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intentional living, little by little

October 3, 2011

{family} A Fall Adventure List

Hello friends!  Can you believe it’s October?  I am so excited because October and November may quite possibly be my two favorite months of the year!  Cooler weather, lots of birthdays and an anniversary (our 6th!), and then the holidays…lots to look forward to!  🙂

Since this time of year tends to be so full, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of everyday life and totally miss all that this season is about.  So in an attempt (I’m really, really trying!) to be more deliberate with our days, I created a “Fall Adventure List” to complete with the boys!

I’ve included a bunch of things and I’m sure we’ll only be able to complete part of the list.  But I’m hoping it will become a nice resource for our family to come back to year after year.  I definitely see myself adding to it as the kids get older too!

So without further ado, here is our list!  I hope it will inspire you to make a Fall list of your own!

2011 Fall Adventure List
Play flag football in the backyard
Make hand turkeys
Fly a kite
Donate food to the food pantry
Go through a corn maze
Plant a few mums for our front porch
Carve pumpkins
Discover and make a new dip
Buy new hats, boots and gloves
Leave a love note for my husband just because
Brew apple cider
Make pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
Go through the boys’ clothing & toys, and donate unused stuff to charity
Make chili
Go to storytime at the library
Go for a ride in the car to look at the leaves
Make chicken and dumplings in the slow cooker
Complete a puzzle as a family
Write a letter to a relative who lives far away
Rake leaves as a family and jump in a big pile!
Bake an apple crisp
Visit a pumpkin patch
Write a birthday letter to each of my children
Play at the park
Buy a new scarf for me!

September 30, 2011

{christmas} Day 5: Lovely Ladies

Welcome to Day #5 of my Handmade Gift Giving series!  I hope it has been helpful to you and given you a few ideas as you make your Christmas lists in the coming months.  It has been such a fun week and I have enjoyed finding beautiful things to share with you!  So much so, that I’d like to share a new adventure I’m undertaking: offering my super Gift Finding services to you! 

I love finding unique gifts…the ones that don’t scream, “I just ran into the mall and grabbed something.”  I’m sure you can understand.  Unfortunately, the search for just the right thing requires time, which many of us have very little of!  Here’s where I come in: you give me a little information about your recipient and I’ll take care of the rest!  In a few days’ time, you’ll receive a picture file in your inbox, much like the ones in my Gift Giving Series.  Links and a few packaging ideas will be included too!  Then you’ll just have to sit back, buy and pay!  So easy and stress-free! 

If you’re interested, please click on the button on my sidebar and get in touch with me!  I’d love to hear from you!
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So back to today’s grouping…perfect for all the ladies in your life!  My recipient for this group would be a fashion forward woman who loves to dress up and feel beautiful. 

Twisted Pearl Necklace, Gold Bracelet, Capelet Dress, Ruffled Purse, Art Print, Gold Ring Layered Necklace
An idea for boyfriends and husbands:  You can really pick any of these options and pair it with a gift card to her favorite restaurant.  Then write a handwritten note (certainly never typed!), inviting her to dinner and asking her to wear the enclosed _____ (the dress, necklace, etc).  So romantic and thoughtful…she’ll think you’re quite the catch!
Have a great weekend, friends!

September 29, 2011

{christmas} Day 4: Little Pink Cowgirl

Welcome to Day #4 of my Handmade Gift Giving series!  I had so much fun with today’s theme…I don’t get to see pink very often around here!  🙂



Necklace, Skirt, Hobby Horse, Lovey, Art Print, Booties

A few ideas for pairing these gifts:

  • Have a little baby girl on your list?  Pair the “lovey” blanket (which you can even customize with her name!) with the booties for a super sweet gift!
  • Make a “Cowgirl Kit” with the hobby horse and skirt, but be sure to find a pink cowgirl hat to include too!
  • Frame the art print, wrap in kraft paper and tie with fun pink ribbon. 
  • For a cute girlfriend gift, you can pair a necklace with this adorable “Cowgirl Cookie” mix:
Source: bakerella.com via Kenzie on Pinterest

Works for big girlfriends and little girls alike!  🙂

Come back tomorrow for Day #5!

September 28, 2011

{christmas} Day 3: Your Little Superhero

Welcome to Day #3 of my Handmade Gift Giving series!  Today’s theme is for those little boys in your life!  In my home, super heroes are a really big deal. And although I was clueless at first, I can now name the members of the Justice League with the best of them!  haha

Seriously though, super heroes are a great way for little boys to learn about good and evil, about being chivalrous, and about kindness and generosity to others.  And for this mamma, all of those are a good, good thing. 

Peg Dolls, Cape, Buckets, Superhero Lightning Bolts, Lunchbox, Mask

Packaging ideas:

  • Pick out a few of your little guy’s favorite Super Friends and package them in the lunchbox.  I love using lunchboxes as storage because they are sturdy and are easy to transport!
  • Make a “Super Hero” kit with the cape, mask and lightening bolts and package them in a personalized bucket.  The buckets pictured above are small and party favor sized, but the concept is universal!  Find a plain bucket (I believe places like Hobby Lobby have them, but also look at hardware stores) and decorate with his favorite Super Hero symbol. You can even just do his initial!

I love having packaging that can also be used again, especially with kids.  When you package a gift in a lunchbox or bucket, they can also easily be used for storage and organization, and can’t we all use a little more of that!

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