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// Valentine's Day Gift Ideas {for} Him and Her

One of our ♫ favourites from back in the day...

Van Morrison - Someone Like You HD

 

Sweet surprize treats for the special gentleman and lady in your life (roses and wildflower bouquets included)...

 

For Him:

01. Cedar Stack Scented Candle 

02. Chapter Toiletry Case 

03. Savory Charcuterie & Dips 

04. Heart Silk Tie 

05. Phone Sanitizer and Universal Charger

06. Vineyard Vines Heart Icon Socks 

More after the jump...

// Everything And The Kitchen Sink

{what could happen when you show up later than planned for family dinner; almost missed out on our sample slices; my sister Jan's dead-on perfect holiday fruit and rum cake; she nails it(!) every year}

 

It's been a hazy week all-round with commuting (our deeper freeze and its after-effects, and then some), and when having your own helicopter sounds like a very good idea for those roof touchdown moments. And since we are forced to go at a slower pace whether we're in the mood for it or not, we will yield to it like good people with another weekend of light reading, movies, naps, and things ready-made. 'Love it! Have a warm and fluffy weekend. A few trending signs of the times after the jump...  ~xx

// Have a Very Lovely Holiday! xx

We are officially pushing back from our blogosphere gate today and will be taking the next three weeks off from the site to enjoy the holidays and plentiful cozy catch-up time with family and close friends, keeping things light and mellow. It's been a full year...

// Holiday Gift Ideas {for} Our Very Loving Guys

They are so loving, kind, wildly funny, strong, dedicated, and fiercely protective (even quite territorial :)), and take very good care of us. With all that they are and do, it keeps us calm, grounded, and carefree with our love for our families, friends, nature, and passions near and dear to our hearts. We love you forever. A few relaxing and fun finds for our very deserving gents...

 

Loved track: ♫ Andrea Bocelli - Vivo

 

01. The latest from a favourite Italian singer-songwriter: Andrea Bocelli.

02. A light everyday go-to casual fragrance from Clinique.

03. 100% Cotton, soft and cozy Mercantile boxer (candy cane print).

04. Luxurious lather: L'Occitane's Cade shaving cream and Cade shaving soap. 

05. A quick n' easy Dual breakfast sandwich maker for busy weekday mornings.

06. Therapeutic SheaMoisture massage nut oil for relaxation.

07. Personalized leather wallet that's spacious in a compact design.

08. New Wilson Blue Bullet performance racquet balls for his loved sport.

09. Superior comfort wear Pantherella printed socks.

10. Set of four Godinger Silver Art airplane coasters.

11. Etched World Decanter set  for guys' night (& girls' wine night) :).

12. More cozies: Nordstrom's cotton and cashmere V-neck sweater.

 

 

// Hello December!: Maintaining Our Classroom Team Spirit

Hello December(!) and what a year it's been!!

First up, on a very happy and celebratory note, I have to share (if you are not already in the know)... our Official NORAD Santa Tracker is up and busy and yep our kids (and many of us teachers, shamelessly) are always in... :)

 

Wow! I don't think we can overdo our exclamation marks for the year that has just evolved with all of it's happenings, and well-needed changes along the way looking back on our last 12 months. Now that my work in Education has transitioned into webinars, compliance, and research, I still reflect quite often with a huge smile, much laughter, grace, and gratitude on those super-busy hands on years in the classroom, and with our various well-structured learning centers. If I were to choose just one word to describe what makes a classroom (or group) soar to incredible heights and goodness that transcends outwards into the larger world, it would be 'Respect'... respect for our individual selves, respect for those who we serve: our families, friends, business relations, and in general, each other. Once we are committed to this very wholesome and defining principle, the rest is easy, as it lends itself to kindness, doing the right thing, and living a life that we can look back on with appreciation, fulfillment, and feel that lightness, lift, and healthy inner elegance we are meant to have in our everyday lives...