Anybody who spends Christmas with me should not read this blog post-kidding. Etsy for Christmas shopping is almost as good as making things yourself. The handmade items are always so unique and special. Here are some of my picks for this year.

For the wee ones:

From ManiMina -Sweet Autumn Kimono

From BABYWOOD for the funny baby, a Tina Fey onesie

Sock Monkey Prints by creativethursday

For the kids


DIY Wooden Doll Family by goosegreese



Harry Potter wand from woodturner



Pirate Map and Bean Bag set from worldofwhimm

Crayon Roll with Notepad by aebaby’s



Grumpy Robot tee from happyfamily

Santa I Spy Bag from thosegreathousewomen
For everyone else



Camping Out Mousepad from mirrorgirl

Silkscreened Votives by maryink



Rainbow Produce Bags from LoveForEarth



Balloons Print from labokoff

Well, after a blogging break, I am back. It seems more complicated having two kids in school. I thought I would have more time, but actually I seem to have less. It took us all some time to get adjusted to the new schedule. Kindergarten and 4th grade are keeping us on our toes. So over the Thanksgiving holiday I thought I would try to start posting again.
Under the category of Old Toys I Love, I bought this used Lite Brite from ebay for the kids. It probably is a fire hazard. It has a single, white hot candle bulb in it. I also bought this awesome set of Star Wars refill template pages. I love this toy. Tonight we are going to try to make a snowman and a Christmas tree.

*A note on C’s shirt. It is an old swim team tshirt of mine with Tony the Tiger iron-on ironed on the back. The iron-on was originally sparkly. I can remember loving it. So she is wearing a 30-year old tshirt on backwards, with a newly added Nutella stain.