Surgeon
This past week I volunteered at school in my 2nd grader’s Art Masters class. I’ve been a little absent in the classroom this year. Not by choice. It just hasn’t been an option for me with my husband out of town and the demands of work and my three other kids. I get itchy each...…[Read more...]
Teen Room Redesign & IKEA BYOF Event 1/14/12
My middle child is about to get a big room redesign. It’s been a long time coming and she’s had about six different ideas about the room of her dreams since we first started talking. I fear that like me, she might be a little fickle on the design front. Which is why we’re trying...…[Read more...]
Putting a Bird on it since 1983
These are my Bat Mitzvah shoes. They were a modest white, originally. I was really pissed off about these shoes. I wanted heels. Lilac suede peep toes with tiny heart shaped perforations, to be specific. Those were my dream shoes. The ones a cool gir…[Read more...]
Park Ettiquette and Picking Up Mom Friends
((( I seriously love love love this post by Morgan of The 818. For about a million reasons. But I don’t have space to tell you them all. I’ll just say it “resonated”. That’s the Hollywood word du jour. xo, CB…..)))…[Read more...]
Printable Valentine Crown
(((Love this simple and sweet Valentine idea from Skip to my Lou. Print out a couple dozen and you are done! xo, CB…..))) This interactive Valentine gets kids crafting! Printable Valentine Crown Download the printable crown, print (no scaling…[Read more...]
something we don’t really talk about
(((This post from O My Family is so raw, and so comforting. I think most of us have hit a rock bottom at one point or another. Sometimes a voice in the night, really can save you. xo, CB…..))) I don’t remember what day it was, or even wha…[Read more...]
No More Daddy in The Box
This past week has marked the end of an era that was, thankfully brief. But it felt like it lasted forever. Three inches and two shoe sizes worth of growth spurt. Four new best friends. A dozen teacher conferences and class parties. Seven orthodont…[Read more...]
Can Anyone Find Me a Pen?
We have a trick pencil cup in our kitchen. It’s where I foolishly dash when I need to note something on the calendar, or write down a phone number. No matter how many times I clean out the pencil cup and refresh with brand new pens in perfect w…[Read more...]
Perfect first baking project: Blondies
(((My kiddos love to bake but it’s hard to find a recipe – like this one- that doesn’t involve a lot of parental intervention. Thanks ParentHacks! Now if you could get them to do the dishes too? xo, CB…..))) What’…[Read more...]
L.L. Bean Celebrates 100 Years in the Outdoors
(((Did/do you own these boots that the Bootmobile is based on? I did. I had LL Bean Mocs too. I was a preppie wannabe. Love this bootmobile for the Anniversay. Thanks to Momtrends for sharing! xo, CB…..))) L.L. Bean, the iconic retailer featuri…[Read more...]
News & Goodies You May Have Missed: Mattel Launches Bald Barbie, Interview With Chef Ludo & More!
(((Here’s a collection of goodies in the news from my dear pal at Childmode. Have you checked in lately with this site? If not you are missing out! xo, CB…..))) Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s daughter has made her official modelling debu…[Read more...]
The Other Side of the Bed
Sometimes the stupidest thing can have a profound effect on your marriage I’ve spent almost half my life sleeping with the same man. On the same side of the bed. And for almost that entire time, I’ve endured the reputation of being an Ice…[Read more...]
Camp Fashion Design Launches In New York City ~ Bootcamp For Girls
(((Is it wrong that I want to force my daughters to go to this fabulous camp so that I can live vicariously through them? No… it’s fine, right? I’ll just tag along, nobody will notice. xo, CB…..))) It was announced yesterday, …[Read more...]
Heal Instead of Hurt: Getting Proactive and Positive with the Mommies Coexist Pledge
(((I love this post and this pledge. Age, wisdom and friends on the internet have gotten me past that lonely playground moment but it shouldn’t have to happen to anyone else! xo, CB…..))) Life on the playground is tough. It is full…[Read more...]
17 Valentine DIY Home Decor Ideas {Valentine Crafts}
(((This is the first year ever that none of my kids will be doing Valentines at school. I love this sweet holiday and would like to decorate my home a little. Tip Junkie to the rescue! xo, CB…..))) Decorating for Valentine’s Day is so much fu…[Read more...]
Scissor Skills in 2nd Grade Don’t Make Your Kid a Surgeon
This past week I volunteered at school in my 2nd grader’s Art Masters class. I’ve been a little absent in the classroom this year. Not by choice. It just hasn’t been an option for me with my husband out of town and the demands of wo…[Read more...]
Teen Room Redesign & IKEA BYOF Event 1/14/12
My middle child is about to get a big room redesign. It’s been a long time coming and she’s had about six different ideas about the room of her dreams since we first started talking. I fear that like me, she might be a little fickle on th…[Read more...]
Dead Hermit Crab
((I had to repost this story from Whitney because I’ve “BTDT”. We made the mistake of getting ice cream after the tears when the first fish died. It’s become a weird family tradition! xo, CB…..))) One dead hermit …[Read more...]
Warm up to Winter Knit Along!
(((Do you knit? I’ve been feeling crafty lately. Had to share this inspiring knit along from Luv in the Mommyhood. Looks fun! Click through and follow the links to Ravelry.com too. xo, CB…..))) it’s here!!!!! the “warm up to w…[Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Instagram #JanPhotoaDay Challenge
As if I didn’t love the app Instagram enough already… Australian Blogger Fat Mum Slim has created an Instagram meme that has be checking my stream ten times a day. The notion is simple: she’s provided daily prompts for photos. Think…[Read more...]
