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Bits & Pieces

Lovely Little Bits and Pieces

Lots of random little bits to share with you!  Can you believe April is coming to an end?  I’m so glad Spring is here in full swing.  Here’s what we have been up to lately…

1.  I’m a reading fanatic kind of mama.  I snapped this pic in the car (at a red light of course) of my older one reading to my little one on our way to church.  Makes my heart happy!  

Lovely Little Bits and Pieces

We keep books in the car, and in every room of the house too.  This is what the Little Boys and I are loving to read these days.

The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

The Day the Crayons Quit

Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones

Jesus Storybook Bible

Steam Train Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker

Steam Train Dream Train

 

2.  We went on a field trip to a butterfly atrium with Little Boy #2’s class, and my mom came along too. Perfect outing for Spring for big kids and little ones too.  If you want to see three very energetic boys magically hold still, tell them if they act like a statue, a butterfly just might land on them!
Butterfly Atrium

3.  Friendly reminder:  Mother’s Day is coming up!  I adore this necklace from Figs and Ginger.  (hint, hint Cory – xoxo)

Figs and Ginger Necklace

4.  There are so many recipes out there right now that are screaming SPRING!  I really want to make these whoopie pies and this quiche looks amazing!  And raise your hand if you think Jell-O is timeless?  Okay, me too.  Doesn’t this fancy Jell-O recipe look so pretty?

5.  This quote is speaking right to my heart.  I’ve been needing to be reminded about the dangers of the comparison trap lately.  When you compare yourself to someone else and feel you don’t measure up, you feel disillusioned.  If you compare yourself and feel you are superior, your heart fills up with pride (not the good kind).  Can’t win either way.  Choosing JOY instead of comparison today!

6.  And if someone gave me $60 to spend on new sandals for Spring, I would buy these…

Sandals from Target

and then these…

Sandals from Target

and these too!  Because they are all under 20 bucks!

Sandals from Target

7.  This commercial made me smile.  Probably because I can’t dance a lick and feel a little jealous of those who can.  Even if they are babies.

8.  I think this industrial paper towel holder would go really well in my kitchen.  Some people are just so clever!

Enjoy your weekend everyone!  I’ll be back on Monday with a very SPRINGY pasta recipe for you.  You’ll love it!

Disclaimer: the links in this post for the books are Amazon affiliate links.

10 Comments

  1. I love all those sandals Julie!! And the necklace is awesome too, I’d take them all 🙂 Also I love that we both mentioned each other in our posts today. We are pretty awesome!

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  2. We love the Bible storybook as well. I read it to my little guy every night and it’s cute how he remembers the stories and tries to tell his friends 🙂

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  3. We keep books every where too! Always in the car , in the living room, playroom, bedroom and bathroom. 🙂 I see your oldest is reading about volcanoes. Is that a series of books he is reading? I noticed it because lately we’ve (my 3 yr old) been talking a lot about volcanoes. Also, I love your random posts. It’s fun to see the non-kitchen side of lovely little kitchen. 🙂

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    • Thanks Jess! That book is from the National Geographic Kids series. They have books on all different scientific subjects. Very cool!

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  4. I need to get the Jesus Storybook Bible! I love all those sandals too! I’m so glad I came across your wonderful blog!

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