gobble, gobble
Thanks is right around the corner, and turkey is on my mind. Buying this year's bird for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised at the price. We ordered a free-range, fresh turkey from New Seasons at $1.69 per pound. I thought that was such a deal, especially considering the last holiday meal I served was Prime Rib at closer to $11 per pound. Thought again when I saw the advert for Safeway turkeys at closer to fifty cents a pound. I doubt the New Seasons poultry has ever heard the words "butter" or "ball," and it comes with five pounds of potatoes. » Read more
laugh and laugh and fall apart
Good times this weekend. Started out Friday morning with a good outing to see Penny and her Puppets at the Kenton firehouse in N. Portland. She does such a great job with the stories. Lots of little boys in the audience and pretty much all were enraptured. My Boo couldn't tear his eyes away. » Read more
Hello Darkness My Good Friend
Ok, so Sunday was the loooongest day EVER. Seriously. Not only did it have an extra hour, but it just went on and on forever. It didn't help that I slept poorly the night before and so spent the long day in a stupor, just waiting and waiting for bedtime to arrive. I must say, the darkness is NOT my friend and I am still grumpy about the change in time. That being said, there is something about being out at night that is just exciting. » Read more
Flipside Hats: Double the fun
Made locally from salvaged materials and detailed with distinctive stripes of ribbon, stitching, lace, fake fur, and other materials, each hat is unique. The timeless “P-town Cap” is worn easily by all; reversible, for complementing any fashion mood. With the rainy and chilly season upon us, it is essential to cover our kids’ heads, keeping them dry and warm. Good thing these hats are two-in-one! Sold in local shops and trunk shows, $34, find retailers at flipsidehats.com.
Simply Silhouettes: Classic, yet whimsical decor
Take your photos up a notch. Capture your little one’s priceless childhood with this fresh take on a traditional artform. Destined to become heirlooms, the portraits, from Simply Silhouettes, are created with classic styling, handcrafted warmth and not least, a touch of elegant whimsy. Simply Silhouettes, a local business, offers a variety of styles (think sweet, sweet profile shots, mamas!) and custom designed products, including prints, canvases, clothing, stationery sets, and more. Prices vary;
Wild Carrots Clothes are TOO Cute
Wild Carrots from Grasshopper Boutique
We’ve long been fans of the sweet girls dresses from Wild Carrots; recently, we tried some pants for the fella, and now we are just can’t get enough of Wild Carrots.
The best part is you can enjoy them for a long time. Pants are designed long, to be worn cuffed at first and let down as the child grows. Dresses start long and transition into tops worn with leggings or pants. K » Read more
Thanksgiving: Traditions IN, Caring About Lumps: OUT
Thanksgiving is definitely one of my favorite holidays. In my family, “Thanks” is the big one—our entire extended family, out to third cousins, gets together for a huge reunion / party. It’s a wonderful, multigenerational occasion for bonding. Plus it’s tons of fun. After the feast, we collectively put on an amateur Vaudeville show (emphasis on amateur), with the same “acts” performed each year, always to raucous applause and laughter. » Read more
