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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: fair trade + homemade + gifts that give back

May 8, 2014

1. Family Tree Rings by Jessie Steury for Minted, benefiting Every Mother Counts 2. Happy Night + Calypso Bloom necklace made in Uganda via 31bits 3. Stade Tank | Krochet Kids International  4. LA GLORIA BAG | Noonday Collection 5. Homegrown monogram mug from Anthropologie 6. Gift Tower from GourmetGiftBaskets 7. A set of three trays made by a family operated carpentry shop in Guatemala | Noonday Collection 8 Lambani Brass Necklace from . . .

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Friday Finds

April 25, 2014

1.  Nautical Stripe Dress on Gilt 2.  Linen Brushstrokes Pillow by Cotton & Flax  via Etsy 3. Converse on sale at Gilt  4. Skylar Sunglasses (just got these -way cute) at Urban Outfitters 5. Handcrafted Leather and Wood Waterfall Necklace - Be Festive | NOVICA 6. Brown Lorinda Sandal on sale at Zulily  7. Sprouted Quinoa Bowl with Kale Almond Pesto ( gluten-free and vegan) by Tasty Yummies 8. Crosley Cruiser Printed Briefcase Record . . .

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Friday Finds

April 18, 2014

On Friday, I round up some good finds on the internet. From handmade, to fair-trade, to good deals and great eats.     This week, both Gap and Banana Republic are having a site-wide 40% sale. SITE-WIDE, yo. I just ordered about 20 day dresses. They are the muu-muus for my generation.     Zulily has Volcom boys clothing at insane discounts. I buy all of buy boys’ clothes from Zulily these days because they have the skate brands they like for half off regular price.   . . .

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Friday Finds

April 11, 2014

1. Diamond Print Shirt Dress | Gap 2. Tassel Zip Tote | Old Navy 3. Handmade Initials Charm | Etsy 4. Roasted Potatoes & Marinated Summer Vegetables with Lemon Aioli 5. Eco Friendly & Organic Felted Bowls | Etsy 6. Malawi Roast Coffee | Tom's 7. Suede Sandals for Girls | Gap 8. Printed Halter One-Piece for Girls | Gap 9. Waverider Graphic Tee for Boys | Gap . . .

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Friday Finds: stripes, spring salads, summer shoes, and more….

April 4, 2014

1. An easy salad with large avocado slices, leafy greens, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and a some herbs.2. I just ordered this Gap maxi dress and suspect it will be my uniform this spring. 3. Handcrafted of dried plant material and then dipped in paint, these tiny vases are specially made for air plants. 4. I am digging this striped boyfriend shirtdress too.5. Kenyan artisans hand-carve these salad server ladles from wild olive wood, an East African tree known for its beautiful . . .

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Friday Finds: feeling nautical, yummy eats, home decor and more…..

March 28, 2014

1. Alternative Lotus Chambray Shirtdress  I want this dress. It's perfect for going to the beach or out for a fun night. 2. Nautical Stripe Organic Tee Organic nautical stripe tee for toddlers and boys. Available on Zulily. 3. All I Need Art Print by Hillary Bird. This print is great for adding spring colors to your home. 4. Geometric Pillow This colored pillow will make the perfect accent on a couch or bed. 5. Original World Map on Etsy, handmade in USA. I love maps. 6. . . .

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Friday Finds: flattering suits and coverups, summer wardrobe staples, TOMS on sale, and more….

July 13, 2013

  1. Crocs Wedge Sandal. I KNOW. I cannot believe I’m recommending Crocs. But these guys are soooo comfortable and they can get wet and then dry really quickly. I’ve now got them in turquoise and black. 2. I just ordered this Alpatronix case that recharges the phone. Game-changer. And surprisingly small. 3. This Old Navy pencil skirt is DA BOMB. It’s made of cotton jersey so it’s as comfortable as a t-shirt but it looks surprisingly dressy. I’ve got it in several colors and it’s my summer . . .

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Weekend Finds

June 15, 2013

Our kids still have another week of school, so it doesn’t quite feel like summer has started in our house. I’m still stocking up on summer supplies in an effort to keep our sanity as I’ve got four kids home all summer. I’ve stumbled onto some great deals this week and thought I would share. First up, it’s the Tea Collection semi-annual sale!  Oh Tea Collection . . . I can’t quit you.   I am a huge fan of Zulily.  It’s a flash sale site and it can be hit or miss, but sometimes . . .

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friday finds

October 2, 2012

It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Target. I buy most of the clothes for my boys from their Shaun White line, and Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Mini line is my favorite for the girls. Check out these cute new tees for fall! A company called Cinammon Sticks made me these custom-stamped stackable rings with the names of everyone in my family. I love them – I haven’t taken them off since I got them. Earlier this year we were invited to a little meet-and-greet with iCarly star Jennette McCurdy.  She . . .

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friday finds: raising an olympian with shawn johnson’s mom

May 18, 2012

Recently gymnast Shawn Johnson, who won the all-around silver in the 2008 Olympic games, attempted a comeback in the 2012 games after recovering from a serious knee injury.  In this video, P&G highlights her story, focusing on her mom’s role in her journey.  There are so many things I love about Shawn’s mom – but espacially the emphasis on balance and enjoyment that she instilled in her daughter. She taught her that being excellent is something to strive for, but also to have . . .

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