500 SALES!

It's a party around here.... The Shop made it to 500 SALES! There will be cake, which doesn't really apply to you. (sorry)
But - this does apply to you - enter 500PARTY at checkout and receive Free Shipping on your order now through the end of May. (domestic only)

Thanks to all my wonderful customers out there. Eat a cupcake today for me. :)
>>>>>  Now let's celebrate good times, c'mon! da da da da...

Viva My Plants!

Some of you may remember my longstanding record of killing anything (and everything) green. I don't know what happens. I just don't have the touch. I see people with lush landscapes and overflowing gardens and can't fathom how they do it. I'm not asking for a farm or jungle...I just want to maintain a tiny house plant! But I can't seem to manage it.
My longest living plant thus far was a cute little succulent a few years back. So I thought I'd give that another go since people joke that you "can't kill these!"...if they only knew.
So here they are. A few succulents and a poky little cactus. (He's the feisty one)

I sent a pic to my husband yesterday and said "here we go! all in their pots...viva my plants!" and he replied "in their tombs, you mean". He has bet me the cost of this endeavor that they don't make it through summer. We'll show him, won't we fellas?

20% OFF for Mother's Day

Get your mom something fun or lovely...and do it for 20% OFF when you use the coupon code SUPERMOM at check out.
Say 'Thanks for the sweet memories' with the Childhood Charm Bracelet...or 'Thanks for all you do' with the Iron Charm Necklace or the Vintage Charm Necklace - Cookware Collection...or simply 'Thanks for being you' with the Flora Necklace.
Lots to choose from! 
Click Here to shop around, and Happy Mother's Day!

Xenotees

Remember that little deal we have going with my friend Noelle of Xenotees? She sends us free clothes (the whole family) and we model them for her shop. It’s been going on for a few years now. I love a good trade, but I'm certain we got the best part of this deal…free clothes!!!
A few weeks ago, a giant box stuffed with new shirts for all of us arrived on my doorstep - wahoo! I've been photo-ing like a mad woman. :)
Check out her shop for the newest stuff, including this fun Mother's Day Special. Matchy matchy!

Little Birdies

A new family just moved in to our birdhouse. We watched the mom nest and nest for weeks and then one day we heard little squeaks coming from the birdhouse. Then finally, we saw them poking their itty-bitty heads out for a quick bite. The mom trusts us a tiny bit...but she won't keep her back to us for long when it's feeding time. I snapped a quick picture through the window tonight at dinner.



















The kids check on those birds morning noon and night. Ruthie watches and waits patiently, yelling "WOOK! WOOK!" when the mama appears with a snack. She tells them "nigh-nigh" at bedtime too...so sweet.
















They're getting so big! I'll be sad to see them fly away. (the birds too)

How to Make Marshmallow Peeps At Home

My husband, knowing my affinity for these sweet treats, just sent me this article and I had to share.
Click Here for the step-by-step. (thanks to those over at The Kitchn).
Look how pretty!

Easter Eggs

A few days ago the kids and I dyed some eggs together. I'm pretty sure I haven't done that since I was a little kid! I love it. There's something about those simple smooth pastel egg shells that has me smitten.
Definitely worth the $3 and the mess. :)