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This past week didn’t quite go as planned. My to-do list was already ambitious and then The Ick hit. The youngest tyke woke up Monday morning with a nasty cold and then it hit me Tuesday night. I felt horrible even with meds so I cannot imagine what he was going through since he’s too […]

I had another post planned today but as the events unfold in Southeast Asia, I felt it was more important to share a few options to help those in need. While giving clothing, teddy bears, and the like are incredibly thoughtful and generous acts; medical care, shelter and nourishment are in urgent need, and financial […]

Hope you have a fantastic Halloween with your ghosts and hooligans. By the way, I finished my skull candle centerpiece and you can see it over on Instagram. like sparrow | tweet with sparrow pin with sparrow | snap with sparrow    

via maddie on things I realize most blog round-ups take place on Fridays, but this is a special occasion: we’re T-24 hours before the weekend’s Halloween parties to start. I know there are a few (or many?) procrastinators still trying to figure out costume and decor ideas. For others laying low this weekend, we still […]

One of my favorite lines about Bill Murray is from Zombieland when Emma Stone’s character says, “This guy has a direct line to my funny bone.” Why? Because it’s incredibly true. The man is hilarious and with so many roles (over 60 movies including the Garfield movies – but no one is perfect, right?), it was really […]

Yes. Halloween. The one day, plus a weekend party or two, when you can dress up like anyone – or thing – that you can imagine. Sky’s the limit. For the first round of ideas: Video Rock Stars. In general, some rock stars treat their videos, concerts or public appearances (looking at you CeeLo and Lady […]

This was a tough one. Do I write about 9/11? Do I skip it? Do I just post about something else; something completely random? Ultimately it came down to respect. Too many lives are forever changed by those events and it felt wrong to sweep it under the carpet. Even 12 years after the fact. […]

{via caliane santos}   This time of year – September and early October – might be my favorite time of the year.  The days are still warm so we don our shorts and sandals. The early mornings and evenings are a little cooler so we slowly pull out our favorite sweaters to wear to start […]