BE who you want to be

WOW.  It only takes two minutes to significantly improve the outcomes of your life.  Watch this TED talk.  She explains how in her study, individuals were told to stand in a "high power" pose or a "low power" pose (picture Wonder Woman and someone texting), for two minutes and then go into a high-stress interview.  The people who took on the high power poses were preferred by the judges, by far.  The judges didn't know what was going on, they just evaluated the candidates for the job.  Watch the video if you want the details, but it has to do with hormone levels in your brain.  So, she says, next time you're going into a high-stress performance situation where you really want to be yourself and say what you want to say, hide in a closet and stand like a super hero for two minutes.  That's it!  Awesome!

Halloween Ideas for Two Kids

While the kidlets are still little, it is really fun to amplify their adorability with ridiculous halloween costumes that match.  This post has a bunch of super simple and really adorable ideas that are actually clever, not cheesy.  We've already got a pirate on our hands, and a baby parrot might be just what she needs to complete the disguise...

Alphabet Shadow Box

My love for tiny things, displaying collections, letters/fonts and kid stuff all combined into one great little project.  Lots of work but super cute.

Make Your Own Fabric

I must definitely do this.  How cool would it be to put my girls' art work into a piece of clothing?  Or curtains?  Or...anything!  SO cool!

Closet Space Brilliance

This is a great way to add storage space to a tiny bedroom.  It's a long post, but scroll to the bottom to see the finished product.  You do have to give up your bedside tables, but I think it's worth it if you're short on closets.  Genius!

Polka Dot House

I just think this is an incredible piece of art.  We've had discussions with many people about the value of abstract art.  I don't mind it, although it seems to drive some people crazy as an insane waste of time and money.  How about this?  Watch the video too.  I just LOVE it.

Cell Phone Ideas

Here is a great list of things to do with your old phone.  The first couple are a little lame, but the last bunch are really cool!  Who would have thought?