Tank // Watch // Long Sleeve Shirt
Weather Shield // Headband // Earphones
Christmas is just around the corner and I wouldn’t mind finding a few of these under the tree or stuffed in my stocking! Keep these in mind for the runner on your list :)
Spotlight On: Winter Boots
Winter is on its way and we had our first, yet brief, snowfall this week. The city streets become a slushy mess and so either rain boots with warm liners or boots with a waterproof toe area are a must.
Joan of Arctic / Grip Low / Toffino Herringbone
Top-Sider / Dunk Sky Hi / Shearling Lined
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Practicing The Finer Skills
In an effort to be more organized for you, our reader, you can expect to find something to do with your kiddo on Mondays when you visit! Sorting activities strengthen a child’s logical-mathematical intelligence. In an effort to build on what Reagan already knows; removing stickers and pressing down firmly for stamps to work efficiently. And to strengthen weaker skills; color identification and sorting. I put together two quick and easy activities that assist in the strengthening of color identification, sorting, fine motor and verbal skills.
Materials
Paper
Pen
Tri-Color Labeling Circles
Create and label three separate categories. Add a corresponding color dot to each named category. While pointing to each color, verbally say the name of the color to your child.
Explain to your child what you are looking for them to do. If needed, place one dot, as an example.
Give your child a sticker sheet and allow for them to peel and place circles in corresponding categories. Lend assistance when needed. I redirect Reagan when a color ends up in the wrong category. I say: is this blue circle, pointing to the sticker that she just placed, the same as this red circle? pointing to the color category that she placed her sticker in. At this point she recognizes that the colors are not the same and moves the circle to the correct category.
Materials
Pen
Paper
Stamps
directions
Create a category for each stamp. Follow the same directions as with the labeling circles. The only difference with the stamps is that once it’s placed in the incorrect category, it obviously can’t be moved. We just use a pen and cross out the misplaced stamps.
Fun activities that assist in the strengthening of several skills!
HAPPY MONDAY!
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Christmas Photo Time!
It’s mid November and time to start planning for the 2013 Christmas card! I would absolutely love to do another photo card of the entire family, but since my husband was appalled by my photo choice for last year, above photo, he has kindly suggested that we just keep this year about Reagan.
We had some lovely pictures taken by EIEIO Photography a few weeks back and the shots of Reagan are definetly Christmas card worthy. However, I have been admiring Kristen Koppers Photography on Facebook for sometime now, so when she posted a children’s only Mini Session on Facebook; I jumped at the opportunity to work with her! The session is super short, no time for a change of clothes and only one background.
This is ultimately a session for the Christmas card, so ‘Christmasy’ attire is in order.
This is part of the email sent by the photographer:
Each session is about 20 minutes. I will be using a cream background and a cream wood floor as well as my cream “shaggy” rug. I have lots of organic/ earthy trees/ greenery with some vintage crates, stools and chairs. I recommend keeping clothing classic.
I adore the word classic.
Classic Choices…
1. Casey Cardigan 2. Button Down Oxford Shirt 3. Gigi Pant 4. Patent Tortoise Ballet Flats
1.Plaid Bow Back Top 2.Gigi Pant in Velvet Dot 3.Glitter Bow Oxfords
I’m in love with the plaid shirt, but worry about the ‘tent’ look on my super tiny kiddo. Reagan loves the sparkle shoes, so I would love to snag a pair in her size, regardless if they ended up making the photo cut. Here’s hoping we find what we want in her size!
Christmas Card Savings:
Snapfish – 30% off with code HOLIDAY2013
tinyprints – 25% off with code SW1117
ShutterFly – 40% off with code UP40CARDS
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Friday Favorites
On the world wide web, I come across countless articles, videos, photos and sales every week. Some are worth sharing and others…well they’re not. To share some favorite links from the week along with some upcoming sales to plan your weekend shopping, we are beginning a new series on Fridays.
Most Loved Links of the Week:
Lena Dunham interviews Mindy Kaling in this hilarious article
Jenna Lyons (J.Crew God) shares her 10 fashion commandments and why she thinks trend is a dirty word
If you aren’t already following @aliemartell on Twitter, you should go do that. Right now. She writes for Cosmo and always has the best tweets and shared links. Hudson even got a shout out this week!
Who doesn’t love a Friends themed Buzzfeed? This one got me so excited to be home soon for Thanksgiving!
It seems like every time I go on Facebook these days someone is engaged, married or pregnant. I’m sure you’ve an example of each one of the 5 most Annoying Facebook Engagement announcements. (Apologies if you did one of these)
Our mom hated Abercrombie when I was a teenager, I don’t think it was around for Erin and Meaghan, was it? She would’ve hated it for you guys too. It was loud, had an overwhelming cologne smell and the clothes were way overpriced. The CEO also happens to be a jerk. Check out why and thanks mom, you really do always know best!
Damsel in Dior is one of my all time favorite blogs! Her style and taste are impeccable and her holiday gift guide is a must read; I’ve already picked several things for people on my list.
I was on Nike’s site the other day checking out some dunks because I love mine and they are really killing it with woman’s shoes. I want these, these and winter boots, yes please!
J.Crew is currently having a sale with an additional sale. 40% already markdown prices and even better if you have a student or teacher ID you get 15% more on top of that. I stopped in yesterday and picked up this gorgeous jeweled sweater in gray and this striped sweater with the blue back. I also love this, this and this! I spotted my favorite boots this fall on sale in store for $199 yesterday. They are still full price online but an incredible deal with the discount. Check your local store! (I should never be allowed near a J.Crew store or site during these sales!)
Happy Reading and TGIF!
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