Best(ish) part about being home (from traveling for Christmas) is my own coffee. Excited to sip on this all morning. Ahhhh.
Driving Ro to Paw and Man’s house today: “You’re going to laugh. There are (new to me) fast bumps. But they make you go slow. I don’t know why they’re called that!”
A Rowyn Moment
Yesterday afternoon after @mtt got home, I told the kids I was running to Target. Ro immediately runs to her room. She comes out with this “list.” She made it a few weeks ago. Very tediously, as you can see. She told me it was her birthday list (which is 3+ months away), but that I could use it as my shopping list with the stipulation that I not mess it up and bring it back. 😊
Served up some pretty smoothies for breakfast this morning. 🫐🍌 By request.
A Book and a Craft: "Because of an Acorn" + a Collage Paper Acorn
I recently (and very in the moment) put together a quick craft to go with the book, “Because of an Acorn.” I sat down at the table one morning and read the book to my kids. Then I pulled out blank paper and jars of cut up paper organized by color so we could “paint with paper.” By that, I mean that we made collages. In all honesty, I thought the kids might really want to make acorns. But their creative minds started drawing other Fall-ish things from the book (and beyond). So, I am the one who made the paper collage acorn in the photos here. And thoroughly enjoyed doing so, I’ll add.
The best part of making paper collages is that it can be tailored to different difficulty levels, so it’s great for multiple ages. It’s also soooo inexpensive. All the pieces of paper we used were scraps from previous projects. You could also cut up old magazines, newspaper, etc.
We chose to freehand our designs. The kids did trees, pumpkins, and a rabbit. 😊🐇 But I’m sure it would work great to find some simple pictures of what you want online then print them to use.
We used white card stock as our base, and the paper scraps were a mix of card stock, tissue paper, and construction paper. Gold construction paper is what I used as the main portion of my acorn.
Hoping to do more and more simple book/craft combos. My biggest hindrance is me. For some reason, I think it’s going to take a long time to plan and pull everything out. But it really, really doesn’t. And it never needs to be perfectly staged or anything like that. Just do it. Hear that, Kalena? Just do it!
Inspiration: Boho Fall Finds From Target
Fall is trickling its way into Target. I must admit, I do embrace the season early. But in more of a subtle way, if that makes sense. Like save the pumpkins and Halloween decor for a little closer to the actual turn of the seasons. I tried to mimic that here… Other than the pretty glass and chipwood pumpkins, I think this is more of a gentle way to dive into Fall early. And, I love the underlying boho feel.
*A few of the items linked are “coming soon,” so save for the near future if you love em!
Stoneware espresso brown pitcher
Staggered metal taper candelabra
Inspiration: Target Home Decor Color Crush (Blue)
Easy Peasy Seedsy Valentines
I went with a cheesy title to match the cheesy Valentines I’m showing you here. Honestly, I’m super proud of these. I saw a few seed Valentines floating around Instagram and loved some I saw with silly sayings stamped out like this to match the plant. So, I made my own. As far as I know, they’re original. The one on the yellow paper is a bit of a stretch, but I still like it!
Zinnias are such a FUN and easy flower to grow, so this is the perfect, long lasting Valentine to gift kids and gal pals alike! And they’re not candy, which is something I appreciate.
I used stamps and some leftover linen-y card stock paper, but if you’re in a big hurry or don’t want to take the time to stamp it out, it would still be super cute to write or print some on whatever paper you have!
Some Favorite iPhone Photos From December
I’ve been using Portrait mode on my iPhone a lot more for some reason. And that’s resulted in several pictures I super love. Here are several from December:
Making an “About Me” book (complete with a hat 😍) at our homeschool co-op day
I’d say I can’t believe I haven’t printed and framed this yet, but I totally can believe it. Planning on changing that soon. When I do print, I use Walgreens sometimes, but my very favorite place to get prints and more from is Parabo Press (use code WSNSCS for $10 off your first order).
Meet Soggy Soggy. He likes us because we feed the fish, and they feed him.
Asked to go fishing. Caught 13, I think.
All her pose. And all her choice of bow. I love both.
A Christmas art walk in his beloved, but very oversized Braves jacket
At that same art walk, but with slightly less enthusiasm and slightly more sass
🎡 at Acadian Village (A couple of our multi-year favorites: Slouch beanie and Primary lightweight puffer)
Some spontaneous Christmas crafting
A yellow kitty cat hat as a gift made this a happy girlie.
Claiming her seat
Christmas Day excitement
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It’s the pen, for me. 😂💙
Burger date night with my bud
Inspiration: Gift Guide for Coffee Lovers
Everything needed for some tasty coffee (minus the actual coffee, but if you need a suggestion, Purity Coffee is my current fave): A pour-over setup, good-looking electric kettle with great reviews and at a great price, aesthetically pleasing stir spoons and coasters, a travel Yeti mug to keep coffee hot (or cold) all morning whether at home or on the go, a cute ceramic mug if that’s your preference (or you just need to add to your obsession, oh I mean collection), and mason jar lids and ice cube trays to freeze some coffee if cold is your preference.
Here are the links: