Kids Capsule Wardrobes
The concept of a capsule wardrobe works particularly well for children, who tend to outgrow their clothes every 3-6 months and need different items depending on the varying seasons. Summer is not yet drawing to a close, but I’m already thinking ahead to what my littles might need for the Fall/Winter season. I’ve compiled some items from my favorite online shops (ThredUp, Old Navy) and put together some sample outfits to show how easy it can be to dress children with intentionally limited apparel. Tips for Children’s Capsule Wardrobes: Start with what you have – Review your childrens’ existing items to see what might work for the upcoming season (and still fit for the next few months) Work with a palette – This doesn’t have to be…
Summer Maternity Capsule Wardrobe
Baby #3 is due to arrive in November, and that will be here before I know it! Although the first trimester seemed to drag by with constant nausea and fatigue, I looked at the calendar the other day and realized I only have about 4 months left until this baby arrives. Yikes! We recently discovered that baby is a GIRL, and are a little stumped on name choices…. so, while that is a priority in the back of my mind, the day-to-day tasks are taking precedence at the moment. I’ve finally hit my 2nd trimester stride, and feeling somewhat more like my normal self in getting things accomplished with work, parenting, household duties, etc. It was a good reminder of how much I take good…
Currently: July 2017
READING Wonderland Creek by Lynn Austin. Also recently finished re-reading Lord of the Rings after several years. Just as good as ever! My summer reading list includes revisiting several childhood favorites…must be feeling nostalgic! DREAMING of a shared room for little girls. McBaby #3 is a GIRL and I’m Pinteresting all the pretty room decor ideas for girls. So fun! ACCOMPLISHING just enough. A few recent health interruptions (read: 1st trimester nausea/fatigue and stress-related gastritis) are reminding me to slow down and focus on priorities. My freelance work keeps me busy during allotted work hours — both DS and DD are in preschool 3 mornings a week, so those hours plus naptimes add up to 20 or 22 hours a week, which is plenty considering…
Love Grows
Isn’t it funny how, mere hours after giving birth to a new little human being, you can hardly remember what life was like without them? It is one of the miracles and blessings of parenthood that love expands exponentially to accommodate the joys and responsibilities of caring for another unique soul. I’ll admit this was one of my fears before Moira arrived — would I feel the same way for her as I do for my son, my firstborn? First-time parenthood is such an overwhelming experience, emotionally and physically, it was hard to imagine that I would have the capacity to double that experience. While I am still challenged by the physicality of having more than one child (there’s just not enough hands!), I have…
What’s for Dinner? Banana Salmon
It sounds like an odd combination, but it’s really quite delicious. This is a recipe my mother used to prepare, that was passed on from her mother. It’s not something I prepare often (DH isn’t a fan of fish unless he caught it himself), and this was the first time introducing to the kiddos! It’s very easy to make and goes well with just about any green veggie. I served with broccoli and brown rice, but steam asparagus or sauteed garlic spinach would be delicious, too. They seemed to enjoy it, so I’ll keep it in the rotation for the next time hubby is out of town! 😉 Salmon with Bananas & Mustard Sauce 3-4 salmon filets (I used frozen this time, but fresh is…