whooo-whooooo.

Would the kids think I was strange if I brought my lunch to school in this? I don’t think they would. That’s the beauty of small children.

How absolutely adorable. This lunch box rocks!

Skip Hop Zoo Lunchies

glooooo…ooooo….oooooo…ooooria!

Happy Happy Happiest of Christmases to you and yours!!!

I am home for the holidays and it feels so nice to be here in my cozy house. Being here just brings me back to my childhood. Cheerful days of hot chocolate and the Nutcracker Suite, decorating the tree with ornaments from years past. Meg and I drove in from Boston Thursday night (she spent the day in my classsroom!) and I have been soaking up this time at home. What a wonderful feeling it is to be on vacation.

I send a wish to you on this glorious day… that your Christmas be filled with happiness, warm thoughts, and that you will be surrounded with the love of your family and friends.

Here is a special grace I recently found that for me, reflects the meaning of the season perfectly. Happy Christmas. ♥

credit: Curly Girl Design

peace and love to you…

Merry Christmas Eve!! Joy to the world!

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: CUTE labels!!

photo by Melanie @ the sweet life

Check out this awesome “chef’s medallion” labels from artist Felix Doolittle! I discovered these adorable gift ideas today while reading one of my favorite blogs. What an awesome idea for the foodie in your life!!!

They have lots of different gift options for just about anyone on your list.

magnets…

bookplates…

return address labels…

personalized calling cards…

Absolutely incredible illustrations. Good stuff, my friends.