Archive for the ‘Field Trip’ Category
August 5th, 2010
You ever had an experience where you felt so much joy and peace and love in your heart that you wish you could suspend time at that moment? This was me on so many occasions during my visit to California. I have a big, close-knit family in California so when we’re there it’s a big party everyday. Our visits are always jam-packed with togetherness, home cooked meals, stories of yesteryear, jokes, late night talks, and yes, even karaoke. My kids get to run around with their cousins (lost of them!) like a pack of wolves. No video games, no fighting, just some good old fashioned outdoor playtime. Remember when kids did that? The absolute worst thing about going to California is having to leave. It’s almost unbearable to say goodbye to loved ones but once we make it back to the east coast it’s as if everything is where it should be. For now anyways….
California Love
April 1st, 2010
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, I give you Peeps and Company. My kids (and me too!) were in heaven and delighted in all things Peeps. There were Lenox Peeps, Peeps golf club covers, Peeps bling, Peeps clothing. You get the gist-lots of Peeps. My fave, which I didn’t take pictures of, were the t-shirts and some packaging with the words, ‘Peeps, Inside We’re All The Same’. Love that! Oh, and the store also features Mike & Ike, Peanut Chews, and Hot Tamales but they were virtually ignored by the kids.
And now a tasty treat for your eyes. For more pictures of the peeps store check out Small Burst Flickr.
March 23rd, 2010
We had the best weather this weekend. The 70 degree temperatures prompted anyone with a yard to do some spring cleaning which is exactly what we did all day Saturday. We couldn’t have a weekend with all work and no play so on Sunday we took a break and took a jaunt to Eastern Market. Eastern Market is one of the few public markets left in Washington, DC, and they offer a large variety of fresh local fruits and vegetables, flowers, delicatessen, meat, cheese, poultry, bakery and dairy products. If you’re coming here for a visit, stop by Market Lunch and try their crab cakes and blueberry pancakes. Can you believe this market has been in continuous operation since 1873! Just adjacent is the Flea Market where you can hunt for antiques and vintage finds. We love coming here on lazy Sundays to grab lunch at one of the quaint restaurants then walking about to have a look-see. Perhaps one of my favorites at the market this time around was the old printing press shop. I was immediately taken by the wooden numbers and letters which come in all shapes and sizes. Ooh and the old printing press silver design blocks-awesome! I’m defintely going back to get the large letters. I just have to decide what word I want to spell out and where to put it. What’s your word and where would you put it?
BTW- I discovered a very lovely Etsy shop at the market so stay tuned for a giveaway and shop feature!
