Tuesday's Treasury (on Wednesday!)

After seeing some beautiful dahlias at farmers' market this morning, I decided to create a treasury with the theme of dahlias.

On the Menu: Tomato Zucchini Scallop

My parents have prepared this dish for as long as I can remember.  It's a perfect way to use some zucchini and a great fresh summer side that can be baking while dinner guests arrive!  Enjoy!

Tuesday's Treasury

I put together a collection of fabulous finds centering around the theme of scooters (can you tell I'm not totally ready to let go of summer?!!)  And MonkeyDogStudio was kind enough to feature the duck patterned blocks in a treasury.  Hence two treasuries this Tuesday!

Back to School Care Package

Dear Reader,

I love buying school supplies.  I had fun with the experience as a child (shopping with my mom and the list provided by my school) and now enjoy thinking toward that experience with my son.  There is a wonderfully fresh feeling about starting the year off with new notebooks, ink pens that have a lot of writing-life in them, and pencils with completely unused erasers.

Over the last few years, I have tried to put together care packages for some family and friends who are starting a new year of school.  I find it a great opportunity to let them know that you're thinking of them, especially with extended family and friends to whom I don't send a birthday card or Christmas gift during the year.

I'm working on the finishing touches for a package headed out this week to a friend of ours, a young woman who is starting at a new school this year.  Here are a few of the standards that are making their way into the package:

{composition notebooks, highlighters, pens, dictionary, sticky notes, and a felt flower clothespin}

 And I also worked on a craft to send along - a pencil case.  I painted and then added decorative paper to the lid.  I sealed the box, hot glued a felt bottom to the box, and then added a mini chalkboard embellishment to the top.  The pencils are inside and ready to be sharpened!

I remember my back to school experiences always feeling somewhat bittersweet - excitement about a new academic year and what experiences to consider ahead, and yet also sad to let go of the carefree conditions of summer.  I imagine that words of encouragement, a thinking of you note, or small package may be a nice boost with school days and homework ahead.

I'm linking up with Heather today for Life Made Lovely Monday!