Oklahoma in our Thoughts and Prayers - #prayforoklahoma

We had a post ready to go for today, but out of respect to our loyal followers from Oklahoma, and others who have been greatly affected by the devastation of the current conditions from the tornado, we've decided to postpone today's post and hope that you'll keep all of the families and friends who were victim to this horrible destruction in your thoughts and prayers today.

To find out about simple ways to donate to those in need, please see this article from

NBC News.

My Favorite Things Giveaway + Blog Hop!

I'm so excited for today's post. It's been in the works for a few weeks and now I'm FINALLY able to share it! MY favorite things PLUS 19 more of my cute blogging friends' favorites too!

Last year around Christmas time there were some bloggers who got together and each gave away a basket of their own personal favorite things that they love. I thought it was such a cute and clever idea; a great way for readers to get to know them a little better, so I was TOTALLY on board when I was asked to get involved with the same type of giveaway this Summer!

If you've been reading our blog for a while, then you already know that we compile lists of our favorite things at the end of each year, so this was quite an easy task for me

:)

Our Favorite Things: 2010, 2011, 2012

I really have SO MANY favorite things that it's hard for me to pick just an armful that will fit into a small mailing box, but alas... I forged ahead and selected a few of my current faves and came up with the following:

The Journal of Awesome - Sharpie Pen - House of Smiths Instagram tip card - Trinkets and Butterflies simple white earrings - Bake it Pretty party supplies - Ice Breakers Cubes - Mentos fruit chews - Emerald sweet and salty nut mix

Convertible Kid Room Ideas – Homes.com

As kids go through different stages of life, so do their rooms. From diapers and burp cloths to an overabundance of toys and then mountains of school work and books. While there isn't a room out there that can accommodate each stage of life perfectly without one single change along the way, there ARE a few things that you can keep in mind to make the transition from baby, toddler, and then teenager a little bit smoother. 

Furniture that can serve more than one purpose is a big key to having a space that will grow with your kids. There are lots of different companies jumping on the "convertible kid furniture" bandwagon, so just keep your eye out and don't be afraid to ask your local furniture retailers if they offer options such as these.

One thing to note is that sometimes these changeable kid pieces can run quite a bit more money. The higher price tag may have you second guessing your purchase, but know that in the long run, you can really get your money's worth out of them. 

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