*inspiration monday*

Hello lovelies. It was a CRAZY amazing weekend at Hoop Path in Boulder...I'm still processing the wealth of information and general life encouragement that Baxter provided.  I'm editing the rest of the photos tonight (if my very full hard drive cooperates). I had a blast with Leah and Mia as well...it's so great to be around fellow mamas who just "get it". There was lots of chocolate and Thai food and hooping and thrifting...ahhhhhh....blissed out.

Here are some of the things that are inspiring me right now:

I'm a little obsessed with leg warmers lately. I found the sweetest sweater at the thrift store...cut off the sleeves...and voila! I need to serge them so they don't fray. But I don't have a serger. Hmmmmm....suggestions?

Tiffani. Always inspiring. I just edited this photo of us jumping in Vegas and I got all sappy and teary eyed. Good times. We are strongly considering jumping on a plane to Portland in May so we can attend the Life is Good unschooling conference with her. *squeal*

I got a box of goodies from Shauna at Mama's Herbal Soaps and I am in LOVE with the sprays. The Aromatic Rescue Spray is my favorite right now. We spray it on our pillows/sheets and call it "magic sleeping dust" :) I also love the "Sacred" spray. So warm and delicious.

I don't know how I found this...it just popped up on one of my tabs. But I love it!

Arian just posted another one of her lovely free downloads. Love this one! All of her freebies are amazing...I especially love her chore charts. So sweet.

Hmmmmm.....this is interesting.

I would love to incorporate more vintage clothing into my wardrobe, but I'm always at a loss at how. This makeover story is so inspiring! Her hair is sooooo pretty!

I came across this wonderful idea on Suzy's blog. Love love love. What a fun thing to do on a chilly afternoon. Check out her lovely online store too...so many fun things. I'm lucky to live just 20 minutes from her...we have a playdate looming out there for scheduling :)

And lastly...I've recently discovered Phil Wickham's song "Divine Romance". It's an oldie, but new to me and I love it. And in finding the link for it, I realized that I had heard his song "You're Beautiful" at a church in San Luis Obispo, and LOVED it then...but couldn't remember the name of it. I love re-discovering music...

Looking forward to a quieter (but much, much colder and snowier) week. I'll be getting the house back in order and writing some letters by the fire while I drink some steamy mate! Yay!

What are you excited about accomplishing this week?

Mail Goodies

Over the years, I have gotten so many lovely little things in the mail from blog readers...and I am embarrassed to say that I haven't really posted much about it! But this week, I got TWO packages in the mail and it truly made my day...I knew I had to share it with you.

It's been a fun week, but a little stressful...and these gifts made me so happy. They arrived just in time to put a smile on my face after a couple of really long days.

The felted wool purse is from Jessica in Salt Lake City and the magnets are from Naomi in Indianapolis. Thank you ladies for taking time out of your own busy day to bless mine. I know it takes extra effort to package some love up in an envelope and send it on it's way...and for your efforts, I am GRATEFUL!

I challenge each of you to mail just ONE thing in the next week...to someone who has been on your mind. It could be a card, a small "nature" something you found outside, a teabag...the options are endless! If you need help, here are some ideas from an archived post about my mail obsession.

Leave me a comment and tell me about a special package that you have received in the mail! Or, if you have already answered that question in my previous mail post, tell me something special that you sent someone!

Books Make Us Happy

One of the best parts about settling down in one place is....

HAVING A LIBRARY CARD!

We love the library. I mean...c'mon! Who doesn't love the library?! For me, it's like retail therapy. Only it's free. And Bella just loves picking out the books and DVDs and being able to check them all out on her own with her OWN card.

This week we met up with our friends...and it was so fun, I think it will become a weekly occurrence for all of us. The Longmont library is really set up nice for all ages and we feel so blessed.

We have found some really WONDERFUL books there lately, and I wanted to share them with you. These are books that Bella keeps asking to read again and again.

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Old Henry: Oh my goodness. After checking this out, we knew we had to own it. It's about accepting people for who they are and getting along. :)

All The Places To Love: This book has the most AMAZING illustrations. And there is a homebirth in it. I adore this book. Sometimes we just sit and stare at the paintings in silent awe.

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge: This one also has fabulous images...it's about a little boy who lives next door to and "old folks home". He helps one of the old women "find her memories again". Super sweet.

What children's books are you reading and loving right now?