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I mentioned last month I’m trying hard to decorate for holidays for my boys. I deeply appreciate their schools helping explain the holidays and I feel my part is to offer something at home to help further the conversations and learning experience. Our Easter decor is fairly tame. Just fresh flowers on the table and in the kitchen to welcome spring, along with […]

This week’s five favorite things. Clockwise, from the top right: 1) While Easter baskets are usually filled with candy, this year I’ll ask the Easter Bunny to skip the sweets and bring this ultra-cool Make Map Art: Creatively Illustrate Your World book for the Older instead. 2) I bought this black and white cocoon dress during a special promotion at Seattle’s University Village. It’s […]

The first day of Spring brings this week’s favorite things. Clockwise, from the top right: 1) This Green Draped Trenchcoat looks incredibly fresh for the spring. Imagine pairing it with a lighter than air scarf. Perfect for the next brunch date with the ladies. 2) These Yarn Wrapped Easter Eggs look like a great way to get the house ready for […]

I’ve been trying hard to bring more of the assorted holiday spirit into our home. The Older learns about them at school (which is great!), and while pulling projects and homework out of his bag after coming home, he’ll ask if we celebrate an upcoming holiday. Sometimes I explain the day is to remember someone […]

About a month ago, a friend asked if I could re-create a game she saw on Pinterest for her milestone birthday party. Totally simple in concept (and to do): a game for guests to guess the names of famous mustached individuals. The only tricky part was making sure what I sent to her for hanging would work at […]

Oh my goodness. Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, which means the kids need their valentine cards TOMORROW for their class party exchange! Don’t panic. I’m here to help. I made two groups of superhero theme valentine cards in PicMonkey. The “My Hero Valentine” set contains 10 cards, all with the phrase “You’re my hero, Valentine.” […]

Father’s Day Weekend is upon us. And I’m a big fan. The Misters in our lives deserve a huge round of applause. Whether married or partnered, as a single-parent, sibling, or friend, they are always there for us whether we realize it or not. More and more, we see Dads being there for each other, which is awesome […]

Last week I posted a picture of the picnic basket I prepped for last Saturday’s Summer Supper for Chicken Soup Brigade, Lifelong AIDS Alliance’s food program. Speaking from experience (I use to work at Lifelong), CSB’s healthy, “home” cooked meals truly help others get better. The CSB team’s expertise and passion for their clients means they go beyond the normal standards […]

I love getting personal mail. Not bills. But actual pen-to-paper, sealed and stamped mail. Postcards are totally groovy too (if you’re ever on a trip, snail mail me a postcard!). Needless to say I love getting invites via snail mail too. I completely realize e-invites have their place in the world (they make life easier) and an email dishing a party’s details is perfectly […]

Believe it or not, I’m at a loss when it comes to kid crafts. Yes. I’m an event planner, which calls for a lot of imagination and creativity. I know my way around a pair of scissors and a glue stick. A washi tape wizard if you will. But when I open my tykes’ art […]