june love

yea! the unofficial start of summer is here. i will be forever in flip flops, sunscreen that smells of the islands, and sunglasses! somewhere on me i will probably also have remnents of where one has placed their sticky ice cream fingers. ahhhh, i do love summer.

june to me also means time to celebrate dad and weddings galore: ours, my parents, grandparents, and about 6 couple friends or more.

for father's day the goal will be about spending time together as a family. what to get my wonderful hubby? i ask a lot of him so i am offering him coupons for the things that matter---a day of golf (without me nagging about when he will finish his round and come home), a husband and wife date night (note i say husband and wife not mom and dad), a family day trip to somewhere HE enjoys, and a no nagging coupon from me valid for a one time use, and a framed photo from the past year.

check out these other great finds for summer loving.

recess monkey cd you'll dig what sounds like everything from classic rock to grunge influences.

golden dove ring bearer bowl the paloma’s nest ceramic dove design has been updated to become your cherished ring bearer bowl™- and given the lavish touch of pure gold leaf on the edge.

vintage hair elastics i am in love with this shop. perhaps with a few of these in our home my daughter would be more willing to let me brush her hair.
silk letter pillow this just has a little something extra to make it special.
girly wall stickers they are made of fabric, completely reuseable and washable!!!

dates to celebrate this month

National Candy Month

Potty Training Awareness Month

6/1 National Step-Parents Week

6/1 Oscar the Grouch's Birthday

6/5 National Donut Day

6/6 National Yo-Yo Day

6/10 Judy Garland's Birthday

6/14 Anniversary of the Caldecott Medal

6/16 Fudge Day

6/20 Father's Day

6/21 Summer Solstice

6/26 our 6th  anniversary

6/27 Captain Kangaroo's Birthday

ummm...okay...so what was i doing again?

may has started and i am sorry this post is a little late but, there are so many fun sites to read and great activites to plan for my kids on the internet that .sometimes. i. get. lost.

here's to moms everywhere. you have endured sleepless nights, diaper explosions, crayon on the walls, missing paci's, and more. my husband has always worked mother's day...that's just his industry, so we will celebrate later but, i hope you get lots of yummy pastries in bed, the perfect cup of brewed coffee, and lots of love showered on you this Sunday.

this gorgeous pink gerber daisy photo that has been transformed into notecards comes from Amanda Foshag's etsy shoppe. She uses a number of photography techniques to create works that express the essence of natural subjects around us and takes something that is seemly ordinary, transforming it into something that is spiritedly different.

 

this "feeling lovely" skirt by twirlaway will really brighten your day! what sweet little girl wouldn't want to dance the day away wearing this.

12 mocha brownie walnut cookies sent right to my door!!!......need i say anything else.  (KEcookies)

tea a la rose by la marquise des anges is a little vintage and a little modern.

i would love to have any of these newest items but, i would also appreciate some time to relax and enjoy the day...the best gift anyone can give.

got your credit card ready here's this month's any reason to shop - May Calendar
 

Get Caught Reading Month

National Barbecue Month

5/1 May Day (spread some colorful cheer to your neighbors)

5/3 Teacher Appreciation Week

5/3 Work at Home Moms Week (hooray!)

5/5 Cinco de Mayo

5/6 No Diet Day AND No Homework Day

5/9 Mother's Day, aka The Most Important Holiday Of Them All

5/11 Eat What You Want Day

5/15 National Chocolate Chip Day and National Pizza Party Day

5/31 Memorial Day

Spring Spring!

I am doing my little happy dance. My kids may think I am nuts but, they do join in. I am so excited that it is spring. The bikes and balls, chalk and stroller that have crowded my garage all winter can finally come out and my kids and I can enjoy some fresh air and sunshine without loads of layers to hinder our every move. Here are some things that I am hearting this month.

How adorable is this whale chalkbord. There are busy busy days ahead between the beach, the picnics, parks, and everything else use this hand-cut, hand-painted whale chalkboard to write reminders, notes, or quotes.

I am so in love with all the fun fabrics and prints available for spring and summer. I will be filling my etsy shop with many soon. I am also slowly gaining the courage needed to sew an actual dress for my daughter. This sweet little top from sweet tea clothier gives me great inspiration.










Check out this piece of jewelry. Instead of a corsage what mom or prom goer wouldn't love to wear this. It is from SecondSister Jewelry.





Last but not least......A great book for your little citizen of the world and hopes that their confidence will bloom and shine!

PreSchool-Grade 2—Peep is a baby chick who follows his mother and sisters along the sidewalk, but when his sisters jump confidently off the edge, Peep hesitates. His reactions run the gamut from nervous to angry to terrified, and when he finally gulps and takes that leap, he's overjoyed at his own prowess. But new challenges always await; for Peep, it's the curb that he must climb next. Every child, or adult for that matter, has trouble overcoming fears of one sort of another and needs encouragement from someone who will uplift their spirit so they can go on. This book has a very heavy message to impart to all its readers, young or old.


As if you needed a reason to shop....here are some days you just may want to celebrate!

April Calendar
Keep America Beautiful Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
National Humor Month
4/1 April Fool's Day
4/2 World Autism Day
4/4 Easter
4/7 No Housework Day
4/10 Baby Massage Day
4/16 National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
4/19 TV Turnoff Week
4/22 Earth Day
4/23 William Shakespeare's Birthday
4/24 Eeyore's Birthday