Alphabet Soup

We all know I love Starbucks, but after a recent trip there, I'm left with a bagel sized hole in my heart...

Without a doubt, my Grandma's dishes will always remind me of sitting around her kitchen table with my family on Sundays, eating her food and debating the topic of the day with my Grandma. I wrote a blog on how to make Grandma's tea cup candles, and to continue on the theme of using her dishes instead of storing them, here are some more ideas.

How to make Grandma's Tea Cup Candles. Great gift idea!

Housewife Hacks: Part 3. Some DIY inspiration for your long weekend :)

Two yummy new Thanksgiving side dishes you need to try!

10 Things my kids would rather do than play with their toys. Can you relate?

Today on 'What's for Dinner?' mango salsa! A million ways to use it, and a twist on the traditional recipe. Enjoy :)

I went out for dinner last night for a friend's birthday, and got schooled in all things Pinterest. So now, I'm on Pinterest! You should follow me! You know you want to :) http://www.pinterest.com/sstayathome/

It's Ask the Expert time again. Ever wonder what teachers are really thinking? What they talk about in the staff room? What they would say to us parents, if they could? Parents - which of these are you guilty of? Teachers - let me know your thoughts, if you agree, and what was missed.

Are you an only child? Are you a parent to an only child? Are you guilty of believing the only child stereotypes? Then this blog post is for you :)

Need some dinner inspiration? Check this out!

A little Alphabet Soup update for you. We're still hard at work, saving soothers and beading clips, but we've also each started a blog! Vanessa's blog is called ABC OCD and you can find it at http://myabcocd.blogspot.ca/ and mine is called The Secret Life of a Stay at Home Mom and you can find it at http://mysecretlifeathome.blogspot.ca/. Check them out, and let us know what you think!

With all the excitement of back to school, has anyone even noticed that there are fewer than 6 months until Christmas? I sure have. In preparation for this festive occasion, I have written a letter to Santa outlining my expectations, and have included a review of 3 toys that made it on to my naughty list. Hopefully this will also help prevent any trouble under your tree this year.

Check out these kid-approved back to school fashions! :)

Are you ready for back to school? Tips for getting 'School Ready'...

Check out these cool hacks!

Check out our new blog!

Ask, and you shall receive...Bohos now come personalized!

These coloured clips were something we were playing around with, but we just really like our current clips. :)