My sister shared this list written by Regina Brett on facebook and I was amazed at how many of the lessons we have already written about on The Suede Sofa, but also how many we have yet to learn! I’ve already gone out and purchased the book that corresponds with this list titled, God Never Blinks, 50Continue reading “50 Life Lessons to Live By”
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Doll Shoe Fix
How many times am I going to have to put these doll shoes back on?!!! If that is a question you ask yourself daily, here is a quick fix to keep all of those Barbie, Princess, and Fairy shoes on the dolls instead of all over your house! I always keep a tube of E-6000Continue reading “Doll Shoe Fix”
Set Up to Fail
This week my son and I started planting our seeds indoors so that when the weather warms up they will be strong enough to be transplanted outside. Once we had picked out our seeds we planted them in self-watering containers that we learned how to make on Pinterest. With the internet and Pinterest available forContinue reading “Set Up to Fail”
I Lost My Kids in Disney World
It has taken me months to start this post because of sheer embarrassment, but if my story can provide insight to someone else…then it is worth sharing. Last summer we went to Disney World for a family vacation. My sister had planned the trip from wake-ups to bedtimes and we had the time of our lives.Continue reading “I Lost My Kids in Disney World”
St. Patrick’s Day Handprint Art
I’m at it again! Here are some pictures of the art that I created using my kid’s handprints and some finger-painting! Click the links below to see handprint ideas for Christmas,Valentine’s Day, and Patriotic Holidays! Christmas Handprint Memories Valentine’s Day Handprint Crafts Handprint American Flag Have fun MaKinG MeMoRiEs! ~Robyn (Jersey Girl)
Robyn’s Tips for a Disney World Vacation
This past August my entire family went on a 9 day trip to Disney World. My kids had just turned 5 and 3 and my niece was 3 1/2. It was the MoSt MaGiCaL time of my life. There are no words to describe the sheer joy and awe that comes with seeing your childrenContinue reading “Robyn’s Tips for a Disney World Vacation”
Parenting Resolutions Worth Keeping
As we all begin our New Years Resolutions I PrOmIsE you WilL NoT find me walking around with a shiny new gym membership. Ooooooooh no!!! You all know I couldn’t even follow through with The Lazy Girls Workout! Looking back on that post, maybe I was pushing myself with saying I was going to startContinue reading “Parenting Resolutions Worth Keeping”
Snowflakes for the Newtown, CT Students Return to School ~ How You Can Help!
Everyone has been deeply affected by the tragedy that took place a week ago in Newtown, CT. All of us at Suede Sofa were teachers prior to turning in our plan books for diapers and mommy blogging. I was a 1st grade teacher, Lara was a music teacher, and Robynn was a science teacher and schoolContinue reading “Snowflakes for the Newtown, CT Students Return to School ~ How You Can Help!”
Shop at Home and SAVE!
Those of you who know me or follow our blog know that if deciding between shopping at Target with my two kids or a root canal…the stress free option would hands down be the root canal! I am always the mom with the kids climbing in and out of the shopping cart, yelling at themContinue reading “Shop at Home and SAVE!”
Jersey Strong and Thankful
There is nothing that could have prepared any of us for the DeVaStATiOn that resulted from Hurricane Sandy blowing through the Jersey Shore. My children are the 4th generation of family spending summers on Chadwick Beach so seeing homes that have been in the backdrop of photographs with my grandparents tossed on their sides and nearly unrecognizable wasContinue reading “Jersey Strong and Thankful”
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