Oh, this week.
It was good, people. Really good.
The perfect combination of friends and family, busy and quiet, and good reading.
What sweet little things struck my fancy during all that bliss?
Well, here’s just a few. Hope you noticed all the sweet little things that surrounded you, too.
Pellegrino. The Boy has been a seltzer drinker all his life. He loves the bubbly water. If you follow me on Facebook {you do, don’t you?}, you know whenever we head into Starbucks, he orders a Pellegrino.
He’s a 6-year-old.
Who orders Pellegrino.
That makes me giggle. Like the time when, at 3 years old, he told the waitress at our local 99 Restaurant that he’d like a club soda with lime.
He’s a retiree in a Transformers t-shirt, people.
Retro Illustrations. Flipping the calendar from February to March was a joy on many levels. 1. It means we’re closer to birds chirping and the scent of lilac coming through the screen door. Could happen any day now.
Right? Right?!
And 2. I got to enjoy a whole new scene by one of my favorites illustrators: Miroslav Sasek. I just love that retro vibe.
Space Kid Print for Compassion International. My friends over at CoupleJones are good people. And they do good things … like starting their Doing Something Good campaign, which proves that simple acts of generosity and kindness can have an amazing effect on the world.
You can do good, too. A simple little act like downloading their whimsical Space Kid Print for a piddly {that’s a word, right?} $8–with all proceeds going to Compassion International–will brighten up the space of a child you love while helping another.
Sweet and easy.
Kids’ toothpaste. On Wednesday night, I grabbed the tube of toothpaste that was on the bathroom vanity. I hadn’t realized that it was The Boy’s tube, but it was okay, because what followed was a birthday party in my mouth.
I’m telling you: if you’re feeling blue, brush your teeth with a kid’s toothpaste.
Total joy.
Who’s on First? On a recent Barnes and Noble outing, The Boy and I stumbled across this fantastic book. It’s based on Abbott and Costello’s {if you don’t know who they are, shame on you … Google them right now} shtick, and in my opinion, every young kiddo should own it. That’s why I bought a few for upcoming birthday parties.
Sorry, peeps, for spoiling it for you.
Now you know that if Matt’s on your kid’s guest list, this is what they’ll be getting.
Spring Issues. Yes, we’re having oh, maybe the 10th storm of the season, but look what came in the mail the other day!
It’s just around the corner folks … don’t despair!
And from Blogland … well, you don’t get better than these gals. I always love reading what they have to share.
- Teryaki Salmon Recipe from Red Velvet Rooster {it looks SO good, and it’s perfect for those of us who can’t eat meat on Fridays!}
- $100 Anthropologie Giveaway from Antlers & Roses
- Dear Beginner Blogger from Beginner Beans
Enjoy your weekend, friends, and don’t forget to come back on Monday to link up your Much Ado Monday post! Anything goes, as long as it wouldn’t make your momma blush.
Linking up today with the following:
Photo Friday Blog Hop @ Ladies Holiday . Friday Favorite Things @ Finding Joy . Aloha Friday @ What Jean Likes . That Friday Blog Hop! @ Forgetful Momma
Thanks for linking up my recipe on here!! Have a great Friday!!
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Thank you SO much for sharing our print and project for Compassion!! So glad you had auch a great week! We are so thankful for you!
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Kid’s toothpaste is SO much fun! Spring issues of Better Homes are my favorite.
Happy Friday!
Amy just wrote this gem …Photo Friday Flashback.
1.) I want that kids book. so cute.!
2.) yes to spring.
3.) how cute is your boy? have you ever made floats out of Pellegrino. oh my goodness. next time your at starbucks buy a bottle of their vanilla syrup. add pella, vanilla icecream, and a few pumps of vanilla flavor … heaven.!
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Oh I just love how you write and your take on life!!! I always smile and nod and sometimes softly sigh when I read your lovely sweet little things. It always makes me think of my sweet little things that I possibly raced through or missed through out my week…thank you for that blessing!!!
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Love the toothpaste advice! I think I shall add kiddie toothpaste to the grocery list for those days when I need a little pick-me-up. We all have them!
And I love the “Who’s on First” bit. How wonderful that they made a children’s book of it…twould make GREAT b-day gifts.
Thanks for sharing that “Dear Beginner Blogger” post. It spoke to me!
Sweet little things indeed. Love this series.
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Your sweet little things always make me smile and feel inspired
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LOL I love your stories about the boy, he is just too precious. And I’ll have to remember the tip about kid’s toothpaste, I remember wanting to spend a lot of time brushing my teeth when I was a kid and I think I know why… haha
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{Melinda} So cute. Love that he orders Pellegrino. And I miss buying that kind of toothpaste for my kiddos.
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Haha! Your little boy is so cute. Almost like he has an old wise soul in that little body.
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