CRAVE IT. COVET. LOVE IT. This Week: Covet Bold Beach Accessories

DIY Memory Box Display

We just returned from one of our summer vacations and oh how much we will miss the good times together. To capture our memories, one of the things we do is a bedtime ritual called, “Review the Holiday,” where we recount the highlights of our vacation. A hands-on way to cement our happy memories is with […]

Easy Homemade Play Town

Glitter, upcycling, and independent play: these are a few of my favorite things. When we received a box brimming with Glitter Glue, Painters Markers, School Glue and Glue Sticks from Elmer’s last weekend, I knew EXACTLY what we would do - get our craft on and create a homemade play town with items straight from […]

Top Ten Tips For Disneyland With Preschoolers

After our maiden voyage to Disneyland was such a magical success, we can’t wait to visit again. Short and sweet, here are our Top Ten Tips for Disneyland With Preschoolers. Don’t forget to check out our detailed post on Planning for Disneyland with Preschoolers, with tips on when to visit the park, what attractions not to […]

Planning for Disneyland with Preschoolers

Disneyland is truly the happiest place on Earth. I hadn’t visited the park since 1987, so I was excited to take the kids (4 and 5 years old) on their maiden voyage, but I had no idea how absolutely magical the experience would be. Watching the children’s hearts nearly explode with joy was the best part […]

Easy Kitchen Math: Counting By Tens

Keeping the kids occupied (meaning, not putting them in front of the TV and making sure they’re safe and not killing one another) while we prep dinner is sometimes challenging for us. A fun way to turn what can be a difficult time into an opportunity for learning is this simple Counting by Tens math […]

5 Creative Ways To Upgrade Your Home Style

We’ve been in our new house for about half a year now, but after unpacking our boxes and getting our 1950’s Rancher fixed up, we haven’t really begun to make the house our home. Part of the reason is that we will be remodeling eventually, so making a big investment on statement pieces or committing […]

Summer Learning Activities for Kids: Top Ten Ways To Keep Kids Thinking

I’m thrilled to be participating in the Second Annual School’s Out! Top 10 Summer Learning Activities series and sharing our Top Ten Ways to Keep Kids Thinking over Summer Break with you. If you’re like me, you want your children to enjoy the beautiful summer weather, play in the dirt, swim in the pool and just […]

{Homemade Valentines} Magic Heart Wands

If you’re like us, you’re scrambling to make one hundred homemade Valentines for your children’s classroom Valentine’s Day Exchange and need something quick, cheap, and fun. Lucky for all you last-minute crafters, we’re sharing our simple Magic Heart Wands that will help your child spread some love this Valentine’s Day. All you need is: A […]

April 21, 2012 in All Posts, CRAVE IT. COVET. LOVE IT.

This week I’ve been coveting bold beach accessories, like these black & white beauties:

Maslin Zebra Beach Towel, $225
Express Zebra Wedge Flip Flops, $14.99
Diane von Furstenberg Neoprene Beach Tote Bag, $145
Michael Kors Zebra-Print Draped Kaftan, $437
Noel Stewart Wide Brim Beach Hat, $315

CRAVE IT. COVET. LOVE IT. Kids

For Her

Stripes n’ Dots Flip Flops, $3.50
Roxy Chill Out Cooler Tote Bag, $30.36
Zebra-Print Beach Hat, $9.95
Sporti Cartoon Clownfish Silicone Swim Cap Jr., $4.95
Coop Neoprene Soccer Ball, $18.95

For Him

Coop Hydro Catch, $11.95
Le Top Baby Toddler Blue Striped Catch A Wave Sun Hat, $16
Surf Flip Flops, $3.50
Sporti Cartoon Clownfish Silicon Swim Cap Jr., $4.95
Surfboard Beach Towel, $19.95

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