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A little extra love on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2013

Today’s planned post got dropped from the agenda after Levi was sent home from school early yesterday. Apparently, he screamed and cried with his hands in his mouth for an entire hour, prompting his teacher to call me. She thought he was probably teething but didn’t want him to stay there feeling (and acting) miserable for the remaining two hours. I could’ve popped in to give him some Advil, but I was afraid he’d be even more upset seeing me come and go without taking him with me. So, my writing was postponed until later in the day, and an unhappy Levi and I spent the morning together.

My parents are flying into Omaha today to visit for the weekend. I’m so looking forward to the company. JB has been on a “business trip” this week, so I’ve been feeling extra exhausted and lonely. He’s even missing Valentine’s Day — boohoo! I suppose we’ll just have to celebrate Cupid’s holiday by going out for a romantic dinner over the weekend. Oh, darn!

Wishing you all a day of hugs, kisses and chocolate hearts!

{Instagram photo via The Everygirl featuring West Elm mugs}

Moorea Seal Giveaway!

February 13, 2013

One of my favorite things about Alt Summit was being introduced to new blog and brands. Bing gifted attendees bracelets from artist and blogger Moorea Seal’s eponymous line of jewelry, and I want you to have one, too!

Today’s giveaway winner will receive a Katrina bracelet in Shimmer Gold from Moorea Seal. Punctuated by 11 silver-plated studs, this leather bracelet is an edgy take on bohemian chic style that will easily pair with your everyday accessories. Arm party, anybody?

Want to win this gold leather studded bracelet?

To enter today’s giveaway, simply leave a comment below describing your style. Are you preppy? Do you gravitate towards feminine and romantic looks, or do you have more eclectic tastes?

Entries must be posted by Sunday, February 17th at 5pm CST.

Good luck!

I used random.org to pick the winner. Congratulations to Marigold! This giveaway is now closed.

One entry per person. Open to US readers only. $25 USD total value. Winner will be chosen randomly, contacted by email, and announced at the bottom of this post.

When do the terrible twos start?

February 12, 2013

Today is Levi’s 19-month birthday, but I’m afraid he’s already exhibiting signs of the Terrible Twos: moodiness, temper tantrums, and persistent use of the word “no.”

He’s only recently added “no” to his vocabulary but has been using it with abandon for the past several days. When he doesn’t want to do what we’ve asked, he shakes his head, stomps his feet, and yells, “No, no, no, no, no!”

This weekend was especially challenging. Levi fussed and cried when it was time to put on his jacket, sit in his highchair, and go to bed. I actually can’t remember the last time he was so hysterical at bedtime — perhaps when we were sleep training? Standing up in his crib Sunday night, he screamed and wailed at the top of his lungs in such a panicked state that JB was convinced Levi must have been afraid of something in his room.

As Levi’s going-to-bed behavior seemed so out of the ordinary, I could only let him cry for about 10 minutes before I felt the need to console him. Instantly relieved when I walked into his room, Levi put himself to sleep while I sat on a stool beside his crib. Eventually I snuck out, but not before worrying that I had just started a bad precedent for dealing with crying at bedtime.

Has Levi officially entered the Terrible Twos? Or is this a just a phase possibly related to starting nursery school?

If you’ve experienced similar behavior and can share any words of wisdom, please leave a comment below!

{art by Kyle Pellet}

Baby Shower Party Decor

February 11, 2013

When I offered to host a small baby shower for my sister in New York City, three questions immediately came to mind:

When will it be?
Where will it be?
What will the theme be?

The first two questions were easy to answer. This small gathering of my sister’s friends would be held the day after the family baby shower her in-laws were throwing for her, and we’d keep it casual (and cost-effective) by doing it in her apartment. My biggest challenge would be choosing a theme, color scheme, decorations, and party favors.

See, as much as I love throwing parties, I’m more of a big-picture person — great at brainstorming ideas but terrible at executing the tiny details. I usually overthink every little to-do on my list so I feel perpetually overwhelmed, and my perfectionist tendencies often get in the way of making decisions. Like I did for Levi’s first birthday party, I wanted my sister’s baby shower to be a picture-perfect occasion worthy of a magazine spread (or at least a blog feature), but I had no idea how to make that happen.

Oh, and one more thing: Whatever decor I dreamed up would have to travel with me from Omaha to New York City.… READ MORE!

On Sale! Tea Collection

February 10, 2013

One of my favorite children’s clothing lines, Tea Collection, is offering 15% off sitewide from now until 2/14 with the promo code GOTHERE15. This discount is valid on both new styles, including springs looks inspired by Tea Collection’s travels to South Africa (see above for some of my favorites for boys and girls), and already reduced sale items. That’s an extra 15% off everything on sale!

Remember, Punxsutawney Phil predicted that an early spring is on the way, so now’s the perfect time to start shopping for warmer-weather clothing. (Especially if you’re housebound on the East coast because of Nemo.)

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