happy april fools day

hope you have a fun day!  below are a couple of the pranks I'll be doing ... shhhhhhh

images courtesy of marthastewart.com & familyfun.go.com

happy easter ... planning

with easter fast approaching i'm needing to get my brunch planned.  below are some great resources i've found, from planning the perfect table to the perfect meal & keeping the kids entertained as well. 

... food ...

williams-sonoma.com

centralmarket.com

wholefoodsmarket.com

.... planning/decor ...

realsimple.com

bhg.com

marthastewart.com

... activities for kids ... 

parents.com

marthastewart.com

familyfun.go.com

images courtesy of marthastewart.com & williams-sonoma.com

dreaming of a new car ...

it's really not practical for us right now (as I love my passat & I hardly drive it) ... but I have the new car buzz ... maybe I could just go and test drive so I know what I want ... when it's a better time for us to buy.  here are a few of my favorites (shallowly, based on looks alone).  

all images courtesy of edmunds.com

the modern calling card

so we all have our corporate business cards and they are great when we're at networking events, representing our organization.  but what about all of the networking events that we attend to promote our family?  the answer - the modern day calling card.  you can make these yourself or buy them anywhere you buy regular ol' business cards, but there are some new online retailers making them with a more personal flare.  the whole idea is that you can make these really personally reflect you and/or your family.  check out some of my favorite designs below.  i've ordered mine ... hope it inspires you too!

all images courtesy of:  paperwink.com, redstamp.com, & shutterfly.com

the flameless candle

I'm always decorating with candles ... and I'm known for putting them up very high - so realistically they are never going to get lit.  This past holiday I found these great candles that are wax led candles.  They come in a variety of sizes and colors.  But here's the kicker - they have a timer in them so they come on for a 4 hour stretch every day - or you can set them to just come on all of the time.  Genius.  So not only are they family friendly but they also truly can be functioning candles.  Love em!  I got mine at Target ... but I also found a great selection at www.flamelesscandles.net.  Check 'em out!

best clutch ever

last year I desperately needed to get a wallet/clutch that I could carry by itself, throw into my bag, or into a diaper bag.  after much searching ... I found it and it has more than lived up to my expectations!  it's a great wallet and I have room to store all of my gift cards, receipts, business cards, and makeup.

30 {ish} day planning ...

here are some upcoming holidays so you don’t get caught off guard.  i try to focus in 30 or 60 days out so I'm not rushing around at the last minute (not that that doesn't happen).  have you planned that special holiday meal?  have you bought cards and gifts for the kids and other family members.  have you dropped off those documents to the accountant?  hope this helps ... 

3.30.10 ~ first day of passover ~ tuesday

4.1.10 ~ april fool’s day ~ thursday
4.2.10 ~ good ~ friday
4.4.10 ~ easter ~ sunday
4.11.10 ~ holocaust remembrance day ~ sunday
4.15.10 ~ tax day ~ thursday - ugh
4.21.10 ~ administrative professionals day ~ wednesday
4.22.10 ~ earth day ~ thursday