What a day! Our sweet Evelyn turned 3 yesterday and I did all I could to ensure a fun filled day for her :) I set-up her presents in the front room the night before, so the first thing she saw as she...
There is a new addition to the Thornton household! We have recently adopted a Labrador/Australian Shepherd puppy from a local shelter, and its a boy! Weve named him Cobalt and he is 10 lbs of cutenes...
December 31 was my birthday, and yes, I am just now writing about it...10 days later. I wont get into how hectic this past week has been, instead ill just chat about my fun little day. So start thing...
This past month I couldnt share what I had been knitting since it would have spoiled the surprise for my Christmas knitting recipients. but now that gifts have been opened, I can finally show yo...
Im sure everyone had a wonderful Christmas, whats not to enjoy? I took sooo many photos this past week it was hard not to go image overload! So I decided to just share glimpses into our Christma...
Last Sunday our family lit the fourth candle on our advent wreath this Christmas season. It was such a beautiful *exhale* moment as we stared into the four little flickering flames, taking in what th...
This year is the first year I will be hosting Christmas- the In-Laws will be coming into town and I am more than excited to share my home! Quality family time gathered around the tree, comfort food i...
xoAmanda
This past week I have been very quiet in the internet department. No new blog post,tweets or fb statuses. I always get quiet online when things get uber fun at home- who has time to blog when youre s...
Recently Ive been reading into Waldorf education, and how I can properly set up a preschool/kindergarten environment for my girls through this method of learning. ( Whats Waldorf? This website can an...
My sister is coming into town today *insert happy dance* so this past weekend was full of cleaning,organizing and more cleaning. Here is a glimpse at some of my attempts to put everything in its prop...
A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama
This weeks giveaway is from Minikin, a cute as can be childrens boutique f ull of fashion forward, yet timeless pieces. Minikin features carefully curated brands from all over the world for ...
What is more fun than decorating a foam crown with... GLITTER SEQU INSAND FOAM BUTTERFLY STICKERS?Wearing that fabulous crown on your throne of course!xoAmanda
Today the family went out to the Autumn Harvest Festival- a fun farmers market style event that had fresh produce, artisans, *free samples*, face painting, balloon animals and even a petting zoo! A f...
It has been a rough couple days in the Thornton house. Our littlest urchin picked up a little stomach virus, so our familys usual routine was put on the back burner, and a new Flora focused routine t...
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How was everyones weekend? Our family had a great time- it was one of those out of the ordinary weekends that you wish yall did more often. Friday night, My husband and I went on an actual DATE...
For the past 3 days, this Midwinter Pixie Cap has been on my knitting needles. Passing the stitches back and forth from needle to needle amongst the hustle and bustle of family. Evelyn runn...
This Waldorf classroom is so inspiring for me. Im going to recreate this natural wood atmosphere with its emphasis on open-ended toys for my girls playroom. I think the hubby needs to take up woodwor...
//Silly Flora//Late night knitting with Pip// Our Halloween lamb//MADELINE!//Two little monkeys cuddling in my bed// the girls new bangin clothes from Ada AdaxoAmanda
I cant believe October is practically over- this month really sneaked on by! Well a new month holds new sponsorship opportunities with the Urchin Knits- an inspiring lifestyle blog with daily posts f...
Gather your supplies:wooden peg dolls //Can be found in the woodworking section of Joannskid friendly paint and brushes// we are using Crayola kids washable paint(I recommend us ing a more p...
// FINALLY finished my herringbone cowl! Ill have more pics and details in a later post...prob Friday//The girls reading all by themselves. Makes a mama proud.//Mama reading all by herself- just as r...
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Good morning friends!I know I usually have giveaways Monday mornings but I decided to extend Urchin Knits current Misha Lulu giveaway to the end of the day due to silly technical difficulties th...
As previously mentioned in yesterdays post, I was planning on making a pom pom garland with the girls. Well, we didnt have enough pom poms for a garland, but we did have enough for a spiffy little Ha...
For todays Wishlist Wednesday, I thought Id share some craft projects im hoping to do with Evelyn & Flora this week...//paint wooden peg dolls together// give our pumpkins some razzle dazzle//mak...
//finally unpacked my teacups//Evelyn & Flora playing with their makeshift slide//lots of reading//new puzzle that Flora is in love with// My rose garden is in full bloom, I had to bring some ins...
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