Green Eggs and Ham

I do not like them in a box.
I do not like them with a fox.
I do not like them in a house.
I do not like them with a mouse.
I do not like them here or there.
I do not like them anywhere.
I do not like green eggs and ham.
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.

Sound familiar? At my elementary school, green eggs and ham is a special treat reserved for good little kindergarten boys and girls eaten with excitement to an enchanting read aloud of a Dr. Seuss story of the same name. We often combine the celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday (March 2) with St. Patrick's day, making it an all around green affair.

While our school version of green eggs and ham usually entails a group of fabulous volunteer parents + a lot of green food coloring, I thought I'd appease those who are culinary inclined with a more "adult" version that could could even make at home. Here is the Food Network's interpretation of green eggs and ham. Now I must add my 2 cents on the topic, some things I've learned from spending the majority of my day with 7 and 8-year olds...since these "adult" eggs use spinach in lieu of food coloring, you may notice that the eggs are not nearly as green.

If you're looking for a more authentic green eggs and ham option, might want to check this book out. Happy eating!

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Greener Pastures

Feeling green? And yes...now I do mean that kind of green. A friend introduced me to Greener Lifestyles, a local Seattle sustainable furniture company. While I'm all for the green movement, I was a little wary of how furniture made of all natural materials would look...I was picturing a burlap wrapped couch, or something equally "granola." Obviously my assumptions were wrong...
Could you have guessed these pieces of furniture were made entirely from eco-friendly materials?

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Countdown to Green!

Time to go green! No, no, not that kind of green, put your hybrids and biodiesel away...it's the original green - St. Patrick's Day! My students have already established a countdown, t-minus 7 days left before you HAVE to wear green to school!

In elementary school we take this holiday very seriously, and try and plan activities that incorporate shamrocks, St. Patrick's Day, leprachauns...basically all things green! Stay tuned this week for future St. Patrick's Day inspired posts!

And to kick off our countdown to green, hat's off to Martha Stewart's oh-so-delicious three leaf clover cupcakes. Appealing both to the eyes and the stomach, Mmm...

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Hello...who is it?

I love the look of rotary dial phones. They just have a classic look about them, an old fashioned elegance that might just inspire you to pick up the phone instead of sending that quick, oh-so-convenient e-mail.

I'd been searching for an affordable rotary phone of my own to add some vintage flair to my new place, when I came across these darling Russell Johnson Imports phones on Daily Candy. This baby blue one is my absolute favorite!

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Puddle Jumping

Since Spring has almost sprung, and April showers are near, get geared up for some quality puddle jumping with these fun, flirty wellies! Only $19.99 at Target!

Polaroid Art

These artsy Polaroids by shehitpause.studios have a distinct vintage feel. I'm enjoying the unfinished, weathered character of these photographs.

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Small and Sweet

I confess, I am one of those girls who collects beautiful boxes that are too small to really put anything substantial in.

Why? I couldn't tell you! Just because! This lovely little strawberry is one of those teeny tiny beauties. A ripe, shiny strawberry box to add a little charm to your desk or vanity.

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