Hello, friends... Updates are a little light this week due to a couple of volunteer commitments, one of which includes working at the duo's school for......book fair. Basically, I will be in my happy place for several hours this week, surrounded by shiny new books.
Otherwise, this is what is on our minds:
1) Ikea Hacks: Ikea tends to elicit a strong response from consumers. Most people either love it or hate it. We have picked up a couple of items from Ikea over the years, and while I wouldn't necessarily look to Ikea for substantial furniture, we will at least consider Ikea as a source for potential purchases. Skip's desk, the now discontinued Ikea Jerker (with accessories), has had heavy use now for over ten years and seems indestructible. There was a teen version of the desk that I had hoped to obtain for the trio and had even envisioned an Apple-inspired study space around those desks. A Facebook page to save the Jerker (pronounced "Yerker") failed to save this line of desks. Anyrate, we selectively love Ikea, and the free child care while shopping doesn't hurt either.
A new reason to like Ikea? The proliferation of ideas from Ikea hacks. My favorite so far is the stool-turned-bicycle found here.
2) Halloween: One-third of the trio have decided on the Halloween costume question. For the remaining two, I like the fashion icon ideas from Oh Happy Day, Part 1 and Part 2. I would love to pull off an Anna Wintour (Lauren), Grace Coddington (Gracie) and Andre Leon Talley (George).
3) Kid Mode: William George has had his own iTouch (my old iPhone 3GS) for about a year. He loves the device and enjoys watching videos and using various apps. Unfortunately, he touches the screen while watching videos, creating all types of havoc, and then OH MY WORD at the anger and frustration he displays. He immediately throws the device, and although old, it's still an iPhone. We would prefer that he use better care.
Kid Mode for the iPhone is the perfect solution. We are immediately enabling this functionality for all of our devices.
4) Lists: My favorite thing about the book fair is when the children have lists from their parents. LISTS! What is better than a list?
That's it for us. What is happening with you?
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