Category: zoom
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A Trip to The Sea Ranch on the Northern California Coast
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This last weekend we had a chance to get away, and so we headed up to The Sea Ranch. It is one of my favorite places in the world. It’s the kind of place where Zoom can run along a path next to the ocean. That leads to a view…
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Stenciling the Hallway and Dining Room, Day 2
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The stenciling continued today; I got through the hallway, and worked my way into the dining room. As of tonight, here’s what’s done: I love the way the pattern looks on the hallway! What do you think? Here’s what I have left to do: Oh, and we might have stopped…
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A Warm Welcome! and a “Favorites of 2012” Linky Party
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Today I’m a guest blogger over at Gingersnap Crafts, and I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Ginger’s readers. I’m so excited to have you stop by 🙂 If you’re looking to read a bit more about Welcoming Spirit, here are some great places to start: My favorite projects…
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Toddler Art: Napkin Rings Made from Toilet Paper Rolls
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This last week Zoom and I had some time to tackle a craft project. I’d been saving* toilet paper rolls like a wild woman because there had been a bevvy of toilet paper roll creatures all over Pinterest, and then it hit me! Get out the finger paint and make…
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Gift Ideas for Toddlers – Toys that Kids and Parents Will Love
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Family and friends have been asking what our two year old, Mr. Zoom, wants for Christmas. He doesn’t really talk much and I’m not sure that he fully understands the concept that gifts will be coming and that he can ask for specific things. He’s more Zen than that, and…
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Zoom’s Room: A Green and Brown Toddler Bedroom
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Zoom’s toddler room is not much different from the “nursery” we set up for him at our last place. It’s roughly the same size, and even the layout of window and closet and door is the same. The colors in his room are a lime green, chocolate brown, and aqua.…
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“I love you and I will keep you safe” – Words of Wisdom for a Toddler
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From the time Zoom was very tiny, I have always talked to him. Full conversations and explanations. As a baby, he’d listen intently, and smile, coo, react in gibberish. But it didn’t matter to me. This was all still quality time with my little one. Zoom, eating some sand, just…
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Day Two: Whales on the Northern California Coast
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We took a little family trip up the coast last week. On our second day, Zoom and I went to “Shell Beach” after visiting a little playground on the coast. He picked up shells, but spent most of his time throwing rocks in a small tidepool. And having snacks. As…
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A Trip Up the Coast: Zoom at the Ocean
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Little Zoom turns two today, and his Granny and Doris are in town for a visit. They are from Ohio, and have not seen much of the gorgeous Northern California coast. It’s one of my favorite places on Earth, and so we took a few days to go explore. Each…