A very cool giveaway!

Simplemom is one of my favorite blogs for sound parenting advice, reminders for being a good partner, and all the REAL things in life. I really enjoy the posts.

I also really enjoy the giveaways!

This one is particularly of interest to me, because one of the items is a fantastic necklace from One Pearl. Each gorgeous necklace has a standalone pearl that symbolizes one child's life changed from the purchase of the jewelry.

This resonates so well for me because I work for a nonprofit that also works to change children's lives one child at a time. It's a wonderful way to make a difference in the world!

*updated: Okay, I thought I was excited before, but now I'm really excited because there are even more giveaways on Simple Bites, Simple Homeschool, Simple Kids, and Simple Organic. How fun is that???

trip to Anthropologie

I've been trying hard to beat the heat here in Portland, as we are experiencing multiple days in 100+ degree weather. The house is pretty miserable, and we've been living in the basement all together at night. During the day, Drew and I head out anywhere where we can stay entertained and cool. In some ways, its kind of nice because it has given me an excuse to do some of the window shopping I love, but am usually to busy to get to.

Yesterday, we took a little trip to Anthropologie, which is a fun place to take pictures. I didn't even look at the clothes. Why torture myself when I am still trying to get my waist back? But that's ok, there was plenty to look at over in the housewares.



I would love to have a kitchen comprised of dishes purchased here. I mean, aren't these just the most gorgeous drinking glasses you've ever seen?



Sadly, I cannot afford the steep price of $12 apiece.





Most of all, I've been wanting one of these botanical coffee table books for a long time. I keep scanning thrift stores in the hopes tht someday I'd get lucky and find one used, but I think that might just be too much to ask of the thrifting gods...
Maybe for Christmas this year? (ahem....hint, hint to my family readers!)

Feeling like Charlie Brown this Christmas?

This is too adorable! You can get one at Urban Outfitters. I love it!