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Monday vintage fun!

Oh, what a weekend.  It has been insane.  I don’t know what is in the air of our house.  Basically, a freaking cup of crazy is in the air…  Birthday parties, family coming to visit, Eric sliced open his knuckle and ended up getting stitches, and if you’ve been watching on Instagram, you know about the chickens–expect a post on that.  But in the middle of all of the crazy, I did wrestle up some fine finds on Etsy to share with you. Enjoy!!!

OK, this lamp is killing me. It’s not enough that the giraffes are wearing different hats, but one of them is carrying an umbrella.  And get this–it is only $15.00.  From Etsy seller, Brookaloo Vintage!

I loved this book as a child! From Etsy seller, Once Upon a Bookshop.

Nifty shoes from Etsy seller, Vintage Girl NY.

This elephant outfit makes me want to reproduce again! From Etsy seller, Lishyloo!

The perfect zipped sweatshirt from the seventies. From Etsy seller, Sweet Shop Vintage.

This springy dress makes my heart smile! From Etsy seller, Toadstool Vintage.

Phone + chalkboard = genius! From Etsy seller, Lil’ Milli Jayne.

I love these cards for many reasons, but who wouldn’t love an elephant ice skating? That just seems to go against the laws of physics! From Etsy seller, Betsy Fern Vintage.

I so would have loved this coat as a kid! From Etsy seller, Bondplace Vintage.

If I could get away with cramming the Peach into this rainbowtastic sweater, I would! Well played, Reware!

Snap that App:: Wee Alphas

The Peach is obsessed with writing right now. No piece of paper is safe in our house from someone spelling her name and practicing writing.

Although the rote experience of writing on paper will never go away, we like to supplement our girlie’s learning lessons with an app or two. But believe it or not, finding a fun one that engages your kiddo and is actually enjoyable and beautifully designed is actually very hard to find!  Thank goodness for the clever folks at Wee Society, who created the most addictive and beautiful app to help your kiddo learn the alphabet!


The somewhat silly stories and quirky illustrations of Alexander the Angelfish, Biki the Buffalo, and their furry, feathered or finned friends, are full of surprises.

The goal of the Wee Alpha app is for your kiddo to find each letter of the alphabet hidden in the animals, activate some really fun little animation in each letter picture, and then practice drawing your own special letter – set to rad music by Rabbit!

  • Interactive animations that respond to touch, encourage discovery and promote pre-literacy skills
  • Music, narration and sound effects from indie rock band Rabbit
  • Letter highlighting that helps reinforce ABCs
  • A sketchpad to practice drawing your special letter
  • Tips for parents to create teaching moments

What makes this app so wonderful are the beautiful illustrations of all the animals.  And what luck, the clever folks behind Wee Alpha, also offer those endearing little animals in poster form.  Pretty sweet, huh?

Kindertown, a leading resource for finding quality educational apps for kids, named Wee Alphas in their top 5 learning apps for 4-year-olds. Hot dog! If that isn’t enough to make you download it to your app…

And keep an eye on Wee Society as they are planning on launching a cool new app soon called You-Things!

What are some of your favorite apps for your pre-schooler?

 

 

A little window into fourth grade Dottie

Folks, I just had to share this…

My parents sent me my old doll house that I’m giving to the Peach for her fourth birthday.  It had not seen the light of day since it was packed up when I was 12 years old.

But as I was unpacking it, I found this gem–a crumbled up note card from a book report presentation I did in 4th grade. Let me share it with you…

After reading it through it occurs to me that this note card was from a book report on 4th grade on MOMMY DEAREST!  Are 4th grade kids still reading that? Is anyone still reading that?  I really don’t think Mommy Dearest was a proper book to read at the age of 10! What was my mother thinking? What was I thinking?

And clearly I was mildly obsessed with Tupperware because I can’t remember if that was part of the book or not.  Or why it was so important to this book report.

What was the most inappropriate book you ever read as a kid? Oh, there are soo many ones! Oh man, like Flowers in the Attic? Remember THAT book?

Vintage Love // The Return of an Old Favorite Debuts Today!

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Oooooh do I have an excellent secret to share! If you are a long time reader, then you know that Jenny Mitchell is one of my oldest and bestest friends. For years she ran the super successful vintage/Etsy shop & blog, frecklewonder…and we were all totally bummed when she decided to hang up her little bloggin’ boots to take a long-term hiatus. But a month or so ago we were talking and she spilled the beans on her new project, and made me promise not to tell. Well I have the official green light and guessssss what??? She is opening up a BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW VINTAGE SHOP. Yep! And  it’s making it’s debut TODAY! Hooray!! If you are a vintage lover, then make sure to HEAD OVER HERE—noon PST and 3pm EST—and be prepared to scoop up some amaaaaaazing goodies. The girl has an eye, people. I’m SO loving the way she has styled up these images. Aren’t they fabulous??

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Ahhhh those pins. Oh yes. I almost forgot. The new shop? It’s got a clever new name! I’m SO very pleased to present:

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Keep watching that clock and then head on over to Mikasa Su Casa Vintage at noon PST and 3pm EST. Things tend to fly off the shelves, but you’ll find all kinds of fabulous vintage kitchen goodies and jewelry and kid’s books and much much more! WELCOME BACK JENNY!!!

It’s the Vintage Kiddo Retro Round Up!

Oh, what a lovely weekend it was!  Sniffles aside, the Peach and I had some seriously necessary girl time after a week away in SLC.  We went to Fairyland again and even did a Pajama Pizza Movie Party!  And during breaks in Tinkerbell’s Secret of the Wing. I did manage to find some great little goodies to share with you! Enjoy!

This sweet little apricot of a dress makes me crave spring. Sigh! From Etsy seller, Salvage House.

Is it too early to think about Halloween and how this dress would be perfect outfit for a little Wednesday Addams, hmm??? From Etsy seller, the Little Plum.

Folks, you gotta check out this sweet pair of floral sneaks! With a zipper for a bit of extra 80s madness. Perfect for the Peach! From Etsy seller, Bondplace Vintage.

Oh man, don’t6 you love this Care Bears bag? Really, you can’t help but smile looking out at it! Tee hee! From Reware Vintage.

I would have bought this if I could have crammed Miss Peach into this darling rick rack windmill ruffled pink windbreaker. LOVE! From Etsy seller, Oliver’s Forest.

Get your toddler hooked on sweet music with this great vintage Fisher Price radio!  Isn’t it darling? Even just on a shelf, I love it! From Etsy seller, Brookaloo Vintage.

I would so buy this album if it were a real band!  I mean–look at those sweet bongo drums? This book is genius!  From Etsy seller, Betsy Fern Vintage.

I know football season is over, but I still think this little shirt is divine! From Etsy seller, Potato Cake Vintage.

Don’t you just want to choo choo choose this adorable blue corduroy shirt? From Etsy seller, Rowdy Roddy Vintage.

I’m very pro bowling, so I’m very close to getting this sassy bowling set for the Peach! From Etsy seller, Camp Ho-Ba-Chee.

Happy Monday!