The Eyes Are Watching

Boo: I need a new bed.
Me: What’s wrong with your bed?
Boo: The design….the whole design is just scary.
Me: Scary?
Boo: Yes….the poles have eyes….and huge teeth.  They watch me.
Me: What if we just imagine they are cupcakes?
Boo: Won’t work. People see things in different ways you know.

Point taken. I see them now.  And I think the eyes are watching me too.

Time for a new bed.

Boo: I’d like to keep my sheets though.

 

We’ve had an issue with eyes today.  While I was teaching VBS today a little boy raised his hand and asked:

Why is the mouse dead on your dress?

He’s right. The mouse does look dead. Now Boo wants to know why the mouse is dead. I don’t have an answer for that.

I also don’t have an answer for this conversation that took place in the car:

Boo: Why does God make bad things?
Me: He doesn’t make bad things…I think it’s about free will. Because we are free to do what we want….bad things can happen.
Boo: But that doesn’t explain tornadoes….

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An Eco-Friendly Kitchen

We recently went solar…50 solar panels installed on the roof of our house.  It’s exciting to try to be more green.

So now my new focus is to try and reduce waste in the kitchen. We’ve done pretty good until now….we always have way more recycling than trash:

Easy Recycling Station via lilblueboo.com

 

 

I think paper towels were our guilty pleasure.  I recently added a drawer full of white hand towels to a drawer in the kitchen.  You can buy them in bulk (I got mine at Costco):

how to make reusable paper towels via lilblueboo.com

 

Now instead of using a gazillion paper towels each day we use far less.  It’s easy to grab a quick towel….much easier than the “re-useable” paper towel system I think.

reusable paper towels diy via lilblueboo.com

I even use them to mop….as reusable “swiffer” attachments:

cleaning and mopping with vinegar via lilblueboo.com

 

All the used hand towels have a place to collect when they are dirty too:

an eco friendly kitchen via lilblueboo.com

This is one of  my favorite eco-friendly tutorials….there’s something so gratifying about seeing the tarnish vaporize!  Click the image below:

Easy eco-friendly silver tarnish remover via lilblueboo.com

 

I asked all of you on Facebook for tips and there were some great ones!  (The post is here if you would like to read through them all or add your own.)

 

A few of your tips:

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In the Moment

He’s leaving for 2 days and he has to leave notes so I’ll remember things. Only Smokey (the fish) is at any real risk of not being fed….he’s not very vocal. The trash definitely wouldn’t be taken out without a note…but hopefully I remember what day of the week it is!

As long as I have a pen and paper I think I’ll be okay.  I’m great in the moment. I’m teaching VBS all week up at our church and Boo is having a blast.

Me: What’s been your favorite part of VBS?
Boo: You Mommy.

Who would have thought she’d be so excited to have me around?!  I thought for sure she’d be embarrassed of me!

 

 

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How To Manage Your Blog Reading

If you are like me there are way too many blogs out there to keep track of! I use bloglovin’ to manage my favorite blogs and I get a daily email with all the new posts in it. The great thing is that you can add any blog! There’s even a bloglovin’ app! With bloglovin’ you can easily view, like and comment on new blog posts (easy to sign up here).

If you are currently using Google Reader you might want to know that it’s disappearing in a few weeks (three to be exact I think). Here’s how to import all of your Google subscriptions before you lose them:

 

How to move google reader subscriptions to bloglovin' via lilblueboo.com

 

If you haven’t already backed up your Google Reader Subscriptions now is the time to do so! The best way to do this is with bloglovin’. If you don’t already have a bloglovin’ account you will need to sign up for one here. Next, follow this link here to import your favorite blogs from Google Reader.

 

Step 1: How to move google reader subscriptions to bloglovin' via lilblueboo.com

 

Make sure you are signed in to your Google Account and then accept the terms.

 

Step 2: How to move google reader subscriptions to bloglovin' via lilblueboo.com

Once you accept the terms bloglovin’ will begin importing your favorite blogs…it may take a few minutes.

 

Step 3: How to move google reader subscriptions to bloglovin' via lilblueboo.com

 

 

Once the importing is complete the blogs you are following in Google Reader will now be displayed in bloglovin’:

 

Step 4: How to move google reader subscriptions to bloglovin' via lilblueboo.com

 

 

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Marilyn Yarn Bomb

Love this yarn bombing of the huge Marilyn statue in Palm Springs. I pass this statue every time I go into town to see my oncologist….but she’ll (the statue) be leaving soon. Forever Marilyn was only on loan…..

Forever Marilyn "Yarn Bombing" by Knitting Guild of the Desert via lilblueboo.com

 

Background: The Knitting Guild of the Desert (Palm Springs, CA) contributed the knitted squares for Marilyn’s legwarmers. The Palm Springs Mayor proclaimed Thursday June 13, 2013 as Knitting Day.

A Digital Yearbook

I had to break this out from my other graduation post since it got so long. Anyway, this was a project I worked on all year: a digital yearbook for Boo’s class.  I took video clips from throughout the year and created a digital compilation for all the parents and teachers.

The interviews at the end are my favorite:

 

Here’s a  quick overview of the process:

Create a digital video yearbook as a gift to the class and teachers via lilblueboo.com

Tales from a Kindergarten Diary

Boo graduated from Kindergarten last night.  She cried with emotion the entire way down the aisle. Sweet girl.

Remember the notebook I wrote about last year….the one that I leave in the car? It has some funny entries I thought I’d share.  Each day hearing her “most interesting news” from school was the highlight of my day.

Here’s a few of the most important things that happened at school according to a Kindergartner:

 

Tales from a Kindergarten Diary Entry: Peanuts #booism via lilblueboo.com

 

Tales from a Kindergarten Diary Entry: Babies #booism via lilblueboo.com

 

Tales from a Kindergarten Diary Entry: Lizard #booism via lilblueboo.com

 

Tales from a Kindergarten Diary Entry: 9/11 #booism via lilblueboo.com

Click “Continue Reading” to read the rest!

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Hay is for Horses

I had so much fun with this month’s dress….the trading cards to teach the anatomy of a horse, the fun mismatched style of the dress, and the cutest plush horses to boot! Make sure to check out the hint for next month’s dress too.

Now available for a limited time….click the image below:

The June 2013 Lil Blue Boo Dress of the Month: Trading cards to teach the anatomy of the horse, plus an adorable plush horse to boot!  via lilblueboo.com #lbbdotm

More amazing photography by Monika McSweeney here!

And for all the horse lovers….check out my huge list of horse movies:

My top favorite horse movies by Lil Blue Boo

DIY Road Trip Activities for Kids

 

DIY Road Trip Activities for Kids via lilblueboo.com

 

Summer is here…and so are long family road trips! We have rounded up 10 awesome DIY Road Trip Activities for Kids to help keep you sane and your children entertained.

 

 
Six free printable car games like I Spy License Plates by Kiki and Company via lilblueboo.com

Six free printable car games like I Spy License Plates via Kiki and Company.

 


June Dress of the Month

The Lil Blue Boo June Dress of the Month via lilblueboo.com

Introducing the June Dress of the Month. It arrives on the 15th, along with the pre-order listing for the July dress. The June box will include the dress along with a plush horse and two double sided trading cards (one for a friend!) to collect or frame. The trading card this month includes a pretty quote along with a diagram so you can learn all of the important parts of the horse.

Purchase the June dress of the month at any time as long as limited supplies last. However, when you pre-order the following month’s dress you will guarantee your size and receive free domestic shipping (handling charges will apply for international buyers).  I’ve even given you a hint of next month’s theme!

June’s featured photographer is Monika McSweeney! Monika is a natural light photographer serving the Northern California and Bay Area. You can find her here.

 

Lil Blue Boo June Dress of the Month. Photography by Monika McSweeney via lilblueboo.com

The June Dress of the Month comes with all of this via lilblueboo.com

The June Dress of the Month box includes a plush horse via lilblueboo.com

The June Dress of the Month for Horse Lovers via lilblueboo.com

Lil Blue Boo Horse Dress via lilblueboo.com

 

Dress is made for layering during colder months via lilblueboo.com

 

Lil Blue Boo Horse Dress photographed by Monika McSweeney via lilblueboo.com

June Dress of the Month from Lil Blue Boo via lilblueboo.com

A new themed dress every month at lilblueboo.com

 

 

 

Are you a photographer with a unique location? Would you like to photograph a Lil Blue Boo dress of the month? Are you a graphic designer with a dress idea? We would love to feature you! Please contact us here.

 

**If the June dress sells out in your size, please contact us so that we can add you to a waiting list.

 

 

 

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