As I mentioned in my last post, I absolutely love "giving". Why right now I am in the process of "giving" my severe chest infection to my loving hubby!! Seriously though, there's nothing quite like giving, is there?
Theo has been asking for a Super Mario backpack all summer. We had agreed that he would be allowed to chose what he wanted this year. We spent hours going through website after website looking for his idea of the perfect Mario bag.....with no real luck. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity of searching, we found one. Then my jaw hit the floor......£50!!!!!!!! Now, let me just say that I love my child more than anything in the world and his happiness is my main concern but SERIOUSLY 50 bucks on a school bag????? Come on!! He's only in grade 3! Of course, after we had told him no, this was the "only bag he wanted" etc etc.....his little heart was set on it.
I set out to find a compromise.......
We found cute Mario patches on Ebay and also these cute little zipper pulls / key chain things.
This is what we came up with after a few hours of sewing......
Once again, I missed the opportunity to get a picture of his reaction to this in the morning.....One day I'll learn that I'm a Blogger now and I should document EVERYTHING!!!
I think I may have retained my "Best Momma" Status....
Next on the agenda was a beautiful promise made to a special friend. Let me start this story by asking if anyone out there has friends that you "keep tabs on" on Facebook? You know, friends that you used to talk to quite a bit but through no other reason than "busy lives" you no longer really speak to them anymore but you are totally up to date with their recent Facebook status's?? I know there are tons of you out there....just like me! We all deserve to be slapped on the wrist :-(
One morning, this just hit me.....I haven't spoken to her in ages! I knew what was going on with her through her updates on the site but other than that, nothing.....I sat down and wrote her an email telling her how this was just unacceptable, I missed her and that we had to make time for eachother as we both need support etc etc etc. Then came the brain wave moment. Why not incorporate our fav things into one??!?!?!
We are both from the "old school" and loved writting letters and sending parcels. She also happens to be a very crafty momma too! So why not become pen pals??? Here were the rules we came up with:
- Once a month we send a small package of something we've made for eachother.
- It has to be sent at the end of the month
- HAS to be inexpensive and most importantly, handmade.
- Must have a handwritten letter / note inside.
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A perfect little crafty caddy! |
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A Cookie Sheet Memo Board - complete with kids names magnets |
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Paper bag scrapbook albums for each child |
She's a very busy single mum so I thought a little message board might come in handy. Also, with the new school year just starting, I thought the scrapbook albums could be an ongoing project for her and the kids to complete with school memories. Its not my best work, but it was made with the right spirit, I think :-)
And the finally in my whirlwind week of giving............
In my post on Upcycled Poncho to Scarf I had mentioned that I would make and send a scarf to someone, selected at random, who had left a comment on the post. Congratulations Angie at Echoes of Laughter!! I will be contacting her directly with the details of her win.....*yay* By the way, stop by her site and send her some love. She's got an amazing recipe for Chocolate Chip Pumpkin muffins....yum.
I'm addicted to giving.....I think I may need another fix soon. Off to Pinterest for some ideas...
What will you give this week???
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! So happy you could put a big smile on the cute little boy's face. Thanks so much for stopping by Posed Perfection today and leaving me a sweet comment about the fabric rosette tree. I hope I inspired you to use up your scraps of fabric. I hope you'll stop by again for a visit soon.
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Great ideas - I have done similar and only recently posted about a magnetic board I did. I love your phrase( "I am trying to create a blog that sparks an "I can do that too!" attitude in others.") that is the way I feel too - sharing things that are so easy to do with a little imagaination!
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the backpack! I'm sure it's every bit as good - if not better than the $50 one!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a nice thought to become 'penpals' with your friend and craft each other a gift each month!! Love it!
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Your backpack and little man are adorable! I bet he's loving life with his one-of-a-kind bag!
ReplyDeleteI also love the idea of swapping gifts with your friend. It always feels so good to connect with friends via handwritten letters/packages. You've inspired me.... :)
That backpack is such a great idea, he loves it and so will all of his friends I bet. My boys would love a Mario bag, too bag I cant sew!
ReplyDeleteI also admire that you are making the effort with your old friend, and what a great example for your children.
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you are suuuuuuch a sweet mom for making the little guy his own mario backpack! He looks so pleased! Go you :)
ReplyDeleteGood idea about the backpack. I just spent $25 Australian dollars on one Skylanders insultated lunchbox and drink bottle. I know!
ReplyDeletegreat idea. Thank you for sharing your lovely blog at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo
ReplyDeleteOh I love this backpack. It's pretty rad! Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays! I hope to see you at this week's party. :)
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What a great week you have had :-) Thanks for linking up for Flash Blog Friday.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at the Photo show and tell last week. Can't wait to see what you have to share this week! We are going with an "animal" theme this week--or if your kids are as wild as mine can be--animal-like! The link will be live later tonight. Thanks again,
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Just found you on the hop and my 4.5 year old girl just learned about Mario from a friend in school and is obsessed! I just showed this to her. I love the sweet backpack that you made him!
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