Weekend Loves

Some favorites...

: : Cool Kiddo Obstacle Course.

: : Homemade Coconut Butter.

: :Best Maternity Leggings.

: : Super Cute DIY Girl's Skirt.

: : Simple Softie.

: : Awesome Nightstand to Play Kitchen.

Happy Weekend!

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A few good things...

: : Lemony Cucumber Salad...my newest craving.

: : The Boy With No Toys...we might just be downsizing a little more after reading this.

: :  Possibly the cutest baby sweater pattern ever.

: : DIY fabric puzzle.

: : And, in dream land this is my sofa.

Happy Weekend!

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Good stuff...

: : In my dreams Stephan would totally spring for this dollhouse and all the cute (and expensive) furniture that goes with it.

: : Joy In The Congo...so beautiful I cried. (found via Leigh)

: : This parenting article.

: : I finally took the plunge and made my own deodorant (I used lavender oil instead of grapefruit). I love it...really and truly.

: : This quilt...loveliness.

Happy Weekend!

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Lovely links...

: : Stephan has forbidden me from adding these lambs to the last minute Easter to do list, but aren't they adorable?

: : The Sakura Bloom Grape Crush Pixie sling is on my want list. So pretty.

: : Fabulous ideas for a backyard play area. This one especially.

: : I'm in love with these scrappy quilts.

: : And, here is such a good list of chapter books for little ones.

Happy Easter Weekend, Y'all!

Weekend Loves

Some lovely links...

: : 15 new lemonade recipes for your summer enjoyment.

: : Quickly pickled veggies...pretty too.

: : Printable Easter egg dominoes.

: : Simple kiddo fun.

Happy Friday, y'all!

Weekend Loves

A few happy links for your weekend...

: : A sweet bunny finger puppet.

: : Ten ways to keep Easter about Jesus.

: : Levi's new favorite book.

: :  Jared Flood's knitting patterns. I'm currently knitting this one.

: : Shoes...in my dreams.

: : Delicious vegan brownie batter pancakes.

Happy Weekend, Y'all!

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Links I'm loving right now...

: : In case you haven't gotten the memo, St. Patrick's day is tomorrow. I've been lazy on the celebratory front, so there's not a lick of green decor in our house right now. I had planned on making a garland out of these, but now I'm thinking we'll just have green smoothies and call it a day.

: : I am nuts over this chickpea salad. It's simple and so delicious.

: : This tabletop redo is inspiring me. I'm eying my fabric cutting table as I type. Hmmm....

: : We met some friends at the art museum today and spotted these bath toysin the museum store. They don't have holes for water to get trapped in...a mama's dream come true. They'll be hitting the kids' Easter baskets this April.

: : I'm really liking this sweet baby quilt. Maybe for this new little one? Guess I should finish Sophia's quilt first!

Happy St. Patrick's Day Weekend Y'all!

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We have a fun weekend planned despite the forecast of rain, rain, and more rain, so I'm extra happy to see this Friday roll around. How about y'all? Any fun weekend adventures planned?

Here are a few links to get Friday off to a good start...

: : I'm slowly switching over to safe cosmetics. The Skin Deep Cosmetics Database has been a great help. I recently tossed my old nail polish and traded it out for Acquarella in Prissy.I looove it...dries fast, no smell, and it didn't need any touch ups for a week!

: : When I had Sophia I swore I wouldn't try to add barrette making to the crafty to do list, but these are sooooo tempting.

: : I definitely think this bow board will be made soon. The bow collection just keeps getting bigger and bigger now that she has enough hair.

: : Here is a post with links at the bottom to some good ideas for keeping a Christ centered Easter.

: : This is a great guide for handling tantrums and meltdowns.

: : And, here is a list of breastfeeding-friendly children's books.  (There are also more book suggestions in the comments.)

Happy Weekend Y'all!!

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Hi there, Friday.
I think time sped up when I hit the halfway mark in this pregnancy. It seems like I turn around and yet another week is gone. I'll be 24 weeks tomorrow! Cannot believe it. Well, enough about that. Onto the links...

: : Loads of kiddo science experiments.

: : Natural Easter egg dying. This year I will do this!

: : Sweet knit bunnies...here and here. If you're more into buying than knitting...here and here.

: : Whipped up a batch of coconut oil moisturizer last night. Love it! Also, it was great entertainment for the munchkins.

Happy Weekend, Y'all!

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Well, Hello, Friday! I've spent the day reorganizing closets. Since getting pregnant I have overhauled every closet in our house. Some women have that last minute nesting urge, mine starts from month one and just keeps going and going and going. In fact, I wouldn't be too shocked if the closets all received another overhaul between now and June. Oh, my. If only I had this kind of drive while not pregnant!

Alrighty then, on to the links...

: : Stephan has convinced me to delve into the world of sock knitting. He says his feet get cold at night, and he really needs a pair of hand knit socks. So, I bought this bookand some lovely, super soft yarn. Deep breath.

: : Suddenly I'm looking forward to summer...and blackberries.

: : I've already picked out the kids' Easter presents. A Knitting Mushroom for Levi who is forever asking me to teach him to knit (any advice on this endeavor would be greatly appreciated) and a child's Bolga basket for Sophia who is forever trying to steal mine...with my knitting still in it.

: : I've had baby on the brain lately. This is calling to me to knit it (even though I don't like knitting blankets), and thisto buy it (loved the one I had when Sophia was tiny) , and this to sew it (despite still not having finished Sophia's quilt).

Hope y'all had a lovely week! Happy Weekend!

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"Look, Mama! I'm an elephant!"

A few links for your weekend:

: : I finished the Beyond Puerperium baby cardigan a few days ago. It's a simple pattern, but not dreadfully boring...a good combo, me thinks. I did the first one in a sport weight, and I've cast on for another in a fingering weight. Photos to come...eventually. (Here's a free version of the same cardi. It has fewer sizes and yarn options.)

: : Popsicle sticks and velcro are on tomorrow's shopping list. I'm convinced that this will keep Levi busy for hours!

: : 100 ways to be kind to your child.

: : This doll and her sweet clothes. Oh. my. Love!

: : If I can stop knitting baby clothes for a few minutes, then these might just make their way into this year's Easter baskets.

Happy weekend! 

Other than buying popsicle sticks and velcro, I'll be conquering the mountain of laundry (that I've already been working on for two days!), catching up on Downton Abbey, and, of course, knitting. How about you? Any fabulous (or not so much) weekend plans up your sleeve?

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A few things worth checking out...

: : A chocolate craving led to making this dairy free chocolate mousse. It was yum. I used sugar to sweeten it, but next time I'll try turning it into a much healthier pudding by replacing the sugar with ripe bananas.

: : I'm smitten with these valentines.

: : Striped and polka dotted paper straws. Need I say more?

: : After seeing this, I think I might need some Rasta yarn of my very own. So pretty.

Run across anything wonderful lately?

Weekend Loves

Links to love...

: : Petite Purls has some dreamy free knitting patterns. This  and this are a couple of my faves.

: : Yana gave birth to a beautiful baby girl recently. Her wonderful homebirth story is here.

: : This made me laugh way harder than it should.

: : Little boy fun.

Happy Weekend, y'all!

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The daffodils have already started blooming, and I even saw irises on the side of the road. Oh. my. What a warm winter we have had!

Onto the links...

: : Lately, I've been loving the blog, Posie Gets Cozy. This little sweater was what got me hooked.  And, this cake sealed the deal.

: : Speaking of cakes...the star topper for this one is too cute!

: :  For Valentine's Day morning this easy, yummy breakfast is in order.

: : We have lots of mismatched chairs. I've toyed with the idea of painting them different colors, but I'm really liking this color scheme. 

: : I want to make this sweet, soft baby book. 

So, what have you been looking at this week?

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Good stuff...

: : Downton Abbey is back! I'm a total sucker for Masterpiece Theater, and they haven't disappointed with this one.

: : This whole flickr stream of dolls is killin' me with its cuteness!

: : Two retro valentines here and here.

: : Love this article.

: : I decided on the Owlie Sleep Sack. It's knitting up nicely.

Happy Weekend!

Weekend Loves

Some links...

: : Quinoa salad of some sort or other makes it onto the menu frequently around here. This one hit the table this week. It's yum...especially cold.

: : I love these ideas for a natural playground.

: : I have this insane notion that I want to make a rug for Sophia's room. Ha! Like I need to tackle such a large project right now. I keep pinning ideas anyway. This and this are my latest "inspirations".

: : I want these cups and bowls for Sophia. Eh, who am I kidding? I want them for me too!

: : Sweet and simple for Valentine's day.

Happy Weekend!

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The bump is a growin', y'all. That's about all that's happening over here. So, onto some lovely links...

: : Did you know you can order a view master and customized reels with your own photos?! Squeal.

: : I can't wait for Sophia's hair to be long enough to justify making these button hair ties.

: : Simplicity Parenting is now one of my top ten five favorite parenting books. Really, I wish I had read it pre-parenting. It opened my eyes to so much about myself, and it has me simplifying more than just my children's lives.

: : We're thinking about getting a small table and chairs for the little ones, and of course, I would want the set I can't have. At nearly $200 a chair these are way pricey, but they sure are lovely.

: : I haven't picked up my knitting needles since I got pregnant. I'm starting to feel the itch though. Maybe I should start with these.


What loveliness have you run across lately?

Weekend Loves

(She's pretty much fearless.)

Fun links:

  : : This reminds me of the cardigan that I knit for Sophia except in my size!

: : A hexagon quilt may be in my future, especially since it would be a great on the go hand stitching project.

: : A tablecloth into a rug? I am intrigued.

: : The candy fairy came to our house Tuesday morning and traded out the Halloween stash for a dump truck. The candy fairy is now loved by all...especially for her ability to thwart an all day sugar induced tantrum. (idea via Soule Mama)

: : Upsidedown Kate just finished up a cool series: 31 Days of Joy Filled Parenting.

: : Who knew that clear nail polish had such a fabulous use?

: : Last but not least, Christmas is on my mind already! Love it!

Have you found anything fabulous this week?

Weekend Loves

The photo is from a trip to the Science museum that we took weeks ago. It makes me smile every time I see it.


And, now for some links

: : Stickman fun. You're welcome. :)

: : I want this for supper.

: : And, this for dessert.

: : I like this playhouse a lot.

: : This sweater is lovely.

Have an awesome weekend!

Weekend Loves

Is it Friday already? Not that I'm complaining, but it doesn't seem like it's been a whole week since the last one. I still haven't gone through the pumpkin photos. Shame on me, but here's another instagram one...

Alrighty then, on to some links...

: : Awhile back I did the whole shampoo free thing (no this doesn't mean I quit showering or cleaning my hair). Anyway, I loved it for months and then not so much. I went back to shampoo which I still didn't love. Then I read this article. I'm back to being 'poo-less, and I like it. Yay! I think I was using too much vinegar before.

: : Levi has been collecting pine cones lately. I'm thinking wreaths.

: :  Small scale marble painting looks like fun...doable fun.

: : All For The Boys is cool....I'm especially digging the diy's like this plane and this stethoscope.

: : Soup...It's that time of the year.

Happy Weekend, Y'all!

P.S. Levi woke up in a very cheerful mood this morning. I think he's feeling much better after yesterday's yellow jacket incident.