I am in love with this collection of organic animal towels from 3 Sprouts, jump over to Inhabitots to see the entire collection. The chicken is hands down my favorite – I wish they made these for bigger kids. However, I am positive there is no way I could wrap Eben up in one of them now. Ha! Which is your favorite?
Eben has a fantastic bed – it is a bunk bed + desk combination from Ikea. We have had it since he was old enough to sleep in his own bed and it is the perfect solution for small spaces. The problem: he is now 10 and wants a bed that is lower to the ground because he wants Noodles and Lilly to sleep with him. (That should be interesting!) This is the solution that we have come up with: Mr. Sweet Greens is going to use an electric saw to cut the bed legs down to a regular bed height (maybe lower). We plan to use large bins underneath the bed for storage. Then, Mr. Sweet Greens is going to add three more legs to the desk portion and repurpose the bookshelf that is above the desk as a wall shelf. This way Eben will still have a desk, shelving and a bed that is lower to the ground. Thoughts? What do you think?
Will it work? Will it look weird?
Would you consider cutting apart your furniture to make something new?
Do you have any ideas of how I could repurpose the ladder?
It’s always nice to freshen up your home right in time for summer. However, buying new things to brighten up your home isn’t exactly eco-friendly. You can spruce up your home with very little impact on the environment and without breaking the bank. You have heard of the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle); read my seven Rs for freshening up your home. Then lay back, relax, and enjoy the summer to come in your “new” space.
Just ask your child if they know what a time capsule is and they will bubble with excitement. The very idea of placing family objects in a time capsule to be buried or hidden away until a later date is so much fun for kids. Making a family time capsule is a great way to talk about the experience your family has enjoyed together over the years. While making our family time capsule, my son wanted to include items that he cherished – a stuffed animal, a favorite book, and a handful of organic candies. I wanted to incorporate photos from our family’s favorite vacations and a drawing that my son made for me. However, you can put anything that your children requests in the family time capsule, then hide it away to be opened at a later time. Check out how to make your own family time capsule – everything you need is in your recycling bin!
We have had our current Pottery Barn duvet cover and shams for 10 years. How can that be? Shouldn’t they be worn out by now? I swear Pottery Barn has the greatest long lasting textiles out there! Whenever I think that we need new bedding, we always come back to – why? Our current bedding is fine. 
What do you think? Do you think I will love it 10 years from now?
Too bright for your taste? Or do you like the pops of color?