bon weekend

traveling-with-kids

 

Our passports are ready + waiting, our (airbnb) apartment is booked, and our suitcases will soon be emerging from the attic. We’re counting down the days until we leave for France, and what will be Henry + Marie’s first flight! Nothing like an 8-hour flight to break them in, eh?! Not nervous at all, nope (insert nervous teeth emoji here). Even though I’ve been researching and planning for this event since they were born, it is still very daunting, especially with twin toddlers. However – many of my favorite articles + posts prove that not only can it be done, but it can actually be enjoyable. I’m on a personal mission to prove that point. Until I do, and can share my own experience + advice, I thought I would share a few of my favorite resources from around the web. Have you flown with your kids? Tips + tricks are welcome!

BON WEEKEND!

traveling with kids

tips for flying with kids

traveling with kids: air

20 tips for flying with kids

flying with a baby or toddler

bon weekend

la-colombe-latte

 

Whew, what a week! I need coffee, coffee, and more coffee. Apologies for the radio silence on the blog – I’ve been overwhelmed with work (in the best kind of way). Even though it’s already Sunday, I figure this bon weekend post is better late than never, right? Right. The frigid temperatures kept us (and maybe you?) mostly indoors this week, and we’re incredibly thankful for the bouncy house we bought a few months ago. I highly recommend it for the winter months if you have toddlers – seriously, it’s priceless. Yesterday we managed a day trip to Brooklyn to celebrate the 40th birthday of my good friend Amy, and today we’re tackling the (twin) toddler bed transition (cue the mommy tears). Tonight, the sofa beckons…the Oscars + a generous glass of wine are in my near future! Here are some links I enjoyed this week…

BON WEEKEND!

what color is it?

 selfishness, for now

oscar color-by-number ballot

can you match the dog with it’s owner?

bon weekend

valentines-day-links

 

Can you believe Valentine’s Day is next weekend?! I feel like this year is already moving at warp speed. To get you in the spirit, I’m sharing some fun links for the “holiday of love”. It gets a bad wrap, but despite the commercialism, it’s an opportunity to express love, and I’m sure we can all agree the world could use more of it.  Of course, when you have kids, all of the holidays get more exciting + the crafting possibilities are endless! On that note –  I’ll be sharing a fun craft I did with the kids next week (this photo is a hint)…so be sure to check back for all kinds of cuteness + confetti. We’re expecting more snow here in Pennsylvania…perfect snuggling weather, so I’m not complaining. I hope it’s cozy where you are!

BON WEEKEND!

paris in love

“kiss me” cookies

for the love of books

put your heart to paper + videos!

gift ideas based on the five love languages

bon weekend

fleurishing-in-paris

 

Hello 2015! It’s the first weekend of the new year, and I’ve got a big smile on my face (much like the one above). I’m bursting with excitement + ideas for the new year! I don’t write resolutions, but I certainly keep a list of goals. One that has remained at the top of that list for many years is to better my French, and eventually, achieve fluency (which I wrote about here). I’ve been struggling to find the time to further my language skills, but I’m not going to let life get in the way any longer. I recently discovered Carrie Anne James of French is Beautiful (aka @theparisdarling), and I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be under her tutelage beginning next week! We’ll be collaborating on a new series here on the blog, which I’ll be debuting soon! This photo, taken of me in Paris by the talented Ashley Ludaescher, is the best way to describe how I feel about this new venture–GIDDY. Hopefully you’re feeling as excited as I am about something you have planned for 2015. Just in case you need some inspiration, here are some links for your weekend reading…

BON WEEKEND!

non-goals

new year new you

everything is a phase

entering 2015 with compassion

bon weekend

terrain-holiday-open-house

 

Exciting news friends! I’m taking over the Terrain instagram feed for their holiday open house in Glen Mills, PA. If you live nearby, I do hope you will join us for the festivities, including awesome local vendors, curated gifts, pie-tasting, crackling fires, carolers, and christmas trees galore (charlie brown would approve of this one, don’t you think?)! Follow along via instagram, and as always…here are some festive links to get you in the holiday spirit this weekend.

BON WEEKEND!

brown sugar + spice syrup

thanksgiving in a pot recipe

a french – inspired thanksgiving feast

last minute thanksgiving DIY’s (oldie but goodie)

last but certainly not least…join MOI at terrain for faux bois holiday fun!