To Think Is To Create

Road Tripping (And a Giveaway!)

Arianne — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:20:17 +0000

Our road trip from Chicago-land to Charleston was the first real road trip we’ve ever done with the boys. No easing into it, we had 900 miles, 2 cars and 2 moving trucks (and a dog) packed up and on the road to the South. It was quite the carni caravan. I prepared individual baskets for [...]

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Just Go

Arianne — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:26:48 +0000

The days, while full of beauty, are also full of hard edges and anxiety. I feel so very “less than” right now, not enough time or energy or whatever, to help these kids get off their slippery slope. I expected regression, kids on the autism spectrum almost always go through it when there’s change. And oh has [...]

How Do You Watch?

Arianne — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:50:34 +0000

I have a few favorite shows that I love to put on and just sink into the relaxation of having to think of nothing in that moment. I know that I’m just sitting there being entertained, but sometimes that is exactly the medicine for what ails. My days are filled with so much, especially right [...]

We Are Here

Arianne — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:01:30 +0000

Not even a week in our new home in Charleston, South Carolina, and we are feeling the peace and slowness that comes with being happy. Loving the low country with all our being. Sinking into what it feels like to be here. Be these people, the people we’re turning into by creating a life here. One [...]

Spooky Fun

Arianne — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:16:47 +0000

As we pack up everything except the fun Halloween costumes (for a party tonight and trick or treating tomorrow!), I wanted to make sure you knew about these super fun and spooky Halloween features that Picnik has right now. I’ve already professed my Picnik love in the past, and that love burns brightly still. I [...]

Final Fall

Arianne — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:55:04 +0000

Today while out at the store, I noticed this gorgeous Ginkgo tree. Almost all the leaves were still on it, having turned this luminous golden heavenly color. I did a very unladylike thing and traipsed into the mulch and discreetly snagged a handful of leaves off the tree and shoved them into my purse. I thought about [...]

Sunshine

Arianne — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:35:21 +0000

This brought me sunshine, and swept out the dirt and gunk from my spirit this morning… “…but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Excerpted [...]

Irritating.

Arianne — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:48:55 +0000

I find myself noticing every buzz, whir, sigh of everything in the room. He won’t listen. He keeps doing that one thing I’ve asked him not to. He won’t leave me alone. It’s all so irritating, like sand in your swimsuit. Or that tiny rock in your boot, it’s always there, small and menacing. Grind grind grind go [...]

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What to wear with sweatpants. | Fashion Advice for Moms from Audrey
Fab tips on still being chic while comfy.

Love For Lunch

Arianne — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:16:59 +0000

We have been having so much fun putting lunch notes in Charlie’s lunch box each day. Jonah is the one who loved to sneak a note in, and he’s been my partner in crime as we create a little love for his brother. We were sent these adorable cards (as well as a couple pads of [...]

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TumbleBooks
Free kids books (including audio and sound effects). We plan to take these on the long drive to South Carolina in a week!
Pioneer Woman - Homeschooling
A Familiar Path: A place to play
Some really cute design ideas.

A Sister Party

Arianne — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:22:02 +0000

I tape up a box, fill it carefully, thinking on each item quietly but quickly, and tape the box closed and move on to the next. These things I’m doing now, I was doing this time three years ago, to move to the place we are now leaving. Another move, but this journey — as [...]

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The Pioneer Woman Cooks - Ree Drummond

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The True Value of Social Media Consultants | ::HorsePigCow:: marketing uncommon

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Learning Curve Shop: The official online store for The First Years, Lamaze, Thomas Wooden Railway, Take Along, Take & Toss, Meteor, Breastflow and more.

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