tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31558487505698242572024-03-05T00:39:57.256-05:00Little Mouse's Housealliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-52052060291982223142013-08-03T08:29:00.001-04:002013-08-03T08:31:02.122-04:00ahem...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-23681682007703640972013-03-06T21:14:00.001-05:002013-03-06T21:33:27.374-05:00getting in...sadly, this little blog of mine has been put on the back-burner. ever since I went back to work I've felt spread too thin. I started subbing at a local preschool while simultaneously opening an Instagram shop (@shoplittlemouse - come find me!) so any spare time I've had I've solely focused on my family. blogging just didn't fit in this past month or two. <br />
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however, my hours at the school are slowing down and I'll be home with Norah more so we're not going anywhere just yet. <br />
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the one positive outcome of this busy period is that my downtime was not spent on the computer or my phone. It's been much easier to separate work time from play time because I've been forced to. When I was home full time it was too easy to go on my phone or sit at my desk, in the room with Norah but not <i>really </i>there. Now it's much easier to put those things aside and spend quality, hands-on time with my family. <br />
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though i've been exhausted, i'm grateful. not only for the fact that i HAVE a job (or two!) but that it's helped me to start managing my time better. when i can set aside certain periods of time for work, blogging, IG shop work, etc. it is more likely that i can say yes to norah every time she asks me to play, or color, or sing, or get in the bath tub with her... </div>
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tonight when norah said "mommy take a bath too?" i hopped right in, no questions asked. i wasn't too busy on my phone, my mind wasn't anywhere else, i just got right in. she gave me a bubble beard and i styled her hair. we splashed back and forth (tidal waves!) and i showed her how to blow bubbles in the water. we stayed in well past her bedtime, fingers and toes pruned and both of us ice cold. but you know what? she had a huge smile on her face <i>the entire time</i>. </div>
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we're back at work/school tomorrow, but i look forward to what evening will bring.</div>
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alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-26729851542963817142013-02-11T08:00:00.000-05:002013-02-11T08:00:09.145-05:00makin' it monday // valentinesafter seeing <a href="http://sweetmuffinsuite.com/2012/02/day-4-free-kids-valentine-card-printable/">these adorable printables</a> i knew i wanted to make something similar for norah to take to her classmates on valentine's day! however she is two and her friends are all either two or under, so i didn't want to use pencils. luckily i found a pack of bubbles at target (where else, love target) and i used those instead!<br />
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i kept the general idea, the bubble tubes were the "arrow" and instead of printing, i just drew on the paper with a fine point sharpie. easy!<br />
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the paper i used was a heavy cardstock. poster board would work well too!<br />
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I simply cut strips of paper for each valentine (approximately 2"x5"). Using a knife, slice two openings (about 1.5" in from each end and a little over 1" long) for the bubbles and slide them in. I addressed each valentine individually.<br />
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On the front, I drew an arrow and decorated each one with mini hearts and stripes. <br />
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Norah already keeps trying to get to them so I know her classmates will love them too! I also have a great plan for her teachers' gifts :) I'll be sure to post about those as well.<br />
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alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-20789085057004760492013-02-10T21:04:00.000-05:002013-02-10T21:04:11.397-05:00is anyone there...?oh hi, hello, remember me?<br />
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remember that time i used to blog?<br />
remember that time when life just got so crazy hectic that the only thing i had time to do is run around trying to get everything done?<br />
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::breathe::<br />
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life can get really busy sometimes. but i am here, we are alive, we are ok (very tired, but ok) in case anyone out there was wondering....<br />
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this is rambly. and honestly, i am SO tired that i can't even bring myself to erase it all and try to write something, anything, that makes sense right now. too tired. too busy and too tired. i need a vacation!<br />
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goodnight.<br />
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<3alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-52294575460206586662013-01-26T22:00:00.000-05:002013-01-26T22:12:10.492-05:00interview with a TWO year old!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1) What is your name?<br />
Norah<br />
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2) How old are you?<br />
TWO!<br />
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3) What is your favorite color?<br />
Purple<br />
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4) What is your favorite food?<br />
Garbage .. hahahahaha<br />
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5) What is your favorite toy?<br />
Panda house<br />
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6) What is your favorite book?<br />
A story<br />
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7) What is your favorite song?<br />
Kickin' song in the car<br />
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8) What is your favorite animal?<br />
PANDAS<br />
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9) What is your favorite movie?<br />
Woody and buzz<br />
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10) What is your favorite game?<br />
I wanna eat<br />
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11) What is your favorite thing to do?<br />
I wanna eat<br />
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12) What is your favorite holiday?<br />
Christmas!! Santa!!<br />
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13) What is your favorite restaurant?<br />
At the frigalator?<br />
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14) Where is your favorite place to go?<br />
The other page<br />
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15) Who is your best friend?<br />
At rainbow school....?<br />
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16) What makes you happy?<br />
Daddy<br />
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17) What makes you sad?<br />
No<br />
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18) What are you really good at?<br />
Snoopy<br />
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19) What is your favorite thing to do as a family?<br />
Play in the snow<br />
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20) What do you want to be when you grow up?<br />
I sit in the chair...in mommy's chair.<br />
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I plan on asking her these same questions every year on her birthday (or a week later...oops). I can't wait to see how her answers change over the years!<br />
<br />alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-48466503915006140292013-01-23T22:15:00.002-05:002013-01-23T22:15:27.404-05:00norah the artist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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whew another week over! what are your plans this weekend? we're trying to stay home as much as possible since we put norah in UNDIES this morning! yay! she's doing really well so far. i'm hoping this long weekend home and focused on using the potty will be the push she needs to be in undies full time. fingers crossed! it's also supposed to snow so it will be a great excuse to hang out inside, snuggle, and watch lots of movies :) have a great weekend and we'll be back on monday!<br />
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- take better photos <a href="http://www.grumblesandgrunts.com/2013/01/how-to-best-iphone-camera-tips-tricks.html#more">with your iphone</a>. great tips!<br />
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- loving <a href="http://shop.hellomerch.com/collections/helloapparel/products/alphabet-kids-tri-blend-t-shirt">this shirt</a> over at hello apparel.<br />
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- 5 minute, 5-step, $5 <a href="http://www.smallfryblog.com/2013/01/15/5-minute-5-step-5-leggings/">leggings</a>. cute!<br />
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- single serving chocolate cookie recipes: <a href="http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2012/09/perfect-single-serving-size-chocolate.html">oven</a> and <a href="http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2012/03/chocolate-chip-cookie-in-cup.html">microwave</a><br />
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- make your ikea billy bookshelves <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2013/01/making-billy-bookshelves-look-like_7.html">look like built-ins</a>. genius!<br />
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- 6 hilarious low-effort toddler <a href="http://thehairpin.com/2013/01/guaranteed-low-effort-toddler-games">games</a>.<br />
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- <a href="http://momfilter.com/talk/would-you-hover-here">would you hover here?</a><br />
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- crazy awesome deals <a href="http://www.ilovetogossip.com/">site</a>.<br />
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- gorgeous <a href="http://booksimplehome.tumblr.com/">tumblr</a>.<br />
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- amazing DIY: <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/01/diy-playhouses.html">cardboard playhouses</a>! i would love to do this with wood for outdoor use.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><i>stats :</i></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>height</u>: 34 in</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>weight</u>: 26 lbs</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>shirt size</u>: 18-24m/2T</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>pants size</u>: 18-24m/2T</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>shoe size</u>: 5</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>teeth</u>: 16 still, no new ones yet</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><i>fun things right now </i>:</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 21px;">- norah has full on conversations with her toys. so stinkin' funny!</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 21px;">- she loves snuggling with us in our bed and watching movies. and when i say watching movies, i really mean she watches the intro to a movie and then asks for a different movie, watches that intro and asks for another, watches that intro and asks for another, and so on...</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 21px;">- she has become very helpful with chores. she likes to feed the dog, "sweep" the floor, set and clear the table, and put away her toys. she especially likes to help me cook and bake!</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 21px;">- she's very interested in music. she loves to play piano and she loves to sing and dance. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><i>favorites </i>:</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>color</u>: purple</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>food</u>: fruit snacks, waffles, macaRONI, yogurt, broccoli</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>song</u>: "kickin' song" which is bruno mars - locked out of heaven</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>toy</u>: probably her picnic set she got from her uncle matt for christmas. it's played with daily! </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>book</u>: brown bear brown bear what do you see? - eric carle</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>movie/TV show</u>: the little mermaid :) </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><u>thing to do</u>: have a picnic, play piano, color</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_milestone-chart-19-to-24-months_1496591.bc" style="color: #4fa88d; text-decoration: initial;">babycenter's milestone chart</a> for 24 months:</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><i> </i></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>mastered skills (most kids can do)</i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><u>names at least six body parts</u> - definitely</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><u>half of speech is understandable</u> - i'd say about 90% makes sense</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><u><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">makes </span>two- to three-word sentences</u> - all the time!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><i>emerging skills (half of kids can do)</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><u>talks about self</u> - non stop haha</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><u>arranges things in categories</u> - she lines up her cars and horses in a "parade," separating the cars and the horses. i guess that's sort of arranging in categories?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><u><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">can </span>walk down stairs</u> - she goes down backwards on her belly. i'm too scared to let her try the big stairs. if it's just a couple steps i hold her hand and she can get down.<br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><i>advanced skills (a few kids can do)</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><u>begins to understand abstract concepts (e.g., sooner and later) </u>- starting to understand, but not all the way there yet</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><u>becomes attuned to gender differences</u> - she can tell the difference between a boy and girl, a man and a lady</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><u><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">learns to </span>jump</u> - she hops :)</span>alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-51559543533877756562013-01-16T06:30:00.000-05:002013-01-16T06:30:00.886-05:002 years ago today...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-31870792423395023002013-01-08T22:38:00.000-05:002013-01-08T22:38:30.437-05:00busy busythis week has been BUSY! i started working again last wednesday (part-time, 8-5 on tues/weds/thurs) and on top of that i've been making a few birthday presents for norah and finishing up the final touches for her party on sunday. i've also finally, FINALLY, started running again after a few months of slacking. needless to say, i'm beat. it'll take another week or so to get used to my new schedule but it's all good things! plus, the party stuff will be over with on sunday and i'll have more free time to obsess over something else ;)<br />
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alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-48569910638641059442012-12-31T15:47:00.000-05:002012-12-31T15:47:45.475-05:00makin' it monday // DIY patterned pantsi am SO excited about this week's project! it came out so much better than i hoped, i'm considering doing it to more pieces in norah's (and maybe my) closet!<br />
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1. rip small pieces of tape (about 1 1/2 inches) and arrange them in a random way on the front of the pants. </div>
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2. with your fabric paint of choice, paint inside your shapes using a small foam brush. </div>
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3. let sit for a few hours until completely dry, flip over, and repeat steps 1 & 2 on the back.</div>
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4. wait 24 hours and wear!</div>
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1. using a cookie cutter (or stencil, whatever you've got), lightly trace your shape onto the pants using a pencil. before doing this i stuck a piece of cardboard in the pants so it would be easier to write.</div>
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the finished products plus BONUS: bunny sweatshirt!</div>
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the last weekend of 2012, what are you going to do with it? we're still pooped from christmas - ha! i have a few DIY projects i'd like to get done plus some party planning for norah's birthday (still in shock!!). we're also hoping to go look at a house or two! i also have a little blog-makeover in the works. hoping to have that done for a fresh start in 2013. whatever you do, enjoy the last moments of this year. looking forward to a new beginning on tuesday!<br />
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- birthday <a href="http://extraface.tumblr.com/post/610105518/best-answer-chosen-by-doughnut-fiend-the">doughnuts</a><br />
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- fabric scrap <a href="http://mosiemade.blogspot.com/2011/06/welcome-to-my-village.html">houses</a>! adorable.<br />
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- love this <a href="http://www.lepetitpot.com/2012/12/shop-update-animal-gift-wrap.html">animal</a> gift wrap.<br />
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- what a cool <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/256916353714304215/">tattoo idea</a> for sisters/siblings.<br />
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- <a href="http://thinknorth.tumblr.com/">dreamy</a>.<br />
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- cute valentine's <a href="http://www.parents.com/holiday/valentines-day/crafts/adorable-valentines-day-crafts-snacks/?page=3">cards</a>.<br />
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- 5 ways to <a href="http://www.almanac.com/content/garden-raised-beds-and-small-plots">grow more with less</a>. good ideas!<br />
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- quirky kids' <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-kids-parties-quirky-themes-181654">parties</a>. love the lumberjack theme :)<br />
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- sweet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/115106861/heart-gloves-dark-beige-gloves-with">heart gloves</a>.<br />
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- and a great <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.ca/2012/12/9-last-minute-diy-gifts-to-make.html">idea</a> for updating old gloves.<br />
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- cutest <a href="http://www.oysho.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/oyshoes/es/60109602/359027/1566509/Pack%2Bcalcetines%2Bestampados">socks</a> i ever saw.<br />
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- new year's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/five-new-years-resolutions-for-parents/?ref=fp_blog_title">resolutions for families</a>.<br />
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funny faces with uncle joe</div>
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norah giving my parents their ornaments // my dad's reaction to the dolly parton and barbara streisand christmas albums i got him ;)</div>
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panda house!</div>
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alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-18048660624461262252012-12-27T17:08:00.002-05:002012-12-27T17:11:30.513-05:00someone's turning two!little mouse's 2nd birthday is in 20 DAYS! i cannot believe it. i will be totally cliche and say that it feels like i just got done planning her 1st birthday but it really does. especially since the holiday season always flies by! but now that christmas is over i am in full-on party planning mode.<br />
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the most fun part of birthdays (for me) is present-giving! we try to keep christmas simple so that we can spoil norah a <i>little </i>more on her birthday. after all, her birthday IS about HER and christmas is not. here are a few things i've had my eye on and that i know she would love:<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Toy-Natural-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B0040BD7ZK/ref=pd_cp_MI_0">toy guitar</a></div>
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2. <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/thanks-for-the-memory-game/f2939">classic matching game</a></div>
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3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sugarbooger-Kiddie-Play-Vintage-Alphabet/dp/B003EGQ47U/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1356645973&sr=8-7&keywords=sugar+booger+vintage+alphabet">vintage alphabet backpack</a></div>
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4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GX0B5K/?ie=UTF8&ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4&smid=A30N2LHQ125S3D">wheely cow</a> (large)</div>
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6. <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/off-broadway-puppet-theater/f11518">doorway puppet theater</a></div>
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7. <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/toys/Folkmanis-Little-Hare-Puppet/638348029317-item.html?ref=item_page:richrel">rabbit</a> and <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/toys/Folkmanis-Little-Raccoon-Puppet/638348029324-item.html?ikwid=puppets&ikwsec=Home">raccoon</a> puppets</div>
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while we don't have the means to get her all of these things (and even if we did, i wouldn't get it all. as much as i love to buy things for norah i just can't justify going too crazy.) a few people had asked me for ideas on what to get her. if you're out there reading - just pick off this list! ;)</div>
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alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-67064382839866172372012-12-26T16:19:00.000-05:002012-12-26T16:19:54.914-05:00christmas on my phone<br />
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we are having a christmas-overload hangover today. too tired for life. will post more (or at least a few better) pictures tomorrow....maybe. ;)<br />
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alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-34443001580619211242012-12-21T16:22:00.001-05:002012-12-21T16:24:57.993-05:00happy weekend! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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can you believe Christmas is next week already? this weekend we hope to get a ride on the "santa train" that runs through allaire park. i also have lots of cooking and baking to do in preparations for the holiday. mark has off on monday so we're thinking of going out just the three of us and finding something fun to do. i'd LOVE to go see the tree at rockefeller center but it's probably not the best idea to do that on Christmas Eve ;). I'm sure we'll think of something. Have a great weekend!<br />
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- treehouse <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/treehouse-point-wedding-amy-dave/">wedding</a>!<br />
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- ok, <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/12/who-do-you-look-like.html">this</a> is freaking me out.<br />
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- adorable clay <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/12/make-your-own-clay-ornaments.html">ornaments</a>.<br />
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- and an adorable painted <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/12/gift-idea-handpainted-ukelele.html">ukelele</a>!<br />
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- great <a href="http://andthenwesaved.com/random-acts-of-kindness-ideas/">ideas</a> for random acts of kindness.<br />
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- merry christmas, ya filthy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/116419510/sweat-shirt-merry-christmas-ya-filthy?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=merry+christmas+ya+filthy+animal&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto1&ga_search_type=all">animal</a>!<br />
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- gorgeous <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96493498/instant-download-hello-diy-printable">business cards</a>.<br />
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- i'd like <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/12/serious-buffalo-chicken-french-breads/">this</a> for dinner.<br />
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- and <a href="http://eclecticrecipes.com/salted-caramel-fudge">this</a> for dessert. mmmm....<br />
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- lovely <a href="http://coatsandclarksewingsecrets.blogspot.com/2012/10/blog-crush-craftyblossom_3356.html">quilts</a>. the 2nd one is my favorite!<br />
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- DIY <a href="http://sincerelykinsey.blogspot.com.br/2012/10/feather-tee-diy-inspiration.html">feather tee</a>...cute!<br />
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P.S. if you could take a minute to vote for our christmas card picture <a href="http://thepapermama.com/2012/12/2012-holiday-photo-challenge-time-to-vote-for-readers-fave.html">HERE</a> (#47) i would greatly appreciate it! :)<br />
<br />alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-41728601225146174482012-12-21T14:31:00.001-05:002012-12-21T14:31:40.789-05:00christmas cookie baking and deliverytwo nights ago we made a whole lot of sugar and peanut butter blossom cookies (the ones with hershey kisses in the middle!). then yesterday morning we packaged them up, added a christmas card and delivered them to our neighbors. norah was a good helper with the delivery part, but she definitely enjoyed the cookie baking more ;)<br />
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i was actually very impressed with how well she did with the cookie cutters. most of them came out ok with just a missing limb or a crooked head ;)</div>
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my two favorite shapes of norah's, and the cookie that she sprinkled all by herself </div>
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alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147811686923622426noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155848750569824257.post-70802760694371168432012-12-20T16:48:00.000-05:002012-12-20T16:48:09.883-05:00thrifting thursday // v. 11The parts for Norah's "big" Christmas gift this year all came from thrifting in some form! I'm really excited with everything we got and even more excited about the money we saved by buying second hand. <div>
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Because we were able to save so much, we were able to help out two separate families this holiday season by sending them gifts for their children who otherwise wouldn't have had anything to open on Christmas morning. And THAT is what Christmas is about right? (At least part of it.) I'd much rather help others who need it more than buy for my family who <i>doesn't need a single thing</i> this year. True joy is found in <b>giving </b>and that's what I hope to teach Norah. </div>
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We decided as a family to keep Norah's Christmas gifts on the small side. She will get 3 gifts from Santa, as Jesus got 3 gifts, plus some small stocking stuffers. I don't want her to grow up thinking Christmas is all about her and all the new toys she might get, but I also don't want to rob her of the excitement of opening presents on Christmas morning. By limiting her gifts we're doing good on her part and we're also doing good for others. Win-win in my book.</div>
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Anyway, I'm rambling and I've yet to share my thrifting scores! Here we go:</div>
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I found both these wooden pieces from the same consignment shop on different days. The high chair was already white so we simply painted the cradle to match!</div>
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The dress that the cabbage patch doll was wearing was hideous, so after searching around on ebay for a new one, I came across a listing for all of these (handmade!) doll dresses, plus the one she's wearing in the first picture. I ended up winning the auction and I'm even happier with these than I thought I'd be. They are so cute in person!</div>
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I can't wait to see Norah's face on Tuesday morning. She has been really interested in her one baby doll lately and I'm so happy to be able to add to her "collection" of baby things. She's quite the little mommy! </div>
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when norah woke up from her nap i held her and cried, both with happiness that she was in my arms and with a heavy heart knowing that there are parents who cannot hold their child anymore like i can hold mine. i don't feel right even talking about it though, because there is no way in the world i can have any idea of what those parents are going through right now.<br />
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