Candy

Although I don't have this problem yet, I know it will be a battle in the future.  Kids and candy.  As a mom, I would like to raise my children as free of candy as possible.  I know this will be a battle because sometimes, I can't even keep myself from a little sweet goodness now and then.  This morning though, I read this article and it fostered a whole new train of thought for me, and my approach to mothering.

This mother helped foster innovation, and creativity in her children by implementing candy 'experiments' rather than just letting them eat the candy.  After reading the article, it made me think of my childhood experience and how my mom helped foster innovation and creativity in me.  We would bake, make crafts, and play games of which she would always include a "lesson".  So instead of just having us add chocolate chips to the dough, and stir, she would explain why we were doing each step.  Instead of looking at things as they are, such as candy, we as parents should be challenging our children with what something as simple as candy could be. 

This way of thinking should not just be reserved for kids.  I need to be more innovative, and creative in my everyday life.  Thinking outside of the box, is a talent that can be used in all faucets of life, and usually proves to have rewards in the end.

Bittersweet Friday

I love Fridays, as I’ve previously written about here.  Yet today marks a bittersweet day.  I’ve given up my morning coffee.  I've always had a love, hate relationship with coffee.  I go through stages of having it every morning, or not at all.  I like coffee because it suppresses my appetite and it also helps keep me regulated...if ya know what I mean.  But, I also tend to add too much milk and sugar.  I've realized that although coffee isn't bad in itself, I abuse it by forgoing a healthy breakfast, and loading it with milk and sugar.  And the worst of it is that I am still nursing, and I know my son does not need the caffeine.  So this morning marks the first morning of my no-coffee-challenge.  I don't know how long this challenge will go on, but I've decided to replace my morning coffee with options like today; green tea with a little sugar (I'll be moving to stevia, after I get used to no coffee, slowly people) and an apple with almond butter.  I was very proud of myself all morning... but then around 10:30, I felt hungry.  I don't think I really was hungry, I think it's just my subconscious knowing that I can't have something, because I had the biggest urge for something I saw on a commercial.

So my husband loves Eggo's.  We keep a box at all times in our freezer.  I think they are gross and totally bad for you, so I never eat them.  Yet lately Eggo's have been all over the TV, and one commercial there's this little 10-13 year old boy who says, he eats his Eggo's with peanut butter and chocolate chips on top.  Now, after seeing this commercial, it's been on my mind.  I know we have Eggo's, chocolate chips and peanut butter.  So this morning as a no coffee reward, I went for it.  I toasted 1 Eggo, slathered it with peanut butter and added a handful of chocolate chips.  It was Divine.  But it was heavy and I nearly chocked swallowing it!  Or maybe that was because I was shoving it down my throat because I felt guilty eating it... who knows but it was gorgeous, so gorgeous I can't ever do that again.  :)

Have a great weekend!

Budget Finds...

Since when did Target get so many great designers and become so glam! While living in Europe, Target was probably the store I missed the most.  Needless to say my trip there yesterday left me shocked at how many great things they had, and I now have a wish list that is far too big for my budget.  Here are a couple of things that if I don’t buy, you should!

For a nursery:

These are fitted sheet options... Which one should I get?



I thought this night light was so cute, they had a better Whale version at the store

For the home:

                       Love the mirrors, still a bit pricey, but gorge!

For you:

This is really cute, too small on model

There were some other sweaters, and dresses that were adorable, couldn't find them online though...

This is adorable and would look great on our bed, the back is yellow velvet!

I want two of these for the foot of my bed, I would paint them and reupholster the top in something like this:

Alright, I've spent enough time on Target's website. If you go, take a look at there stationary, thank you cards, and home decor. I also saw a little glass piggy bank that would look adorable in a kids room.

A new start...

I'm back!  It's been awhile since I've been in my little blog space.  With my return comes a renewed energy, many life transitions, and hopefully a fun and interesting blog.  Since I've been gone...

• I've finished school
• Had a baby- Little boy, Andre who is 5 months now!
• Moved back to the states
• Travelled across the US
• Become a desperate housewife

My goal for this blog is to broadcast my weekly homemade accomplishments, to both inspire you and keep myself accountable and productive...ya, an accountable-productive desperate housewife.  Who's hot, obviously. :)  Unfortunatley you won't see my picture, nor my husbands or son's on this site in an effort to remain inconspicuous. 
I've got much to share, starting with what I currently adore...

Finally a nautical shirt I REALLY love

I've been wanting these for over a year! Still waitin' for that sale...

This chair would look perfect in my "library" room, still looking on craigslist for a look-a-like, not holding my breath



For my son's nursery, so cute and a bit scary at the same time! Should I get the zebra?



This bracelet is adorable, I'm patiently waiting for it to arrive...impulse buy

The BEST lounge pants EVER! BUY them!

And that's all for now.