now is good...

at what point am i satisfied with now?  i'm not dissatisfied, but it seems like there's always the next step.  a bigger place.  another child.  a new career.  

but what about now?  sometimes i need to step back, and see how good it is.  

because it is good.

really good.

preschoolers 101...

don't forget to check out today's post over at the southern institute!  this week i covered what to do in the midst of the difficult times you might have with your preschool-aged child.  head on over and get some good strategies!

sparrow...

i came across a great little store...sparrow. if i had a store...this would be it. it's everything i'd want in a great little space...

first off, the look of it is absolutely adorable! crisp, and clean, but with a little bit of a quirky edge to it.

then, there's the items sold there...many items are eco-friendly, handmade, or local. there's great toys, clothing, even stainless steel food containers. (this is particularly exciting to me...i recently spent many hours researching stainless steel containers...like i have all the time in the world :) )

i had the pleasure of meeting terrie, the owner to discuss selling some of my items there. she was so pleasant and easy going. she even patiently waited as i frantically labeled (on her labels) all of my items that i was leaving there. (lesson #1 when doing consignment...have your own hang tags.) she's also doing a really great recycled line of kids' clothing...she uses thrift store finds and spruces them up with some funky appliques. what a great idea!

by the end of the visit, i left a good handful of items that will hopefully sell there! (notice my lack of items now in my etsy shop!)