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Yes. I’m alive. Like everyone else who was returning to work from the holidays, last week was incredibly busy, catching up and getting through some massive checklists. I also got some really great news, which called for a happy dance – and I’m still riding high on the news even though I got some not-so-good […]

Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. And surely you’ll buy your pint cup! and surely I’ll buy mine! And we’ll take […]

http://youtu.be/ImlmVqH_5HM I’m ready for Christmas to be here. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity and I’m ready for a break from the constant buzz. I’m ready to just be in the moments that make this time of year so incredibly special. It might be why I cannot shake this commercial out […]

“New pajamas” and “Christmas morning” go hand-in-hand like “Rudolph” and “Sleigh.” It’s a tradition celebrated by so many. I have one friend who tries her best to hold off buying new pajamas during the late fall for her kids, even if it looks like they’re on the verge of wearing capris to bed. It’s their […]

While in high school my Grandma began a gift tradition, which has turned into an amazing collection. She gave each of us – my sisters and mom, my cousins, aunts, and me – pieces from Department 56 villages. I was given two buildings and few figurines from the Christmas in the City collection. Each following […]

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Here are 6 more finds from Etsy and Society6. I’d ask Santa for the wood swing in a heartbeat if we had the right kind of tree in our backyard. 1. This incredibly sweet polar bear print would be perfect in a nursery, young tyke’s bedroom, or playroom. // 2. Are you trying to find a gift for a […]

I love the amazing and talented folks at Society6 and Etsy. Some of my favorite finds have been from these two sites so it only seems right to suggest a few gift ideas from them. Since time is of the essence, if you see something you like on either site, make sure you order soon […]

Just a reminder: tomorrow, 12/3, is Giving Tuesday. For more information about charities, visit Charity Navigator and GuideStar. Both provide donors with great snapshots and ratings of thousands of NGOs/NPOs. Give what you can if you can. Come hang out with this lil’ bird! like sparrow | tweet with sparrow sparrow’s pins | sparrow’s snaps

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