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A Mom's Year

Creating a comfortable life one moment at a time

January 27, 2012

Happy Weekend / Fun Links

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These party favors are some of the sweetest things I’ve ever seen. Imagine the possibilities for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, weddings, and birthday parties. Or just because.

Here are some more ideas for you to peruse this weekend:

  • This Fortune Balloon Garland might be fun for the Chinese New Year parties we’re hosting in the kids’ classrooms next week. Or would it be too hard on the teachers’ nerves?
  • Do you find inspiration in looking at other people’s beautiful homes? Or does it stir up discontent in your heart? I suppose for me it all depends on my mood (and the current state of my house).
  • A creative way to use old puzzle pieces. We have hundreds.
  • Can you relate to this?
  • A winter vase you can make using things you probably have around the house.
  • I’ve heard lots of good things about this, so I think I’ll have to give it a try.
  • Have you heard of cloud dough? It’s new to me, but I think my kids would love it.
  • Some simple DIY valentines for boys to give.

Do you have big plans for the weekend? We have the usual mix of Things That Must Get Done Around the House, a birthday party here and there, and a little skiing. I get to make a turtle cake and paint a wine glass tomorrow night. I think I’ll do a Chinese New Year theme. In between things, we’ll be catching up on thank-you notes. I’m embarrassed to even admit how far behind we are.

Have a great weekend, and I hope you’ll come back next week!

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  1. Stephanie says

    January 28, 2012 at 1:29 am

    Some lovely ideas there, thank you. No real plans, which is just as well since the snow is coming down heavily at the moment so we may get cut off. Finally, proper French winter weather!

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  2. Shannon says

    January 28, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    What a great image, Stephanie! I can picture snow covering the roofs on your farm (and covering the llamas?) and all the roofs in what I imagine is your very picturesque little village.

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