From Pinterest to real life: June 2012

by on June 29, 2012
in inspiration & creativity · 6 Comments

It’s that time again… the last Friday of the month means our linky where you can showcase some of the fun things that you’ve taken from your pinboards to reality!

This month I was able to use Pinterest to work toward some of my summer goals. I’ll be continuing to work on those throughout the season but man, it feels good just to accomplish something in this crazy stage of life I’m in.

I’m also sharing a few new ways to enhance my Pinterest experience.

As for that top photo, I wanted a printable calendar where I could keep track of the fun things we do this summer. A simple Pinterest search brought me to that one and I love it!

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Five items that don’t have to hit the trash when you travel this summer

by on June 27, 2012
in living mindfully · 5 Comments

Summer is a time of whimsy, fun, and often lots of traveling. Being on the go and trying to not work so hard can mean that your green sensibilities go right out the window the way some people toss their fast food bags as they cruise down the highway.

Certainly you won’t become a summertime litterbug, but it can’t be denied that theme parks, stadiums, fairs and concerts generate some massive piles of garbage in the name of recreation. If that’s where you’re headed, here are some quick tips to make sure you can have fun and take good care of the earth while you play.

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Summer memories: DIY kids’ souvenir suitcase

by on June 25, 2012
in repurposing · 2 Comments

Last week I shared about our summer passport for documenting all of our summer fun and today I have a great way to keep track of all your summer memorabilia.

This is the kind of activity that you can make with whatever you have on hand– I made mine with a cereal box and some scrapbook paper but you could also use a shoe box and wrapping paper, for example, if that’s what you have.

The simple idea is a box where your kids can store their collected summer finds– a few shells, leaves, ticket stubs, fishing line, photos, postcards– the possibilities are endless.

At the end of the summer, I think our kids will enjoy looking back through their passport and in their suitcase, remembering all the fun their summer encompassed.

Read on for some photos of how Gigi’s suitcase turned out.

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Weekend links

by on June 24, 2012
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Summer memories: DIY kids’ summer passport {includes free printable stamps}

by on June 22, 2012
in repurposing · 11 Comments

Summer is definitely known as a time to make memories. And what better way to document those memories than stamps in a passport?

As parents, we’ll be snapping photos all along the way, but letting our kids document their own summer memories will let them continue to enjoy the fun even after it’s done.

Today I have a simple craft and some cute printables for making an easy summer passport for your kids. Next week, I’ll show you how I also made a cardboard memory suitcase for collecting tangible little souvenirs to go along with the passport.

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