Trend Watch: Mix-match!
Been seeing the 'mix n' match' concept popping up all over the kids at the LA parks! Seems to be a trend of sorts... Here's 3 adorable ways to execute this pint-size fashion statement:
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Sh*t We've Said to Our Kids
So you know the whole "Sh*t people say" YouTube concept that's gone mega viral and is now totally overdone and annoying? Well this pint-size spin-off is actually really funny! Nathan Ripperger turned the ridiculous stuff he says to his kids into pretty adorable and humorous prints! I find it hilarious that I've said almost all these things to my daughter at some point in time!! What about you? Can't you think of the funniest and darnest things we catch ourselves saying to our children?
You can check out the rest of the collection, plus buy his prints here.
Flash Sale Favorites
Hey there! Just spotted a few things on some flash sale websites that I thought I'd share with you all today... Firstly, Gilt is featuring a wide selection of kids shoes by Livie & Luca (I blogged previously about them here.) - these soles with soul are wonderful for little walkers, and make for a perfect back-to-school pair of shoes!
Meanwhile, over at Zulily - summer is in full swing! Check out a slew of the most super-cool organic threads for kids from Boys&Girls.
And Fab.com is selling modular lunch boxes by OOTS! Use the "bento" method to up the ante on lunchtime!
Enjoy the steals!!
Potted Purim Gifts
(I posted this picture on Facebook and some folks wanted the tutorial, so here it is! We made a few little Purim Shalach Manos for Freida's friends from Gan Chai, and I figured I'd go with a child-led theme...)
Freida has been on a green-thumb trip ever since Tu B'Shvat, and when I asked her what she wanted to give for Shalach Manos this Purim, her response of "flowers!!" was no surprise.
We started out with some tiny plastic pink planters, and crushed up some oreo cookies for the soil.
I cut little yellow flowers out of some cardstock paper and had her color them up.
Then I punched a hole in the middle of the flower, stuck a lillipop through it, and used some tape to secure it.
Next I had her fill her planters with the soil, and cover the top with a layer of chocolate rocks.
The chocolate rocks helped hold the flowers securely in place.
We wrapped each in a bit of cellophane and added a little gift tag.
And there you are, potted Purim gifts for under a buck each! :)
Happy Purim flowers from my little bumble bee!!
Sisters + Previous Purim Posts
Due to my current condition (confined to my home, determined to rest and recover) as a new mom (while it's the most wonderful state to be in - nuzzling a newborn bundle all night and day - I admit I am going a little stir-crazy), I am so glad that I have had Freida's Purim costume hanging idly in her closet since October! :) I happened upon a charming little bumble bee costume on clearance post-Halloween, and knew I'd likely be housebound post-birth by the time Purim came around, and I was grateful to find a perfectly non-handmade getup for my dress-up-loving 3 year old.
So thankfully, I'm immensely relaxed about Purim - and all the DIY's that can come with it! :) Sending my husband on a quick run for some chocolate rocks (to go at the bottom of 4 plastic planters for Freida's "flower" Shalach Manos she'll be giving her little friends at Gan) is the one and only thing on my Purim to-do list. Which leaves me ample time to cultivate a loving bond between Freida and her brand-spanking-new little sister. Naturally, Freida's been emotional over the changes and novelties that have entered our home... she had a few temper tantrums, and is generally acting like a hormonal teenager - seriously PMS all day long. The slightest offense can send her whimpering and weeping all the way to her room - door slamming behind her. It's awfully endearing, and rather adorable - but at times it makes me sad about how much emotion she must be dealing with in order to get her to that point. Thankfully, her sister gets to see a much brighter side; Freida has been amazing with the new baby! I guess she figured she can take out her frustration on me and leave the baby out of it (thank God!!). She's gently and affectionate and protective, and an all-around great big sister, and I'm just entranced by watching the bond between them unfold...
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On the blog front, I'm feeling kind of guilty that I'm not doing much for Purim and have virtually nothing to share with you all, I thought I'd go through some of my old Purim posts and link them here for you - all on one page:
- Crayon molds make such a cute addition to a child's Shalach Manos!
- A few funky ideas to inspire a last minute costume.
- Prep your toddlers to avoid costume fright.
- Easy DIY Purim puppets.
- A flaky and delicious Hamantaschen recipe.
- A cheap, easy, and adorable child's Shalach Manos concept.
- Breakfast cupcakes in a jar. (I know, get over the jar!)
- Insanely adorable "sushi" cupcakes! (by Chani of Pleasant Cakes)
- Easy "indian princess" headdress DIY.
Hope all your over-the-weekend Purim planning goes swimmingly! Joy to the happy holiday!!