One perfect way to begin summer

Summer officially begins when the Slip 'n Slide comes out!  Not warm enough?  Apparently if you're in the 3 - 5 year old range there is no such thing.  Blake and Drew are calling the shots today!  {no swimsuits - no problem}  Sunshine + happy little boys = pure joyIMG_5601"I'm hungry!"  OK!  Hot dogs on the barbie - just the way to satisfy their not-so-pint-sized appetites.IMG_5605Sketching on the chalkboard paper during lunch:  rockets, planets, "why does the shade move across our Slip 'n  Slide?"…IMG_5612…leads to a lesson on the earth's rotation and orbit…"the sun is a star!?"…planets…the moon…"how do you get there?"…IMG_5617For dessert we need a shady spot, so the boys create their own!   Of course they would find the perfect place the enjoy their strawberry bars.IMG_5615Evening Pre-school graduation celebration caps off a wonderful day and means summer is really here!IMG_2806

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Chalkboard Paper

School's out, but chalkboard art is definitely in!  Chalkboard paper table covering sets the stage for a playful, casual summer dinner.  Stocked in our shop in rolls of twenty-five feet, just roll it out, add chalk and watch the fun unfold!  Couldn't be simpler!DSCN0798No need for place cards!DSCN0804Let your guests in on the fun!  Be sure to tuck a piece of chalk into each place setting and watch the art in action.  As the wine pours, the doodling begins. DSCN0817Ta-dah!  Our guests expressed themselves during the meal with a bit of creative doodling and we have a little souvenir of the evening.  Hmmm… wondering how we might use this paper…DSCN0830

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Stylish hydration - bkr water bottles

bkr bottlesSimple, beautiful:  silicone and glass in the freshest colors of the season.  This stylish, new way to carry your water feels good in your hand and looks so great it just might become your favorite little fashion accessory! 

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