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Wednesday, 18 April 2012

The Best French Toast You'll Ever Have

Posted on 06:25 by gaurav kumar
Who's hungry?! French toast is one of those meals that always hits the spot--whether you're having it for Sunday breakfast, or whipping some up for a midnight snack. Eggy, thick, buttery, syrupy... Happily for us, Miss James from Bleubird Vintage is sharing her go-to recipe, which not only satisfies two adults, but also her three hungry kiddos! Here goes...
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Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Raddest bike basket

Posted on 11:08 by gaurav kumar
Holy smokes! This minimal bike basket is awesome. San Francisco designer Feris Elmasu attached four stretchy straps to bent wood, which will hold down anything from a laptop to a six pack of beer. Thumbs up.

(Via The Daily Muse)
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Sailor rope bracelet

Posted on 09:23 by gaurav kumar
Handcrafted in Rhode Island, this sailing bracelet is made for both men and women to wear. The anchor clasp is a sweet touch. Wouldn't you like to wear it with shorts and tees this summer?
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Bathroom beauty

Posted on 06:44 by gaurav kumar
I once read that if someone stops by unannounced and you only have a few minutes to tidy up, focus on the bathroom. It's the only room where a guest will spend time alone, and consequently they'll pay more attention to their surroundings. A guest may not notice the vintage vases on your bookshelf, but they'll definitely see the hand soap by the bathroom sink. Here are seven favorite picks for that clean and pretty bathroom. -- By Rachel from Elephantine

1. Bird House Bath Tissue Holder, $12.99.
2. Robin's Egg Soaps, $24.
3. Wooden Toothbrush Set, $12.50. (See how the toothbrushes say "guest?")
4. Fog Linen Towels, $27 to $70.
5. Recycled Glass Canister, $29.
6. Sailor's Soap Dish, $20.
7. Ombre Bath Mat, $29.

P.S. More round ups...

(Post by Rachel from Elephantine, a new Cup of Jo contributor, who will be posting every couple weeks. Thank you, Rachel!)
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Monday, 16 April 2012

Motherhood Mondays: Are you comfortable being naked in front of your kids? Were your parents?

Posted on 12:15 by gaurav kumar
Toby's almost two, and I haven't thought twice about walking around naked in front of him. While taking a shower, getting dressed, applying makeup in a bra, I'm often half-dressed in the morning while he plays with his toys. But recently Toby has been excitedly pointing out all our body parts (with both Alex and me). Learning about the human body is a healthy part of childhood; and I want Toby to be comfortable with naked bodies and proud of his own body, and I feel fine in front of him. But I'm curious...

Are you naked in front of your children, or do you cover up? How many years can you be naked before it becomes inappropriate? Forever, who cares? How long did your own parents walk around starkers? When I was in middle school, my friend's dad came downstairs in his tighty whiteys to get something out of the laundry; I was mortified! But I'm still happy to change clothes in front of my mom, like if we're in a store dressing room or at home.

P.S. Breastfeeding love, and do you kiss your babies on the mouth?

(Sweet photo by Eric Prince)
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Motherhood Mondays: Popsicles

Posted on 10:44 by gaurav kumar
Today, New York is going to be a whopping 85 degrees (yowza!) and it feels like the first day of summer. Aren't these popsicle sticks adorable? Grapefruit and orange juice would be refreshing on a summer day; and apple juice was my favorite growing up. Stay cool wherever you are today!

P.S. Avocado popsicles and sailboats.
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Friday, 13 April 2012

Have a lovely weekend.

Posted on 12:43 by gaurav kumar
What are you doing this weekend? I'm probably the last person in the world to read this book (have you read it?), but I'm really enjoying it. And we're going to bike up to the Central Park Zoo to hopefully see the seals. Hope you have a great one! Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web...

What are your moments of happiness?

A nursery in a closet!

A song to kick off your weekend.

Chain tape.

This would make a pretty wedding dress.

The ridiculously photogenic guy really is ridiculously photogenic.

How to eat spinach.

Have you ever tried tanning pads? Do they work?

Beautiful actual nails.

Cute sleeves.

Wait...people didn't know the Titanic was a true story?

Speaking of dinner etiquette, here are 15 fascinating etiquette rules around the world.

(Photo of peonies by Sarah Tucker)
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