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I’ve been meaning to mention two blogs I’ve really enjoyed lately. One is Happy Girl Hair. This mama has twin girls and blogs about not only their hairstyles, but the basic care, maintenance, and health of their hair. Love that. Wren and I draw (hair)style inspiration here as well. The other is 1000 Awesome Things. I have to thank Anna for introducing me to this site. Most of the posts make me smile or laugh and who couldn’t use that in their inbox daily?

Cheap gift ideas

Now why didn’t I think of tape? Girlie uses it constantly! I think I’ll put some in her stocking, I know she’ll be thrilled.

Cool music for cool cats (and dogs, and skeletons, and fairies…).

And the history of Holidays, if you’re into that kind of thing (I am).

What? You don’t believe me? Fine. Go here and we’ll see what you have to say after that!

I’ve been reading with interest the blog of MDC mama Darshani about the trip she in on right now. She and her family are visiting relatives in India.

I waited till the last minute to make teacher gifts and now? I don’t feel like it. Lucky for me, I found this link via designmom a week or two ago. I’m going to use one of these ideas for inexpensive but (hopefully) memorable gifts. I’ll just make something small and pretty to go along with them. And I’ll feel better.

Update: Tada! Key fobs for the “Key To Success” sentiment

• The parties were fun. Funny details another day…
• The wrapping paper is from Dollar Tree! I bought three rolls, the third is a cute butterfly pint and I also saw some paisley and maybe some others there too. Did I not say that Dollar Tree is the best ever?
• DH bought the Sunday paper, a rare occurrence, and I’m glad b/c I found out about an organic farm not too far away! I’m going to go there this week for local organic eggs, tomatoes, squash, honey…and on, and on!
• I’m almost on top of my laundry, hooray!
• Kali_mama: I like the book so far. I always feel like no matter how much I declutter, there is more to be done.
• A cool new find: The Thrift Shopper…nationwide thrift store listings and reviews. Cool, eh? I’ve already reviewed and rated the thrift stores I visit on a regular basis and I encourage you to do the same!