Kids Snacks can be for Adults too!

I recently got a new phone, mainly because my camera on the old was broken and I had been managing without it for many months.  I finally got to see all of the pictures found some classics.
I came across one that made my mouth water.  About a year ago I made some creative kids snacks with some kids I was babysitting and I remember enjoying it so much, and now my pregnant self just has to have it...I've been addicted to bananas lately.

Caterpillar Banana from the "Creative Snacks" book.

All you need:
- Banana
- Stick pretzels
- Peanut Butter
- Coconut flakes
- Raisins
Hopefuly the picture explains how you should put it all together :)

Our final product

Too Soon?

Is it too early to start letting Santa know what I am loving right now?

From Left to Right starting at Top

{1. Can't go wrong with a Starbucks Gift Card   2. Marc by Marc Jacobs "Pretty Nylon Elizababy" Diaper Bag   3. Marc Jacobs Francesca Tote   4. PAPERSOURCE Letter Press Combo Kit   

6. This look   8. These socks   7. SOREL's}

All I really want for Christmas is a beautiful healthy baby:)

DIY Thank You Cards: Paper Source

I can't really take full credit for making these "Thank You" cards because I bought a kit from Paper Source that had all of the envelopes, cards, trimmings, and scraps that were pretty much all color coordinated.  I felt like I was totally cheating so I took everything out of the box and mixed it all together to force creativity on myself.  It's so easy to just go to a store and pick out a card, but its so much more fun to make them yourself (if you have the time.)  Well, at least I think so.  Next time, no kit :)

DIY: Nursery Rocker

I recently bought an old rocking chair from a thrift store and gave it a simple face lift before I put it in the babies room.  I was really torn between buying an expensive rocker/glider or making a little work for myself in finding something at a thrift store that I could fix up.  I went with the thrift store option and luckily I found a rocking chair that needed very little TLC, just a little sandpaper and some spray paint.  I'm so glad I did this because it was so cheap ($50 for rocker and $10 for 2 cans of paint... already had a sander) and I feel like I added more of a personal touch to the room.  It feels like time is flying by so fast and this baby will be here so soon.  I'm glad I pretty much have the nursery done so I don't have to worry about it last minute.  I still have some finishing touches to do after baby is born for gender specific decorations and my brother, Conlan, is making me a bookshelf!  Although, I should probably double check on that with him...college students aren't so trustworthy :)

So far.  Should have probably moved the tub mat from under the crib before I took this...oh well.

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Check out this cute family here.

Feeling Orange

Today, Aaron got vacation time for next year, so it looks like we will be headed to CA in June!  I am hoping the thought of us (all three of us) being under the warm CA sun will get me through the cold MA winter.  I guess I have a few other things to keep me happy and excited during the winter this year:)  
When I think of summer I think of bright warm colors, like the color orange.  Orange can really add character to a dull room or brighten up an outfit.

What color do you like to add to a dull space or outfit?

Bright Orange room here.

Orange flats here.

Bob Jogging Stroller here.

Chair from Urban Outfittters here.

Cool colored camera here.

Marc Jacobs "Orange" perfume here.

I'm a Fan...

...Of these Patriots fans :)

I hope everyone has a great weekend!  I know I will be while taking care of these kiddos.  Good luck in the New York Marathon Erin!!

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