have a lovely weekend!

This week was such a hectic one. One where I didn't feel like I accomplished too much beyond keeping my head above water but hey, we made it. The kids were sick as dogs, then I got sick, Kevin worked late, I found out I may need a tooth pulled (HOW???), the kids had their annual check-ups and shots together (I feel like parents need stickers too) and it just felt generally long, sucky and stressful. But! Friday is here as are cooler temperatures, I feel like we've finally hit peak fall around here (the leaves everywhere are phenomenal!!) and we have absolutely nothing planned for the weekend which feels kind of amazing! Well I suppose that's not completely true as I have visions of cookies, soups and bread baking on my mind. But that's all good, good stuff! 

Here are few links for you to browse if you have a down minute or two this weekend:

- Velvet is having a total "moment" in fashion right now and I'm quite in love with this Anthro dress which is 20% off right now! 

- Speaking of velvet how dreamy are these sneakers? They wouldn't work with blue jeans but perhaps black jeans would work?

- I'm teaching a segment on sustainable fashion for my home ec class this week and we watched this riveting documentary - True Cost. It's such an important subject for all of us to be more knowledgeable about.

- I also started reading this book as a way to further educate myself on the subject. So well done.

- And lastly here are three of my most favorite sustainable fashion brands for kids - Misha & Puff, Mabo Kids and Nature Baby. I have been buying their clothing since my kids were infants and it has held up beautifully and most of it I just pack away for future babies once they outgrow it. I make sure to buy unisex color schemes and styles so any of the kids can wear them. 

- We are toying with the idea of giving Birdie her own room and I've kind of become obsessed with this wallpaper. Isn't it just so sweet? 

- There's definitely a nasty bug going around right now and I've been giving the kids these vitamins. When they fail I love Zarbees cough syrup for making them a little more comfortable. Really helps to break up all that mucus, especially if you have a kid like Teddy who can't quite get the hang of blowing his nose yet. 

- The best pumpkin pie you can buy. Period. And I consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur on the subject.  

- I'm thinking of going full "crazy old lady" when it comes to Christmas this year and getting "festive" sheets. These totally fit the bill. 

- Loved, loved, loved this interview with Elle Rowley of Solly Baby. She seems like such a grounded and kind person. It's been wonderful to watch her brand grow to what it is today. 

- How about a recipe for Mexican spiced hot chocolate? Doesn't it just make you drool??

- And lastly a beautiful meditation on poetry, life and creativity. 

Time to go put in the last few loads of laundry, vacuum and "pick up, put away" ;) before Kevin comes home and it's officially time to R-E-L-A-X!! 

Wishing you a really good one!!

xxx