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.
However, we are getting ready to move into our new space our duvet is starting to fade. I decided to purchase the Woodland Organic Duvet Cover and Shams from Pottery Barn – so that I could put our existing bedding on the guest bed. I love the Woodland bedding – great bright colors, organic and only $79? Who could ask for more?
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?
It was super-duper hot yesterday, here in Florida. So hot in fact, it was the perfect time for ice cream. Alas, we didn’t have any in our freezer. Since we were getting ready for an afternoon splash in the pool, it wasn’t a good time for a bicycle ride to the store. I then remembered making ice cream as a child in a coffee can. We didn’t have a coffee can available, but I was able to find a couple of can containers in our recycling bin. We spent the next 1/2 hour together making a simple, yummy vanilla ice cream that we enjoyed together before heading out to the pool. You can make ice cream with your children in your own recycled ice cream churn too.
Hello, Friends! What are your weekend plans? I am getting ready to look at a few homes. We decided that we want to continue to rent, because we just can’t make up our minds as to where exactly we want to live.{wink} We do know that we want to be closer to Eben’s school and the beach. I am looking at a townhouse today that is less than a mile from the beach and only a few miles from Eben’s school. Plus, it backs to a nature preserve. Can you imagine the views? We are definitely ready to move, so I have my fingers crossed that we will find something soon.
While I make my list of things that I want our new space to have, here are a few green things I thought you would enjoy:
– Have you ever wondered what a Paramo is? Super neat! – Is your home healthy? These tips will help you find out! – This sea grass is fantastic. Did you see the starfish? – Dolphins just make everything better. – Super cute cake toppers! – Another reason to make your own ice cream — wood pulp? – Your child should be the mayor of this town! – I am so jealous of Jordan’s trip to Le Boulanger des Invalides Jocteur!{intro photograph}
Have a super lovely green weekend, I will see you here on Monday.
Spring days are always fun, but add a little wind to the weather and kids go wild. There is something about the wind blowing through their hair, the mystery in the air and zipping through the yard, arms extended, pretending to fly through the breeze. What could make a windy day more fun for your children? Pinwheels, of course! Pinwheels are perfect for windy days and they make for fun birthday party favors, too! You can make up a handful of pinwheels in a few short minutes and everything you need you can find in your craft closet and desk drawer. You can learn how to make these fun, windy day toys in a few short steps too!
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!
