I knew who I was this morning, but I’ve changed a few times since then

On October 5, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, ToddleeDoo4 Comments

There is a saying that your soul is healed by being with children. I can attest to that having been around children for the most part in the last twenty plus years. Last night I was watching a one minute video of my nephew’s five month old son as he grabbed both of his feet in his hands and then proceeded to raise his right foot directly into his mouth. It gave me a good chuckle as it brought back memories of my nephew, the baby’s father, having done the same thing when he was at his age. The laughter and the good memory was medicine to the soul.

It makes me reflect on the times when I take off the shield of my adult persona and get into the small size jumping bag of beans of little me and I realize how quickly the mood alters. It’s subtle and yet there is like an automatic shift in my atmosphere as I wiggle around in the small shape.

My soul needed a little healing, so thank you Buglets for this lil witch costume to feature. The set is available at The Play Room that opens today. It is a gacha set that includes 8 commons: hat, top, skirt, tights, flats, bucket, bracelet and flying broom and 1 rare – the cauldron with four poses.

I’m also featuring the little Halloween hair clip by Buglets that can be found at this month’s round of Hello Beautiful. It comes with a texture change HUD for the bow and pumpkin.

Credits:
*Lil Witch Gacha – *Buglets* @ The Play Room **Opens October 5th**
*Halloween Hair Clip – *Buglets* @ Hello Beautiful **Opened October 1st**

Scene:
Mew Mew – Jumpin Jacks
Fall Harvest: Barn, Wagon Wheels, Clucky’s Feed, Barrel Display – Pixel Mode {Sept. 2015 Arcade}
Pumpkin Stack – Dust Bunny & Tenshi {Sept. 2015 Arcade}
Cat Lantern Halloween – La Galleria {Store Gift}
Japanese Maple V1 & V2 – Little Branch @ FaMESHed
Itchy Grass [Brown] – *alirium*

Pose: Tricksters by Imperfect

I just know this is for me, I think

On July 23, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, Landscaping, ToddleeDooLeave a comment

When I was a child me and my siblings used to love when my paternal grandmother would visit because often times she would bring with her those big vintage trunks full of stuff for us. The trunks would contain some gift for my dad, little knickknacks for my mom and clothes and toys for us. Even when she wasn’t visiting she would always send us these big packages in the mail that always included something for us. We loved her surprises.

These new mailboxes by BoOgErS were the kind we used to have when I was growing up and remind me of that long ago happy memory. Speaking of these mail boxes, they are no ordinary kind. The mail boxes and gate make sounds when you click to open them, giving you or anyone who touches them a little fun. They are currently available at the new round of Shiny Shabby that just started so you have plenty of time to go grab your own.

I didn’t do these shrubs very much justice in the picture today, though will plan on featuring them again soon. They are a new item by Jian and come in sizes small to tall and also a hedge, including their hud system of being able to change the season. You can find them at the main store.

A while back Dust Bunny had a fabulous sale at their store, where everything was basically just fifty lindens. I was familiar with the store from the various gachas they participated in, though rarely if at all gone to the main store. I instantly fell in love with these gable townhouses, because they also brought a long ago memory to mind of the “Rainbow Row” of historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. If you haven’t been it’s a great city to visit, and this is just one of the main tourist attractions to visit.

It’s time to go open my package!

Credits:
Hair – [Love Soul] – Hair *148* Jet Black
Complete Outfit – {Petite Bowtique} – Bryn Shortalls Red

Scene:
*Picket Fence & Metal Mailboxes – BoOgErS @ Shiny Shabby
The Gable Townhouses – Dust Bunny
*Boxwood Shrubs – Jian
Real Grass *Green Meadow* White Flowers – KIDD Creation
Wild Flowers – [We’re Closed]
Flower Buckets {From June 2015 Arcade} – Junk
Fan Mail Stack – Plethora
Assorted Mail – Sari-Sari
Basset Hound – Just Animals
Wrapped Package (Pink) – Jumpin Jacks

Pose: Hanami by Kirin

*Review copy

Ironies

On June 30, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, ToddleeDoo4 Comments

Laundry Schedule: Sort today, wash later, fold eventually and iron… ha ha

It’s the last day of the month and that means starting tomorrow a whole new round of events begin. One of these events is “All The Little Things,” a monthly event for the little ones centered around a monthly theme. This new round is all about “Saturday Morning” and will begin on July 5th. Here are just a few things you can find.

The cute jumper that has cats all over it worn by lil me is from Cottontail. Two other gender neutral colors can also be found at the event. The retro television by Little Llama does remind me of my Saturday mornings growing up watching cartoons on a television almost just like that one. The screen is texture change to other kid friendly pictures or you can just add your own as well. The pillow is also by Little Llama and I textured the plain pillow, but you can find three other patterned pillows that come with 5 sitting animations at the event.

So does anyone iron these days?

Credits:
Alexa ~
Hair – Miss C. – Lexie
Dress – M.Birdie – Cheolrik Look Long B7

Sydney ~
Hair – D!va – Nene
*Jumper – Cottontail – Caturday Meow for ***All The Little Things* **
Mew Mew – Jumpin Jacks
Socks – {Aura’s) – Socks part of Ammie 3 in 1 Outfit {past Limited 50 item}
Mary Janes/Black Leather – {s.o} Cute

Scene:
*Retro TV – Little Llama for ***All The Little Things* **
*TV Time Pillow (plain) {textured} – Little Llama for ***All The Little Things* **
Cat – Tentacio – Play? @ The Kawaii Project
Sofa & Chair – Trompe Loeil – NYC66 Couch & Chair Warm Black
Milestone Set/Window & Curtain – UR Building Components
Row Books 10, Side Table, Glass Vase w/ Yellow Flowers, Standing Library Lamp, Paper & Ironing Board – Dutchie
Vintage Frames in Yellow – Little House of Curious
Sewing Basket – Ruth’s Creations
Grandmas Knitted Flower Rug – Concrete Flowers

*Review copy

Lesson 52

On June 26, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Role-PlayLeave a comment

“A grownup is a child with layers on.” ~ Woody Harrelson

This is the last lesson in the 52 weeks course of “The Best Year of Your Life” and I want to thank everyone who shared the lessons with me. I hoped they served to be useful, encouraging and guided you in areas you might have been needing guidance on. For me personally, they have been timely messages I needed to hear and others served as reminders for things I had forgotten as life happens.

The last lesson deals with going back to the basics and for me sometimes it’s a reminder to honor that inner child in me.

Lesson 52: Go Back to the Basics

From the author Debbie Ford…

I trained in martial arts for three years, and one thing I was continually struck by is how much time we spent in each class focusing on the basics. “Without mastering the basics,” my instructor would say, “you can never move on to more advanced techniques.”

How do you create the best year of your life? Pay attention to the basics. Have compassion for yourself. Take time to go within. Set measurable goals. Do what you say you’re going to do. Appreciate what you have.

Take this week to focus on the basics. Strive to make each of these practices a regular part of your lifestyle, and the best year of your life will unfold naturally.

Your Self-Love Assignment

It’s time for a refresher course on the skills you’ve learned so far during this course. Look back over the past few weeks and note the following:

Are you compassionate with yourself, even when you make mistakes?
Have you broken agreements with yourself or others that you need to clean up?
Have you set goals or committed to action steps that you haven’t fulfilled?
Are you nourishing your physical body with proper food, rest, and exercise?
Are you taking time each day to go within?

Make a list of any of the basic skills you’ve been neglecting. Then create a plan of action to reintroduce them back into your daily schedule.

Self-Love Points Earned

Give yourself 100 points for each basic skill you reintroduce into your daily routine.

Credits

Hair – Love Soul – Hair*115* Jet Black
Outfit – Turducken – Sailor Outfit Red
Boots – ASO – Rain Boots {Dot Blue} @ The Arcade

French Bulldogs Smoke, Cream & Spot – Alchemy @ The Chapter Four
Blue & Pink Whales – MishMish @ Collabor88
Box Kites Rainbow & Blue & Pink – BoOgErS
Pampas Grass – Kidd
Wild Oat Grass – Kidd
Bubble Chairs – HPMD {used for bubbles}
Tub – Pilot – Bathtime [White] @ The Arcade
Wild Flowers – We’re Closed
Sand dune – Thickbrick Sleaford
Flamingos – Ohmai @ Summer Fest
Beachy Chair Yellow Crab – BoOgErS
Sand Castle – BoOgErS
Shovel & Bucket – BoOgErS
Beach Ball – Magnifique Poses {part of pose pack}
My Crabby Partner – Wimey @ Family Flea Market
Beach Radio [Chartreuse] – Standby Inc.
Toothbrush – Turnip’s

Poses:
Big Jump – Jumpin Jacks {partial pose used}
The Three of Us – Hootinany {partial pose used}