Category Archives: clothes

Actually

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Jennifer

It’s always both startling and exciting when your little one uses new grown up words. Yesterday as I was trying to get everyone into their respective rooms for quiet time my 3 year old and I had this conversation. ‘Caroline, … Continue reading →

Posted in bedroom, caroline, clothes, observations, parenting | 3 Comments

Yeehaw!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jennifer

Howdy folks! Living in Texas lends itself to many “dressing western” days at school. Seeing as I don’t particularly embrace boots and hats we often struggle to come up with an appropriate costume on those days. The boys have never … Continue reading →

Posted in caroline, clothes, dress up, school, sewing | 4 Comments

Blue Hair Special in Target

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jennifer

I was walking through Target the other day when I looked up and noticed I was about to pass two older women. As I walked by, one of the women said, “I love your necklace dear.” I responded with a … Continue reading →

Posted in clothes, observations, shoes, shopping | 2 Comments

A Birthday Skirt

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jennifer

One of my February goals was to make my daughter a skirt or dress. I settled on a skirt since that seemed to be an easier project. Half the coverage, half the work, right? I followed the instructions from the … Continue reading →

Posted in birthdays, caroline, clothes, goals, parenting, sewing | 6 Comments

Adorable Baby Items on Etsy

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jennifer

I have a new nephew who was born this week. While cruising etsy yesterday I found many adorable gift ideas for the little guy. Have a look… Adri’s Adorables – $6 Pepper Pony – $20 Angie Baby Gifts – $18.50 … Continue reading →

Posted in clothes, crafts, decorations, etsy, gifts, pregnant | 7 Comments

Growing

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Jennifer

I bought my nine year old these pants 4 weeks ago. When I purchased them, the pants were at least two and a half inches longer. Amazing what a steady diet of mac n’cheese and peanut butter sandwiches can do … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex, clothes, parenting | 4 Comments

A Hairy Christmas

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Jennifer

Our family has a history of silly gifts on Christmas day, from my Dad’s t-shirts, to wrapping a present in multiple boxes, to the matching pants my sisters and I received (not an intentional gag gift but one which occurred … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew, caroline, christmas, clothes, crafts, dress up, etsy, family, hair, husbands | 5 Comments

A Quick Closet Fix

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jennifer

Our system for putting away gloves and winter hats worked quite well until it became cold and we actually had to find those items on a daily basis. There were plenty of  “I can’t find my hat,” and “I can … Continue reading →

Posted in clothes, house projects, organization, parenting, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Art

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Jennifer

Normally, I encourage the artisitic process around our house. Yesterday, not so much. This looks like a crime scene. Fortunately for my two year old, I didn’t turn it into one. We will be renting a steamer very shortly since … Continue reading →

Posted in art work, caroline, clothes, observations, parenting | 7 Comments

Halloween Giving

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jennifer

As a parent, I am always trying to find ways to help instill “giving” and “thinking of others” in my children. My kids are very blessed and I would like them to view themselves that way one day, even now. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex, Andrew, caroline, clothes, dress up, family, goals, hospital, parenting, random acts of kindness, shopping | 8 Comments