Fireflies in the summertime are a delight and I remember running around catching them as a kid.  Unfortunately we don’t get those here in the UK.  But these amazing photos by Japanese photographer Tsuneaki Hiramatsu show why they’re so magical.

Apparently antibiotics will not cure acute sinus infections.  Boo.  What’s a girl to do then?

The process of movie making has always amazed me.  This behind the scenes look at some of the sets from Harry Potter gives you a great glimpse into the transformation that occurs between set and screen.

Snow drawings.

Teesha Moore’s journal pages are just beyond amazing.  She also has some great video tutorials about her artistic process.

I’ve watched a fair amount of Thomas the Tank Engine and I totally get the theory that Thomas the Tank Engine Lives in a Totalitarian Dystopia.

Are French mothers really better?  I don’t know if they are but maybe I could at least learn a few lessons here about how to get my kid to eat vegetables.

All of Chewbacca’s dialogue from Star Wars on a sticky note.

I’ve got a son but as a girl and techie myself, I think it’s vitally important that girls are equally encouraged to develop math and science skills from an early age.  The Wandering Scientist has a great discussion about “girly” toys that can build these skills and the recent Lego controversy.

Top 10 Ways to Reduce Stress.  Much needed.

Have a great weekend.  x

This week I crossed the threshold into “soccer mom” territory as the little man went to his first ever football class.  At this age it’s mainly just a bunch of little kids running around like mad but boy did he have fun.

Things to worry about by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

A summary of the startling statistics about how the media targets children with treats.

How to become a visionary in your own life.  Inspiring lessons from inspiring women.

This has inspired me to complete a survey of the undersides of our toy cars.  I’d never thought about this before.

Police sketches of famous literary criminals.  For any bookworm, this is fascinating stuff.

Barack Obama has made us a mixtape!

We’re a big fan of dinosaurs in this house so I found these drawings of T-Rex trying to do everyday things with his incredibly short arms pretty darn funny.

Problem with Procrastination?  Try This: Do Nothing.  Oh, this is for me.

What happens in bookstores at night.

Dogs!  Underwater!  How can these gorgeous photos not put a smile on your face?  Well, at least if you’re a dog person like me.

Happy weekend! x

We’re making the most of the cold damp weather and sharing various sinus maladies this week.  But hey we had snow!

An amazing glimpse of an artist at work.  Can you believe these goldfish aren’t real?  Brilliant.

Parenting Illustrated with Crappy Pictures.  I wish I was this artistic.  I wish I was this funny.  Man she gets this parenting thing.

Annie Leibovitz getting out her iPhone.  Me and my iPhone camera vindicated!

According to this infographic, the “micro-naps” I’ve been getting during episodes of Peppa Pig are surprisingly effective.

And talking about sleep deprivation, I drink a lot of coffee.  But reading this article about what caffeine actually does to your brain makes me wonder if I’ve built up too much of a tolerance for it to do me any good.  Oh, but I do so enjoy I good cup of coffee.

25 Rules for Mothers of Sons (from Anne).  What  a great set of things to aspire to as a parent.

I’ve been told this recipe for the World’s Best Lasagna will help me with life list item #8.  I’ll let you know how that turns out.

Great article about focusing on the positive things in life.

Nikon FINALLY announces the camera upgrade I’ve been waiting for.

Have a happy weekend everyone.  x