Martha Stewart Paper Lanterns

Such pretties from Martha Stewart Crafts. Gave me some great ideas for Isabel's 5th bday party.

Letter Press at Target

I was innocently walking though Target when I spotted some simply gorgeous stationary and had to stop to take a look. The line is called 'Letter imPress and there are some lovely designs to choose from. Take a look.

Superbowl snack-a-thon: Healthy alternatives

Go over to Savor The Thyme for an all day Superbowl snack-a-thon for food ideas that you will not be ashamed of indulging in.

Words by Nie-nie

The way this woman and her sister write is so moving to me. Topic does not matter but the saga that has ensued since August and now the new life they are beginning is just a reminder to the truly wonderful things we take for granted every day. Embrace them.

Sushi for Baby

What? Check out these adorable washcloths! Tell me this would not be the hit of the baby shower?

Holy Tweets Batman!

Are you crazy about Twitter but know very little about it and all of its' uses? Me too! Go here and learn more. I am so excited!

Recycled Toys & Backpacks

No, I am not talking about hand me downs, I am talking about this company that recycle plastics to make new kids toys and this one that uses them to make kids backpacks.

Rollerskating Fun - Isabel

Isabel was not pleased with the fact that we were wrong and it was roller, not ice, skating party that we were attending. However, the colored lights and disco lights peaked her interest and there was no stopping her.

Rollerskating Fun - Ben

We had our first experience taking the kids (and ourselves in 25 years) roller skating. So much fun! Ben refused, tried, revolted and then, yes, enjoyed and giggled while at it.

Matches from Areo

I have coveted these for a very long time. There are so many wonderful choices and a lovely wedding, shower or hostess gift.

Ben at the Firehouse

We had a great playdate at the local firehouse and this was Ben's reaction when I said it was time to go.

The sweetest things from Paper Source

Paper source has the best eye candy in papers. Any time I look at their products, I crave creativeness.

More treats from Oh Happy Day

I promised to share more from Jordan's Pretty Little Things Club. Here was the loot from December. She included some items from her Stuck Labels company.

Olivia is coming!

My family is very excited that Olivia is coming to life on T.V. It is very sweet to us as we have so many great memories involving reading Olivia books for almost 5 years. The show premieres on Monday, January 26th at 11:30 a.m.

Gwynth tells us to Go

Have you gotten any newsletters from GOOP yet? Well, the latest was Ms. Paltrow telling us about her favorite places in NYC. Does anyone know what GOOP stands for or its' significance?

Pottery Barn Giveaway

Check out this giveaway over at Savor The Thyme. Tell all your friends.

Sending you love

Ben and I are sending you some love for the long weekend. Give hugs to everyone that your care about-really, get to it.

Wall Candy

Am I the only one that has cabin fever and wants to start redecorating? My daughter is almost 5 and is letting me know her design desires each day. My son is almost 3 and needs to move out of baby into full toddler room and these fantastic removable wall stickies are giving me some great ideas.

Nie Nie is coming back!

The wait is almost over! Nie will be back to

blogging tomorrow, Friday 16th. If you do not know

about Nie, read this and more on her blog and

you see why to be excited about her return.

Clearing the Clutter

One of my resolutions from last year that was not successfully accomplished was that of 'Clearing the Clutter'. I am always trying to be organized yet I never feel organized because there is too much clutter (I have too many 'hiding spots'). I have been working on a plan the past few days and look what came in my email box? An email from My Home Ideas about daily tips to clear the clutter. Start now.