Weekend Round-up!!

I'm having one of those weird Sundays... The ones where nothing really happens, and nobody really wants to go out. So we end up staying in thinking we'll be relaxing and watching movies all day, which obviously doesn't happen because, well, we have kids. So then we just end up lounging in the back, complaining - to keep ourselves busy, and eventually cracking up from Freida and her attempts to snap us out of it. :)

Today we ended up caving to her "bike wash" - there was just no way to say no to her; bikini-clad, on her radio flyer trike, pink goggles on and all! So we cranked up the sprinkler and got on line for the ride. Anyways, while I take a few minutes break to dry off and feed my 4 month old brood who just woke from her afternoon nap, here's a few links I've been loving:

- Paint chip animals look like a great doctors office activity! (you can even bring along a crayon and draw up a farm on the paper-covered exam table.)

- Sandbox up-cycling. #iWish

- Can't wait to drive to Arizona to meet my new niece this weekend!! Freida is staying behind for this trip, but if she were coming along I would totally attempt this!

- This deliciousness should help jumpstart my "lose 10 lbs" summer goal!

- I found the two sides of his face fascinating.

- Denim + Blueberries - perfect.

Hope your Sunday was better than mine!! :)

Happy summering!

P.S. This bubble machine creates instant backyard magic!

Firework Flowers

A few weeks ago we spent a Sunday at one of the city's nature parks, and on the way out Freida picked up this (red magnolia bloom?) flower and commented on how much it looked like "the fireworks!". I was shocked that she remember last 4th of July, and I loved the quirkiness in her nature comparison. I laughed when I read this Apartment Therapy post today; I guess she's not the only one to see fireworks in the flowerbed... :)

Happy 4th girls!! Hope it's bright and booming!!

Sparkle!

Sparkler photos are such a fun way to celebrate the 4th of July!

Weekend Round-up!

What are you up to this weekend? I've been breathing in some fresh free air - I have a week or two in between work projects and it feels so good to have no deadlines this week and just to take it slow and easy... On the other hand, in my free time I've been thinking about and chalking up some "family goals" for the summertime (give Freida swimming lessons, start Hudi on solids, lose 10 pounds, sleep-train both girls etc.), and while it's lots like a bucket list - it's not nearly as much fun, and much, much more rewarding. While I take a break from thinking about goals, here are a few things I thought you might enjoy:

- Do you watch Parks and Recreation? I just love Amy Poehler!!

- This totally made me laugh!

- The cutest DIY play kitchen ever!!

- Taking color-wheels for granted...

- How genius are Tube toys?

- I'm smitten by dots.

- 50 shades of fabulous :)

- Hoping Freida goes for Gazpacho - summer lunch at it's best!

- What guy wouldn't love to entertain with these as cocktail kickers?

Anyways, enjoy your weekend - hope it's filled with heaps of summer-y promise!

P.S. There is no ice cream in town better than this guy's! I swear - you'll be in old-school creamery heaven!

Art Stock!

I'm always on the lookout for more organized ways to minimize any stash of stuff in my home - be it a new form or organizing spices, the best way to arrange a bookshelf, or how to store bath toys. I especially love lists and methods that help me reduce what I've got - clutter is my enemy. When cleaning out a closet or cabinet I generally go the "if I haven't touched it in 6 months it's garbage" route, but when it comes to art supplies I'm always a little on the fence about it. I use this drawer unit to store our artistic stock, and I keep 2 top drawers filled with random and crazy supplies (some that I haven't touched in a year - but still hope to explore). The other drawers are pretty much filled with these basic go-to supplies.  I though I'd share the find - especially for these weeks in between school and camp! :)