Reindeer Cupcakes (again!)

What to do with 3 kids on a rainy day? I found myself in this very predicament this week when I hosted my 12 year-old niece for a sleepover... luckily, she likes baking so we donned the aprons and spent the better part of a day making and decorating...

Snow Day!

But first....I think this is my new favorite picture of my girl.  I went into work this morning (and went to get my white mocha from Safeway/Starbucks where all the crazies were getting bread and milk) so I didn't have a full snow day but I...

Camel & Yak

Large Hurricane Candle HolderGreen gate StonewareChristmas Tree Card HolderZinc HousesZinc Angel WingsThis week for my 'shops i love' page, I bring you Camel and Yak. A friendly young business, they sell charming home decor and beautiful gifts with a...
Creating Christmas memories around the home...Our first batch of ginger bread cookies seemed a little crumbly...we had lots of fun though. We placed them in a tin and took them to Playgroup and decorated them with little friends. yum!  I enjoy...

Dealing with Difficult People #2: The Competitive Parent

I'm not the most tactful person in the world which is less than ideal given that I work with some of the most arrogant and annoying people on earth (see "I'm not the most tactful person..."). Ergo, I've had loads of experience picking my way through...