Author Archives: Carissa

07
Oct, 2013

movie monday: a story for you (with bonus app reviews!)

the story above was made using one of our family’s new favorite apps:  infiniscroll. i’ve seen a lot of kids’ apps recently and this one is unique and offers some fun opportunities for collaborative storytelling.  basically, you pick five pictures … Continue reading →

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06
Oct, 2013

fashion chronicles, special edition: new glasses!

i recently once again dived into one of my most favorite/least favorite bi-annual traditions…. choosing new glasses frames.  i love this process because it’s refreshing to get a new look!  i hate this because it’s so hard to find the … Continue reading →

Posted in reviews, style | 5 Comments
03
Oct, 2013

scandinavian tuna melt

looooong time readers (hi, mom!) may remember my brief mention of a family favorite recipe called a scandinavian sandwich wheel that we always made a few times each summer when i was growing up.  i still love that recipe, but … Continue reading →

Posted in trip down memory lane, yum | 2 Comments
02
Oct, 2013

another review and giveaway: boynton music!

i was asked if i’d be willing to host another giveaway and at the risk of getting all commercial on you, dear readers, i accepted the opportunity because i generally admire sandra boynton’s work and i also like several of … Continue reading →

Posted in la la la! | 11 Comments
16
Sep, 2013

movie monday: cow chicken, episode 7

very studious fans of the cow chicken show may notice a gap between this episode and the last one.  episode 6 is still in the works, but the happy little dude wanted to watch this one get made after we … Continue reading →

Posted in kid stuff, video | 1 Comment
24
Aug, 2013

my new sewing obsession and a giveaway winner!

the happy little dude has finally conceded that using the toilet might be something he could be convinced to do and i have been celebrating by sewing him the cutest underwear ever! yes, i could just go buy some, but … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, kid stuff, summer | 2 Comments
22
Aug, 2013

fashion chronicles: in which someone tries to guess my age

a dear friend of mine loaned me a few of her threadless t-shirts and i thought i’d try something a bit funky and wear one with this (usually worn dressier) skirt.  i actually loved it and had so much fun … Continue reading →

Posted in style, summer | 5 Comments
21
Aug, 2013

you really should try these.

unless, maybe if you have a nut allergy.  then you should stay far away from them.  but if you’re okay with nuts, then these are a-ma-zing and have been the new favorite adult snack (the happy little dude isn’t a … Continue reading →

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19
Aug, 2013

an exciting giveaway!

a long while back, i wrote a review of the books by matthew van fleet. these books were so popular in our household for such a long time that we’d actually purchase anything new by this author as soon as … Continue reading →

Posted in baby stuff, fun stuff, kid stuff, reviews | 14 Comments
15
Aug, 2013

i washed the quilt!

and it turned out so beautifully crinkly and soft and none of the colors bled and i am even more in love with it than ever!   mmm….. cozy…

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